Collège Champittet vs École Bilingue de Suisse Romande
Collège Champittet and École Bilingue de Suisse Romande are both in Lausanne, about 2 km apart. Both schools offer French and Swiss programmes, and École Bilingue de Suisse Romande also offers Bespoke, British and Cambridge IGCSE. Published annual fees are CHF 12,850 - 104,500 at Collège Champittet and CHF 9,900 - 17,550 at École Bilingue de Suisse Romande, which puts Collège Champittet roughly 328% higher. Collège Champittet takes pupils from 3 to 18, and École Bilingue de Suisse Romande from 3 to 15. Collège Champittet is the larger school, with around 770 pupils to École Bilingue de Suisse Romande's 190. Both keep typical class sizes around 16.
Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
770
Pupils
190
Typical class size
Typical class size
16
Typical class size
16
Instruction language
Instruction language
English, French
Instruction language
English, French
Opened
Opened
1903
Opened
2008
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Collège Champittet is located in Pully (Lausanne), Switzerland, on a lakeside campus. It sits on the shore of Lake Geneva, just 200 metres from the lake. The campus is between Lake Geneva and the Alps, offering a scenic Swiss setting.
Location
The school is in the heart of Lausanne, Switzerland, at Chemin de Préville 3, 1001 Lausanne. It is located in the city centre, between the SBB station and the LEB station, near Place Saint-François and the Flon, making it easily accessible by public transport; drop-off by car is possible. The campus includes a large courtyard with trees and flowers, a vegetable patch, a playground, a terrace and a large year‑round sports field, all housed in a listed Art Deco building dating from 1913.
Stages
Stages
Preschool, Primary, and Secondary
Stages
Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary (Collège). There is one class per level from ages 3 to 15, with bilingual instruction in English and French starting from early years.
School type
School type
The school is a day and boarding international school.
School type
Private bilingual school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
120 maximum students; more than 20 nationalities represented.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
Individual support is provided to pupils; teaching uses workshops and personalised tutoring, with each student having a dedicated notebook and teachers who tailor instruction to individual needs.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Switzerland
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
A typical day for boarders starts with a 7:00 am wake-up and breakfast. Students join the school day in the curriculum or diploma pathway of their choice, with supervised study periods in the evenings and after-school activities. Lights out ends the day after a full schedule of learning and activities.
School day structure
School opens at 8:00; classes run from 8:30 to 16:00. The midday break is compressed to fit a single daily schedule; lunch is prepared on site and there are after‑school activities available.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
There is no fixed school bus service; transport is typically via public transport or car pooling. Trips can be organized if there is sufficient demand.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application and enrolment fees
- Admission (application) fee: CHF 2,500 (one‑time, non‑refundable) for the first child. Reduced rates apply for subsequent siblings: 2nd child CHF 2,000; 3rd child CHF 1,500; 4th child CHF 1,000. - Boarding deposit (for boarding students): CHF 10,000 (refundable at the end of the pupil's time at the school provided all financial obligations are met).
Day school tuition — annual amounts, components and per‑term breakdown (shown in CHF)
Each line shows: Tuition | Mandatory activities | Annual total — then term instalments calculated on the standard day‑student billing split (T1 = 40%, T2 = 30%, T3 = 30%).
- Preschool (½ day, 5 mornings): Tuition CHF 12,250 · Activities CHF 500 · Annual total CHF 12,750. Term breakdown — T1 CHF 5,100 · T2 CHF 3,825 · T3 CHF 3,825. - Preschool (full day): Tuition CHF 20,350 · Activities CHF 500 · Annual total CHF 20,850. Term breakdown — T1 CHF 8,340 · T2 CHF 6,255 · T3 CHF 6,255. - Grade 1–2: Tuition CHF 23,280 · Activities CHF 1,390 · Annual total CHF 24,670. Term breakdown — T1 CHF 9,868 · T2 CHF 7,401 · T3 CHF 7,401. - Grade 3: Tuition CHF 25,060 · Activities CHF 1,390 · Annual total CHF 26,450. Term breakdown — T1 CHF 10,580 · T2 CHF 7,935 · T3 CHF 7,935. - Grade 4–5: Tuition CHF 25,320 · Activities CHF 1,390 · Annual total CHF 26,710. Term breakdown — T1 CHF 10,684 · T2 CHF 8,013 · T3 CHF 8,013. - Grade 6: Tuition CHF 25,970 · Activities CHF 1,390 · Annual total CHF 27,360. Term breakdown — T1 CHF 10,944 · T2 CHF 8,208 · T3 CHF 8,208. - Grade 7: Tuition CHF 25,970 · Activities CHF 1,860 · Annual total CHF 27,830. Term breakdown — T1 CHF 11,132 · T2 CHF 8,349 · T3 CHF 8,349. - Grades 8–9–10: Tuition CHF 28,400 · Activities CHF 1,860 · Annual total CHF 30,260. Term breakdown — T1 CHF 12,104 · T2 CHF 9,078 · T3 CHF 9,078. - Grade 11: Tuition CHF 30,380 · Activities CHF 1,860 · Annual total CHF 32,240. Term breakdown — T1 CHF 12,896 · T2 CHF 9,672 · T3 CHF 9,672. - Grade 12: Tuition CHF 32,120 · Activities CHF 1,860 · Annual total CHF 33,980. Term breakdown — T1 CHF 13,592 · T2 CHF 10,194 · T3 CHF 10,194. - Grade 13: Tuition CHF 34,680 · Activities CHF 1,040 · Annual total CHF 35,720. Term breakdown — T1 CHF 14,288 · T2 CHF 10,716 · T3 CHF 10,716. - Grade 14: Tuition CHF 36,900 · Activities CHF 1,360 · Annual total CHF 38,260. Term breakdown — T1 CHF 15,304 · T2 CHF 11,478 · T3 CHF 11,478.
Additional mandatory / common supplementary charges
- FLE / EAL (French/English language support) supplements: intensive supplement (8 periods/week, 55 min) CHF 10,120; lighter supplement (1 period/week) CHF 910–1,270 (depending on duration). - Diploma/exam fees (Grades 13 & 14): Swiss Maturité CHF 1,200 (Grade 13) / CHF 1,600 (Grade 14); French Baccalauréat CHF 1,200 (13) / CHF 1,900 (14); IB package (including exam fees) CHF 3,160 for Grades 13–14. - Books and school supplies (annual, by year group): Preschool CHF 100; Grades 1–3 CHF 350; Grades 4–11 and FLE CHF 450; Grade 12–14 depending on diploma pathway: Swiss Maturité CHF 150; French Baccalauréat CHF 500; IB CHF 430. A separate digital resource fee (apps and e‑books) of CHF 50 applies for relevant years where provided.
Optional and additional fees (examples)
- Lunch with supervision 4x/week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri): CHF 3,360 per year. Lunch on Wednesdays (from Grade 7): CHF 840 per year. - Afterschool care (different time slots): examples include CHF 3,520 (to 17:00) and CHF 1,940 (to 18:00). Wednesday care (noon–18:00) CHF 3,360. - Supervised study (Grades 7–14, one day/week, min. 6 pupils): CHF 880 per year. - Private lessons (example rates): One‑to‑one lessons CHF 85–115 per 40/55 min; semi‑private CHF 50–70; group rates from CHF 30–40. Private music/tennis lessons invoiced separately for boarders. - Uniforms: mandatory items (sweatshirt, polos, sportswear). Prices vary by age/size and are charged per item at the school boutique. - For boarders: pocket money, certain optional trips, private lessons and some medical/dental specialist appointments are invoiced separately. Ski jacket may be invoiced separately.
Boarding fees and what they include
- Full 7‑day boarding (full year): CHF 112,000 per year. This package includes full board and accommodation, tuition, mandatory activities and school trips, limited school/sport uniform items, books and supplies, many boarding extracurricular activities, supervised studies, basic sick/accident insurance and nursing, weekly laundry (one bag), Wi‑Fi and an iPad up to Grade 8, bedding and towels, airport transfer at the start of the year, residency permit assistance, weekend activities and ski outings/camp where specified. Certain items (pocket money, private lessons, optional trips, dental/specialist fees, ski jacket) are invoiced separately. - Weekly (five‑day) boarding (full year): CHF 91,800 per year. The weekly option includes most of the same items as full boarding; some boarding insurance and laundry costs may be invoiced separately as specified. - Boarding billing split: for boarding the standard instalment structure is two payments (1st instalment 70% and 2nd instalment 30%) with the 70% payment due in mid‑June and the 30% due later in the year (see Billing and deadlines). The refundable boarding deposit of CHF 10,000 is payable on enrolment.
Billing schedule, instalments and payment terms
- Standard day‑student instalments: Annual billing covers 1 September–30 June. Typical instalments are: 1st instalment (40% of the annual total) due 15 June; 2nd instalment (30%) due 30 November; 3rd instalment (30%) due 28 February. Monthly billing (10 monthly instalments) is available on request for day students with a 3% surcharge. For Grade 14 Swiss Maturité there is an alternate schedule: 50% due 15 June and 50% due 30 November. Tuition for students starting mid‑year is billed pro rata from the first day of the month. - Boarding instalments: Boarding instalments are typically split into two payments: 70% due 15 June (covering the first part of the year) and 30% due 30 November. Where monthly or other schedules are agreed, a surcharge or specific terms may apply as stated in the school's billing summary. - Late payment and penalties: Late payments may incur default interest (example: 5% annual default interest on late amounts) and reminder fees; the school reserves the right to suspend or cancel enrolment where fees are unpaid.
Withdrawal, cancellation and refund rules
- Withdrawal deadlines and charges: For day students, withdrawal up to 30 September (departure end of first trimester = 31 Dec) means T1 remains due. Withdrawal between 1 Oct and 31 Dec (departure end of second trimester = 31 Mar) means T2 is due. Withdrawal after 31 Dec means the full year is due. For re‑enrolment and end‑of‑year resignations there are specified deadlines (e.g. resignation by 31 March — no charge; resignation between 1 Apr and 15 May — one month due; between 16 May and 15 June — two months due; after 15 June — T1 due). For boarding there are analogous deadlines (examples given in the boarding schedule, including that withdrawal before 31 Oct means T1+T2 are due; withdrawal after 31 Oct means the full year is due). Refunds are made by bank transfer to the party that paid the fees unless that payer authorises a third‑party account in writing. In cases of expulsion or forced departure the current trimester and the following trimester remain payable as per the terms.
Fee payment methods and banking details
- Accepted payment methods: on‑site credit card payments (card processing fees are charged to the payer), Flywire for international payments, and bank transfer to the school's account. Cash payments are not accepted. The school provides IBAN/BIC details for bank transfers and Flywire instructions for overseas payers. Example banking details provided for bank transfer: IBAN CH61 0076 7000 R523 4160 8 · BIC/SWIFT BCVLCH2LXXX · Banque Cantonale Vaudoise. Flywire portal: champittet.flywire.com.
Other practical fee items
- Sibling discounts: discount on tuition for 3rd child 10%, 4th child 20%, 5th child 50% (applies to tuition). - Invoicing and proof for tax purposes: invoices can be used as proof for tax returns; a specific certificate is available on request (additional fee may apply).
- A non‑refundable registration deposit of CHF 1,000 is required to guarantee a place; the deposit must be paid promptly to hold the place and is payable to EBSR SA (bank details and IBAN are provided on the registration form).
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)
- Pré‑Enfantines (pre‑Kindergarten, 3–4 years) – half‑day to 12:30 (no meal): CHF 9,900 per year. - Pré‑Enfantines (pre‑Kindergarten, 3–4 years) – day to 14:00 (with meal): CHF 12,200 per year. - Enfantines (Pre‑K to 2E): CHF 16,300 per year. - Primaires (up to 5ème / 5th Grade US / 6th Grade UK): CHF 16,500 per year. - Collège: CHF 17,500 per year.
Per‑term breakdown (equal division)
- Tuition is normally invoiced before the start of the relevant term or school year; if you require a per‑term figure, an equal division of the annual tuition across the three school terms produces the following indicative per‑term tuition amounts: - Pré‑Enfantines (half‑day to 12:30): CHF 3,300 per term (CHF 9,900 ÷ 3). - Pré‑Enfantines (to 14:00): CHF 4,066.67 per term (CHF 12,200 ÷ 3). - Enfantines: CHF 5,433.33 per term (CHF 16,300 ÷ 3). - Primaires: CHF 5,500 per term (CHF 16,500 ÷ 3). - Collège: CHF 5,833.33 per term (CHF 17,500 ÷ 3).
Grand totals (annual cost including school fees, meals, materials, camps and outings) and monthly installment example
- Grand total (annual) including tuition, meals, materials, camps and outings (provisional 2025–2026 calculation): - Enfantine (full‑day): CHF 21,080 per year; equivalent monthly payment if spread over 10 months: CHF 2,108 per month. - Enfantine (to 12:30): CHF 14,680 per year; CHF 1,468 per month (10 installments). - Enfantine (to 14:00): CHF 16,980 per year; CHF 1,698 per month (10 installments). - Primaires (total): CHF 21,800 per year; CHF 2,180 per month (10 installments). - Collège (total): CHF 23,170 per year; CHF 2,317 per month (10 installments).
Other compulsory or regularly billed costs
- Administrative fees: CHF 700 per year. - Annual school materials: Enfantine & Primary CHF 750; Collège CHF 850. These material fees are invoiced with school fees. - Meals (daily, billed annually): lunch for ages 3–11 at CHF 13.00 per school day → CHF 2,340 per year; lunch for ages 12–18 at CHF 14.50 per school day → CHF 2,610 per year; snacks (fruit/biscuits) shown as CHF 2.00 per day → approx. CHF 350 per year. All meal charges are invoiced with school fees. - Camps and trips: winter & summer camps (Enfantine) CHF 640 per year; ski and sailing camps (Primary and Collège) CHF 1,160 per year. These are invoiced with school fees. - After‑school activities: a non‑refundable yearly pass (access to all workshops) is CHF 3,700 (payable in advance). Individual activities are invoiced per term with published term amounts (examples: 6×/week = CHF 1,730 / 1,295 / 1,295 by term; swimming and theatre/circus have separate flat‑rate term billing). Activities billed on a flat‑rate basis are not refundable for absence except on presentation of a medical certificate. - Cambridge exam fees and other external examination fees are not included in tuition and are charged separately.
Discounts and special cases
- A 20% discount on school fees is applied to the second and third children in the same family for private (unsponsored) families.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The registration deposit (CHF 1,000) must be paid within the stated reservation period to guarantee the place; the registration form makes the place conditional on payment of that deposit. The deposit is required before the pupil's arrival. - Tuition and administrative fees must be paid before the start of the courses or the relevant term; otherwise late charges and interest at 1% per month are applied. If tuition for a full year is paid in advance, a 1% discount is applied. Monthly payment plans are available; if spread over 10 months an administrative charge of CHF 10 per month is applied. Meals, material fees and camp charges are invoiced simultaneously with the school fees; regular and incidental activities are invoiced termly and must be paid at the end of each term. All invoicing and payment instructions require payments in Swiss francs.
Accepted payment methods and billing details
- Payments are required in Swiss francs. Bank transfer (the school provides Banque Cantonale Vaudoise account details and IBAN on the registration documents) is the specified payment method; parents are responsible for any bank charges. The registration form allows specification of the payer (parents, a third party or an expatriate employer). No credit‑card payment method is specified in the registration documents.
Boarding / Accommodation
- The school operates as a day school with a full‑day programme (hours indicated for the school day) and after‑school activities; no boarding fees or boarding provision is listed.
Refunds and resignation rules
- Deposit: the CHF 1,000 deposit is normally held as a guarantee and will be retained by the school in the event of cancellation or withdrawal after the deadlines described in the registration contract. The deposit is not returned if the pupil leaves before the end of the school year in which he/she started. The deposit may be retained to cover outstanding fees or damages; unclaimed deposits remaining a year after departure may be used for the school scholarship fund. - Resignation / departure deadlines and charges (contractual): resignations and departures must be announced by the specified dates to avoid additional charges. The registration contract sets the practical deadlines for resignations and the financial implications (examples of the contractual deadlines include: 30 June for withdrawal of new pupils only; 30 September for departure at the end of December; 30 December for departure end of March; 30 March for departure at the end of the school year). If resignation is received after the relevant deadline, the school invoices the fee for the following term as specified in the contract. - Activities and passes: the yearly pass for after‑school workshops is payable in advance and not refundable; flat‑rate activities are not refunded for absence except on presentation of a medical certificate. Exam registration fees and external examination fees are not refundable.
Notes on invoicing practice
- Administrative and material fees are due for the full year even if a pupil attends only part of the year; fixed fees are not prorated in short‑term admissions. Activity fees are invoiced termly and must be paid at the end of each term. The school reserves the right to modify tariffs annually.
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
Collège Champittet offers bilingual pre-school and primary programmes that combine Swiss, French, and British curricula. Pre-school is taught in English and French, with German introduced from a young age. Primary is bilingual in English and French, with German offered. The secondary curriculum is divided into middle school (Grades 9-10) and high school (Grades 11-14). Students may follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) taught in English, the French Baccalaureate, or the bilingual Swiss Maturité. Languages taught at secondary are French, English, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Curriculum details
English-French bilingual immersion from the early years. The youngest learners follow a 50-50 language split, with two years of interactive English immersion for francophone children and a transition year. From Year 3 onward, elements of the French curriculum are gradually introduced and the programme becomes fully bilingual with native speakers in both languages. In primary, there is a teacher per subject and language teachers are native speakers; the English component aligns with British programmes while maths uses the Singapore Programme for arithmetic and geometry follows a French programme. The programme continues through Collège, with students able to continue toward Gymnase entrance if they choose.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Teacher-student ratio: 1:8. Average class size: 15.5.
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Exam results
Exam results
100% of students passed the French Baccalaureate in 2025. 93% passed the Swiss Maturité in 2025. The 2025 IBDP score was 32.5, two points above the global average.
Exam results
100% success rate for Gymnase entrance.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
University and careers counsellors provide personalised guidance on next steps, including course selection. They organise alumni speakers and university fairs.
Higher education progression
All students are prepared for the Gymnase entrance exams (OS Latin/Maths-Physics) and may continue to Matu Suisse, IB, or Bac after Gymnase.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
Gifted students are supported through specialised pathways, including preparation for the Euler course (Cours Euler) offered by EPFL and other advanced math opportunities.
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
The school accepts applications year-round. In addition to the online application form, applicants must submit supporting documents. An offer of a place is made within two weeks of receiving the application. To accept, sign the admissions letter and pay the admissions deposit. Important dates for 2025–26 include: First day of school: 20 August 2025; Autumn holidays: 11–26 October 2025; Christmas holiday: 20 December 2025 – 4 January 2026; School resumes: 5 January 2026; February holidays: 14–22 February 2026; Easter holidays: 3–19 April 2026; Swiss bank holiday: 14–17 May 2026.
Admissions
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Scholarships
Scholarships
The Collège Champittet Foundation funds high school and university scholarships for orphan girls in Madagascar.
