Switzerland, Lausanne
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English is the primary language of instruction; French is shared across the school and is taught through a DELF pathway aligned with CEFR levels A1–C2; additional languages are available at conversational or formal levels including Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, and Japanese.
There is no explicit bilingual program; English is the primary language of instruction and French is shared across the school.
French Language & Culture Programme provides full-day French lessons with real-world practice; Language in Action encourages daily use of language during activities and excursions around 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.