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Switzerland, Lausanne
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American High School Diploma is offered with AP courses for university preparation. The program is Cognia-accredited. Swiss Gap Experience provides a pre-university year combining languages, culture, travel, and enrichment. Short-term stays include one term to one year of academic study and language immersion of 3 weeks to a year, plus Summer Camp (2–6 weeks for ages 9–18) and Winter Camp (3–12 weeks) with languages, activities, and excursions.
Culinary Arts are a core element of Surval's offering, blending classic kitchen skills with a contemporary approach to creativity and healthy living. Lessons are led by the in-house chef and visiting experts, creating a professional yet supportive environment. Girls explore global cuisines, etiquette, nutrition, and sustainability while linking cooking to culture and events. There are Arts Club activities and opportunities for online arts masterclasses as part of Surval's arts programme.
English is the primary language of instruction, while French is shared across the school. Students can study additional languages such as Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, or Japanese at conversational or formal levels. All students follow the DELF pathway in French, aligned with CEFR levels A1–C2, enabling exams appropriate to ability. Language learning is reinforced through immersive experiences such as the French Language & Culture Programme and Language in Action.
After-school clubs include Book Club, Debating and Model United Nations, Sports Club, Arts Club, and Film Club. Student-led Committees (Student Voice) include Charity, Digital and Media Communications, Events and Etiquette, The Environment and Sustainability, and Student Council. These activities foster teamwork, communication, and collaboration.
Charity Committee operates within the Student Voice structure, enabling student-led charitable activities. Other student-led committees focus on community and service, environmental initiatives, and governance through the Student Council and related groups.
Student-led Committees provide leadership opportunities, and the Student Voice platform allows students to discuss and influence school life. The Student Council, Debating and Model United Nations activities, and Digital and Media Communications develop professional skills in communication, collaboration, and project management.
Facilities include a tennis court, a dance studio, a fitness gym, and woodland trails. The surrounding environment supports water sports, horse riding, cycling, and golf. In winter, snowsports such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing are available with expert tuition from Ecole Suisse de Ski Montreux.
Surval Montreux is an international all-girls boarding school set high above Lake Geneva in Montreux. It offers an American curriculum with AP courses, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, taught to students aged 12 to 18. The program is personalised with small class sizes and a coaching approach, supporting the American High School Diploma, the Swiss Gap Experience and short-term stays. English is the main language of instruction, with French taught across the school and Spanish available in Summer Camp. The campus is housed in a former hotel and provides science labs, a refurbished library, an art room and a professional cookery room, plus a family-style dining area. Bedrooms are typically shared by 2-3 girls with ensuite facilities; amenities include laundry on site, a tennis court and a fitness/dance area. A broad enrichment calendar features MUN, language clubs, Sustainability, arts activities and a strong sport programme and lifelong learning opportunities.
