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Switzerland, Lausanne
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The school offers a highly individualized educational experience with a wide range of academic programs in general subjects and intensive language studies. Courses are taught in English to accommodate international students. Pupils aged 8 to 19 are welcomed into Junior High (Grades 7–8) and High School (Grades 9–12) with a broad curriculum and exam options including Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL and College Board assessments.
Arts and Crafts is taught in Junior High (Grades 7–8). Art & Design is offered in High School (Grades 9–12) as part of the common curriculum.
English and foreign language instruction is central, with courses and exam preparation in French, English, German and Spanish. Examinations include DELF for French, SAT II and AP for French and German, and Cambridge English certificates. Intensive language courses are available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Sports include regular physical education as part of the junior and high school programs. Small classes and personalized instruction foster active participation and well‑being. School life emphasizes ongoing dialogue and accomplishment within a supportive, family‑like atmosphere.
The High School program is strongly college‑preparatory and prepares students for university entrance, including SATs and APs. Grades 9–12 cover English, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Geography, History and Foreign Language, plus Business and Economics. There is a postgraduate year offering intensive study in business, economics and computer studies, and a full Trans‑Academic program in English within the Department of Business Studies.
Small classes and personalized instruction create a supportive, family‑like climate. The school offers Summer School and Winter School programs for additional learning experiences. The overall environment emphasizes dialogue and accomplishment to prepare students for tomorrow.
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.
