Haut-Lac International Bilingual School

Switzerland, Lausanne

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track
Year 1 (E1 Half-day)	3	25,300 CHF	Early Years (E1)
Year 1 (E1 Full-day)	3	30,800 CHF	Early Years (E1)
Year 2 (E2)	4	27,500 CHF	Early Years (E2)
Year 3 (E3)	5	28,550 CHF	Early Years (E3)
Year 4 (P1)	6	28,950 CHF	Primary (P1)
Year 5 (P2)	7	28,950 CHF	Primary (P2)
Year 6 (P3)	8	29,700 CHF	Primary (P3)
Year 7 (P4)	9	29,850 CHF	Primary (P4)
Year 8 (P5)	10	30,500 CHF	Primary (P5)
Year 9 (MYP1)	11	34,800 CHF	Middle Years Programme (MYP1–MYP2)
Year 10 (MYP2)	12	34,800 CHF	Middle Years Programme (MYP1–MYP2)
Year 11 (MYP3)	13	36,200 CHF	Middle Years Programme (MYP3)
Year 12 (MYP4)	14	37,800 CHF	Middle Years Programme (MYP4)
Year 13 (MYP5)	15	38,150 CHF	Middle Years Programme (MYP5)
Year 14 (IB1)	16	40,600 CHF	IB Diploma (IB1–IB2)
Year 15 (IB2)	17	40,600 CHF	IB Diploma (IB1–IB2)

Application Fees

Name	Fee
Application Fee	3,500 CHF

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee
Enrollment Fee	3,500 CHF

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application / Acceptance fee (one-time)	3,500 CHF	Paid once at enrolment; non-refundable

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application / Acceptance fee

- A non-refundable acceptance (enrolment) fee of CHF 3,500 is charged when the Enrolment Confirmation is signed; this payment secures the place and is not credited against tuition.

Tuition fees by year group (annual totals and fixed charges)

- E1 (half‑day): Annual tuition CHF 21,650; fixed charges CHF 150; total CHF 21,800. (E1 full‑day option: annual tuition CHF 27,150; total CHF 27,300).
- E2: Annual tuition CHF 27,300; fixed charges CHF 200; total CHF 27,500.
- E3: Annual tuition CHF 28,200; fixed charges CHF 350; total CHF 28,550.
- P1–P2: Annual tuition CHF 28,200; fixed charges CHF 750; total CHF 28,950.
- P3: Annual tuition CHF 28,900; fixed charges CHF 800; total CHF 29,700.
- P4: Annual tuition CHF 29,000; fixed charges CHF 850; total CHF 29,850.
- P5: Annual tuition CHF 29,650; fixed charges CHF 850; total CHF 30,500.
- MYP1–MYP2: Annual tuition CHF 33,900; fixed charges CHF 900; total CHF 34,800.
- MYP3: Annual tuition CHF 35,400; fixed charges CHF 800; total CHF 36,200.
- MYP4: Annual tuition CHF 37,000; fixed charges CHF 800; total CHF 37,800.
- MYP5: Annual tuition CHF 37,500; fixed charges CHF 650; total CHF 38,150.
- IB1–IB2: Annual tuition CHF 40,000–40,300; fixed charges CHF 600; total approx. CHF 40,600.

These annual totals include compulsory fixed charges (for example certain outings, ski days and standard consumables) which vary by year and are shown above as the fixed charge component.

Per‑term and instalment breakdowns (billing schedule and payment terms)

- Standard term split: Term 1 = 40% of the annual tuition; Term 2 = 30%; Term 3 = 30%. Bi‑annual billing (two equal invoices) is also available (Sept–Jan / Feb–June). Specific due dates are published with each year's fees (examples historically: Term 1 due end of July, Term 2 mid‑December, Term 3 mid‑March). Fixed charges are billed with the first tuition invoice and must be paid in one lump sum.

- Instalment options: annual payment, bi‑annual, termly (three payments using the 40/30/30 split), or monthly in 10 equal instalments (tuition billed two months in advance). A monthly instalment plan carries an administrative surcharge (≈ +1% applied to the published annual fee); a single annual payment typically attracts an early‑payment discount (historically 2% when paid by the stated deadline). Changes to payment option after invoicing may result in a CHF 50 administration surcharge. Late payment reminders and fees apply according to the school's invoicing terms.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- Boarding is offered from age 11 with weekly and full (7‑day) boarding options. Boarding fees are all‑inclusive (tuition, accommodation, supervision, most meals, laundry and most local activities). For the 2025–26 academic year boarding costs range approximately between CHF 68,000 and CHF 88,000 per year depending on the student's year group and boarding type.

Other mandatory and optional costs

- Fixed annual charges (listed above per year group) cover standard consumables, some trips and mandatory activities (for example ski days where applicable). Day students pay for school lunches separately (boarding students' meals are included in boarding fees). Bus routes and transport are charged separately based on route and usage. External specialist clubs, private music tuition, specialist sports coaching, optional trips and certain programme‑specific costs (e.g. examination fees, some residential trips) are charged in addition to tuition. Uniforms and some optional excursions are billed separately. A 5% sibling discount (second child) and 10% (third child onwards) may apply in certain circumstances; limited financial aid is available in line with published policies.

Refund and cancellation terms

- The acceptance (enrolment) fee is non‑refundable and is not credited against tuition. No reductions or refunds are made for short periods of absence (illness or other) for a term already started. Mid‑year enrolment and mid‑year departures are subject to the published invoicing and notice rules (for example mid‑year enrolments generally require payment for the full term in progress; failure to respect contract notice periods may result in fees due for the notice period). Specific refund, cancellation and notice provisions are set out in the school's Fees & Conditions and apply to placements and nursery contracts.

Fee payment methods and surcharges

- Preferred payment methods include bank transfer or standing order. Credit card acceptance is available in specific circumstances (historically credit cards were accepted for smaller payments under CHF 1,000); cheques are not accepted. Payment by credit card or instalment plan may attract a convenience or administrative surcharge as noted under the billing/options section. Invoices include the school's banking and billing contact details for arranging payment.

Important payment notes

- The first year of enrolment carries one‑time fees (the acceptance fee and any entry charges) in addition to the published annual tuition; parents should allow for those one‑time charges in the first invoice. Fixed charges must be paid with the first tuition invoice. Failure to settle invoices on time can trigger reminders, surcharges and collection procedures as set out in the school's terms.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, French

Fees CHF 21,800 - 88,000

Ages 1½ - 18 years

Pupil numbers 620

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 1993

Bus Service Yes

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.

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