Lemania College vs Pré Fleuri International Alpine School

	L Lemania College Lausanne, Switzerland	P Pré Fleuri International Alpine School Lausanne, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 20,700 - 105,080	Fees / year CHF 12,500 - 70,000
Age range	Age range 11 - 20 years	Age range 3 - 13 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,100	Pupils 65
Typical class size	Typical class size 12	Typical class size 10
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1908	Opened 1948
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in the heart of Lausanne, Switzerland. The campus address is Chemin de Préville 3, 1003 Lausanne. Lausanne Central Station is a 5-minute walk from the campus.	Location Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland (Chemin de Curnaux 32, 1885 Villars, Switzerland)
Stages	Stages General Education at secondary level includes Swiss Maturity, French Baccalaureate, and International Baccalaureate. Professional Training is available, with courses offered during the day or evening. The school provides the International Baccalaureate experience and pre-IB (9–10) pathways.	Stages Ages 3 to 13
School type	School type Private international school in Lausanne with day and boarding options.	School type Private international junior boarding school offering boarding and day pupil options
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Pupils from more than twenty nationalities
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Pastoral care is provided to support students' well-being and development
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Switzerland	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus shuttle service is available with morning and afternoon stops at Villars Train Station and Grand Pont; schedules are provided in admission materials
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and registration fees - Application fee (non‑refundable): CHF 1,500. - Administration fee (annual, non‑refundable): CHF 500. - Alumni fee: CHF 500. - CAS trip fee: CHF 500. - Deposit (refundable): CHF 6,000 for boarding students; CHF 1,000 for day students. The refundable boarding deposit must be paid before arrival and will be returned on request after accounts are settled (refund processed within three months after the end of the academic course). Tuition fees by year group (academic year 2025/26) - Grade 9 (Prep Year 1): CHF 25,000 per academic year. Per semester (if invoiced semi‑annually): CHF 12,500. Per quarter (if invoiced quarterly): CHF 6,250. - Grade 10 (Prep Year 2): CHF 28,000 per academic year. Per semester: CHF 14,000. Per quarter: CHF 7,000. - Grade 11 (IB1): CHF 36,000 per academic year. Per semester: CHF 18,000. Per quarter: CHF 9,000. - Grade 12 (IB2): CHF 36,000 per academic year. Per semester: CHF 18,000. Per quarter: CHF 9,000. Boarding fees (grades 9–12; room + full board) All boarding fees below are given as annual amounts. The school offers 7‑day (full week) and 5‑day options and three room categories (Standard, Comfort, Comfort+). - Standard (double room): 7‑day CHF 39,220; per semester CHF 19,610; per quarter CHF 9,805. 5‑day CHF 28,490; per semester CHF 14,245; per quarter CHF 7,123. - Standard (single room): 7‑day CHF 66,230; per semester CHF 33,115; per quarter CHF 16,558. 5‑day CHF 47,730; per semester CHF 23,865; per quarter CHF 11,933. - Comfort (double room): 7‑day CHF 49,580; per semester CHF 24,790; per quarter CHF 12,395. 5‑day CHF 33,250; per semester CHF 16,625; per quarter CHF 8,313. - Comfort (single room): 7‑day CHF 85,470; per semester CHF 42,735; per quarter CHF 21,368. 5‑day CHF 60,310; per semester CHF 30,155; per quarter CHF 15,078. - Comfort + (double room): 7‑day CHF 58,830; per semester CHF 29,415; per quarter CHF 14,708. 5‑day CHF 49,920; per semester CHF 24,960; per quarter CHF 12,480. - Comfort + (single room): 7‑day CHF 105,080; per semester CHF 52,540; per quarter CHF 26,270. 5‑day CHF 74,000; per semester CHF 37,000; per quarter CHF 18,500. Included in the boarding fee: full board (three meals per day and continuous snacks), daily housekeeping, weekly laundry and ironing, supply of bed linen and towels, unlimited Wi‑Fi, educational supervision and evening study support, sport/fitness and some leisure, cultural and weekend activities. For day students the tuition fee includes tuition and books. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency options: per quarter, per semester (semi‑annual) or per year; if no option is selected on the application the school will invoice by term. Payments are required in advance according to the invoice deadlines. The student's place is reserved only after receipt of the first installment indicated on the acceptance invoice. - Currency and bank details: all payments must be made in Swiss francs (CHF). Bank transfer details (IBAN/SWIFT) are provided on school invoices. - Credit card and PayPal: payment by credit card incurs a 3% service charge; payment via PayPal incurs a 3% fee. Any bank transfer, exchange or intermediary bank fees are charged to the payer. Refunds of credit card payments are made back to the same card. - Late payment: interest at 1% per month plus reminder fees is applied from the second reminder; repeated or cumulative non‑payment may lead to immediate expulsion from courses and from boarding until accounts are settled. Other costs and optional fees - Examination fees (diplomas, certificates) are charged separately and are not included in tuition. - Optional/ancillary fees that may apply: study visa letter (Swiss side) CHF 450 for non‑EU students (where applicable), express mail for visa documents CHF 120, airport limousine transfers (one‑way/round trip) at published rates, and additional charges for extra boarding days outside the academic year (Christmas, winter, Easter, etc.). Extra activities, certain language subjects and external examination costs may carry additional charges. Refunds and cancellation / early‑departure charges - Cancellation before the course: if cancellation occurs 30 days before the start of the course, only the registration fee is due. Cancellation 14–30 days before the course results in penalties of CHF 1,000 for tuition and CHF 2,500 for boarding. Cancellation less than 14 days before the course requires payment of the first calendar quarter. - Early departure during studies: in the event of early departure or cancellation during the course, parents/guardians or the student must pay the tuition and boarding fees for the current calendar quarter and the following calendar quarter, plus any other costs incurred. A letter of credit may be issued in exceptional circumstances to cover outstanding study periods; such credit can only be used against future tuition. The refundable boarding deposit is returned on request after final account settlement (within three months). If the deposit is not reclaimed within one year after final departure it may be transferred to the Paul Du Pasquier Foundation. Fee payment options - Accepted primary methods: bank transfer (IBAN provided on invoices). - Other methods accepted with additional charges: credit card (Visa, AmEx, Mastercard, Diners; 3% service charge) and PayPal (3% fee). Direct payment at the school office is possible within stated deadlines. All payments must include the student's name as payment reference.	Fee details Application & registration fees - Day-student registration (pre‑payment): CHF 500 (non‑refundable). - Boarding pre‑payment / deposit to complete registration: CHF 1,500 (non‑refundable). - Additional first‑year Registration Fee (labelled AVDEP in school documents): CHF 2,000 – CHF 5,000 (listed as applicable only for the first year; stated in school materials as a compulsory item). Day‑school tuition — annual and per‑term (current school year schedules published by the school) - JE1 (Nursery, bilingual) - Annual: CHF 12,500. - Per term: Autumn CHF 4,500; Winter CHF 4,000; Spring CHF 4,000. - JE2 (Reception, bilingual) - Registration: CHF 500. - Annual: CHF 15,500. - Per term: Autumn CHF 5,500; Winter CHF 5,000; Spring CHF 5,000. - Primary (French or English / British section) - Registration: CHF 500. - Annual: CHF 17,850. - Per term: Autumn CHF 6,250; Winter CHF 5,800; Spring CHF 5,800. Boarding tuition and components (annual / typical totals) - Core boarding tuition (school fees component): - Boarding (5 days): School fees CHF 52,500. - Boarding (7 days / full boarding): School fees CHF 62,000. - Compulsory additional annual items shown separately (examples and typical amounts): - Administration: CHF 500. - Schooling equipment: CHF 1,000. - Health insurance (required): CHF 2,000. - Extra‑curricular activities: CHF 1,000 (5‑day) or CHF 1,500 (7‑day). - Uniforms: CHF 1,500. - Winter ski fees (suit, equipment rental, ski pass, locker): CHF 1,500. - Typical annual grand totals shown in school materials: approximately CHF 60,000 (5‑day) to CHF 70,000 (7‑day). - Academic immersion (one trimester) — boarding per‑trimester pricing (examples): - Boarding school fee per trimester: CHF 18,000 (5‑day) or CHF 21,000 (7‑day). - Trimester totals including administration, equipment, insurance and extras: Winter totals shown CHF 21,700–24,900; Spring totals shown CHF 20,200–23,400. Billing schedule and payment terms - Day pupils: - Registration pre‑payment CHF 500 (non‑refundable). - Term payment deadlines (published schedule): 1st term due September 1; 2nd term due January 1; 3rd term due April 1. - For arrivals during the school year, fees are pro‑rata (calculated on a 10‑month basis). - Boarding pupils: - Registration pre‑payment CHF 1,500 (non‑refundable) to complete registration. - School payment structure described as two‑thirds of the fee in August and one‑third in January; term deadlines in the boarding documents are specified as 1st and 2nd term due August 15 and 3rd term due January 15. - Cancellation and absence policy: no reduction for late arrival, absence or early departure. Cancellation must be given one term in advance; failure to give the required notice results in liability for the outstanding term. Specific deadline examples in school documents: cancellation before October 5 for the 2nd term, before January 5 for the 3rd term and before May 5 for the September term. Other costs and regular extras - Administration / material and term charges for day pupils: - Administration fee (not included in annual tuition): CHF 150 per year. - Educational material (kindergarten): CHF 150 per term. - Educational material (primary): CHF 200 per term. - Daily extras and activities (examples): - Lunch: CHF 12 per meal. - Afternoon care: CHF 45 per session. - Extra school hours (before 8:30 or after 16:00): CHF 12 per hour. - Supervised homework sessions with staff: CHF 25 per hour. - Private lessons, intensive courses and clubs are priced separately and published per term or on request. - Boarding extras and travel: - Airport group transfer from Geneva: CHF 250 per trip (scheduled slots). - Individual transfer from Geneva Airport: CHF 600 per trip. - Zurich transfers: on request (priced individually). - Deposit for additional expenses (pocket money, personal expenditure) is required; the balance is reconciled at year end. - Winter ski equipment and pass are charged as the Winter Ski Fees item (CHF 1,500 shown). - Uniforms: - Uniform cost examples are listed as part of the school's extras; boarding uniform pack examples are given and uniform charges for boarders are included in the amounts noted above (uniform totals shown CHF 1,500 in boarding documents). The day‑school materials refer to an order form for the uniform (costs quoted on the uniform order). Refunds and cancellation rules (financial consequences) - Registration pre‑payments are listed as non‑refundable in school materials (day and boarding pre‑payments shown as non‑refundable). - Cancellation must be given one term in advance; failing to provide the required notice results in responsibility for the outstanding term payment. There are no fee reductions for late arrival, absence or early departure. - The school's published materials also show a separate Registration Fee item (AVDEP) presented in the boarding documentation as CHF 2,000–5,000 and described in that document as applicable for the first year (the document presents that item together with notes on reimbursement in the school form). Sibling discounts - Sibling reductions on school fees (boarding / immersion) are published as: 2nd child 5% / 3rd child 10% / 4th child 15% (applied to school fees only and as shown in boarding/immersion materials). Fee payment options and bank details - Bank transfer (wire) is the payment method documented in the school admission and fees materials. Bank details published in the admission/registration forms are: - Bank: Credit Suisse SA – Lausanne - IBAN: CH78 0483 5162 3420 7100 0 - Account number: 1623420‑71 - BIC/SWIFT: CRESCHZZ10A - Clearing: 4835. Notes on academic‑holiday and short‑stay pricing - The school publishes separate pricing for short immersive trimesters, winter or summer camp sessions and holiday programmes (examples and per‑session charges are published in the relevant camp/immersion documents). These items are charged in addition to or separately from the standard day/boarding school annual charges when applicable.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers Swiss Maturity, French Baccalaureate, and International Baccalaureate diplomas; IB Diploma and Prep Year are available.	Curriculum details Préfleuri International Alpine School offers a bilingual English–French curriculum for children aged 3 to 13. The Early Years programme (3–5) follows UK Curricula from Nursery to Reception and French Curricula from Petite Section to Grande Section. The British Section (5–13) follows the official UK programme from KS1/KS2 to Year 7. The French Section (5–13) follows the official French teaching programme from CP to 5ème. The solid academic education is based on the French and British national curricula with small class sizes and a focus on individual attention. The teaching programme is structured to guarantee entrance to top secondary schools worldwide.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes. Individual attention is prioritized.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates may pursue specialised universities (HES) or Swiss universities for bachelor's degrees, with preparation for required entrance exams and maturity exams.	Higher education progression The teaching programme guarantees entrance to top secondary schools worldwide.
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Facilities	Facilities
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Interview and application initiation. The interview with the programme director can be on campus or online. We confirm receipt within 24 hours and inform you of the next steps. 2. Download the application form and begin the process. The application form is available to download here and the steps to follow are given below. 3. School records and language information. Send copies of your school transcripts, in English, for the last two years. If you do not have these available please let us know when they will be available. 4. Language proficiency. If English is your mother tongue or if you have studied in an English speaking curriculum for over 4 years, a test will not be required. A copy of an official English test, IELTS, TOEFL or other, should be sent with the application form. If you haven't taken one, contact us to take an online evaluation. 5. Supplementary documents. A passport sized photo; A copy of your passport; A copy of your resident permit if you are not a Swiss national. 6. Next steps. Any missing documents may be sent later but please indicate when they are likely to be available. 7. When to apply and visa information. The best time to apply to Ecole Lemania is as soon as possible, but most applications are received from November to March. There are several reasons for applying early: you can reserve your boarding room preference, you have time to obtain your visa, and your place is reserved. EU/EEA or UK passport holders do not need a student visa; all other nationalities require a visa, and the visa process takes 6–10 weeks. All students must register as a foreign resident within 14 days of arrival. 8. Arriving in Switzerland and induction. After arrival, you may be met at the airport if arranged in advance. Boarding students should arrive the Sunday before classes start; day students arrive on the first day of term and will take part in an induction programme with teachers and new and returning students. Boarding and induction details are provided on arrival.	Admissions Préfleuri welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 13 from all over the world as boarders or day pupils for the academic year or for sports and study holidays. The school is located in Switzerland on a sunny alpine plateau, 2 km from the ski resort of Villars-sur-Ollon and near Lake Geneva. An online application is available, and paper application forms can be downloaded as well. Start the process online or by downloading the paper application. Complete the form. Documents to provide include a valid passport for at least 2 years; photocopies of the parents' passports; school reports from the two previous years; a letter of reference from a teacher or principal of the current school; and two coloured passport-sized photographs. Interview with the headmistress. A personal interview with the headmistress at Préfleuri will be conducted before every definitive admission. This interview assesses the fit for the school and the family. Confirmation of admission. After the personal interview you will receive the acceptance of admission. Registration fees. The registration will become complete upon receipt of a non-refundable pre-payment of 500 CHF for day students or 1,500 CHF for boarding students. Welcome to the Family! Get ready for the first day of school.
Scholarships	Scholarships The Paul Du Pasquier Foundation provides scholarships to help cover part of Lemania School tuition. The decision to grant a scholarship is based on merit and the student's financial need, and each scholarship is renewable if the criteria set by Lemania are met. The selection considers motivation, academic results, talents and excellence, as well as the ability to follow the chosen program. Parents must provide information about their financial situation for the scholarship assessment, and the amount awarded is determined from that information. Recipients are treated the same as other students, and information about awards remains confidential. A Scholarship Application Form is available for applicants.	Scholarships —
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