Aiglon College vs Collège Alpin Beau Soleil

	A Aiglon College Lausanne, Switzerland	C Collège Alpin Beau Soleil Lausanne, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 47,850 - 159,000	Fees / year CHF 137,040 - 148,440
Age range	Age range 7 - 18 years	Age range 11 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 480	Pupils 300
Typical class size	Typical class size 12	Typical class size 10
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1949	Opened 1910
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in the alpine village of Chesières (Chesières-Villars), Vaud, Switzerland. The campus address is Avenue Centrale 61, 1885 Chesières. The Villars English Church sits in the village nearby, reflecting the local community.	Location Route du Village 1, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland
Stages	Stages Discovery Years (Years 5-9); Exploration Years (Years 10-11); Inspiration Years (Years 12-13).	Stages Grades 6 to 10; Grades 11 and 12 (ages 11–18)
School type	School type The school is a private, co-educational international boarding school.	School type Private international boarding school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 65 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix More than 55 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Learning Support Team provides a comprehensive programme to help students manage academic challenges, including time management, notetaking, coping with exam stress, and scheduling revision time.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure The academic day runs from 8:20 am to 4:15 pm, Monday to Friday.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration - Registration (application) fee: CHF 3,000 (one-time, non-refundable). Admissions deposits and joining charges - Enrolment deposit: CHF 15,000. The deposit reserves a place and is refundable only after the student leaves and the account is fully settled; the deposit is not returned before September of the following academic year and no interest is paid on the deposit. - Scholarship & Development Fund (joining charge included on the first invoice): CHF 4,000. - Additional joining charges included on the first invoice (capital / alumni programme charges apply as shown on the invoice). Tuition and boarding fees (annual and per-term by year group) Note: tuition and boarding charges are shown in Swiss Francs (CHF). Term structure is Autumn / Winter / Summer; the school defines an academic year as three terms. Annual amounts and per-term equivalents (annual divided by three) follow. - Years 12–13 (Inspiration Years) - Boarding annual: CHF 159,000 — Per term: CHF 53,000. - Day annual: CHF 95,700 — Per term: CHF 31,900. - Years 10–11 (Exploration Years) - Boarding annual: CHF 148,400 — Per term: CHF 49,467. - Day annual: CHF 87,400 — Per term: CHF 29,133. - Year 9 - Boarding annual: CHF 145,600 — Per term: CHF 48,533. - Day annual: CHF 87,400 — Per term: CHF 29,133. - Years 7–8 (Discovery Years) - Boarding annual: CHF 113,400 — Per term: CHF 37,800. - Day annual: CHF 64,500 — Per term: CHF 21,500. - Years 3–6 (Wonder & lower Discovery; boarding applies for Years 5–6) - Boarding (Years 5–6) annual: CHF 95,400 — Per term: CHF 31,800. - Day (Years 3–6) annual: CHF 47,850 — Per term: CHF 15,950. - Pocket money (charged in advance for Years 5–8 boarders): CHF 1,360 (annual). Optional / additional charges (examples and typical extras) - Initial clothing (uniform and school clothing) charged on the first invoice: - Inspiration Years (Years 12–13): CHF 3,900. - Exploration Years (Years 10–11): CHF 4,900. - Wonder & Discovery Years (Years 3–9): CHF 5,200. - Expedition equipment pack: CHF 1,000. - Extra language tuition (price per year, where applicable): IB Language HL (5 periods) CHF 16,640; IB Language SL (3 periods) CHF 9,900; IGCSE language 3 periods CHF 6,560; IGCSE language 2 periods CHF 4,370. - Private lessons (per session): Private lesson (50 min) CHF 115; shared private lesson CHF 60; small group CHF 50. Music private lesson (25 min) CHF 55; music shared lesson (25 min) CHF 35. - Learning support (price per term): 1 period per week CHF 1,880; 2 periods per week CHF 3,120. - Optional Scholarship Fund contribution (voluntary): CHF 10,000. - The tuition fee covers class tuition, public examination fees and invigilation costs, all meals, required expeditions and activities, CLE, books/online resources, expedition equipment and ski locker, pastoral/tutoring/university advising programmes, access to the Health Centre, school trip travel insurance, an allowance for stationery (up to CHF 300), yearbook and certain other items; items explicitly excluded (and billed separately when applicable) include optional social/sporting trips, ski equipment rentals, toiletries/personal items, dry cleaning, travel to/from school, special escorts/booking fees, non-mainstream IB languages, personal devices, and costs arising from property damage. Billing schedule and payment terms - Term dates (for billing and notice purposes): Autumn Term 1 August–31 December; Winter Term 1 January–31 March; Summer Term 1 April–31 July. - Standard requirement: payment of tuition fees for the academic year is due upfront unless an alternative arrangement has been agreed. Failure to meet payment deadlines may forfeit a student's place. - Payment plan (available on request): fees may be paid in two equal instalments due 15 May and 15 November; an administrative fee of CHF 3,000 per annum is added to the first instalment. - Advance fee payment option: families may pay fees in advance (minimum two years) under special arrangements that can include exchange-rate and other financial considerations; further details are arranged with Finance. - Invoice timing and first-invoice items: the first invoice typically includes enrolment charges and the initial clothing charge and other joining charges as listed above. Refunds, cancellations and withdrawal rules - Registration fee: non-refundable in all cases. - Cancellation before 15 February: the school will retain only the non-refundable registration fee. Cancellation before 15 May: paid tuition fees will be reimbursed in full but the deposit and registration fee will not be refunded. Cancellation after 15 May: tuition fees for the Autumn Term remain due even if the student does not attend; the deposit and registration fee will not be returned. - Withdrawal during the academic year: at least one term's written notice is required; failure to give proper notice can mean the deposit will not be returned and tuition fees for the remainder of the year may not be reimbursed. When withdrawal is mutually agreed, the current term's tuition fees will not be refunded; the deposit will be returned provided the account is settled. - Absence, suspension, expulsion, force majeure: tuition fees are not reimbursed for missed schooling due to sickness or other reasons; tuition fees are non-refundable in the event of closure due to force majeure; in case of suspension or expulsion the current term's fees will not be refunded and the deposit will not be returned. Late payment and penalties - Late payments may incur interest at 1% per month. The school may restrict student participation or re-enrolment if instalments are past due. Fee payment options (how payments are accepted/managed) - Fee accounts are managed through an online payment portal; the portal provides secure, multi-currency payment using various methods. Families may contact the Finance Office for details on available payment channels and any required banking information. - Two-instalment plan and advance-payment options are available as described under billing schedule and payment terms. Administrative fees apply to instalment plans as noted above. Other practical notes on costs - VAT is applicable and included in fees where required; invoices will show applicable VAT rates. Sibling tuition reductions apply when two or more siblings are enrolled simultaneously (2 children: 5% discount on second child; 3 children: 10% discount on second and third; 4+ children: 15% on second and subsequent children). - Certain insurances (Swiss health insurance, third-party liability, property coverage, travel insurance for school trips) are included for boarders within the tuition charge; families should review the insurance arrangements and top-up or supplementary cover where appropriate. Contacts for billing and finance - The Finance Office handles account-specific enquiries and the Admissions Office handles admissions-related billing queries; contact details are provided on the school's published financial information.	Fee details Application fee and one-time new-student charges - Application fee: CHF 3,000. - Initial uniform package (new students): CHF 6,990. - Enrolment deposit (per student): CHF 15,000 — refunded within three months following the end of the fiscal year in which the student's school career concludes, subject to full settlement of the account. Annual boarding & tuition (by year group) — base amounts - Grades 6–10: CHF 137,040 per year (boarding + tuition). - Per term (one third): CHF 45,680. - Grades 11–12: CHF 148,440 per year (boarding + tuition; includes senior supplement). - Per term (one third): CHF 49,480. - Senior supplement (Grades 11 & 12): CHF 11,400 per year (included in the Grades 11–12 annual figure). Other mandatory annual charges and typical per-term equivalents - Other annual fees (medical insurance, expeditions, cultural & academic activities, standard co-curricular programme, etc.): CHF 26,460 per year. - Approximate per term (one third): CHF 8,820. - Annual trip charge (applicable to grades excluding Grade 12): CHF 8,490 per year. - Example total (illustrative aggregation, excluding one-time new-student costs and optional extras): - Grades 6–10 total (boarding + tuition + other fees + annual trip): CHF 171,990 per year. - Grades 11–12 total (including senior supplement): CHF 183,390 per year. - These totals are shown here to demonstrate how the components add together; invoices are issued according to the school billing schedule below. Per-term billing detail and billing schedule - Academic year is invoiced over three terms. - Invoice timing and payment deadlines: - Invoice covering Term 1 and Term 2 (two-thirds of annual charges, plus items billed annually such as uniform for the year and school books) — payment due by April 15 (or upon receipt if enrolling later). - Invoice covering Term 3 (one-third of annual charges) — payment due by January 31. - Other bills (supplementary or incidental charges) are payable within 30 days of issue. - Practical effect on per-term amounts (base tuition/boarding only): - Grades 6–10: combined Term 1 + Term 2 invoice = CHF 91,360; Term 3 invoice = CHF 45,680. - Grades 11–12: combined Term 1 + Term 2 invoice = CHF 98,960; Term 3 invoice = CHF 49,480. - Interest on overdue balances applies at 5% per annum from the due date until full settlement. - No place is reserved until the enrolment deposit has been paid. Optional / additional academic and personal charges - Supplementary language group lessons: - 3 lessons per week (annual): CHF 6,000. - 5 lessons per week (annual): CHF 10,000. - Private lessons: - Per lesson: CHF 145. - Estimated annual cost for private lessons (examples shown in the school schedule): - 3 lessons per week (annual): CHF 13,920. - 5 lessons per week (annual): CHF 23,200. - Pocket money service: prepaid cards are provided for younger grades and topped up weekly; replacement card fee CHF 40. Weekly pocket money guidance varies by grade and term. - Supplementary and optional charges that are invoiced as incurred may include extra private lessons, sport/athlete development programmes, medical costs not covered by insurance (e.g., dental), transport, excursions beyond included trips, additional uniform, expedition equipment, additional books, shipping/customs, visa/residence permit costs, and personal purchases. A detailed invoice is sent after each term for supplementary charges. Refunds, cancellations and withdrawal rules - Deposit refund: the enrolment deposit is refunded within three months after the end of the fiscal year in which the student's school career concludes, subject to confirmation that the account is fully settled. - Cancellation by new students: cancellation fees equal to Term 1's boarding and tuition fees become payable if enrolment is cancelled after the published cancellation deadline for the planned start date. - Withdrawal by returning students: if parents withdraw a student during the academic year, fees for the current term and the boarding/tuition fees for the following term remain payable. - All withdrawals or cancellations must be sent in writing and acknowledged by the school. - Any refund due will be paid back into the account from which funds were originally received. - The school may suspend or withdraw students for non-payment; places for existing students cannot be guaranteed if payments are not received on time. Payment methods, currency and payment restrictions - Payment currency: CHF only. - Accepted payment methods: bank transfer to the school's CHF account (UBS Villars; IBAN and SWIFT/BIC provided in school payment information) and online payments (credit card accepted via the school's online payment portal). Cash payments are not accepted. - Bank transfer details and the online payment portal are provided for invoicing and settlement; payments originating from certain sanctioned countries or sanctioned accounts cannot be accepted. - Any overdue payment accrues interest and may affect the student's continued place at the school. Additional practical points about billing and coverage - The published boarding and tuition fees include accommodation, meals, laundry, standard class tuition, use of sports facilities, some transportation to specified airport dates, and personal third-party liability insurance; certain items (specific trips, external exam fees, some language lessons, medical expenses not covered by insurance, private lessons, and personal purchases) are charged in addition. - School books for the official programme are rented for the year; lost or unsatisfactorily returned books are charged. - Supervised transport to/from Geneva Airport is included only on the school's specified dates; transport outside those dates is chargeable. - Any queries about specific optional services, dates for invoiced trips, or supplementary charges will be shown on the termly invoice.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Ten boarding houses in total: La Baita and La Casa for juniors (ages 7-13); Clairmont, Exeter, Le Cerf and Le Trient for senior girls; Alpina, Belvedere, Delaware and St Louis for senior boys. The boarding population is 85%.	Boarding arrangements The school has six boarding houses: Beau Soleil Boys, Tam Boarding House, La Renardiere Boarding House, Emilie Boarding House, Ferrier Boarding House, and Deux Chalets Boarding House (Luna and Stella). Boarders share twin or triple bedrooms with ensuite or private bathrooms. Each house has its own character and a warm, family atmosphere that supports relaxation, study, and social time. Sharing rooms with peers from different countries broadens languages, cultures, and perspectives.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The uniform is organized into No. 1 (formal dress) and No. 2 (everyday working dress), with a Years 12-13 dress code; there are also sections for PE & Sport, Expeditions & Skiing, and Other.	Uniform requirement Uniform is required for formal occasions, everyday school, sports, skiing, and expeditions. The initial uniform package is charged for new students, and uniforms or related items are available from the school shop thereafter.
Food options	Food options Most meals are taken in the School Restaurant with world, traditional and vegetarian options; Mondays are vegetarian for the whole school. Breakfast is available in the School Restaurant or in boarding houses; lunches are served in two sittings in the School Restaurant and dinners are served in the Restaurant by house groups. House meals are also common with weekly deliveries or meals prepared by students on Sundays.	Food options Meals are included as part of boarding; the fees cover accommodation, meals, laundry, and standard boarding services.
House system	House system Junior Houses: La Baita and La Casa; Senior Girls: Clairmont, Exeter, Le Cerf, Le Trient; Senior Boys: Alpina, Belvedere, Delaware, St Louis.	House system The school uses a house system with six boarding houses; each house has its own character, fostering a sense of identity and belonging and supporting house-based activities.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is wholly owned and overseen by the Aiglon College Association (ACA), a not-for-profit association. Aiglon operates under the legal name Aiglon College Services SA (ACSSA), which is fully owned by the ACA. The ACSSA Board runs the school and reports to the ACA, and the ACA governs the association and its donations, reinvesting all profits back into the school.	Governance and ownership Beau Soleil is part of the Nord Anglia Education group; it joined the Nord Anglia Education group in 2011.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Discovery Years (Years 5-9) connect academic study with expeditions, the arts and personal reflection under guiding questions to foster student growth. Exploration Years (Years 10-11) offer two tracks: Cambridge IGCSE and a bespoke Pre-IB Programme designed to prepare students for the IB Diploma. Inspiration Years (Years 12-13) deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. English is the language of instruction, with targeted English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to enable access to the curriculum. Alongside the IB, graduates receive a fully accredited High School Diploma.	Curriculum details Beau Soleil is an IB World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6 to 10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11 and 12. The MYP provides a challenging and rewarding curriculum organized into eight subject groups, developing subject knowledge, global understanding, and essential attitudes, skills, and values. Students in Grades 6 to 10 explore their strengths, learn by doing, and begin shaping their path to Diploma level and beyond, with learning extending beyond the classroom to the boarding environment. Grades 11 and 12 offer two diploma pathways: the IBDP and the US High School Diploma (HSD). The IBDP is available in bilingual form (English and French options) and includes six subject groups plus core elements: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). Beau Soleil is authorised to teach the IB Diploma Programme and the IB Middle Years Programme, affirming its status as an IB World School.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 5:1 student-teacher ratio; classes average 12 students.	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes with close teacher–student relationships and high levels of support accelerate progress.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results In 2025, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) graduating class achieved a 100% pass rate with an average score of 36.0 (out of 45). 28% of diplomas were bilingual. All US High School Diploma (HSD) learners passed. The school's outcomes are supported by small class sizes and strong teacher–student relationships with high levels of support.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates receive a fully accredited High School Diploma alongside the IB, enabling entry to universities worldwide.	Higher education progression In 2025, Beau Soleil students applied to 210 universities and received 274 offers. They progressed to institutions including UK universities such as King's College London and UCL, US universities such as the University of Pennsylvania, Babson College, Boston University, Northeastern, and NYU, and other respected universities worldwide. A dedicated University Counselling Team provides bespoke support, including help with applications, personal statements, and visits to higher education institutions.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Personal, social, health and emotional education is integrated into the Discovery Years curriculum. Topics cover contemporary issues to support real-world development. Year 7 reflects on identity and ethics and explores digital safety; Year 8 considers personal culture and world religions; Year 9 studies the systems that influence behaviour and ethics. The programme fosters critical thinking, reflection and global citizenship, with staff across houses and curricular programmes supporting students' wellbeing. The approach emphasises holistic development and supportive relationships.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The Learning Support Department provides specialist teaching to support students with a variety of learning difficulties, through individualised intervention and personalised target setting. A team of qualified teachers works one-to-one with students and alongside staff to maximise potential and enable success.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language An expert English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme enables students from around the world to access the curriculum. Students benefit from immersion in an English-speaking community and ongoing support, with one-to-one and classroom assistance available.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The health and wellbeing provision includes an in-house team with specialists in mental health support. Mindfulness practices and wellbeing initiatives run across campus, with access to mindfulness practitioners, art therapists and nutritionists as needed. Preventative care and personal development are central to the wellbeing strategy.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Professional safeguarding and wellbeing teams operate to guide policies and priorities for student protection. Staff collaborate across houses and curricular programmes to promote healthy sleep habits and overall wellbeing. A documented safeguarding policy framework exists and is regularly reviewed.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus blends purpose-built teaching and boarding spaces with renovated chalets in an alpine setting. It houses spaces for daily life, creative arts and study, connected by a cohesive campus environment. The Tony Jashanmal Sports Centre provides modern fitness and training facilities, with access to additional on-campus and local venues. The Centre for Enquiry reimagines the library as a collaborative learning hub with a maker space and 3D printers. Expeditions equipment is stored in the Expeditions Store to support weekend and term expeditions, and music facilities include a recording studio. The campus also hosts community spaces such as a chapel and historic buildings integrated with the village setting.	Facilities overview Beau Soleil sits tucked away in an idyllic alpine village in Villars-sur-Ollon, surrounded by mountains and pine forests. The campus hosts specialist art, design, and music spaces, outstanding sports facilities, and cutting-edge interactive technology that bring learning to life. The school is home to around 300 students, creating a close-knit international community. Global Campus connects Beau Soleil to Nord Anglia Education and provides access to online learning and opportunities with partners including The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF for arts, STEAM, and international development.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Students have regular access to the Tony Jashanmal Sports Centre, our modern facility with two multi-use, full-size courts and a fitness suite. There are two outdoor astroturf football pitches on campus. The school also has access to the Villars tennis centre, local athletics track, indoor swimming pool, ice rink, and Lac Léman in summer. Winter activities include alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ski touring and racing on the local resort, offering over 112 km of slopes from October to May. Competitive sport includes over 12 teams that train and compete across three terms.	Sports facilities The campus has a well-equipped fitness suite, climbing walls, a large gymnasium, and an all-weather football pitch. Beau Soleil also leverages its alpine setting to support winter sports and outdoor activity options. The Winter Programme offers skiing and snowboarding sessions during the winter term, with specialist disciplines such as downhill racing, freestyle, Nordic, and touring.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Centre for Enquiry reimagines the library space as a collaborative learning hub, with a quiet pod for individual work and a maker space with 3D printers. The AIR Lab (Applied Innovation and Robotics) supports student projects in robotics and related disciplines. The Centre for Enquiry also hosts a range of learning spaces for group work and creative projects. The campus features modern teaching spaces integrated with creative arts facilities and technology. Aiglon provides a 360º virtual tour to explore teaching and boarding facilities.	Academic facilities The Hub is Beau Soleil's dedicated design technology, computer science, and filmmaking centre, where students learn to code, engineer robots, and work in a dedicated filmmaking suite with green screen, sound and lighting, and production software. The Hub also houses the latest graphic design programmes and print technology, and provides state-of-the-art product design equipment for hands-on work with wood, metal, and plastic. In Grades 6 to 10, students follow the IB Middle Years Programme, while Grades 11 and 12 can pursue the IB Diploma (in English, French, or a bilingual combination) or the US High School Diploma. The English Faculty fosters a deep appreciation for English language and literature, and many students study up to three languages to graduate with a bilingual IB diploma; class sizes are small with a teacher-student ratio of 1 to 4.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Expeditions are a core feature of student life, supported by the Expeditions Store stocked with equipment for weekends and seasons. Arts and music spaces include a recording studio and music facilities for performances and lessons. The Centre for Enquiry and related spaces support clubs and project-based activities beyond the classroom. Chapel and other community spaces host events and gatherings as part of student life.	Extra curricular facilities Global Campus connects Beau Soleil students to peers worldwide via Nord Anglia Education, offering projects and activities such as coding challenges, Eco Schools competitions, music symposiums, and sports tournaments. Global Campus provides one-of-a-kind performing arts, STEAM, and international development experiences through collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF. The Juilliard School partnership supports outstanding artistic experiences, while Beau Soleil's co-curricular offerings include after-school clubs, LAMDA qualifications, and theatrical productions.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Aiglon College was founded in 1949 by John Corlette. The school is a not-for-profit independent institution owned and overseen by a non-profit association. The guiding ethos is the balanced development of mind, body and spirit. Meditation and mountain expeditions have resided at the core of Aiglon life since its inception. The mountaintop environment is central to life at Aiglon, where the mountain is both home and classroom.	History Founded in 1910, Beau Soleil is one of the oldest private boarding schools in Switzerland. Its history spans three generations of the De Meyer family; originating from Gstaad, the school moved to Villars at the start of the 20th century to benefit from abundant sunshine and a climate tempered by the lake's breezes. Madame Bluette Ferrier, the first headmistress, established a holistic educational philosophy that emphasizes mind and body development. Pierre de Meyer and his son Jérôme expanded the school with new facilities and helped cement its reputation as one of the world's leading schools. In 2011 Beau Soleil joined Nord Anglia Education and continues to embody values of respect, responsibility, ambition, and determination.
Community	Community Community is central to Aiglon life, with a global alumni network and an active parent community. The alumni network contributes to over 50% of new student referrals. The Aiglon Magazine is published twice a year for the community. Global events connect Aiglon's community worldwide, and parent-focused events help keep families involved.	Community Beau Soleil fosters a close-knit, international community. The boarding program centers on six houses, each a warm, welcoming home where students from around the world form lifelong friendships. The international community is tightly knit and supportive, providing a nurturing living and learning environment beyond the classroom. The campus supports a culture of creativity and collaboration with spaces like The Hub, which houses design, technology, and film programs, alongside extensive outdoor and cultural travel experiences.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Parent Ambassador Council (PAC) was created to leverage the talents, expertise, experience and goodwill of the parent body to support Aiglon's guiding principles. It offers formal opportunities for parent involvement and to contribute to school life. Aiglon hosts a variety of parent events throughout the year to keep the parent community engaged. Global events connect families around the world with the campus. The calendar and dates section helps parents stay informed about key events. Useful Resources provide downloads and information for parents.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Aiglon's activities program provides a wide range of academically oriented experiences. VEX Robotics, CubeSat project, Biotechnology, Science Olympiad, Maths Olympiad Challenge, Anatomy & Dissection, Design & Engineering, and Coding are available as part of the weekday activities. For students in the IB Diploma Inspiration Years, a minimum of two activities per week is required, with an intentional CAS reflection component. Students are encouraged to lead their own activities, bringing personal interests to the Aiglon community.	Academic & intellectual Beau Soleil offers more than 90 after-school activities, enabling students to discover new passions and develop their talents. The co-curricular programme includes debating. Hip-hop dance, baking, and bird watching clubs are also available. A broad range of sports is offered, from tennis and swimming to yoga and Taekwondo.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative There are extensive creative arts offerings, including String Quartet, Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Big Band, Orchestra, Chamber Choir, and Rock Jam, as well as theatre, dance, photography, film-making, printmaking, ceramics, and fashion/design activities. Additional creative platforms include International Cinema Club, Theatre Make‑up, and public speaking initiatives such as LAMDA Public Speaking. These activities are supported within the school's broader arts framework.	Arts & creative Beau Soleil's creative and performing arts programme provides outlets for creativity and self-expression across drama, music, dance, and the visual arts. Juilliard collaboration shapes drama, with after-school clubs, LAMDA qualifications, concerts, and the school production offering opportunities to shine. Drama features a live theatre program and an annual school production, with opportunities to work backstage or with lighting and sound. Music includes instruction and school ensembles, with access to technology for production and recording.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Language and culture clubs promote intercultural understanding, including Chinese, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese Language & Culture Clubs, and the Oriental Society. These clubs accompany intercultural experiences and contribute to the school's interculturalism focus.	Cultural & language Model United Nations programme encourages debate on global themes. Historical debate clubs are available to explore different perspectives. Beau Soleil offers more than 35 international trips, including end-of-grade adventures to Costa Rica, Cambodia, Malta, and the Maldives, and half-term trips to Bhutan and Patagonia. European weekend excursions, such as Prague and Barcelona, broaden cultural horizons.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Aiglon offers a broad array of social and hobby activities such as Esports, Coding, Design & Engineering, Lego League, Warhammer, Role‑Play Games, and clubs for film, photography, and music. Weekend and after‑school options expand opportunities for social connection and personal interests.	Social & hobbies Beau Soleil offers a wide range of hobbies and clubs, including cooking and baking, bird watching, chess, and historical debate clubs. The sports programme features football, basketball, sailing, and horse riding, along with activities like bouldering, track cycling, night ski touring, Taekwondo, and more. Students can also pursue hobbies such as dog walking, outdoor reading, and publishing a school newspaper.
Community & service	Community & service The program includes community service components such as Service at the Refugee Centre and Foodbank, alongside student‑led initiatives within systems like Round Square and related service platforms. These activities reinforce service and social responsibility as part of the school ethos.	Community & service Community service is a core part of Beau Soleil, with activities that help people in the local community, including the Les Gentianes project. The Model United Nations programme encourages debate on global themes. Students undertake service projects that foster social responsibility and engagement.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership and professional development are supported through Enterprise, Innovation and Pitch activities, Academic Peer Mentorship, and participation in Round Square. These elements foster initiative, collaboration and real‑world problem solving.	Leadership & professional Beau Soleil runs seven whole-school challenges that push students to overcome adversity and be their best. The challenges foster teamwork, leadership, and resilience, and some students compete to win the Challenge Championship. The programme builds belief, confidence, and pride across the school community.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sport and wellbeing are central to life at Aiglon, with over 12 competitive sport teams and a broad sport offering. The school partners with Manchester City Football School and Lindsey Vonn to provide elite skiing education, supported by facilities such as the Tony Jashanmal Sports Centre and access to local mountain terrain for year‑round activity. A weekend programme also includes expeditions and trips to sustain fitness and resilience.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Outdoor education is a cornerstone of Beau Soleil's curriculum, with termly activities ranging from fun to challenging. The programme encourages students to spend time outdoors, connect with the alpine environment, and develop leadership and teamwork skills. Life-changing expeditions include summiting Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and exploring the jungles of South America, teaching goal setting and determination.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the common tongue at Aiglon, and the school maintains a multilingual culture with 65 nationalities represented and 23 languages spoken. Students are encouraged to thrive in their home language or learn another language. French is taught as part of the curriculum, alongside other World Languages offered by the school. The programme includes dynamic language programmes to develop multilingual competence.	Language provision English is taught by the English Faculty; World Languages offer multiple language courses; many students study up to three languages and graduate with a bilingual diploma through the IB Diploma Programme.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school teaches the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English, French, or a combination of the two.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Our English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme provides targeted language support and immersion in an English-speaking community. Students access the curriculum with specialist teaching, supplemented by classroom assistance. Support is provided one-on-one and in the classroom.	Immersion programs Odyssey Week is a one-week immersion during Summer Camp, where campers choose a theme: Water, Mountain, or Sky, and spend their days testing their limits in action-packed activities (with no language lessons during this week).
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations IB World School; authorized to teach IB Diploma Programme and IB Middle Years Programme.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admissions at Aiglon College are selective but untraditional. Applicants are evaluated on alignment with Guiding Principles—challenge, respect, responsibility, diversity, and service—and on whether they could access the rigorous, experiential curriculum, thrive in the mountain environment, and flourish in the international boarding community. Applications are accepted up to one year before arrival, and early applications are strongly encouraged. The admissions process follows these steps: Enquire, Visit, Apply, Interview & Assess, and Enrolment Decision. Enquire involves submitting a short inquiry for a member of the team to reach out and discuss family needs and goals. Visit invites families to experience the campus with two options: an Initial Enquiry Visit (about 1 hour 30 minutes) or a Full Admissions Visit (about 3 to 4 hours) that includes admissions assessments and an interview; Year 12 applicants must do a Full Admissions Visit. Apply requires submitting school reports for the last two academic years, two confidential teacher references, a non‑refundable registration fee of CHF 3,000, and a passport scan. Interview & Assess varies by age, with different formats for Years 3–4, 5–11, and 12. Enrolment Decision is made by the Enrolment Committee and communicated monthly with three possible outcomes: Accept, Waiting List, or Decline.	Admissions Beau Soleil's Admissions Team guides applicants through the process—from submitting the application form to arranging a campus tour. The school is home to around 300 students, and places are limited, so apply early—ideally between September and December—to avoid disappointment. The Application Process includes: Step 1: Complete our application form (download the form or complete the online form). Step 2: Provide references by having the current school complete our reference form. Step 3: Pay a non-refundable application fee of CHF 3,000. Step 4: Getting to know you (we offer a campus tour or Virtual Discovery Meeting, and can arrange a meeting with the Admissions Team in your region). Step 5: The Admissions Committee reviews your application and aims to decide within a week, with an offer issued in writing. You can also book a tour of the campus or arrange a Virtual Discovery Meeting, and meet our Admissions Team in your region.
Scholarships	Scholarships Aiglon offers a small number of fully funded scholarships to students whose families could not otherwise afford an Aiglon education. Since 1991, 134 scholars have been welcomed, with half of current scholars funded by the generosity of parents and alumni. Scholarships are funded through annual giving, endowment, private sponsorship, and reinvested operating expenditures. Aiglon Scholarships cover tuition and the additional costs needed for scholars to engage fully in life at the school, including accommodation, meals, wellbeing programmes, tutoring, on‑site healthcare, ski passes and equipment, expeditions, and cultural programmes, plus costs such as residence tax, permits, laundry, bedding, house equipment, travel insurance, and planned social trips. An extra allowances provides for personal expenses, travel, educational trips, medical expenses, school uniforms, technology needs, and private lessons. Scholarships are merit‑based and means‑tested, overseen by the Scholarship Committee; priority is normally given to applicants entering Year 11 or Year 12, and scholarships remain with the student until graduation pending annual achievement reviews. Arriving students are integrated through a buddy system, welcome meetings, mentorship, houseparent support, tutor and wellbeing support, university advising, and travel assistance. Information Booklet offers full details of the scholarship process. Independent Scholarship Pathway is available via an online application. Applications for Year 11 (US Grade 10) must be at least 15 by September 1, and for Year 12 (US Grade 11) at least 16 and at most 18 by September 1. The process includes online application, school reports, references, and financial information as part of later stages. For inquiries, scholarships@aiglon.ch.	Scholarships Beau Soleil does not offer financial aid or scholarships at this time.
Waitlist	Waitlist Waiting List occurs when a place cannot be offered immediately; those on the waiting list are reviewed during monthly enrolment assessments, and final decisions are communicated on a monthly cycle.	Waitlist —
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