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Switzerland, Lausanne
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The school was built in 1874 and renamed Institut Monte Rosa in the 1960s. By 1964 it had become a coeducational school. The Gademann family has run and led the international school since then.
Monte Rosa hosts a multicultural and multilingual student body drawn from many countries. The school is housed in Château d'Arvel, a modernized nineteenth-century mansion in Territet–Montreux with a panoramic view of Lake Geneva. Education emphasizes good manners, respect for others and discipline, and aims to develop each student's personality through cooperation and responsibility. An international environment fosters conversations and exchange that broaden horizons and contribute to personal growth, supported by a strong alumni network and lifelong friendships.
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.
