High School Semester with The Island School

Our 100-day semester program is place-based and experiential, immersing students in both the natural and cultural landscape of South Eleuthera. Consequently, each course includes a field component. In the applied scientific research course, students collect and analyze data for a wide spectrum of investigations, including fisheries research, sustainable energy, and food production systems.

Ultimately, our rigorous program provides a transformative educational experience for our students. Daily life on campus allows Island Schoolers to gain deep understandings of leadership, sustainability, community, and sense of place without the distractions of cell phones and internet, living closely with peers and faculty alike. Our admissions process is competitive; selected students demonstrate solid academic performance, leadership potential, and a high degree of self-motivation.