La Garenne International School

Switzerland, Lausanne

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Instructs in English

Fees CHF 36,000 - 115,000

Ages 5 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 150

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 1947

Bus Service Yes

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.

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Curriculum IB (DP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum)

Taught languages French, English

Typical class size 12

Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional

Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

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