Burr and Burton Academy

Burr and Burton has a tradition of preparing students academically and personally for higher education. The school offer many opportunities to develop their leadership, intellectual, social, artistic and athletic skills. The small program allows for personal attention to ensure academic, personal and social success.

Burr and Burton was founded in 1829 and in the past 10 years there have been new buildings and renovations. Burr and Burton Academy is an independent school that serves approximately 700 students in grades 9-12, offers a highly competitive academic program.

Burr and Burton is located in Manchester, Vermont. Manchester is a rural town that offers many outdoors activities, beautiful mountain views with skiing and snowboarding mountains only 10 to 15 miles away, as well as a busy town with many brand name outlets for shopping.

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Academic and Sport Facilities

Seminary Building, The Smith Center for Science and Communications, Library, the Rowland Center, Art Department, Cafeteria, The Riley Center for the Arts, Theatre and The E.H. Henry Physical Education Center (Gym, Workout room and P.E. classrooms).

3 playing fields; soccer, football, field hockey and lacrosse. The Gym has a basketball court and an exercise/workout room. Sports are seasonal. Fall sports are soccer, football, field hockey and cross country running. Winter sports are basketball, dance, downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and ice hockey. Spring sports are baseball, softball tennis, golf, track and field and lacrosse.

Dormitories and School Residences

The school owns three houses on campus that serve as small dormitories, in which faculty and their spouses also reside. The dorms are either for boys or girls. In the dorms there is wireless computer connection, TV and telephone. There are a few single rooms, but students mainly share a room with another student. There is a computer/working area, living room, dining and kitchen. Students eat together at dinner time with dorm parents. Students can also stay with local host families which are carefully selected by school officials.

Student Population

Boys and Girls

Grades

9 - 12. Post graduate year, were attending as 12th graders.

Number of students in the school

700 (23 international)

Teacher/Student ratio

1:11

ESL Programs

Yes, two levels, beginner and intermediate

Colleges and Universities attended by Burr and Burton students

• Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Middlebury, Princeton, Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rhode Island School of Design, Stanford, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, University of Southern California, University of Virginia, Vassar, Wesleyan, Wellesley, Williams.

Starting Dates

August and January

Tuition Fees

Approx. $31,500

Other Services Offered

• Airport transfer and greeting service
• Orientation service upon arrival
• Assistance in acquiring books and materials
• Help with holiday accommodation
• Help with travel services during holidays
• Regular academic progress reports
• Social progress reports if requested

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Extracurricular activities

Sports practices and games take place after school. (School day ends at 2:30 Monday through Thursday and 12:30 on Fridays) There are also 22 after school clubs available for students that do not wish to do sports, such as rock climbing, chess, music and drama

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Contact Info

Closest International and Local Airports

• Albany, NY