The information on this school’s profile is taken from publicly available sources, and has been collated by AI and curated by human moderators. Every effort has been taken to ensure accuracy, but factual inaccuracies are possible. If you would like to report inaccurate information please email support@doris.school
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction
Pré Fleuri International Alpine School is a private international boarding school in the Swiss Alps, near Villars-sur-Ollon, set on two hectares at 1,200 metres. It welcomes boarders, flex-boarders and day pupils aged 3 to 13. The school offers a bilingual English–French curriculum designed to support admissions to secondary schools worldwide. In the Early Years (3–5) the UK curriculum runs alongside French curricula, while the British Section (5–13) follows the official UK programme from KS1/KS2 to Year 7 and the French Section (5–13) follows the official French programme from CP to 5ème. Class sizes are small and learning emphasises individual progress. The Swiss Chalet houses classrooms, entertainment spaces and bedrooms, with grounds enabling outdoor learning and sport. Facilities include a pool, tennis court, golf course, football field, basketball and volleyball, table tennis, IT resources and a solar-powered eco shelter. Extra-curriculars include camps, a Forest School, and arts, languages and sports activities.
Pré Fleuri International Alpine School has 65 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English, French.
Location
Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland (Chemin de Curnaux 32, 1885 Villars, Switzerland)
Stages
Ages 3 to 13
Type
Private international junior boarding school offering boarding and day pupil options
Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupils from more than twenty nationalities
Additional learning support
Pastoral care is provided to support students' well-being and development
Country affiliation
Switzerland
Bus service
Bus shuttle service is available with morning and afternoon stops at Villars Train Station and Grand Pont; schedules are provided in admission materials
Fees
Annual tuition at Pré Fleuri International Alpine School ranges from CHF 12,500 to CHF 70,000 for 2026/27.
Application & registration fees
- Day-student registration (pre‑payment): CHF 500 (non‑refundable). - Boarding pre‑payment / deposit to complete registration: CHF 1,500 (non‑refundable). - Additional first‑year Registration Fee (labelled AVDEP in school documents): CHF 2,000 – CHF 5,000 (listed as applicable only for the first year; stated in school materials as a compulsory item).
Day‑school tuition — annual and per‑term (current school year schedules published by the school)
- JE1 (Nursery, bilingual) - Annual: CHF 12,500. - Per term: Autumn CHF 4,500; Winter CHF 4,000; Spring CHF 4,000.
- Primary (French or English / British section) - Registration: CHF 500. - Annual: CHF 17,850. - Per term: Autumn CHF 6,250; Winter CHF 5,800; Spring CHF 5,800.
Boarding tuition and components (annual / typical totals)
- Core boarding tuition (school fees component): - Boarding (5 days): School fees CHF 52,500. - Boarding (7 days / full boarding): School fees CHF 62,000.
- Compulsory additional annual items shown separately (examples and typical amounts): - Administration: CHF 500. - Schooling equipment: CHF 1,000. - Health insurance (required): CHF 2,000. - Extra‑curricular activities: CHF 1,000 (5‑day) or CHF 1,500 (7‑day). - Uniforms: CHF 1,500. - Winter ski fees (suit, equipment rental, ski pass, locker): CHF 1,500. - Typical annual grand totals shown in school materials: approximately CHF 60,000 (5‑day) to CHF 70,000 (7‑day).
- Academic immersion (one trimester) — boarding per‑trimester pricing (examples): - Boarding school fee per trimester: CHF 18,000 (5‑day) or CHF 21,000 (7‑day). - Trimester totals including administration, equipment, insurance and extras: Winter totals shown CHF 21,700–24,900; Spring totals shown CHF 20,200–23,400.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Day pupils: - Registration pre‑payment CHF 500 (non‑refundable). - Term payment deadlines (published schedule): 1st term due September 1; 2nd term due January 1; 3rd term due April 1. - For arrivals during the school year, fees are pro‑rata (calculated on a 10‑month basis).
- Boarding pupils: - Registration pre‑payment CHF 1,500 (non‑refundable) to complete registration. - School payment structure described as two‑thirds of the fee in August and one‑third in January; term deadlines in the boarding documents are specified as 1st and 2nd term due August 15 and 3rd term due January 15. - Cancellation and absence policy: no reduction for late arrival, absence or early departure. Cancellation must be given one term in advance; failure to give the required notice results in liability for the outstanding term. Specific deadline examples in school documents: cancellation before October 5 for the 2nd term, before January 5 for the 3rd term and before May 5 for the September term.
Other costs and regular extras
- Administration / material and term charges for day pupils: - Administration fee (not included in annual tuition): CHF 150 per year. - Educational material (kindergarten): CHF 150 per term. - Educational material (primary): CHF 200 per term.
- Daily extras and activities (examples): - Lunch: CHF 12 per meal. - Afternoon care: CHF 45 per session. - Extra school hours (before 8:30 or after 16:00): CHF 12 per hour. - Supervised homework sessions with staff: CHF 25 per hour. - Private lessons, intensive courses and clubs are priced separately and published per term or on request.
- Boarding extras and travel: - Airport group transfer from Geneva: CHF 250 per trip (scheduled slots). - Individual transfer from Geneva Airport: CHF 600 per trip. - Zurich transfers: on request (priced individually). - Deposit for additional expenses (pocket money, personal expenditure) is required; the balance is reconciled at year end. - Winter ski equipment and pass are charged as the Winter Ski Fees item (CHF 1,500 shown).
- Uniforms: - Uniform cost examples are listed as part of the school's extras; boarding uniform pack examples are given and uniform charges for boarders are included in the amounts noted above (uniform totals shown CHF 1,500 in boarding documents). The day‑school materials refer to an order form for the uniform (costs quoted on the uniform order).
Refunds and cancellation rules (financial consequences)
- Registration pre‑payments are listed as non‑refundable in school materials (day and boarding pre‑payments shown as non‑refundable). - Cancellation must be given one term in advance; failing to provide the required notice results in responsibility for the outstanding term payment. There are no fee reductions for late arrival, absence or early departure. - The school's published materials also show a separate Registration Fee item (AVDEP) presented in the boarding documentation as CHF 2,000–5,000 and described in that document as applicable for the first year (the document presents that item together with notes on reimbursement in the school form).
Sibling discounts
- Sibling reductions on school fees (boarding / immersion) are published as: 2nd child 5% / 3rd child 10% / 4th child 15% (applied to school fees only and as shown in boarding/immersion materials).
Fee payment options and bank details
- Bank transfer (wire) is the payment method documented in the school admission and fees materials. Bank details published in the admission/registration forms are: - Bank: Credit Suisse SA – Lausanne - IBAN: CH78 0483 5162 3420 7100 0 - Account number: 1623420‑71 - BIC/SWIFT: CRESCHZZ10A - Clearing: 4835.
Notes on academic‑holiday and short‑stay pricing
- The school publishes separate pricing for short immersive trimesters, winter or summer camp sessions and holiday programmes (examples and per‑session charges are published in the relevant camp/immersion documents). These items are charged in addition to or separately from the standard day/boarding school annual charges when applicable.
Academics
Pré Fleuri International Alpine School teaches French Curriculum, British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 13.
Curriculum
Préfleuri International Alpine School offers a bilingual English–French curriculum for children aged 3 to 13. The Early Years programme (3–5) follows UK Curricula from Nursery to Reception and French Curricula from Petite Section to Grande Section. The British Section (5–13) follows the official UK programme from KS1/KS2 to Year 7. The French Section (5–13) follows the official French teaching programme from CP to 5ème. The solid academic education is based on the French and British national curricula with small class sizes and a focus on individual attention. The teaching programme is structured to guarantee entrance to top secondary schools worldwide.
Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes. Individual attention is prioritized.
Higher Education Progression
The teaching programme guarantees entrance to top secondary schools worldwide.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters a warm international community and positive habits essential to student success. It guides, challenges and inspires students to flourish into confident, happy, compassionate, and motivated individuals. The school serves ages 3 to 13 with bilingualism and a 1:3 teacher–student ratio. A warm international community emphasizes internationalism and diversity, helping students become responsible global citizens. Self-esteem and autonomy are developed through small classes, daily conversations, and homework support, with students guided to become independent and self-motivated learners. A virtue programme teaches life skills and promotes a growth mindset, including weekly assemblies that recognize the virtue of the week.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides bilingual English–French instruction; learning English and French is assured; the bilingual program follows official British and French curricula.
Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is promoted through healthy habits from an early age.
Admissions
Admissions
Préfleuri welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 13 from all over the world as boarders or day pupils for the academic year or for sports and study holidays. The school is located in Switzerland on a sunny alpine plateau, 2 km from the ski resort of Villars-sur-Ollon and near Lake Geneva. An online application is available, and paper application forms can be downloaded as well. Start the process online or by downloading the paper application.
Complete the form. Documents to provide include a valid passport for at least 2 years; photocopies of the parents' passports; school reports from the two previous years; a letter of reference from a teacher or principal of the current school; and two coloured passport-sized photographs.
Interview with the headmistress. A personal interview with the headmistress at Préfleuri will be conducted before every definitive admission. This interview assesses the fit for the school and the family.
Confirmation of admission. After the personal interview you will receive the acceptance of admission.
Registration fees. The registration will become complete upon receipt of a non-refundable pre-payment of 500 CHF for day students or 1,500 CHF for boarding students.
Welcome to the Family! Get ready for the first day of school.
FAQs
What curriculum does Pré Fleuri International Alpine School offer?
Pré Fleuri International Alpine School offers British, French curriculums. Préfleuri International Alpine School offers a bilingual English–French curriculum for children aged 3 to 13. The Early Years programme (3–5) follows UK Curricula from Nursery to Reception and French Curricula from Petite Section to Grande Section.
What age range does Pré Fleuri International Alpine School cater for?
Pré Fleuri International Alpine School accepts students from age 3 to 13. Ages 3 to 13
What are the fees at Pré Fleuri International Alpine School?
Where is Pré Fleuri International Alpine School located?
Pré Fleuri International Alpine School is located in Switzerland.
Is Pré Fleuri International Alpine School co-educational?
Pré Fleuri International Alpine School is a co-educational, co-educational (boarding) school. Private international junior boarding school offering boarding and day pupil options.
How do I apply to Pré Fleuri International Alpine School?
The admissions process at Pré Fleuri International Alpine School: Préfleuri welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 13 from all over the world as boarders or day pupils for the academic year or for sports and study holidays. The school is located in Switzerland on a sunny alpine plateau, 2 km from the ski resort of Villars-sur-Ollon and near Lake Geneva.
Does Pré Fleuri International Alpine School offer boarding?
A Junior Boarding School for ages 3 to 13. Boarders live in chalet-style accommodation in small groups with dedicated house parents. Préfleuri offers full boarding and flexi-boarding (one night, weekends, or longer) as part of the boarder community.
What learning support does Pré Fleuri International Alpine School provide?
Pré Fleuri International Alpine School provides learning support services.
Does Pré Fleuri International Alpine School offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?
The school provides bilingual English–French instruction; learning English and French is assured; the bilingual program follows official British and French curricula.
What facilities does Pré Fleuri International Alpine School have?
Préfleuri sits on two hectares of rural land in the Swiss Alps, at 1,200 metres altitude, surrounded by forests and meadows for a secure environment. The Swiss Chalet houses classrooms, entertainment and study spaces, with bedrooms for two to four children. The grounds include a swimming pool, a ten Sports facilities include: The grounds comprise a range of games areas including a swimming pool, tennis court, golf course, football field, basketball court, volleyball area and table tennis.
What extra-curricular activities are available at Pré Fleuri International Alpine School?
Pré Fleuri International Alpine School offers a range of extra-curricular activities. After-school clubs cover a broad range of artistic activities, including painting, dance, drama, sewing, pottery, animation, and more; additional options include horse riding, drone, gardening, and model building.
What languages are taught at Pré Fleuri International Alpine School?
Languages taught include French and English across the two sections. The French Section follows the French National Curriculum from CP to 6th Grade and teaches all subjects in French, with three hours per week of English as a second language; German is introduced from CM1.
Who is the head of Pré Fleuri International Alpine School?
The head of school at Pré Fleuri International Alpine School is Sylvie Ducas.
How many students attend Pré Fleuri International Alpine School?
Pré Fleuri International Alpine School has approximately 65 students. The school serves students from age 3 to 13.
When was Pré Fleuri International Alpine School founded?
Pré Fleuri International Alpine School was founded in 1948. Préfleuri began in 1948 when Willam and Lucienne Bonzon founded a children's home on a small alpine farm, naming it Préfleuri. Madeleine Bonzon, with her husband Vladimir Sékaly, joined in 1969 and expanded capacity to about fifty children.
Where do graduates of Pré Fleuri International Alpine School go to university?
The teaching programme guarantees entrance to top secondary schools worldwide.
What is the parent community like at Pré Fleuri International Alpine School?
Préfleuri has a warm international community with more than twenty nationalities and a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:3. Bilingualism in English and French is assured.
