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Lausanne is home to 14 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
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Surval Montreux is an international all-girls boarding school set high above Lake Geneva in Montreux. It offers an American curriculum with AP courses, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, taught to students aged 12 to 18. The program is personalised with small class sizes and a coaching approach, supporting the American High School Diploma, the Swiss Gap Experience and short-term stays. English is the main language of instruction, with French taught across the school and Spanish available in Summer Camp. The campus is housed in a former hotel and provides science labs, a refurbished library, an art room and a professional cookery room, plus a family-style dining area. Bedrooms are typically shared by 2-3 girls with ensuite facilities; amenities include laundry on site, a tennis court and a fitness/dance area. A broad enrichment calendar features MUN, language clubs, Sustainability, arts activities and a strong sport programme and lifelong learning opportunities.
Institut Monte Rosa is an independent, co-educational boarding school in Switzerland that welcomes students aged 8 through 18. The school offers an Anglo-American college-preparatory program within an International Section, with Junior High (Grades 7–8) and High School (Grades 9–12) taught in English. Students study English Literature and Language, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Geography and History, plus a Foreign Language curriculum that includes French, German, Italian and Spanish, with optional Russian and Mandarin. The school also provides Cambridge IGCSE and other assessment routes alongside IELTS, TOEFL, SAT/College Board exams, and DELF. A postgraduate year concentrates on business, economics and computer studies, and a Trans-Academic English program supports college entry. Facilities are arranged in a home-like setting with on-site gardens, sports fields, classrooms, a computer room and quiet study spaces; dining is available at an on-site iSnack Bar. The Gademann family has led the school since the 1960s, carrying forward Swiss tradition.
La Côte International School Aubonne is a day school for ages 3–18 offering a three-path curriculum: the Early Years Foundation Stage, the Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. The campus, opened in 2014 on a purpose-built site in Aubonne, features a 250-seat theatre, a gym, film studios and 12 specialist rooms for science, computing, art and music, plus 44 classrooms and dynamic learning spaces. In Primary, the IPC and English National Curriculum guide English and Maths, with French options from beginner to bilingual; in Lower Secondary, pupils prepare for IGCSE and the IB DP, with language study in English, French and German or Spanish. The school promotes bilingual provision and a strong PSHE and service programme. Extracurricular life features 80+ clubs, including the MIT-Nord Anglia STEAM programme, Juilliard performing arts collaboration, and UNICEF Global Campus partnerships. Global Campus connections with UNICEF, Juilliard and MIT extend learning beyond the classroom.
Collège Champittet is an international day and boarding school in Pully, Switzerland, serving ages 3 to 18. The school offers a bilingual pre-school and primary programme in English and French, with German introduced early; secondary students can pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English, the French Baccalaureate, or the bilingual Swiss Maturité. The middle school (Grades 9–10) and high school (Grades 11–14) structure supports a continuum from early years through university preparation. Languages taught at secondary include French, English, German, Italian, and Spanish. The lakeside campus sits between Lake Geneva and the Alps, providing science labs, a STEAM space, computer suites with interactive EdTech, music rooms, and sports facilities including an Astroturf pitch and an athletics track. Signature programs feature collaborations with MIT and The Juilliard School, a Forest School, and international expeditions and service projects. The school joined Nord Anglia Education in 2009, aligning opportunities with global roots.
International School Lausanne (ISL) is a not-for-profit IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, alongside an American curriculum. The school serves students aged 3 to 18 on a campus of four buildings, set close to nature yet near the city. PYP develops the whole child through inquiry, international-mindedness and personal values; MYP builds knowledge, attitudes and skills for a changing world; DP provides breadth and depth for higher education. A CASEL-based well-being curriculum supports social and emotional development. The campus features a 400-seat auditorium for music and drama, three gym halls, four tennis courts, an Astroturf pitch, a maker space and a recording studio. The After-School Activities programme offers over 125 activities, with more than 80% of students participating weekly. ISL also pursues service learning and Duke of Edinburgh programs, and collaborates with EPFL, along with a range of clubs.
École Riviera is a bilingual day school in Montreux, founded in 2002. It delivers the Swiss curriculum in French and English for pupils from 3 months to 16 years, with tailored support and rigorous progress tracking. From pre-school to Secondary, it offers increasing bilingual immersion and, from Year 5, German in Primary and a bilingual Secondary with the 11th year preparing students for the baccalaureate and Cambridge English and Goethe German Examinations. The school provides a secure environment and supervision. Facilities include a library, interactive whiteboards in every classroom, classroom computers, an art and crafts room, a music and theatre room, a canteen and a playground; older pupils use mobile devices. Sports take place in external halls; swimming is at the local pool; outdoor fields are used when possible. An extracurricular program runs from Kindergarten to Year 11, including academic, arts, and cultural/language clubs, after-school care, and clubs.
École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande (ENSR) is a private, non-profit bilingual international school in Lausanne, founded in 1906. Serving ages 3 to 18, ENSR offers a bilingual Swiss curriculum with an International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP) option at Gymnase. The school guides learners from Maternelle Montessori (French‑English instruction for ages 2.5–6) through Primaire and Collège to Gymnase, where the Maturité Suisse or IB is chosen by the end of year 10. ENSR also runs One Year in Romandie, a French-language program with English or an English-language option for immersion in a Francophone environment. The campus spans 2.5 hectares in Lausanne, featuring gym, sports courts, library, and dining with Swiss ingredients. A boarding program serves around 60 students. The school emphasizes multilingual instruction from kindergarten, with German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese offered as languages. Robotics, coding and AI are part of the on-site curriculum, alongside sport and cultural activities.
Founded in 1908, Lemania College is a private, non-profit international school in Lausanne offering day and boarding options. The school serves students aged 11 to 18 and follows a bespoke curriculum alongside Swiss maturity, French Baccalaureate, and the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma and Prep Year). Under the leadership of Jean-Pierre Du Pasquier, the third generation of the founding family, Lemania combines a long-standing tradition with an international outlook. The campus spans about 5,500 square metres and houses 47 classrooms, a fully equipped science laboratory, separate dormitories, a cafeteria, gardens, and coworking spaces. Classrooms are modern, with natural light and integrated technology. Boarding facilities provide personalised support and meals prepared on-site. The curriculum is complemented by diverse extracurriculars—from sports and arts to technology and social service—and a range of language and cultural offerings, including Language Day Classes in French and English, Summer Courses, and an International Camp for international families globally.
Chantemerle is a private international boarding and day school in Blonay, with a LémanMaturité extension in Vevey, serving ages 6 to 18. The Swiss pathway, taught primarily in French, leads to the Swiss Matura and a bilingual (French–English) version for international students. A French integration option supports non-French-speaking students to access the Matura. The Cambridge International pathway offers IGCSE and A-Levels in English, with an option to join for a semester or a full year as an English-immersion programme. The two campuses—the Blonay site with boarding houses and four-hectare grounds, and the Vevey campus near the train station—provide bright classrooms, study areas, and extensive sports and outdoor spaces. Residential sport and study programmes partner with professional Swiss clubs; language exchange and study-abroad opportunities are offered. Earning the Matura grants Swiss student status and automatic admission to public Swiss universities, including EPFL and ETHZ, and prepares international students for Swiss or global university access.
Institut Le Rosey is a private international boarding school for ages 8 to 18, with two campuses in Rolle and Gstaad. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the French Baccalaureate, the British curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum, with English and French as languages of instruction in a bilingual framework. Students choose a main language (French or English) and study most subjects in that language, while at least one subject is studied in the other. A Le Rosey Bilingual Diploma is awarded at the end of the Pre-Bac programme, in addition to the IB Diploma or French Baccalaureate. The Rolle campus sits on 28 hectares; the Gstaad Campus supports winter and mountain learning. Facilities include the φlo building, the Paul & Henri Carnal Hall (900–1000-seat concert venue), a Learning Centre and on-site sports fields. The school offers 100+ extracurricular options and a CASC programme with charity and leadership opportunities.
KLAS is a boarding high school in Leysin, Switzerland, aligned with the Japanese education system. Its three‑year program serves students aged 15 to 18 (grades 10–12) and leads to eligibility for Japanese and non‑Japanese universities. The curriculum combines the Japanese Curriculum with Advanced Placement, and in 11th and 12th grades students can choose the Main Bilingual Program or the Advanced English Program, supporting English, Japanese, and French development. The school is accredited by MEXT and recognized by Vaud cantonal authorities. Students live in dormitories for boys and girls, each overseen by a dorm parent; daily routines run 08:00–15:25 for classes, 16:00–17:45 for activities, 19:00–21:00 for study, with in‑room time 22:00–22:30. Each student participates in at least two supervised after‑school activities weekly. Leysin's ski resort enables ski/snowboard sessions. Offerings include a Musical Production since 1995, Model United Nations, music and language lessons, choir, concert band, exchange program, trips, and college guidance.
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School is a co-educational day and boarding community in Switzerland, serving students from age 1 to 18 across two campuses in Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz and Vevey with a boarding house in Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz. The school offers a bilingual IB pathway within a Swiss framework, with MYP for ages 11–15 and DP for ages 16–18, plus IBCP and a Swiss Curriculum. The Middle Years Programme provides language instruction in English and French across eight subject groups, while Diploma Programme offers English Diploma, Bilingual Diploma, Advanced Bilingual Diploma or French Diploma, supported by language assistance and university guidance. Haut-Lac is recognized by the Council of International Schools and the Fédération Suisse des Écoles Privées. Facilities include a design technology lab with CAD, a library, art and music spaces, and sports facilities. The school is known for its MUN program, Duke of Edinburgh Award, LAMDA drama, and mother-tongue language clubs worldwide.
St. George's International School Switzerland is a day and boarding international school offering a multilingual, globally oriented education for ages 1 to 18. The curriculum progresses from Cambridge International (Pre-school through IGCSE) to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Cambridge A Levels, with Cambridge running through Junior School to IGCSE and the IB in High School (ages 16–19). The IB is taught in English, with English and bilingual English/French routes, plus beginner language support. Founded in 1927, the school serves a diverse community of pupils from more than 60 nationalities and is part of Inspired Education. The campus features purpose-built classrooms, modern learning technologies, dedicated science labs, and dedicated Music, Art and Dance studios. The META mixed reality program supports memory retention, and a renovated boarding house provides single and double rooms. Extensive sports facilities and Sport Études, with arts activities, complete the offer. A broad co-curricular program supports learning.
Brillantmont International School is a long-established, family-run boarding and day school in Lausanne, Switzerland, educating students aged 12 to 18. The campus sits in leafy grounds, five minutes from the city centre, and comprises eight buildings with classrooms and boarding facilities. The school offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels, and an American curriculum, with a 13th Grade option for a year tailored to university plans. Middle School (7th–8th) provides English language support and a broad subject base, while High School (9th–12th) offers personalised timetables and UK and US exam pathways, and 7th–10th grade courses prepare for the IB. All teaching is in English, with French as a host language taught through end of 10th grade. The school emphasizes intercultural understanding, small classes, and international university admissions. Extracurriculars span Art, Music and Dance; Model United Nations; Habitat for Humanity and other service activities, and sport and outdoor options.
La Garenne International School, founded in 1947, is located in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,300 meters. The school hosts 150 students from over 30 countries, offering both day and full boarding options. For younger students, the curriculum follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). Senior students prepare for Cambridge IGCSEs followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). A specialized French Integration Programme is also available for those wishing to learn the local language. The campus features traditional chalet-style buildings equipped with science laboratories and digital learning tools. A defining feature of the school is its "Expedition and Ski Programme." During the winter term, students spend two afternoons a week skiing or snowboarding in the Villars-Gryon-Diablerets ski area. The school maintains a high staff-to-student ratio, ensuring individual attention within a family-owned setting that prioritizes outdoor mountain activities alongside classroom learning.
Beau Soleil is a private international boarding school in Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland, serving students aged 11–18. It offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12, with the option of a US High School Diploma. The MYP curriculum spans eight subject groups and develops subject knowledge, global understanding, and essential skills and values. In Grades 11–12, students may pursue the IBDP (available in English, French, or bilingual form) or the US diploma; the IBDP core comprises Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service. The school sits on an alpine campus with specialist arts, design, and music spaces, extensive sporting facilities, and The Hub, a design-technology and filmmaking centre. An English faculty supports multilingual study, and many students graduate with a bilingual IB diploma after studying up to three languages. The Global Campus links Beau Soleil to Nord Anglia Education and partners such as The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF for arts, STEAM, and international development. Founded in 1910, Beau Soleil joined Nord Anglia Education in 2011. The Winter Programme and a broad activity slate enhance outdoor and co-curricular learning.
École Bilingue de Suisse Romande is a private bilingual school in Lausanne serving children aged 3 to 15. It offers a programme drawing on French, British, Cambridge IGCSE, Singapore and Swiss curricula, with English-French bilingual immersion from early years. The youngest learners follow a 50/50 language split, with two years of English immersion for francophone pupils and a transition year; from Year 3, French elements are introduced and the programme becomes fully bilingual with native speakers in both languages. In primary, subjects are taught by specialists; the English component aligns with British standards while maths follows the Singapore Programme and geometry follows a French programme. The path continues through Collège with Gymnase entrance. The school occupies an Art Deco building (1913) shared with Lemania's IB section and has a science laboratory and a craft workshop. Extras include ski and sailing camps, exchanges with German students, trips to Rome and Vienna.
Montessori Seeds of Knowledge is a private Montessori school in Etoy, Switzerland, operating since 2021. The school follows the Montessori pedagogy in a bilingual English-French environment, guiding children from 18 months to 15 years through four age-based programs: 18–36 months; 3–6 years; 6–12 years; and 12–15 years. All educational guides are AMI-certified, serving as supportive pedagogical guides rather than traditional instructors. The curriculum emphasizes independence, kindness, listening, discipline, and respect, delivered within a personalized learning environment that respects each child's pace of development. The school fosters hands-on exploration and practical life skills within a safe, family-friendly setting. In addition to core Montessori activities, after-school care and enrichment sessions extend learning with targeted offerings such as Art & Sciences, Pottery & Creativity, Sewing, Science Workshop, and Story Creation. The program's bilingual structure and AMI credentials make it an accessible option for international families seeking continuity of Montessori practice in Switzerland today.
Leysin American School in Switzerland is a private, co-educational boarding school for students aged 12 to 18 with a United States affiliation. LAS offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside AP, an American Curriculum, and a Bespoke option. The IB comprises six subject groups—Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and The Arts—with a core of Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service. University advising begins in grade 9 to tailor an IB plan to university goals. The campus has six dormitories with live-in dorm parents, a 1:4 faculty-to-student ratio, and 95% of staff living on site. Sports facilities include the Magic Mountain Athletic Center and Upper and Lower Sporting Centers, plus winter skiing on Leysin's slopes with access to about 90 resorts via the Magic Pass. LAS provides extensive after-school programs and clubs across arts, sports, STEM, languages, and service.
Nestled in the Alpine village of Villars, Aiglon College is an international boarding school for ages 7–18. Founded in 1949 by John Corlette, it is a not-for-profit institution sustaining the balanced development of mind, body and spirit, with meditation and mountain expeditions at its core. English is the language of instruction, with targeted EAL support, and graduates receive an accredited High School Diploma alongside IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum unfolds in three phases: Discovery Years (5–9) blend academic study with expeditions, arts and reflection; Exploration Years (10–11) offer Cambridge IGCSE and a bespoke Pre-IB pathway; Inspiration Years (12–13) deliver the IB Diploma. On campus, teaching and boarding spaces sit with renovated chalets, recording studio, Centre for Enquiry with a maker space, and AIR Lab. Sports and expeditions shape life, with outdoor pitches, a Sports Centre, skiing and weekend trips. Partnerships include Manchester City Football School and Lindsey Vonn skiing education.
Pré Fleuri International Alpine School is a private international boarding school in the Swiss Alps, near Villars-sur-Ollon, set on two hectares at 1,200 metres. It welcomes boarders, flex-boarders and day pupils aged 3 to 13. The school offers a bilingual English–French curriculum designed to support admissions to secondary schools worldwide. In the Early Years (3–5) the UK curriculum runs alongside French curricula, while the British Section (5–13) follows the official UK programme from KS1/KS2 to Year 7 and the French Section (5–13) follows the official French programme from CP to 5ème. Class sizes are small and learning emphasises individual progress. The Swiss Chalet houses classrooms, entertainment spaces and bedrooms, with grounds enabling outdoor learning and sport. Facilities include a pool, tennis court, golf course, football field, basketball and volleyball, table tennis, IT resources and a solar-powered eco shelter. Extra-curriculars include camps, a Forest School, and arts, languages and sports activities.
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