Admission

Welcome!

We invite you to learn about the boundless opportunities that a VES education offers:

Follow your curiosity and stretch your mind.
Hone your passions and try lots of new things—all in one place.
work closely with exceptional faculty and make friends for life among peers from around the world
Grow in your independence, responsibility and resilience, while you gain skills that will set you up for success as you prepare for college and life.

What is a Bishop student like?

We ask that you bring your open mind, creativity and bright ideas, and a desire to fully immerse yourself in the classroom, sports, the arts, clubs and all the fun we have.

We seek individuals who value personal integrity, inclusivity and mutual respect, collaborating with others, living a healthy lifestyle and finding joy in serving their community.

We want your unique personality, because different perspectives make VES an incredibly interesting place to live, learn and grow. So, you be you, and we'll help you become the best version of yourself.

We are excited for you to get to know us better. If you haven't yet, read our view book featured on this page. Then, choose one or more of the action buttons to begin the admission process today!

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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.

70/30

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

80%

Of our faculty live on campus. You will interact often and get to know them well.

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

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

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Opportunities to share your artistic talents with your peers

Academics

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

6:1

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.

Athletics

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Competitive teams from Deacon to Varsity and 16 interscholastic sports

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Playing fields and tennis, basketball and volleyball courts

Go Bishops

We wear our school colors—garnet and white—with pride.

15%

Of student-athletes, on average, in each class over the past five years signed to play sports at the collegiate level

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