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Why VES?

VES is an intentionally small, globally diverse educational community dedicated to excellence in student engagement, innovative learning and faculty support and growth. Hear what students love most about VES!

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Explore Your Curiosity

See our curious, innovative thinkers in action. OurAdvanced Studies program provides you the opportunity to more deeply explore your interests and pursue your passions.

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VES Quick Facts

Our Community

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VES is intentionally small with students in grades 9 -12 from the U.S and around the globe.

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We are co-ed with both boarding (70%) and day students (30%).

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A significant number of our faculty live on campus. This creates great opportunities to get to know each other well.

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VES sits at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the thriving city of Lynchburg, Virginia.

Academics

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Average class size ensures you have the opportunity to dive into every conversation.

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Our student-faculty ratio allows every student to be known well and form meaningful relationships with teachers.

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Our campus is a meeting place for diverse perspectives and global cultures representing 15 countries where students learn from and respect each other.

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AP and honors courses, plus our Advanced Studies Program, are available across the curriculum to stretch your mind.

Arts

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Performing arts groups you can join—from theater to instrumental to vocal ensembles

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Seats in our theater, where we host student performances, outside speakers and world-renowned artists

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Spaces to study, create and perform—including art galleries, our professional recording studio, dedicated practice rooms, computer labs and a scene shop