International Baccalaureate
Long Trail School is proud to be named the first (IB) International Baccalaureate World School in Vermont. After a rigorous application process in which Long Trail satisfied the many academic requirements, the school officially earned its IB designation in May. The program is recognized world-wide for the high quality education and international mindedness that it provides. Although the curriculum is challenging, a positive attitude to learning is stressed. Head of School John Suitor remarked of the adoption of the IB Program, “The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is the world leader in preparing students for the complexities of the twenty-first century. Intercultural understanding and respect are integral to the program and are entirely consistent with Long Trail’s core values. The curriculum has a global context, which will widen our community’s perspective, and it offers our students a competitive advantage in the college admission process. Finally, the IB program just makes sense. We are increasingly preparing our students for careers that do not yet exist, and the marketplace for those careers is becoming more and more international. The IB is unparalleled in offering an education that will distinguish our students in that marketplace and provide them with the skills they need to excel.” For more information about the International Baccalaureate Programme, visit ibo.org.
