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Switzerland, Lausanne
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4 Easy Steps to Apply:
1. Contact our Admissions Team to start the process.
2. Complete the admissions form and send us all the necessary documents.
3. After a positive evaluation, you will receive an offer to be accepted.
4. Formally accept the offer and fulfil all the financial obligations.
Fees and costs: Application fee CHF 1'800. Full-Year Boarding CHF 85'000 to CHF 129'000. Full-Year Day School CHF 47'000 to CHF 94'000. Local Students CHF 19'800.
Enquiries: The Admissions Team will support and guide you through every step of the process via the enquiry form and contact channels.
Scholarships: The school does not offer scholarships.
The school does not offer scholarships.
La Garenne International School, founded in 1947, is located in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,300 meters. The school hosts 150 students from over 30 countries, offering both day and full boarding options. For younger students, the curriculum follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). Senior students prepare for Cambridge IGCSEs followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). A specialized French Integration Programme is also available for those wishing to learn the local language. The campus features traditional chalet-style buildings equipped with science laboratories and digital learning tools. A defining feature of the school is its "Expedition and Ski Programme." During the winter term, students spend two afternoons a week skiing or snowboarding in the Villars-Gryon-Diablerets ski area. The school maintains a high staff-to-student ratio, ensuring individual attention within a family-owned setting that prioritizes outdoor mountain activities alongside classroom learning.
