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Switzerland, Lausanne
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Brillantmont's academic programme is internationally recognised and addresses the individual needs of each student. All teaching is in English with English support available, and all students also follow classes in French, the host language. In 8th–9th grade, the programme covers core subjects and includes STEAM courses in Robotics and Coding, while 10th–12th grade offers examinations such as IGCSE and A Level, or a High School Diploma with IELTS/TOEFL if needed. The small class sizes and dedicated teachers help students stay focused and take ownership of their learning.
Brillantmont offers opportunities to develop creativity through Art and Design, Music, and Dance. 8th Graders take Music and Art, while older students can study Creative Arts in every grade. The art studio supports drawing, painting, sculpture, design, photography and craft-work, and students build portfolios for leading art and design schools. The music program includes a studio with recording equipment, instrument lessons, and opportunities to perform in the BM rock band and to audition for the Lausanne Conservatory.
Intercultural understanding is central to Brillantmont's approach. The school hosts students from around 30 cultures, fostering mutual respect and open exchange. This diversity enriches classroom discussion and broadens horizons through opportunities such as Community Service, Model United Nations, TEDx, excursions and class trips. Brillantmont is committed to helping students become global citizens.
Brillantmont organises numerous extra-curricular activities after school, at weekends and during holidays; all students are encouraged to participate and discover new interests. Activities span physical, creative and community-service options, including sports such as trampoline, football, volleyball, swimming, tennis and more, and creative options like arts and crafts, drawing, photography, drama, vocal groups, rock band and Yearbook. Weekend trips and cultural outings to theatres, cinemas, concerts and other events are common, with skiing highlighted in winter terms.
Community service is part of life at Brillantmont; participation includes Habitat for Humanity builds and fundraising, with past projects in Romania, Portugal, Botswana, Cambodia and Nepal. Other service opportunities exist in Lausanne, such as visits to the elderly or fundraising for charities.
Leadership is developed through many opportunities. Students can participate in Model United Nations conferences in Singapore and The Hague, with some attaining MUN Student Officer roles. Other leadership avenues include Habitat for Humanity projects, the House Leader system, Student Librarian roles, and leading sports teams or coaching peers.
Student well-being is central to Brillantmont, with a Well-Being Coordinator providing personalised support and PSHE classes addressing well-being, social, digital and health issues, complemented by external workshops. A School Nurse is available during the day, and safeguarding policies ensure a safe environment; staff are trained in safeguarding. Brillantmont also supports a multicultural environment with faith-inclusive arrangements and supervised activities that contribute to physical and mental health.
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.
