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©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reservedAbout VIF International Education
VIF International Education is the nation’s largest J-1 teacher exchange sponsor and a provider of language immersion and global literacy programs. VIF assists K-12 schools with the development and management of comprehensive international education programs that facilitate the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes crucial for students to thrive in a global economy. Over the past 20 years, VIF has partnered with over 200 school districts across the United States.
For more than 20 years, we have been committed to ensuring that our social mission drives our organization. Becoming a B Corp allows us to benefit from externally certified standards that demonstrate our commitment to being socially accountable.
Through VIF’s programming, school partners are able to provide learning environments where a student can excel in core curriculum while also developing an invaluable 21st century skill set.
The Change We Seek®
VIF International Education envisions a world where all education is international. Their programs help schools prepare today’s K-12 students with the global skills and knowledge required to compete in a global economy.
Programs are centered on world language, global awareness and cultural exchange. Their innovative language immersion program, Splash, helps schools start and manage high quality language education programs that enable students to become fluent in two languages. Their global school model, Passport, helps schools build a foundation for students to achieve global literacy through whole-school programming in experiential learning, cultural exposure and early language learning.
VIF International Education
- Industry: Education & Training Services
- Product/Services: K-12 International Education Programs
- Location: Chapel Hill, NC
- Ownership: Private
- http://www.vifprogram.com
Summary:
Certified: April 2011| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 10 | 67% |
| Employees » | 30.6 | 51% |
| Consumers » | 34.8 | 70% |
| Community » | 16.7 | 37% |
| Environment » | 2.9 | 15% |
| Composite B Score | 95 |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence



