Collège Champittet vs Haut-Lac International Bilingual School

	C Collège Champittet Lausanne, Switzerland	H Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Lausanne, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 12,850 - 104,500	Fees / year CHF 21,800 - 88,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1½ - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 770	Pupils 620
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1903	Opened 1993
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
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 Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. The school sits in the hills above Vevey with views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. It is about an hour's drive from Geneva Airport and just 10 minutes from the Lake Geneva shoreline.
Stages	Stages Preschool, Primary, and Secondary	Stages Les Marronniers Nursery (18 months–3 years); Praz-Dagoud Campus (3–12 years); Roches Grises Campus (13–18 years). A Boarding House accommodates 11–18-year-olds.
School type	School type The school is a day and boarding international school.	School type International bilingual day and boarding school with two day campuses and a boarding house in Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 120 maximum students; more than 20 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
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Country affiliation	Country affiliation Switzerland	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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 The school day runs from 8:00 to 15:30 (16:20 for Upper Secondary) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 8:00 to 12:00 on Wednesday (13:05 in Lower Secondary and 13:45 in Upper Secondary). Breakfast Club is available from 7:15; after-school supervision and clubs are offered.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Seven daily bus routes to the Praz-Dagoud campus cover areas up to 30 km away, plus a Vevey train-station shuttle; local transport via train and bus stops within walking distance to both Roches Grises and Praz-Dagoud campuses. Airport pick-up is available for boarding students on scheduled transfer days.
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). Key numerical summary (selected items) - Admission fee (1st child): CHF 2,500 (non‑refundable). - Example day‑student annual totals (selected): Grade 1–2 CHF 24,670; Grade 6 CHF 27,360; Grade 11 CHF 32,240; Grade 14 CHF 38,260. Term splits calculated as T1 = 40%, T2 = 30%, T3 = 30%. - Boarding full‑year: CHF 112,000 (7‑day) and CHF 91,800 (5‑day). Boarding deposit CHF 10,000 refundable. Boarding instalments typically 70% / 30%. (End of fees overview.)	Fee details Application / Acceptance fee - A non-refundable acceptance (enrolment) fee of CHF 3,500 is charged when the Enrolment Confirmation is signed; this payment secures the place and is not credited against tuition. Tuition fees by year group (annual totals and fixed charges) - E1 (half‑day): Annual tuition CHF 21,650; fixed charges CHF 150; total CHF 21,800. (E1 full‑day option: annual tuition CHF 27,150; total CHF 27,300). - E2: Annual tuition CHF 27,300; fixed charges CHF 200; total CHF 27,500. - E3: Annual tuition CHF 28,200; fixed charges CHF 350; total CHF 28,550. - P1–P2: Annual tuition CHF 28,200; fixed charges CHF 750; total CHF 28,950. - P3: Annual tuition CHF 28,900; fixed charges CHF 800; total CHF 29,700. - P4: Annual tuition CHF 29,000; fixed charges CHF 850; total CHF 29,850. - P5: Annual tuition CHF 29,650; fixed charges CHF 850; total CHF 30,500. - MYP1–MYP2: Annual tuition CHF 33,900; fixed charges CHF 900; total CHF 34,800. - MYP3: Annual tuition CHF 35,400; fixed charges CHF 800; total CHF 36,200. - MYP4: Annual tuition CHF 37,000; fixed charges CHF 800; total CHF 37,800. - MYP5: Annual tuition CHF 37,500; fixed charges CHF 650; total CHF 38,150. - IB1–IB2: Annual tuition CHF 40,000–40,300; fixed charges CHF 600; total approx. CHF 40,600. These annual totals include compulsory fixed charges (for example certain outings, ski days and standard consumables) which vary by year and are shown above as the fixed charge component. Per‑term and instalment breakdowns (billing schedule and payment terms) - Standard term split: Term 1 = 40% of the annual tuition; Term 2 = 30%; Term 3 = 30%. Bi‑annual billing (two equal invoices) is also available (Sept–Jan / Feb–June). Specific due dates are published with each year's fees (examples historically: Term 1 due end of July, Term 2 mid‑December, Term 3 mid‑March). Fixed charges are billed with the first tuition invoice and must be paid in one lump sum. - Instalment options: annual payment, bi‑annual, termly (three payments using the 40/30/30 split), or monthly in 10 equal instalments (tuition billed two months in advance). A monthly instalment plan carries an administrative surcharge (≈ +1% applied to the published annual fee); a single annual payment typically attracts an early‑payment discount (historically 2% when paid by the stated deadline). Changes to payment option after invoicing may result in a CHF 50 administration surcharge. Late payment reminders and fees apply according to the school's invoicing terms. Boarding fees (where applicable) - Boarding is offered from age 11 with weekly and full (7‑day) boarding options. Boarding fees are all‑inclusive (tuition, accommodation, supervision, most meals, laundry and most local activities). For the 2025–26 academic year boarding costs range approximately between CHF 68,000 and CHF 88,000 per year depending on the student's year group and boarding type. Other mandatory and optional costs - Fixed annual charges (listed above per year group) cover standard consumables, some trips and mandatory activities (for example ski days where applicable). Day students pay for school lunches separately (boarding students' meals are included in boarding fees). Bus routes and transport are charged separately based on route and usage. External specialist clubs, private music tuition, specialist sports coaching, optional trips and certain programme‑specific costs (e.g. examination fees, some residential trips) are charged in addition to tuition. Uniforms and some optional excursions are billed separately. A 5% sibling discount (second child) and 10% (third child onwards) may apply in certain circumstances; limited financial aid is available in line with published policies. Refund and cancellation terms - The acceptance (enrolment) fee is non‑refundable and is not credited against tuition. No reductions or refunds are made for short periods of absence (illness or other) for a term already started. Mid‑year enrolment and mid‑year departures are subject to the published invoicing and notice rules (for example mid‑year enrolments generally require payment for the full term in progress; failure to respect contract notice periods may result in fees due for the notice period). Specific refund, cancellation and notice provisions are set out in the school's Fees & Conditions and apply to placements and nursery contracts. Fee payment methods and surcharges - Preferred payment methods include bank transfer or standing order. Credit card acceptance is available in specific circumstances (historically credit cards were accepted for smaller payments under CHF 1,000); cheques are not accepted. Payment by credit card or instalment plan may attract a convenience or administrative surcharge as noted under the billing/options section. Invoices include the school's banking and billing contact details for arranging payment. Important payment notes - The first year of enrolment carries one‑time fees (the acceptance fee and any entry charges) in addition to the published annual tuition; parents should allow for those one‑time charges in the first invoice. Fixed charges must be paid with the first tuition invoice. Failure to settle invoices on time can trigger reminders, surcharges and collection procedures as set out in the school's terms.
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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 Haut-Lac offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for ages 11-15 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for ages 16-18. The school runs from preschool through secondary, culminating in IBMYP and IBDP. IBMYP provides fully bilingual, English-only or predominantly French pathways, with language instruction in English and French and subject work across both languages. IBMYP uses eight subject groups: Studies in Language & Literature; Language Acquisition; Individuals & Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; Arts; Design; and Physical Education. The IBDP offers a choice of English Diploma, Bilingual Diploma, Advanced Bilingual Diploma, or French Diploma, with about 30 academic subject options across languages, individuals & societies, sciences, mathematics and the arts. The IBDP core components and assessment are complemented by language support and Higher Education guidance to prepare students for university study in Switzerland and worldwide.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Teacher-student ratio: 1:8. Average class size: 15.5.	Student teacher ratio Classes are small. The school lists over 30 academic staff for roughly 600 students aged 3 to 18.
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 IBMYP graduates have achieved a 97% pass rate with an average of 44/56, and 14 of 29 students earned bilingual English-French IBMYP certificates. The IBDP Class of 2025 earned a 100% pass rate with an average of 35 points (world average 30.8); historically Haut-Lac reports an average IBDP pass rate around 95%.
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 Graduates have gone on to universities worldwide, including EPFL (Switzerland), University of Cambridge (UK) and MIT (USA). Haut-Lac also highlights graduate destinations among its alumni and ongoing higher education guidance.
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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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 Entry Points by Age & Programme: Early Years (Ages 3–6): play-based bilingual or English programmes. Primary (Grades 1–5): bilingual or English programme with a strong literacy and numeracy focus. Middle School (Grades 6–10): IBMYP programme with or without the Swiss option. High School (Grades 11–12): IBDP, IBCP or US High School Diploma pathways to universities worldwide. Admissions open all year round. Steps: submit an inquiry; visit the campus; arrange an interview; apply online. After an initial conversation, complete the online application form and upload your child's last two school reports and references. Tuition & Fees: Day students CHF 21,800–40,600; Boarding students CHF 68,000–88,000 per year. There are no hidden fees; for a detailed breakdown contact admissions. Boarding: boutique boarding house accommodates up to 32 students with personalised care, structured study time and enriching weekend activities. Admissions team: Alessia Ferrara (Admissions Officer); Magdalena Drag (Admissions Head). Haut-Lac is located in Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Switzerland.
Scholarships	Scholarships The Collège Champittet Foundation funds high school and university scholarships for orphan girls in Madagascar.	Scholarships Haut-Lac does not offer scholarships. Local families residing in Switzerland without employer school benefits may request financial aid on the fees for children enrolled at Haut-Lac.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Yes. There may be waiting lists for certain grades, particularly in the bilingual stream. When this happens, a place may be offered in the English stream until a bilingual spot becomes available.
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