global education
semester away programs
For students in grades 11 and 12, this robust program offers a unique opportunity for students to live and study away from home while exploring topics they are interested in.
Listed below are the schools with which BB&N partners. Exceptional academics coupled with experiential learning opportunities are hallmarks of each of these programs, although the focus and location of the schools vary. BB&N works with each school to align academic and extracurricular programs to create smooth transitions between schools.
| Program | Grade/Semester Available | PROGRAM EMPHASIS |
|---|---|---|
| Alzar School Cascade, Idaho | Grade 10/11: Fall or Spring | Outdoor adventure, 6-week cultural exchange in Chile |
| High Mountain Institute Leadville, Colorado | Grade 11: Fall or Spring | Wilderness experiences, leadership development |
| Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki Wiscasset, Maine | Grade 11: Fall or Spring | Coastal ecology, sustainable living, place-based education |
| Mountain School Vershire, Vermont | Grade 11: Fall or Spring | Leadership development, working farm |
| Outdoor Academy Pisgah Forest, North Carolina | Grade 10: Fall or Spring | Wilderness experiences, traditional crafts |
| St. Stephen’s School Rome, Italy | Grade 11: Spring | Classical & Italian culture, art history, travel |
| The School for Ethics & Global Leadership Washington, DC; Johannesburg, South Africa; London, United Kingdom | Grade 11: Fall or Spring | Ethical thinking, leadership development, politics and international affairs |
| School Year Abroad Rennes, France; Viterbo, Italy; Zaragoza, Spain | Grade 11: Fall, Spring, or Full Year | Language & cultural immersion, experiential learning, homestay |
| Swiss Semester Zermatt, Switzerland | Grade 10: Fall | Humanities & art history, travel, hiking, skiing |
BB&N’s Global Education programs seek to foster globally competent citizens with an in-depth knowledge of the world, its people, and its challenges.
Dedicated to fostering an equitable and inclusive classroom environment, BB&N faculty empower students to be compassionate leaders and embrace varied perspectives
BB&N is a member of GOA, a consortium of more than 60 leading independent schools in the U.S. and abroad that promotes global awareness through diverse, online communities