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SEK-Les Alpes follows the IB Middle Years Programme alignment with a six-week module each year from Year 6 of Primary to Year 4 ESO. Over five years, students participate in five six-week modules, developing cross‑disciplinary skills and personal growth. All courses and activities are in English, and the programme uses innovative methodologies that connect learning with real‑world challenges, encouraging critical thinking and creativity.
The programme fosters international community living, sharing experiences with peers from other SEK schools around the world. All courses and activities are in English. The alpine setting supports cultural awareness and global outlook.
Learning Outside-In uses mountains as natural research laboratories and woodlands as open classrooms for experimentation and exploration, promoting inquiry and collaboration. This approach emphasizes hands-on learning beyond the traditional classroom. The boarding residence and common spaces support social life and well‑being.
The programme builds autonomy, self‑esteem, resilience and leadership through experiential learning. International exposure and collaboration across SEK communities contribute to leadership development.
Facilities are designed for well‑being and personal growth, including a boarding residence and common spaces. A culture of respect and personalised attention supports students' development. The fees include health and accident insurance and activities linked to the curriculum.
SEK International School Les Alpes is an English-language IB middle years programme (MYP) campus in the French Alps, serving students aged 12 to 16. The curriculum is harmonised with the IB MYP, delivered through six-week modules each year from MYP 1 to MYP 5. Over five years, students spend six weeks annually at SEK-Les Alpes with peers from SEK schools worldwide, promoting a global learning community. The campus features a limited-capacity boarding residence and integrated facilities set in an alpine environment at about 1,000 meters above sea level, near Megève and Albertville. All courses and activities are taught in English, with Learning Outside-In using mountains and woodlands as outdoor classrooms. The school is part of the SEK Education Group, with a long history and 10 campuses; it is the only private school in France recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education. Ski lessons and insurance are included, with autonomous learning.
