During the 2025 summer, Belmont Hill will welcome the international boys’ school community as the host of the International Boys School Coalition (IBSC) Conference. This event is the product of years of work from certain faculty, most especially Mr. Schneider and Ms. Larocque, and this event will have over 650 guests from around the globe! While hosting the event in itself is an incredible feat, what the Belmont Hill Community the information Belmont Hill learns will set the tone for the coming years of boys’ education across the globe.
The conference features a variety of speakers and presenters, all of whom will give traditional “Chapel Talks” or presentations. Some of the notable panelists are Shabana Basij-Rasikh, a world-renowned activist in the field of female education, Maud S. Mandel (Higher Education Panel), the President of Williams College and the author of numerous publications, Niobe Way, a New York University Professor of Developmental Psychology, and Alan M. Garber (Higher Education Panel), the President of Harvard University.
Aside from the speakers, Belmont Hill will offer numerous traditional school experiences, such as walks through the habitat, a visit to the woodshop studio, and a rowing trip on the esteemed Charles River. The event will conclude with a reception at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, where the school leaders will have dinner, dance, and explore exhibits. All the while, global leaders have the opportunity to traverse the famous streets and landmarks of Boston.
As for the impact of the conference, Ronald M. Druker ‘62 Headmaster Mr. Schneider stated that he hopes the conference “offers us a chance to learn and grow with boys educators around the world, while also showcasing what we think is unique and special about Belmont Hill and the city of Boston.” Emphasizing the theme of learning, he also said that “IBSC is a wonderful source of professional growth for our faculty, and I trust by experiencing the conference first hand they will feel this in a new way.” When asked about the legacy of the conference, he believes the conference will shed light on the Belmont Hill motto, Better Together. By showing the power of being a part of a school community, he wishes to encourage other schools to build on this momentum. Ms. Larocque emphasized this message, stating, “Better Together inspires a sense of camaraderie, joy, and respect for our profession and work in serving boys.”
While the conference will take place this summer, the time to register as a volunteer is now! If you are interested, please scan the attached QR code. 150 students and faculty have already volunteered, so if you are looking to meet new people and make an impact on the boys’ school climate, this is your chance to show what is great about Belmont Hill!
All in all, the Belmont Hill community is excited for this extraordinary opportunity to meet with other leaders from around the world, and The Panel shares that sentiment!
