Lyndon Institute

Lyndon Center, Vermont, USA

Lyndon Center, Vermont, USA

www.lyndoninstitute.org
  • Founded in

    1867

  • % of international students

    10%

  • Average Class Size

    10

  • Student/Teacher Ratio

    9:1

  • ESL Offered

    Yes

  • AP Courses

    20

  • 1 hour from Montpelier
  • Nearest International Airport: BTV

Why students ♥ Lyndon Institute

Lyndon Institute is an independent and comprehensive high school in the historic village of Lyndon Center. It is a great option for students that want to study in the USA. The school offers a course curriculum specializing in honors academics, fine and performing arts and technical career programs. Lyndon Institute also offers a series of Pre-Engineering courses and provides a top educational experience that leads to a lifetime of learning and good citizenship.

Academics

Lyndon has moved away from separate academic departments and has introduced new department “divisions” combining key departments to increased collaboration, shared practices, and interdisciplinary connections. The four academic divisions are:

  • Humanities (English, Social Studies, Fine and Performing Arts)
  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
  • Languages (International Students and World Languages)
  • Technical Education (Career Sciences and Vocational Pathways)
AP Courses
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • Macroeconomics
  • U.S. History
  • Microeconomics
  • Music Theory
  • Physics

ESL/Support Programs

  • Four levels of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):
  • Beginner
  • Lower Intermediate
  • Upper Intermediate
  • Advanced

Foreign Languages

  • French
  • Spanish
  • Latin
  • Chinese
  • Russian

Sports

Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball.

Clubs & Organizations

Anime Club, Cynosure (Yearbook), Dance & Tap Club, Drama, Equestrian Team, Forensics, French Club, Handyman Club, Janus (Literary Magazine), Latin Club, Mountain Biking, Outing Club, Spanish Club, Stewardship Club, Student Council, Sustainability Club, Tech Club, Tennis Club, Volunteer Club.

College Acceptance

Adelphi University, Arizona State University, Bard College, Clarkson University, Colby-Sawyer College, Drexel University, George Washington University, Indiana University Bloomington, Ohio State University, Penn State Harrisburg, Penn State University Park, Pratt Institute, Purdue University, Savannah College of Arts & Design, School of the Visual Arts, St. Michael’s College, SUNY, Tufts University, Universal Technical Institute – Norwood, University of Denver, University of Maryland, University of Twin Cities, University of Tulsa, University of Pittsburgh, University of Vermont, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Housing and Dorms

The school offers on-campus housing in a welcoming environment. Teachers and their families also live on campus providing 24h care for the students. 

The dorms at Lyndon are designed to provide a home-like atmosphere with resident dorm parents living in the dorms to create a safe and welcoming environment. Students are housed in single and double dorm rooms. Dorms have big kitchens, living rooms and are equipped with washing machines.

Martha
Host family

All host families are located within less than 1 hour from school campus.