Aiglon College vs École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande

	A Aiglon College Lausanne, Switzerland	É École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 47,850 - 159,000	Fees / year CHF 12,200 - 78,600
Age range	Age range 7 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum IB (DP), Montessori Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 480	Pupils 600
Typical class size	Typical class size 12	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 1949	Opened 1906
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 Lausanne, Switzerland. Address: Chemin de Rovéréaz 20, CH-1000 Lausanne 12, Switzerland. Located near Lac Léman (Lake Geneva).
Stages	Stages Discovery Years (Years 5-9); Exploration Years (Years 10-11); Inspiration Years (Years 12-13).	Stages From kindergarten to pre-university studies.
School type	School type The school is a private, co-educational international boarding school.	School type Private bilingual international school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 65 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details School bus service with routes to numerous localities in the Lausanne area and surrounding towns, including Lausanne, Aubonne, Morges, Lutry, Renens, Pully and Saint-Prex.
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 - Application fee: CHF 500 per child. Initial deposit / enrolment deposit - Refundable deposit (first-year enrolment): CHF 2,500 (refundable). Tuition fees by year group (annual) - Age 3 (Kindergarten 1): CHF 14,400. - Age 4 (Kindergarten 2): CHF 14,700. - Age 5 (Kindergarten 3): CHF 15,600. - Age 6 (Grade 1): CHF 16,800. - Age 7 (Grade 2): CHF 17,500. - Age 8 (Grade 3): CHF 18,200. - Age 9 (Grade 4): CHF 18,900. - Age 10 (Grade 5): CHF 19,600. - Age 11 (Grade 6): CHF 20,300. - Age 12 (Grade 7): CHF 21,200. - Age 13 (Grade 8): CHF 22,400. - Age 14 (Grade 9): CHF 23,600. - Age 15 (Grade 10): CHF 25,000. - Age 16 (Grade 11): CHF 28,800. - Age 17 (Grade 12): CHF 28,800. Per-term fees (calculated) - The school accepts payment either annually or per term. The per-term figures below are calculated by dividing the annual tuition by three to show a per-term amount when paid in three instalments. Actual instalment dates and the number of instalments are specified in the school's financial conditions. Example per-term amounts (annual ÷ 3): - Age 3: CHF 4,800 per term (CHF 14,400 ÷ 3). - Age 6: CHF 5,600 per term (CHF 16,800 ÷ 3). - Age 16/17: CHF 9,600 per term (CHF 28,800 ÷ 3). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition may be paid annually or per term. Specific billing dates, the number of instalments when paying by term, and any late-payment penalties are set out in the school's Conditions générales for the academic year. Parents are required to pay the one-time application fee and the initial deposit at enrolment. Boarding (internat) fees - Boarding (internat) is offered. Boarding fees are published separately in the school's internat tariff schedule for the academic year and vary by boarding type (for example full, weekly or flexi boarding). The fee schedules distinguish day-student tuition from internat tariffs. Other costs and incidental fees - One-time and recurring additional costs that commonly apply: refundable deposit (CHF 2,500), application fee (CHF 500). The school also maintains school material lists and charges for items or services not included in standard tuition (for example certain external examination fees, specific course materials, or optional activities). These items are billed or specified separately. Refund information - The initial deposit of CHF 2,500 is indicated as refundable. Other refund rules for tuition or boarding (for withdrawal, mid-year departure or illness) are defined in the school's Conditions générales for the academic year. Fee payment options - Bank transfer is supported (bank details are published as part of the school's billing information). Tuition is accepted either as an annual payment or as per-term payments; specific payment methods accepted (for example whether card payments are accepted) and bank details are provided in the school's billing information and Conditions générales. Part-time / reduced attendance - A part-time attendance option is available for Pre‑Kindergarten and Kindergarten on a five-day basis charged at 80% of the annual fee for the same year group. Notes on presentation - All amounts are shown in Swiss francs (CHF) and correspond to the published fee schedule for the 2025/2026 academic year. The annual tuition figures above represent the tuition component for day students; internat (boarding) tariffs are published separately.
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 Boarding is provided on campus in Lausanne for around 60 students from many nationalities. Individual rooms are available on request, with a maximum of two students per room. Boarding staff supervise living and study spaces and maintain regular contact with parents, acting as mentors to the students. The program includes weekend activities and trips in Switzerland, and there is a sports-study option on campus.
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 —
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 The on-site restaurant offers a healthy daily dish with vegetables, a protein, and a grain; fats are limited and the dessert is usually fruit or dairy.
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 —
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 ENSR is a private, co-educational school. Its legal form is a non-profit joint-stock company.
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 From preschool to pre-university, ENSR offers a bilingual and multilingual curriculum across five school stages: Maternelle Montessori, Maternelle, Primaire, Collège, and Gymnase. Maternelle Montessori uses French-English bilingual instruction for ages 2.5 to 6 and follows Montessori pedagogy; ENSR is a member of Montessori Suisse. Primary provides a bilingual learning environment within a Swiss-system framework with ENSR enhancements; Cambridge English exam preparation is offered and German is introduced from the 4th primary. Collège features a bilingual program with a core of 13 subjects; Latin is introduced in 7th grade; German continues with Italian and Spanish available as electives; there is monthly progress reporting and an optional Journée Continue in the afternoon. Gymnase offers two diplomas, the Maturité Suisse and the Baccalauréat International (IB); students choose between them by the end of year 10; the Maturité Suisse is a Swiss higher-education pathway, recognized abroad, and the IB is internationally recognized for university admissions. One Year in Romandie provides a French-language program with English or an English-language program with French for a one-year immersion in a French-speaking environment.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 5:1 student-teacher ratio; classes average 12 students.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
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 The IB Diploma Programme at ENSR has global university recognition. The Maturité Suisse is the Swiss diploma path for admission to Swiss universities and many international institutions; it is also recognized abroad. The One Year in Romandie program notes access to universities for its bilingual French-English and English-French options, supporting progression to higher education.
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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 Since 1906 ENSR has offered children a unique learning experience in a family-like environment. Students receive high-quality teaching from a dedicated team of teachers, enabling them to gain an international perspective and invaluable skills. ENSR fully leverages its facilities and exceptional setting to support the personal and academic development of each student, allowing them to explore new interests and develop new skills. The school prioritizes the personal well-being of each student as part of its learning environment.
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 Maternelle features a bilingual English–French program. Primary is taught in French with English introduced from age 6. Collège offers a bilingual French–English program and an English-only track. High school prepares students for the Swiss maturité or the International Baccalaureate, and students may benefit from Cambridge English exam preparation and DELF French-language preparation.
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 ENSR is committed to creating a high-quality learning environment, prioritizing the personal well-being of each student while fostering their academic success.
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 The ENSR campus sits on 2.5 hectares in Lausanne. The main school building houses living spaces spread over three floors with views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding Alps. The boarding program accommodates around 60 students from many nationalities in a safe, international environment. Rooms can be requested as singles with a maximum of two students per room. On-site amenities include a restaurant offering a daily healthy meal and a Made in Maison label certifying on-site preparation from fresh Swiss ingredients; a library is available with posted opening hours.
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 sport facilities include a renovated gymnasium and fitness facilities. There are tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts, together with multisport grounds. Athletics facilities are provided on campus. The sports program includes many disciplines and organizes interschool competitions within AVDEP; training programs are tailored to age groups. A team of six sports teachers designs and updates the sports curriculum.
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 ENSR offers bilingual instruction in French and English from kindergarten. The Swiss Maturity and the International Baccalaureate diplomas are recognized internationally. An English-language program is available from early years. The on-site library supports study with defined opening hours. The curriculum includes robotics, coding, and AI courses.
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 The boarding students have access to a wide range of cultural, recreational, and sports activities; a personalized coaching option is offered through small-group classes on campus. Weekends include trips to explore Switzerland, its culture and traditions. Journée Continue provides midday and afternoon activities, 16:30-18:00 workshops, and morning care. Holiday camps run in autumn, winter and spring with activities including rhythm, arts, and multisports, plus ski or windsurf excursions; prices include meals. On-site camps also feature a variety of daily activities such as cuisine, pottery, dance, theatre, outdoor games, and educational games.
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 1906 by Edouard Vittoz in Lausanne, the École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande (ENSR) is a private, non-profit school with a century-long heritage. It originated from the New Education movement, promoting pedagogy that better prepares youth for life beyond the classroom. The school has sustained a century-long tradition of educational innovation and cultural integration. It offers multilingual education with French and English from kindergarten, supporting a diverse, international student body.
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 ENSR hosts a diverse community with students and families from many nationalities, fostering openness and intercultural exchange. Multilingualism is central, with instruction in several languages and English taught from kindergarten; high school students may pursue a bilingual French–English diploma for university access in Switzerland and abroad. The school also emphasizes comprehensive development through a wide range of extracurricular activities and camps.
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 The Association des Parents d'Élèves de l'École Nouvelle (APE) is a non-profit association open to all parents. It aims to bring families together, keep parents informed, and involve them actively in school life. Parent volunteers organize a variety of activities in collaboration with the school, including events, humanitarian and pedagogical projects, and support at sports events. The APE embodies the partnership at the heart of ENSR and serves to support the daily well-being of children. Contact info: info@edu.ensr.ch; follow on Facebook and Instagram.
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 ENSR was among the first private schools in Switzerland to introduce personalised teaching, hands-on learning and regular outdoor activities. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma and the Swiss Maturity, and was an early adopter of the IB in 1971. Instruction is bilingual in French and English from Kindergarten through High School, with additional language options including German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese. The IB Diploma and Swiss Maturity diplomas are recognized by universities worldwide.
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 Journée Continue offers a wide range of midday and afternoon activities beyond the traditional program, designed to develop expression and balance across artistic, technical and physical domains. Afternoon activities are optional for Pavillon and Middle School students, with 16:30–18:00 activities available for older Primary and Middle School students. There are additional 16:30–18:00 activities for some Primary and Middle School classes. Creativity on Stage is fostered through theatre programmes that develop self-expression, confidence and teamwork.
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 The school offers a French or English curriculum, with bilingual instruction in French and English from Kindergarten through High School. There are additional language options including German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese. ENSR is a premier bilingual school in Lausanne, welcoming students from more than 40 countries and fostering intercultural exchange. Language support is tailored to students' goals.
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 The ENSR Parents' Association (APE) is a non-profit open to all parents; it gathers volunteer parents who organize events, humanitarian and educational projects, and provide support during sport competitions. Its mission is the daily well-being of children and the heart of ENSR. The Alumni Association has actively contributed to life at ENSR since its foundation and appoints representatives to the Board of Directors. This structure supports family and alumni involvement in school activities and community life.
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 The Parents' Association coordinates humanitarian and educational projects and events, while volunteers help during sports competitions. Alumni involvement and associations contribute to campus life and governance, reinforcing community engagement and service within the ENSR community.
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 A university orientation service helps ENSR alumni gain admission to renowned institutions such as Harvard, MIT, Oxford, ETH Zurich, University of Zurich, EPFL Lausanne and the University of Lausanne. The school publishes newsletters six times per year to keep families informed. IB and Swiss Maturity diplomas are recognized by universities worldwide.
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 The sports program covers football, volleyball, basketball, dodgeball, unihockey, swimming, badminton, cross-country, track and field, horseback riding and skiing, and participates in interscholastic competitions. The extended day runs from 7:30 to 18:30, with lunch activities from 12:30 to 13:15 and optional afternoon activities for Pavillon and Middle School, plus 16:30–18:00 activities for older students. Wednesday afternoons, Saturdays and holidays are used for camps such as skiing and windsurfing, as well as courses and incentives like golf and horseback riding.
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 French and English are taught as the core languages from Kindergarten through High School. German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Russian, and additional languages are offered.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school offers instruction in French and English from Kindergarten through High School. From earliest years, students learn in a dual-language environment, developing fluency in French and English.
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 The dual-language environment provides language immersion in French and English, with tailored language support to individual learners.
Reputation	Reputation
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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 ENSR welcomes prospective families and invites you to arrange a personal appointment with the Director or the Dean of the sector in which your child will study. Visits are free of charge and non-binding. Whether you live in Switzerland or abroad, ENSR will support you in every phase of the admission process and guide you through the enrolment steps. After reviewing the School Brochure for information on Fees for External Students or the Boarding School, you can complete this Admission Form & General Conditions and send it to: École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande, Chemin de Rovéréaz 20, PO Box 161, 1012 Lausanne (Switzerland). Useful links include the Admission Form & General Conditions 2025/2026, the Contact form, and options to visit the school (Come visit us / Book a visit) with details on annual fees for day students and for boarding students (2025/2026).
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 —
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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