Fostering creativity, collaboration, leadership, and intellectual exploration
Student life at Vermont International Academy extends beyond the classroom. The school encourages students to participate in clubs and activities that foster creativity, collaboration, leadership, and intellectual exploration.
Through participation in clubs and student activities, students build friendships, develop new interests, and strengthen important life skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem solving.
Collaborating effectively with peers
Expressing ideas clearly
Creative and critical thinking
Exploring passions and talents
VIA supports a variety of student-led and faculty-supported clubs that allow students to explore academic interests and personal passions. Clubs may include areas such as:
Robotics, coding, science exploration
Argumentation, rhetoric, competitive speaking
Innovation, business, startup ideas
Visual arts, journalism, film, design
International dialogue, language practice
Math, science bowl, quiz teams
Clubs provide opportunities for students to develop leadership skills, organize events, and collaborate with peers who share similar interests.
In addition to clubs, students may participate in various academic and extracurricular activities throughout the school year. These activities encourage creativity, initiative, and community building.
Subject-based contests and challenges
Peer teaching and skill sharing
Design thinking and creative problem solving
International celebrations and dialogue
Art exhibitions, music, theater
Robotics Club
Debate Team
Art Exhibition
Cultural Fair
Students are encouraged to take active roles in organizing and leading activities. Leadership positions within clubs allow students to develop organizational skills, responsibility, and confidence while contributing to the school community.
Interested in starting a new club? Contact the Student Life Office.