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Ecole d'Humanité

Switzerland, Hasliberg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees CHF 29,000 - 75,000
Ages 13 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 110
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1934
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Swiss Curriculum, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Latin
Typical class size 6
Strengths Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Ecole d'Humanité is a small international boarding school set in Hasliberg Goldern, in the Bernese Alps. Founded in 1934, the campus resembles a Swiss Alpine village and hosts two diploma paths on one site: the Swiss Matura and the US Diploma + AP, with instruction in English for the US track and German for the Swiss track. The US High School Program (Grades 8–12) offers Advanced Placement courses and the APID; the AP Path Program (Grades 10–12) includes AP German among others. The Swiss Matura program runs Grades 10–13 in small groups and prepares students for the Swiss federal Matura. Language study includes German and French, with immersion options in English or German. The campus features a tech lab with 3D printing, a video studio, a graphic lab, and spaces for smithy, woodshop, pottery, weaving, and a darkroom. Outdoor facilities and a nearby ski resort support hiking, climbing, and winter sports.

The Essentials

Ecole d'Humanité has 110 pupils, typical class sizes of 6, instruction in German, English.

Location
The Ecole d'Humanité is located at Gmeindi 318b, 6085 Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland, in the Bernese Alps. The pastoral campus sits in Hasliberg between Lucerne and Interlaken and is accessible by car and public transport, with bus links from Brünig Hasliberg (train connections to Lucerne and Interlaken) or from Hasliberg Reuti (gondola to Meiringen).

Stages
US High School Program (Grades 8–12); AP Path Program (Grades 10–12); Swiss Matura Program (Grades 10–13); Sekundarstufe I (Grades 7–9); 10th School Year (Grade 10).

Type
international boarding school

Additional learning support
Individual Learning and Social-Emotional Support through the Student Support Team, with learning support specialists, psychologists and social workers; tailored plans under the Kids Concept.

Country affiliation
Switzerland

School day structure
Immersion Program day (two weeks) includes 3 morning academic classes 07:20–12:00, lunch 12:30–13:00, 13:00–14:20 break, 14:30–18:15 co-curricular/outdoor activities, dinner 18:30–19:00, learning center 19:15–20:15, silent hour 20:15–21:15; Monday–Friday; weekends include three academic classes on Saturdays; Sundays off.

Bus service
Bus links connect Hasliberg with Brünig Hasliberg (train connections to Lucerne and Interlaken) and Hasliberg Reuti (gondola link to Meiringen).
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Students live in rustic, Swiss-style chalets in small co-ed groups of six to ten. Dorm rooms are simple and cozy, and most students share a double room. They live in Ecole Family groups led by two or three Family Head teachers, with regular check-ins and evenings spent together with Ecole Families.

Food Options
Meals are balanced and seasonal, with most ingredients sourced from Switzerland. A vegetarian option is available at every meal and special dietary needs are accommodated; all meat is locally sourced and all fish is MSC-certified. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served family-style in the Esssaal (community dining space), and Wednesdays are Family Evenings when Families cook together.

House System
The school uses a family-based housing model rather than a traditional house system. Students live in Ecole Family groups of six to ten with two or three Family Head teachers.

Governance and Ownership
The school is organized as a Genossenschaft (cooperative) with a General Assembly where members have voting rights. It is supported by a Stiftung (foundation) as part of its governance.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ecole d'Humanité ranges from CHF 29,000 to CHF 75,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Enrollment Fees

- Admission (application) fee: CHF 1,500 (one-time, payable upon enrollment).
- Deposit: Boarding students: CHF 5,000; Day students: CHF 2,500. The deposit is refundable, in principle, against the final invoice when the student leaves the school.
- Program fee (contract-signature fee): Boarding: CHF 1,800; Day: CHF 350. This one-time fee is charged at contract signature and is refundable against the final invoice when the final account is settled. The program fee covers items such as learning material, gondola pass, swim pass, pocket money administration and Rega patronage (as noted).

Tuition fees — 2026/2027 academic year (annual and per-term breakdowns, all amounts in CHF)

US High School Program — Boarding (Tuition + Boarding, annual / Fall term / Winter term / Summer term):
- Grade 8: CHF 68,000 / CHF 27,200 / CHF 20,400 / CHF 20,400.
- Grades 9–10: CHF 71,000 / CHF 28,400 / CHF 21,300 / CHF 21,300.
- Grades 11–12: CHF 75,000 / CHF 30,000 / CHF 22,500 / CHF 22,500.
- Post‑Graduate: CHF 75,000 / CHF 30,000 / CHF 22,500 / CHF 22,500.

US High School Program — Day School (Tuition, annual / Fall term / Winter term / Summer term):
- Grades 8–10: CHF 29,000 / CHF 11,600 / CHF 8,700 / CHF 8,700.
- Grades 11–12: CHF 32,000 / CHF 12,800 / CHF 9,600 / CHF 9,600.

Swiss Secondary School Program — Boarding (Tuition + Boarding, annual / Fall term / Winter term / Summer term):
- Grades 7–9: CHF 68,000 / CHF 27,200 / CHF 20,400 / CHF 20,400.
- Grades 10–13: CHF 71,000 / CHF 28,400 / CHF 21,300 / CHF 21,300.

Swiss Secondary School Program — Day School (Tuition, annual / Fall term / Winter term / Summer term):
- Grades 7–10: CHF 29,000 / CHF 11,600 / CHF 8,700 / CHF 8,700.
- Grades 11–13: CHF 32,000 / CHF 12,800 / CHF 9,600 / CHF 9,600.

Boarding-specific fees and inclusions

- The published Boarding (tuition + boarding) figures are comprehensive and cover classroom instruction and homework supervision, accommodation and care while school is in session, many weekend and on-campus activities, most co‑curricular activities, snow‑sports instruction, individualized career guidance and university counseling. Certain off‑campus excursions or specialist courses may incur extra charges.
- Optional single room charge (when available and approved): CHF 15,000 (annual).
- Laundry service: CHF 700 (annual, where charged).

Other costs and optional charges

- Health & accident insurance (when provided/charged by the school): CHF 1,380 (price subject to provider; waived if the student is covered by a Swiss health insurance plan).
- Music lessons: CHF 1,950–3,450 (dependent on length and type of lessons).
- Learning support (KIKO program): CHF 8,500 (where applicable).
- Social support (KIKO program): CHF 8,500 (where applicable).
- Special diets (gluten‑free, dairy‑free, other): charged upon request (noted as available).
- Horseback riding and certain specialised outdoor courses (e.g., ski touring, climbing, kayaking) are excluded from the standard fees and may be billed separately. Personal purchases (school store, extra equipment, travel, medical treatment not covered by insurance) are invoiced as incurred.
- Program fee items specifically listed as included: learning material, gondola pass, swim pass, pocket money administration, Rega membership.

Discounts and sibling policy

- Sibling discount: 10% discount applies to the second and each subsequent child from the same family who are enrolled simultaneously; the discount is applied to the school fees of the younger child(ren).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Admissions and contract: A contractual agreement is issued after acceptance. The first payment is required to secure the student's place following contract signature.
- Deposit and program fee: The deposit is held against the final invoice and is refundable in principle when the final account is settled; the one‑time program fee charged at contract signature is likewise refundable against the final invoice once accounts are settled.
- Additional and incidental charges: Any extra personal or specialised charges incurred during the year are invoiced separately and billed to the family. Final reconciliation is reflected on the final invoice when a student leaves.

Refund information

- Deposit refund: The deposit is refundable in principle against the final invoice at the end of the student's stay, subject to settlement of all outstanding charges.
- Program fee refund: The program fee (one‑time at contract signature) is refundable against the final invoice when the final account is settled.
- Short program credit/refund example: The two‑week Immersion/Winter Camp fee (CHF 5,000) is credited 100% against the first year's tuition if the participant enrols in an academic program at the school within six months of the camp.

Fee payment options (invoicing and instructions)

- Invoicing and payment instructions are issued as part of the contracting and billing process; the initial payment is required to secure a place after the contract is signed. Detailed payment instructions and the applicable payment deadlines are provided with the contract and invoices.

Notes on annual/term presentation

- All tuition figures above are presented as the published annual total followed by the three‑term breakdown (Fall / Winter / Summer) for the 2026/2027 academic year where published; the school's published fee documents also show the same structure for 2025/2026.
Academics

Ecole d'Humanité teaches Swiss Curriculum, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 13 to 18.

Curriculum
US High School Program (Grades 8–12) is taught in English and offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses or the APID. The AP Path Program (Grades 10–12) is taught in English and includes AP Biology, AP Physics, AP World History, AP Human Geography, AP Calculus AB, AP German, AP Environmental Science, and AP Literature and Composition. The Swiss Matura Program (Grades 10–13) is taught in German, runs three and a half years in small groups, and prepares students for the Swiss federal Matura with first partial exams in February of the 12th grade and a second partial in German, English, French, Mathematics, their chosen major, and a supplementary subject in the 13th grade. Sekundarstufe I (Grades 7–9) follows Lehrplan 21 of the Canton of Bern and leads to the Sekundarschulabschluss. Students may choose between Swiss Matura and US Diploma + AP on the same campus, and co-curricular courses are offered in English and German.

Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size is six students; most courses have six to twelve students per course.

Exam Results
AP exams have a 95% average pass rate. The Matura exams yield an average score of 5.04 out of 6.00.

Higher Education Progression
The school provides a university counseling program to guide students through the university application process, including help with documents and applications. University placements include Webster Geneva Campus, ETH Zürich, Universität Zürich (UZH), Franklin University Switzerland, University of St. Gallen, EHL, and Les Roches.

Gifted and Talented
AP Path Program and the AP course catalog offer advanced coursework for high‑achieving students; students choose between Swiss Matura and US Diploma + AP on the same campus; co-curricular courses are offered in English and German.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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Special Educational Needs (SEN)
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English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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Mental Wellbeing
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Safeguarding
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Parent Experience

History
The Ecole d'Humanité was founded in 1934 and is a small, progressive, holistic international boarding school. It is located in Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland. It is a not-for-profit organization. It emphasizes cooperation, internationalism, and closeness to nature as core values.

Community
The Ecole d'Humanité prioritizes community life as central to its progressive, international education. It is a warm, welcoming, multi-generational community drawn from many cultures, with student voices valued in School Assembly and in groups such as Polygon (Student Council) and Vertrauensrat (Peer Counseling). Students lead and participate in student-led community groups, weekend activities, and even courses as part of the co-curricular program. Each student completes at least 30 hours of community service annually through Community Service Groups.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Ecole d'Humanité campus is located in Hasliberg, in the Bernese Alps. The campus is organized like a charming Swiss Alpine village, comprising over a dozen simple mountain chalets. With views of snow-covered peaks, an expansive ski resort minutes from our campus, and innumerable miles of biking and hiking trails surrounding our school, it is an inspiring place to live and learn. The campus is intimate and well-appointed with rustic charm and a broad range of facilities to support learning, discovery, and personal growth, including spaces for creativity, athletics, and technology.

Sports Facilities
Located around our campus are spaces for athletic practice, including a student-run gym for strength and athletic training and a sports hall for gymnastics or parkour. Athletic fields host touch rugby and Ultimate Frisbee. Skateboarders and BMX bikers can use the pump track behind the school and the central Platz. A bouldering room supports climbing training, and a climbing gym in Meiringen offers additional routes nearby. A ski resort with more than 60 kilometers of trails is located a short walk from campus.

Academic Facilities
The Ecole d'Humanité is furnished with a collection of technical facilities that enhance classroom study. In the tech lab, students write code or design 3D models, and a 3D printer lets them bring designs to life. The video studio features powerful computers for video editing and a green screen for production, while the graphic lab hosts computing space and software for filmmaking, photo editing, graphic design, and digital art. The campus also offers workshops and studios for makers, including a smithy, woodshop, pottery studio, weaving and textile arts spaces, and a darkroom for analog photography.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular life is supported by extensive athletic and creative facilities. The gym and sports hall enable a range of sports, while fields and the pump track support games and informal practice around campus. Students can participate in activities such as touch rugby and Ultimate Frisbee, skateboarding, BMX riding, and climbing in a dedicated bouldering room with nearby climbing options. The surrounding area offers a network of hiking and mountain biking trails, and a local ski resort provides winter activities with extensive trail systems. Creative pursuits are fostered through workshops and studios for crafts, photography, video, and textiles, with opportunities for jam sessions in the music studio.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Swiss Matura and US Diploma + AP are two diploma paths at Ecole d'Humanité, on the same campus. The US High School Program serves Grades 8-12, is taught in English, and offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses plus the Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID). The AP Path Program is part of the US program for Grades 10-12 and is also taught in English, with AP courses including AP German among others. The Swiss Program covers Grades 7-13, and students may choose between Swiss Matura and US Diploma + AP, with courses organized in trimester terms in small groups and language study including German and French.

Arts & Creative
The co-curricular program includes pottery, theatre, dance, and visual arts. Music & The Arts offerings accompany the core program, and AP Art is available as part of the arts pathway. Creative Arts & Writing is featured, with courses and projects that emphasize writing and artistry alongside other disciplines.

Cultural & Language
Swiss Program offers Schweizer Matura or US Diploma + AP for Grades 7-13. Language offerings include German (Deutsch) and French (Franzf6sisch) across the curriculum, with multiple subject examples listed in the course catalogue. AP German Language & Culture is available within the US track, and English-language courses are part of the US Diploma + AP pathway. The Immersion Program supports language development with English or German at the B1-B2 level and runs alongside the school programs.

Social & Hobbies
The Sports & Outdoor Program provides a wide range of activities, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, skateboarding, weight lifting, trail running, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, yoga, and meditation. Outdoor offerings also encompass hiking and multi-day treks, skiing, and backcountry experiences in the Swiss Alps. The co-curricular offerings extend into arts-related activities such as pottery, theatre, and dance as part of a holistic student experience.

Community & Service
Community is central at the Ecole d'Humanité. Students live in small Ecole Family groups of six to ten with Family Head teachers who provide regular check-ins and support. The school emphasizes a tight-knit community with shared meals, weekend activities, and campus life that fosters belonging and mutual responsibility.

Leadership & Professional
University counseling begins in Grade 9, with a dedicated university advisory program that guides students toward target post-secondary institutions and supports the application process. Counselors assist with admissions essays, document gathering, financial aid applications, and travel arrangements to universities. Life Planning courses help students think about careers, including options such as a gap year or apprenticeships, and to plan steps toward their goals.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Outdoor Program centers hiking, skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities that promote fitness, resilience, and teamwork. Digital Mindfulness fosters a mindful approach to technology, encouraging time away from devices and opportunities for creative or outdoor pursuits. Meals are balanced, seasonal, and sourced locally, with vegetarian options and MSC-certified fish; days are structured with a balance of academic work, co-curricular exploration, and community time.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught and instruction: US High School Program and AP Path Program are taught in English. Swiss Matura Program and Sekundarstufe I are taught in German; AP German is offered as a course within the AP Path Program. The school is the only boarding school in Europe offering a genuinely progressive education in both English and German.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual education in English and German. The US High School Program (Grades 82) is taught in English; Swiss Matura Program (Grades 1013) and Sekundarstufe I (Grades 79) are taught in German; AP Path Program (Grades 1012) is taught in English and includes AP German as a course.

Immersion Programs
The Immersion Program lasts two weeks and offers a meaningful introduction to life at the Ecole dHumanite9, a progressive international boarding school in the Swiss Alps. It features three morning academic classes, afternoons of co-curricular and outdoor activities, and weekend campus life. Participants live in Swiss chalet-style housing, meet new friends from around the world, and have opportunities to explore the Alps. Applicants must be 12 years old and have English or German at level B1.
Admissions

Admissions
1. INQUIRE. Start your journey by making an inquiry. The admissions team will contact you to arrange an appointment so we can get to know each other. The admissions process is comprehensive and personalized. We aim to discover each student's passions, interests, and enthusiasm for life and learning.

2. APPLY. Complete your application file by submitting the information requested, and be interviewed by our academic and boarding life leaders. The admissions team is excited to hear your story. Talk to our dedicated team of admission experts to become an Ecolianer.

3. DECISION. Get your admissions decision and contractual agreement. Once accepted and signed, make the first payment to secure your spot at the Ecole. The process then proceeds toward Welcome.

4. WELCOME. Apply for your study visa, plan for your arrival. Once on campus, be warmly greeted and start your new exciting journey. Learn for life and become who you are at the Ecole.

Scholarships
Swiss School System scholarships: The Ecole scholarships are categorized into special talents Music, Arts and Sports. They have limited availability. Recipients are accepted to an academic program in the Swiss School System (Sekundarstufe I, Matura, 10th School Year). They require minimum B2 German (unless mother tongue); holder of a Swiss passport or residence permit; Motivational letter (maximum one A4 page); a portfolio demonstrating talent for Music, Arts or Sports. Scholarships amount up to 40% of the annual tuition fee. Applications are accepted until May 31, 2026 and are valid for the Fall start SY26/27. Financial Aid: Financial aid is available for families with different financial backgrounds. While merit-based scholarships are awarded to students who meet specific criteria, families who do not qualify may still apply for financial aid; Financial Aid can be requested during the admissions process. Apply for scholarships or financial aid: Fill and submit the form and the admissions team will contact you with further instructions. Scholarship Application Process: 1) APPLY: Start your application by submitting the form. 2) ASSESSMENT: Meet with the admissions team to understand your profile and determine eligibility. 3) OFFER: If criteria are met, complete your application profile and be admitted to your academic program before receiving the final offer. 4) WELCOME: Apply for your study visa, plan for arrival. On campus, be warmly greeted and begin your journey.
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