Aiglon College and Collège Alpin Beau Soleil are both in Lausanne, about 1 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes, and Aiglon College also offers Cambridge IGCSE. Published annual fees are CHF 47,850 - 159,000 at Aiglon College and CHF 137,040 - 148,440 at Collège Alpin Beau Soleil, which puts Collège Alpin Beau Soleil roughly 38% higher. Aiglon College takes pupils from 7 to 18, and Collège Alpin Beau Soleil from 11 to 18. Aiglon College is the larger school, with around 480 pupils to Collège Alpin Beau Soleil's 300. Typical class sizes are 12 at Aiglon College and 10 at Collège Alpin Beau Soleil.
Located in the alpine village of Chesières (Chesières-Villars), Vaud, Switzerland. The campus address is Avenue Centrale 61, 1885 Chesières. The Villars English Church sits in the village nearby, reflecting the local community.
Location
Route du Village 1, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland
Stages
Stages
Discovery Years (Years 5-9); Exploration Years (Years 10-11); Inspiration Years (Years 12-13).
Stages
Grades 6 to 10; Grades 11 and 12 (ages 11–18)
School type
School type
The school is a private, co-educational international boarding school.
School type
Private international boarding school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
65 nationalities represented.
Pupil nationality mix
More than 55 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
Learning Support Team provides a comprehensive programme to help students manage academic challenges, including time management, notetaking, coping with exam stress, and scheduling revision time.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
Switzerland
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
The academic day runs from 8:20 am to 4:15 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Enrolment deposit: CHF 15,000. The deposit reserves a place and is refundable only after the student leaves and the account is fully settled; the deposit is not returned before September of the following academic year and no interest is paid on the deposit.
- Scholarship & Development Fund (joining charge included on the first invoice): CHF 4,000.
- Additional joining charges included on the first invoice (capital / alumni programme charges apply as shown on the invoice).
Tuition and boarding fees (annual and per-term by year group)
Note: tuition and boarding charges are shown in Swiss Francs (CHF). Term structure is Autumn / Winter / Summer; the school defines an academic year as three terms. Annual amounts and per-term equivalents (annual divided by three) follow.
- Years 12–13 (Inspiration Years) - Boarding annual: CHF 159,000 — Per term: CHF 53,000. - Day annual: CHF 95,700 — Per term: CHF 31,900.
- Years 10–11 (Exploration Years) - Boarding annual: CHF 148,400 — Per term: CHF 49,467. - Day annual: CHF 87,400 — Per term: CHF 29,133.
- Year 9 - Boarding annual: CHF 145,600 — Per term: CHF 48,533. - Day annual: CHF 87,400 — Per term: CHF 29,133.
- Years 7–8 (Discovery Years) - Boarding annual: CHF 113,400 — Per term: CHF 37,800. - Day annual: CHF 64,500 — Per term: CHF 21,500.
- Years 3–6 (Wonder & lower Discovery; boarding applies for Years 5–6) - Boarding (Years 5–6) annual: CHF 95,400 — Per term: CHF 31,800. - Day (Years 3–6) annual: CHF 47,850 — Per term: CHF 15,950.
- Pocket money (charged in advance for Years 5–8 boarders): CHF 1,360 (annual).
Optional / additional charges (examples and typical extras)
- Initial clothing (uniform and school clothing) charged on the first invoice: - Inspiration Years (Years 12–13): CHF 3,900. - Exploration Years (Years 10–11): CHF 4,900. - Wonder & Discovery Years (Years 3–9): CHF 5,200.
- Expedition equipment pack: CHF 1,000.
- Extra language tuition (price per year, where applicable): IB Language HL (5 periods) CHF 16,640; IB Language SL (3 periods) CHF 9,900; IGCSE language 3 periods CHF 6,560; IGCSE language 2 periods CHF 4,370.
- Private lessons (per session): Private lesson (50 min) CHF 115; shared private lesson CHF 60; small group CHF 50. Music private lesson (25 min) CHF 55; music shared lesson (25 min) CHF 35.
- Learning support (price per term): 1 period per week CHF 1,880; 2 periods per week CHF 3,120.
- Optional Scholarship Fund contribution (voluntary): CHF 10,000.
- The tuition fee covers class tuition, public examination fees and invigilation costs, all meals, required expeditions and activities, CLE, books/online resources, expedition equipment and ski locker, pastoral/tutoring/university advising programmes, access to the Health Centre, school trip travel insurance, an allowance for stationery (up to CHF 300), yearbook and certain other items; items explicitly excluded (and billed separately when applicable) include optional social/sporting trips, ski equipment rentals, toiletries/personal items, dry cleaning, travel to/from school, special escorts/booking fees, non-mainstream IB languages, personal devices, and costs arising from property damage.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Term dates (for billing and notice purposes): Autumn Term 1 August–31 December; Winter Term 1 January–31 March; Summer Term 1 April–31 July.
- Standard requirement: payment of tuition fees for the academic year is due upfront unless an alternative arrangement has been agreed. Failure to meet payment deadlines may forfeit a student's place.
- Payment plan (available on request): fees may be paid in two equal instalments due 15 May and 15 November; an administrative fee of CHF 3,000 per annum is added to the first instalment.
- Advance fee payment option: families may pay fees in advance (minimum two years) under special arrangements that can include exchange-rate and other financial considerations; further details are arranged with Finance.
- Invoice timing and first-invoice items: the first invoice typically includes enrolment charges and the initial clothing charge and other joining charges as listed above.
Refunds, cancellations and withdrawal rules
- Registration fee: non-refundable in all cases.
- Cancellation before 15 February: the school will retain only the non-refundable registration fee. Cancellation before 15 May: paid tuition fees will be reimbursed in full but the deposit and registration fee will not be refunded. Cancellation after 15 May: tuition fees for the Autumn Term remain due even if the student does not attend; the deposit and registration fee will not be returned.
- Withdrawal during the academic year: at least one term's written notice is required; failure to give proper notice can mean the deposit will not be returned and tuition fees for the remainder of the year may not be reimbursed. When withdrawal is mutually agreed, the current term's tuition fees will not be refunded; the deposit will be returned provided the account is settled.
- Absence, suspension, expulsion, force majeure: tuition fees are not reimbursed for missed schooling due to sickness or other reasons; tuition fees are non-refundable in the event of closure due to force majeure; in case of suspension or expulsion the current term's fees will not be refunded and the deposit will not be returned.
Late payment and penalties
- Late payments may incur interest at 1% per month. The school may restrict student participation or re-enrolment if instalments are past due.
Fee payment options (how payments are accepted/managed)
- Fee accounts are managed through an online payment portal; the portal provides secure, multi-currency payment using various methods. Families may contact the Finance Office for details on available payment channels and any required banking information.
- Two-instalment plan and advance-payment options are available as described under billing schedule and payment terms. Administrative fees apply to instalment plans as noted above.
Other practical notes on costs
- VAT is applicable and included in fees where required; invoices will show applicable VAT rates. Sibling tuition reductions apply when two or more siblings are enrolled simultaneously (2 children: 5% discount on second child; 3 children: 10% discount on second and third; 4+ children: 15% on second and subsequent children).
- Certain insurances (Swiss health insurance, third-party liability, property coverage, travel insurance for school trips) are included for boarders within the tuition charge; families should review the insurance arrangements and top-up or supplementary cover where appropriate.
Contacts for billing and finance
- The Finance Office handles account-specific enquiries and the Admissions Office handles admissions-related billing queries; contact details are provided on the school's published financial information.
Fee details
Application fee and one-time new-student charges
- Application fee: CHF 3,000. - Initial uniform package (new students): CHF 6,990. - Enrolment deposit (per student): CHF 15,000 — refunded within three months following the end of the fiscal year in which the student's school career concludes, subject to full settlement of the account.
Annual boarding & tuition (by year group) — base amounts
- Grades 6–10: CHF 137,040 per year (boarding + tuition). - Per term (one third): CHF 45,680. - Grades 11–12: CHF 148,440 per year (boarding + tuition; includes senior supplement). - Per term (one third): CHF 49,480. - Senior supplement (Grades 11 & 12): CHF 11,400 per year (included in the Grades 11–12 annual figure).
Other mandatory annual charges and typical per-term equivalents
- Other annual fees (medical insurance, expeditions, cultural & academic activities, standard co-curricular programme, etc.): CHF 26,460 per year. - Approximate per term (one third): CHF 8,820. - Annual trip charge (applicable to grades excluding Grade 12): CHF 8,490 per year. - Example total (illustrative aggregation, excluding one-time new-student costs and optional extras): - Grades 6–10 total (boarding + tuition + other fees + annual trip): CHF 171,990 per year. - Grades 11–12 total (including senior supplement): CHF 183,390 per year. - These totals are shown here to demonstrate how the components add together; invoices are issued according to the school billing schedule below.
Per-term billing detail and billing schedule
- Academic year is invoiced over three terms. - Invoice timing and payment deadlines: - Invoice covering Term 1 and Term 2 (two-thirds of annual charges, plus items billed annually such as uniform for the year and school books) — payment due by April 15 (or upon receipt if enrolling later). - Invoice covering Term 3 (one-third of annual charges) — payment due by January 31. - Other bills (supplementary or incidental charges) are payable within 30 days of issue. - Practical effect on per-term amounts (base tuition/boarding only): - Grades 6–10: combined Term 1 + Term 2 invoice = CHF 91,360; Term 3 invoice = CHF 45,680. - Grades 11–12: combined Term 1 + Term 2 invoice = CHF 98,960; Term 3 invoice = CHF 49,480. - Interest on overdue balances applies at 5% per annum from the due date until full settlement. - No place is reserved until the enrolment deposit has been paid.
Optional / additional academic and personal charges
- Supplementary language group lessons: - 3 lessons per week (annual): CHF 6,000. - 5 lessons per week (annual): CHF 10,000. - Private lessons: - Per lesson: CHF 145. - Estimated annual cost for private lessons (examples shown in the school schedule): - 3 lessons per week (annual): CHF 13,920. - 5 lessons per week (annual): CHF 23,200. - Pocket money service: prepaid cards are provided for younger grades and topped up weekly; replacement card fee CHF 40. Weekly pocket money guidance varies by grade and term. - Supplementary and optional charges that are invoiced as incurred may include extra private lessons, sport/athlete development programmes, medical costs not covered by insurance (e.g., dental), transport, excursions beyond included trips, additional uniform, expedition equipment, additional books, shipping/customs, visa/residence permit costs, and personal purchases. A detailed invoice is sent after each term for supplementary charges.
Refunds, cancellations and withdrawal rules
- Deposit refund: the enrolment deposit is refunded within three months after the end of the fiscal year in which the student's school career concludes, subject to confirmation that the account is fully settled. - Cancellation by new students: cancellation fees equal to Term 1's boarding and tuition fees become payable if enrolment is cancelled after the published cancellation deadline for the planned start date. - Withdrawal by returning students: if parents withdraw a student during the academic year, fees for the current term and the boarding/tuition fees for the following term remain payable. - All withdrawals or cancellations must be sent in writing and acknowledged by the school. - Any refund due will be paid back into the account from which funds were originally received. - The school may suspend or withdraw students for non-payment; places for existing students cannot be guaranteed if payments are not received on time.
Payment methods, currency and payment restrictions
- Payment currency: CHF only. - Accepted payment methods: bank transfer to the school's CHF account (UBS Villars; IBAN and SWIFT/BIC provided in school payment information) and online payments (credit card accepted via the school's online payment portal). Cash payments are not accepted. - Bank transfer details and the online payment portal are provided for invoicing and settlement; payments originating from certain sanctioned countries or sanctioned accounts cannot be accepted. - Any overdue payment accrues interest and may affect the student's continued place at the school.
Additional practical points about billing and coverage
- The published boarding and tuition fees include accommodation, meals, laundry, standard class tuition, use of sports facilities, some transportation to specified airport dates, and personal third-party liability insurance; certain items (specific trips, external exam fees, some language lessons, medical expenses not covered by insurance, private lessons, and personal purchases) are charged in addition. - School books for the official programme are rented for the year; lost or unsatisfactorily returned books are charged. - Supervised transport to/from Geneva Airport is included only on the school's specified dates; transport outside those dates is chargeable. - Any queries about specific optional services, dates for invoiced trips, or supplementary charges will be shown on the termly invoice.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Discovery Years (Years 5-9) connect academic study with expeditions, the arts and personal reflection under guiding questions to foster student growth. Exploration Years (Years 10-11) offer two tracks: Cambridge IGCSE and a bespoke Pre-IB Programme designed to prepare students for the IB Diploma. Inspiration Years (Years 12-13) deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. English is the language of instruction, with targeted English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to enable access to the curriculum. Alongside the IB, graduates receive a fully accredited High School Diploma.
Curriculum details
Beau Soleil is an IB World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6 to 10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11 and 12. The MYP provides a challenging and rewarding curriculum organized into eight subject groups, developing subject knowledge, global understanding, and essential attitudes, skills, and values. Students in Grades 6 to 10 explore their strengths, learn by doing, and begin shaping their path to Diploma level and beyond, with learning extending beyond the classroom to the boarding environment. Grades 11 and 12 offer two diploma pathways: the IBDP and the US High School Diploma (HSD). The IBDP is available in bilingual form (English and French options) and includes six subject groups plus core elements: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). Beau Soleil is authorised to teach the IB Diploma Programme and the IB Middle Years Programme, affirming its status as an IB World School.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
5:1 student-teacher ratio; classes average 12 students.
Student teacher ratio
Small class sizes with close teacher–student relationships and high levels of support accelerate progress.
Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
In 2025, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) graduating class achieved a 100% pass rate with an average score of 36.0 (out of 45). 28% of diplomas were bilingual. All US High School Diploma (HSD) learners passed. The school's outcomes are supported by small class sizes and strong teacher–student relationships with high levels of support.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates receive a fully accredited High School Diploma alongside the IB, enabling entry to universities worldwide.
Higher education progression
In 2025, Beau Soleil students applied to 210 universities and received 274 offers. They progressed to institutions including UK universities such as King's College London and UCL, US universities such as the University of Pennsylvania, Babson College, Boston University, Northeastern, and NYU, and other respected universities worldwide. A dedicated University Counselling Team provides bespoke support, including help with applications, personal statements, and visits to higher education institutions.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions at Aiglon College are selective but untraditional. Applicants are evaluated on alignment with Guiding Principles—challenge, respect, responsibility, diversity, and service—and on whether they could access the rigorous, experiential curriculum, thrive in the mountain environment, and flourish in the international boarding community. Applications are accepted up to one year before arrival, and early applications are strongly encouraged. The admissions process follows these steps: Enquire, Visit, Apply, Interview & Assess, and Enrolment Decision. Enquire involves submitting a short inquiry for a member of the team to reach out and discuss family needs and goals. Visit invites families to experience the campus with two options: an Initial Enquiry Visit (about 1 hour 30 minutes) or a Full Admissions Visit (about 3 to 4 hours) that includes admissions assessments and an interview; Year 12 applicants must do a Full Admissions Visit. Apply requires submitting school reports for the last two academic years, two confidential teacher references, a non‑refundable registration fee of CHF 3,000, and a passport scan. Interview & Assess varies by age, with different formats for Years 3–4, 5–11, and 12. Enrolment Decision is made by the Enrolment Committee and communicated monthly with three possible outcomes: Accept, Waiting List, or Decline.
Admissions
Beau Soleil's Admissions Team guides applicants through the process—from submitting the application form to arranging a campus tour. The school is home to around 300 students, and places are limited, so apply early—ideally between September and December—to avoid disappointment. The Application Process includes: Step 1: Complete our application form (download the form or complete the online form). Step 2: Provide references by having the current school complete our reference form. Step 3: Pay a non-refundable application fee of CHF 3,000. Step 4: Getting to know you (we offer a campus tour or Virtual Discovery Meeting, and can arrange a meeting with the Admissions Team in your region). Step 5: The Admissions Committee reviews your application and aims to decide within a week, with an offer issued in writing. You can also book a tour of the campus or arrange a Virtual Discovery Meeting, and meet our Admissions Team in your region.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Aiglon offers a small number of fully funded scholarships to students whose families could not otherwise afford an Aiglon education. Since 1991, 134 scholars have been welcomed, with half of current scholars funded by the generosity of parents and alumni. Scholarships are funded through annual giving, endowment, private sponsorship, and reinvested operating expenditures. Aiglon Scholarships cover tuition and the additional costs needed for scholars to engage fully in life at the school, including accommodation, meals, wellbeing programmes, tutoring, on‑site healthcare, ski passes and equipment, expeditions, and cultural programmes, plus costs such as residence tax, permits, laundry, bedding, house equipment, travel insurance, and planned social trips. An extra allowances provides for personal expenses, travel, educational trips, medical expenses, school uniforms, technology needs, and private lessons. Scholarships are merit‑based and means‑tested, overseen by the Scholarship Committee; priority is normally given to applicants entering Year 11 or Year 12, and scholarships remain with the student until graduation pending annual achievement reviews. Arriving students are integrated through a buddy system, welcome meetings, mentorship, houseparent support, tutor and wellbeing support, university advising, and travel assistance. Information Booklet offers full details of the scholarship process. Independent Scholarship Pathway is available via an online application. Applications for Year 11 (US Grade 10) must be at least 15 by September 1, and for Year 12 (US Grade 11) at least 16 and at most 18 by September 1. The process includes online application, school reports, references, and financial information as part of later stages. For inquiries, scholarships@aiglon.ch.
Scholarships
Beau Soleil does not offer financial aid or scholarships at this time.
Waitlist
Waitlist
Waiting List occurs when a place cannot be offered immediately; those on the waiting list are reviewed during monthly enrolment assessments, and final decisions are communicated on a monthly cycle.
