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JEAN PIAGET SWISS EDUCATOR AND PHILOSOPHER Welcome to Swiss Learning!

Rousseau, Pestalozzi and Piaget were among It is with pleasure that we present the “Swiss Learning the great founders of the Swiss educational International Platform”. Our aim is to present a tradition. They travelled the world to spread their view of secondary, university and professional theories on teaching to all corners of the earth. establishments that guarantee the traditions of Firmness, discipline, openness and an all-round Swiss education. education, with a focus on personal as well as academic development, are the foundations of this Professional development is also important to Swiss tradition, one that is still practiced today. Learning and we provide training workshops for teachers and staff, in collaboration with internationally Our country prides itself in being able to offer a renowned institutions such as the International first-class education through its pre- and post- Baccalaureate organization. These high quality university studies and in being a leader in scientific programmes are the result of integrating ’s research. These qualities ensure that pupils are own virtues of excellence,tradition and innovation. equipped to confront the present day challenges of globalisation.

Switzerland welcomes students into a multicultural environment and a world of respect and understanding. Each student, through his or her own language, culture and background, contributes to making our institutions part of a “global village”. We unite all the possible elements to prepare each alumnus to Christophe Xavier Clivaz become a world citizen. founder High Schools

The 11 high schools endorsed by the Swiss Learning project all meet strict criteria.

A key requirement is the ability to demonstrate a long tradition of educational excellence, with at least 50 years experience in providing education and boarding facilities.

The establishment must be accredited by the relevant authorities. High Schools

The Essence of Le Rosey – Switzerland’s uniquely international , balancing the rigorous academics required for admission to leading universities with sporting and artistic excellence. A school for life, where students develop all their talents and where alumni forge lifelong friendships and connections. Contact Key Facts Academics Director of Admissions: Jacques Bounin • Founded in: 1880 • Languages: Every course chosen in English or French

[email protected] • Students: 400 boarders • Diplomas: International Baccalaureate (IB) www.rosey.ch • Age range: Boys and girls from 8 to 18 and French Baccalaureate www.roseysummercamps.ch • Ratio Staff / Students: 1:4, (teachers) 1:2 (all staff) www.roseywintercamps.ch • Campus: Spring and autumn by the lakeside in Rolle. Winter in the mountains in Gstaad • Foreign languages: over 20 languages • Accreditation: NEASC, IBO, CIS, French offered at various levels Baccalaureate Group • Summer and winter camps on Rolle and Gstaad • Nationalities: over 60 nationalities ; campuses 10% maximum per nation

The essence of Brillantmont is its sense of family and the feeling of being at home, in a caring, supportive environment. The size of the school means that every student’s individual talents and strengths can be nurtured and offers exceptional opportunities within and beyond the classroom. Contact Director General: Key Facts Academics (Average class size of 9 students (max. 15) Philippe Pasche • Founded in: 1882 (Still owned by founding family) • Languages: English Director of Admissions: Geraldine Boland • Students: 100 boarding students, 130 in total • Diplomas: British IGCSE/AS/ A Level/ and or American High School Graduation Diploma, [email protected] • Age range: Boys and girls from 12 to 18 Advanced Placement, SAT, IELTS, Post High-School www.brillantmont.ch • Campus: Located in the centre of Lausanne, programme, preparation for entrance to universi ties 40 minutes from . Outstanding all over the world accommodation in a home from home setting • Ratio Staff / Students: 1:4 • Accreditation: CIS, NEASC • Foreign languages: French, Spanish, German, Italian. • Nationalities: 35 nationalities with quotas Many other languages on request to ensure diversity • Summer camps: in July and August, ages 10-17, languages with sports activities and excursions High Schools

The essence of Rosenberg — Careful academic planning and guidance, teaching respect for tradition while embracing innovation. This is how we guide our pupils towards their individual goals, providing them with an exclusive international network and valuable learning experiences beyond the classroom.

Contact Key Facts Academics (Average class size of 8 students) Director General: Bernhard O.A. Gademann • Founded in: 1889 • Languages: German, English or Italian (tuition languages)

Admissions: • Students: 300 students, 260 boarders • Diplomas: IGCSE, GCE A Levels, High School Diploma, preparation for Swiss Matura, German Abitur, Christine Hölzle • Age range: Boys and girls, from 6 to 19 Esame di Stato (Italian Maturity exam) [email protected] • Campus: located in a 100,000m2 private park • Ratio Staff / Students: 1:2 www.instrosenberg.ch • Accreditation: ECIS, VSP, • Foreign languages: German, English, French, Department of Education (St. Gallen) Spanish, Italian, Russian, other languages upon request • Nationalities: 40 nationalities • Summer camps: Languages, Sports and Activities plus & Switzerland discovery trips www. rosenbergcamps.ch • Special camp focus: Leadership, Public Speaking, Art, Fashion Design

The essence of Collège Champittet — Collège Champittet is a Swiss school open to the world welcoming students in a family-sized boarding house offering them the opportunity to rapidly become fluent at speaking French through our special French programme. Students can choose between the IB (English), The Swiss Maturité and the French Bac. Contact Director General: Key Facts Academics Mr. Philippe de Korodi • Founded in: 1903 • Languages: Bilingual French and English Director of Communication • Students: 800 students and 80 boarders • Diplomas: International Baccalaureate (IB) taught and Admissions: Géraldine Nagel d’Eternod • Age range: Boarding school, boys and girls, from 12 in English, French Baccalaureate and Swiss Bilingual to 19 years (day school from 3 to 19 years) Federal Maturité (French/English) [email protected] • Ratio Staff / Students: 1:5 www.champittet.ch • Campus: Lausanne-Pully and Nyon (Nyon: Primary day school) • Foreign languages: English, French, German, • Accreditation: IBO, BSA, FSEP, AVDEP, ISO Spanish, Italian, Latin and other languages upon request 9001-2000 A Nord Anglia Education school • Summer camps: Students from 12 to 16, Leadership • Nationalities: 35 nationalities Camp, bilingual English/French 2 or 4 weeks in July High Schools

The essence of Lyceum Alpinum – In the beautiful alpine village of Zuoz near St. Moritz, our students from all around the world meet with local Swiss day students. Together they enjoy a holistic education that fosters talents, a healthy lifestyle and taking responsibility early on. Friends for life are made in Zuoz. Contact Key Facts Academics Head of School: Founded in: 1904 Languages: English and German Dr. Karsten Plöger • • • Students: 300 students, 200 boarders • Diplomas: Swiss Matura in German, German/English Head of Admissions: Andreas Vasarik • Age range: : Boys and girls from 12 to 18 or German/Italian, German Abitur, International Baccalaureate (taught in English) [email protected] • Campus: Near St. Moritz at 1750m, five boarding www.lyceum-alpinum.ch houses, all sports facilities on campus (130’000 m2), • Ratio Staff / Students: 1:4 school theatre. Ski slope and 18-hole golf course in • Foreign languages: German, English, Romansh, front of the door French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Latin • Accreditation: IBO, CIS, Swiss Government, BSA • Summer camps: Two camps in July and August, 2-4 • Nationalities: 35 nationalities, 10% maximum per nation weeks from 10 to 15 years, language courses, sports and Junior Golf Academy. Preparation Academy for High School Diploma (Maths, English and Study Skills)

The essence of Beau Soleil — The family school, where effort, fun, responsibility and respect puts wind in our sails and hope in our hearts. The result? We go confidently out into the world with a sense of purpose and an amazing network of lifelong friends. Contact Principal Key Facts Academics Kevin Foyle Founded in: 1910 Languages: French and English Director of Admissions: • • Eva Ghewij • Students: 240 boarding students • Diplomas: International Baccalaureate (IB), IGCSE, [email protected] • Age range: Boys and girls from 11 to 18 French Baccalauréat (S, L, ES) and Brevet des Colleges www.beausoleil.ch • Campus: Located in the heart • Ratio Staff / Students: 1:4 of the French speaking Swiss Alps • Foreign languages: French, English, Spanish, • Accreditation: CIS, NEASC, IBO, Round Square German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and others upon request • Nationalities: 45 nationalities • Summer camps: in July, for 7 to 16 year olds, language courses, sports and outdoor activities, excursions to discover Switzerland High Schools

The essence of Institut Montana – A Swiss-international and familial boarding school less than 1 hour from Zurich. Academic programmes at the highest standards at a place to grow in the middle of nature. Empowering our students to be active, and to show leadership and responsibility. Contact Key Facts Academics (Average class size of 8 students) Director: Dr. Nils Remmel • Founded in: 1926 • Languages: German and English

Head of • Students: 300 students, 160 boarders • Diplomas: International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, Admissions: • Age range: Boys and girls from 6 to 19 Swiss Matura (German, Bilingual Programme), Regine Bayer Cambridge IGCSE Programme, High School Diploma • Campus: Less than 1 hour away from Zurich on the crest [email protected] of Zugerberg, overlooking the city of Zug and its lake • Ratio Staff / Students: 1:4 www.montana-zug.ch • Accreditation: IBO, Cambridge IGCSE, • Foreign languages: German, English, Mandarin, Swiss Government, CIS French, Italian, Spanish, Russian others upon request • Nationalities: 42 nationalities, • Summer camps: 2/4 weeks in July/August from 10 committed to cultural diversity to 16 years, languages, skills, sports and culture

The essence of Aiglon – The aim of is the balanced development of mind, body and spirit through challenge, respect, responsibility, diversity and service. Aiglon strives for excellence in learning and makes use of its inspiring Alpine environment to promote life and leadership skills and to develop personal qualities. Contact Head Master: Key Facts Academics Richard McDonald • Founded in: 1949 • Languages: English

Director of Admissions • Students: 370 students, grades 4-12 • Diplomas: International Baccalaureate (IB) and IGCSE and Advancement: including 325 boarders Ratio Staff / Students: 1:5 Valerie Scullion • • Age range: Boys and girls from 9 to 18 • Foreign languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, [email protected] • Campus: 60 000 square metres situated Mandarin, Japanese, Russian, Arabic www.aiglon.ch at 1200 metres in the Swiss Alps • Summer School: Learning, adventure, challenge and • Accreditation: CIS, NEASC, IBO. Edexcel, AQA and fun. Language and activities programmes for students University of Cambridge International Examinations aged 8 – 16 years and an intensive sports and activities • Nationalities: 60 nationalities programme for students aged 8 – 14 years throughout July. • SAT: Prep courses in January and April High Schools

The American School In Switzerland

The essence of TASIS – TASIS provides the best of traditional American boarding school education with a Euro- pean experience. Through a challenging American and IB curriculum and opportunities in leadership, service, arts, sports and travel our students find interests and passions that guide them through their lives. Contact Key Facts Academics Headmaster: Mr. Lyle Rigg • Founded in: 1956 • Languages: English Director of Admissions: • Students: 740: 220 elementary, 135 middle, • Diplomas: American High School Diploma William Eichner 385 High school, 270 boarding from grades 7-12 and International Baccalaureate (IB) [email protected] • Age range: Boys and girls aged 4-18 (Pre-K to 12th) PG • Ratio Staff / Students: 1:6 www.tasis.com • Accreditation: NEASC, ECIS, IBO • Foreign languages: Italian, French , German, • Nationalities: Average 60 Spanish, Portuguese, Russian • Summer Programs: Students from 4-17, language courses, musical theater, visual arts, Fashion and Textile Design, AC Milan soccer program

The essence of Collège du Léman — Close to Geneva, Collège du Léman is an international boarding school preparing our students for top-tier global universities. Our students are well prepared for success in an increasingly global society as their day-to-day life and learning is within an international community.

Contact Key Facts Academics Director General: Thomas Schädler • Founded in: 1960 • Languages: English, French, • Students: Total students, over 1900 including over and Bilingual educational system Director of Marketing and Admissions 200 boarders. • Diplomas: International Baccalaureate (IB), French Patricia Jacquet • Age range: Boys and girls from 1 to 18 (pre-K to 12th) Baccalaureate, Swiss Bilingual Federal Maturité, Advanced Placement examination (AP), IGCSE, IBCP, • Campus: 8 hectare campus, located in a residential [email protected] High School Diploma, GAP Year www.cdl.ch neighbourhood 15 mins from Geneva. Boarding: home atmosphere in residential villas • Foreign languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Japanese • Accreditation: IBO, NEASC, ECIS, Cambridge IGCSE • Summer Camps: In July and August, students from • Nationalities: Over 100 nationalities 8 to 18 years, language courses, activities, excursions in Switzerland and social evenings High Schools

LEYSIN AMERICAN SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND

The essence of American School – First and foremost, LAS is a school with «family» values. Located in the beautiful Swiss Alps, LAS brings together students from around the world to create a campus community with a global perspective and a family atmosphere. Students can choose Contact between the International Baccalaureate or the U.S. High School Diploma. Head of Operations: Key Facts Academics Christoph Ott • Founded in: 1960 • Languages: English [email protected] • Students: 345 students , 330 boarders • Diplomas: International Baccalaureate (IB) and www.las.ch • Age range: Boys and girls from 12 to 18 American High School • Campus: Located in the Swiss Alps • Ratio Staff / Students: 1:7 1.5 hours from Geneva • Foreign languages: French, Spanish • Accreditation: NEASC, CIS, IBO • Summer camps: in June, July, and August, from 7 • Nationalities: 60 nationalities to 18 years, language courses, half-day academic classes, alpine activities and European excursions

Hotel Schools

The hospitality industry in Switzerland is offering students a wider spectrum of job opportunities than ever before. Hotel Schools

ACCREDITATION & PROGRAMS KEY FACTS

Accredited at university level by the • Over 1,850 students New England Association of Schools • 90 nationalities and Colleges (USA), GIHE offers a wide range of programs (Bachelor • 3 campuses : Glion, Bulle and London Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and MBAs). INTAKES January, April, July and October RANKING each year Glion Institute of Higher Education is UPCOMING EVENTS ranked by hiring managers among Open days: For dates and Contact the top 3 hotel management schools registration details please visit in the world for an international Glion Institute http://www.glion.edu/open-days of Higher Education career (TNS Global Survey).

Rue du Lac 118 | 1815 CAREER Clarens, Switzerland T+41 21 989 26 77 Over 100 international hotel chains F+41 21 989 26 78 and influential companies in hospitality, tourism, event, sport, www.glion.edu leisure, banking and luxury visit our [email protected] campuses each year to interview and recruit Glion students for internships and job opportunities.

ACCREDITATION & PROGRAMS KEY FACTS Accredited at university level by the • 3000 students worldwide aged New England Association of Schools 17-41 and Colleges (USA), Les Roches • 100 nationalities offers a wide range of programs • 5 campuses: Bluche (Switzerland), from 1 up to 3 and a half years includ- Marbella (Spain), Chicago (USA), ing Diploma, Bachelor, Postgraduate Shanghai (China), Amman (Jordan) and Master level studies

INTAKES RANKING Contact January and July each year Les Roches has been ranked by hir- Les Roches International ing managers among the top 3 School of Hotel Management hospitality management schools in UPCOMING EVENTS the world for an international career Open days: For dates and Campus address : registration details please visit CH-3975 Bluche (TNS, 2013). Crans-Montana www.lesroches.edu/opendays Switzerland CAREER

Admissions : More than 130 of the world’s leading Rue du Lac 118 | 1815 brands in the hotel, travel, event, spa Clarens, Switzerland and luxury retail sectors come on T+41 (0)21 989 26 44 campus to recruit students each year www.lesroches.edu for internship and employment [email protected] opportunities. Swiss Federal Universities Universities Institutes Of Of Applied Technology Sciences

From theology to law, The Swiss Confederation Studying for a profession­ humanities and the arts, has a national science is carried­ out at one of the Swiss universities are among policy and the two Institutes seven Universities of ­Applied the most vibrant and of Technology are designed ­Sciences, known in the recognised in the world. to produce the engineers, Swiss-German areas­ as architects and scientists —‘­Fachhochschulen’ or ‘Hautes of the future. Ecoles ­Spécialisées’ in the French-­speaking parts of the country. (Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology OPET www.bbt.admin.ch). www.epfl.ch

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