École Bilingue de Suisse Romande vs Pré Fleuri International Alpine School

	É École Bilingue de Suisse Romande Lausanne, Switzerland	P Pré Fleuri International Alpine School Lausanne, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 9,900 - 17,550	Fees / year CHF 12,500 - 70,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 15 years	Age range 3 - 13 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 190	Pupils 65
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size 10
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 2008	Opened 1948
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is in the heart of Lausanne, Switzerland, at Chemin de Préville 3, 1001 Lausanne. It is located in the city centre, between the SBB station and the LEB station, near Place Saint-François and the Flon, making it easily accessible by public transport; drop-off by car is possible. The campus includes a large courtyard with trees and flowers, a vegetable patch, a playground, a terrace and a large year‑round sports field, all housed in a listed Art Deco building dating from 1913.	Location Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland (Chemin de Curnaux 32, 1885 Villars, Switzerland)
Stages	Stages Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary (Collège). There is one class per level from ages 3 to 15, with bilingual instruction in English and French starting from early years.	Stages Ages 3 to 13
School type	School type Private bilingual school	School type Private international junior boarding school offering boarding and day pupil options
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Pupils from more than twenty nationalities
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Individual support is provided to pupils; teaching uses workshops and personalised tutoring, with each student having a dedicated notebook and teachers who tailor instruction to individual needs.	Additional learning support Pastoral care is provided to support students' well-being and development
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School opens at 8:00; classes run from 8:30 to 16:00. The midday break is compressed to fit a single daily schedule; lunch is prepared on site and there are after‑school activities available.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details There is no fixed school bus service; transport is typically via public transport or car pooling. Trips can be organized if there is sufficient demand.	Bus service details Bus shuttle service is available with morning and afternoon stops at Villars Train Station and Grand Pont; schedules are provided in admission materials
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration deposit - A non‑refundable registration deposit of CHF 1,000 is required to guarantee a place; the deposit must be paid promptly to hold the place and is payable to EBSR SA (bank details and IBAN are provided on the registration form). Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts) - Pré‑Enfantines (pre‑Kindergarten, 3–4 years) – half‑day to 12:30 (no meal): CHF 9,900 per year. - Pré‑Enfantines (pre‑Kindergarten, 3–4 years) – day to 14:00 (with meal): CHF 12,200 per year. - Enfantines (Pre‑K to 2E): CHF 16,300 per year. - Primaires (up to 5ème / 5th Grade US / 6th Grade UK): CHF 16,500 per year. - Collège: CHF 17,500 per year. Per‑term breakdown (equal division) - Tuition is normally invoiced before the start of the relevant term or school year; if you require a per‑term figure, an equal division of the annual tuition across the three school terms produces the following indicative per‑term tuition amounts: - Pré‑Enfantines (half‑day to 12:30): CHF 3,300 per term (CHF 9,900 ÷ 3). - Pré‑Enfantines (to 14:00): CHF 4,066.67 per term (CHF 12,200 ÷ 3). - Enfantines: CHF 5,433.33 per term (CHF 16,300 ÷ 3). - Primaires: CHF 5,500 per term (CHF 16,500 ÷ 3). - Collège: CHF 5,833.33 per term (CHF 17,500 ÷ 3). Grand totals (annual cost including school fees, meals, materials, camps and outings) and monthly installment example - Grand total (annual) including tuition, meals, materials, camps and outings (provisional 2025–2026 calculation): - Enfantine (full‑day): CHF 21,080 per year; equivalent monthly payment if spread over 10 months: CHF 2,108 per month. - Enfantine (to 12:30): CHF 14,680 per year; CHF 1,468 per month (10 installments). - Enfantine (to 14:00): CHF 16,980 per year; CHF 1,698 per month (10 installments). - Primaires (total): CHF 21,800 per year; CHF 2,180 per month (10 installments). - Collège (total): CHF 23,170 per year; CHF 2,317 per month (10 installments). Other compulsory or regularly billed costs - Administrative fees: CHF 700 per year. - Annual school materials: Enfantine & Primary CHF 750; Collège CHF 850. These material fees are invoiced with school fees. - Meals (daily, billed annually): lunch for ages 3–11 at CHF 13.00 per school day → CHF 2,340 per year; lunch for ages 12–18 at CHF 14.50 per school day → CHF 2,610 per year; snacks (fruit/biscuits) shown as CHF 2.00 per day → approx. CHF 350 per year. All meal charges are invoiced with school fees. - Camps and trips: winter & summer camps (Enfantine) CHF 640 per year; ski and sailing camps (Primary and Collège) CHF 1,160 per year. These are invoiced with school fees. - After‑school activities: a non‑refundable yearly pass (access to all workshops) is CHF 3,700 (payable in advance). Individual activities are invoiced per term with published term amounts (examples: 6×/week = CHF 1,730 / 1,295 / 1,295 by term; swimming and theatre/circus have separate flat‑rate term billing). Activities billed on a flat‑rate basis are not refundable for absence except on presentation of a medical certificate. - Cambridge exam fees and other external examination fees are not included in tuition and are charged separately. Discounts and special cases - A 20% discount on school fees is applied to the second and third children in the same family for private (unsponsored) families. Billing schedule and payment terms - The registration deposit (CHF 1,000) must be paid within the stated reservation period to guarantee the place; the registration form makes the place conditional on payment of that deposit. The deposit is required before the pupil's arrival. - Tuition and administrative fees must be paid before the start of the courses or the relevant term; otherwise late charges and interest at 1% per month are applied. If tuition for a full year is paid in advance, a 1% discount is applied. Monthly payment plans are available; if spread over 10 months an administrative charge of CHF 10 per month is applied. Meals, material fees and camp charges are invoiced simultaneously with the school fees; regular and incidental activities are invoiced termly and must be paid at the end of each term. All invoicing and payment instructions require payments in Swiss francs. Accepted payment methods and billing details - Payments are required in Swiss francs. Bank transfer (the school provides Banque Cantonale Vaudoise account details and IBAN on the registration documents) is the specified payment method; parents are responsible for any bank charges. The registration form allows specification of the payer (parents, a third party or an expatriate employer). No credit‑card payment method is specified in the registration documents. Boarding / Accommodation - The school operates as a day school with a full‑day programme (hours indicated for the school day) and after‑school activities; no boarding fees or boarding provision is listed. Refunds and resignation rules - Deposit: the CHF 1,000 deposit is normally held as a guarantee and will be retained by the school in the event of cancellation or withdrawal after the deadlines described in the registration contract. The deposit is not returned if the pupil leaves before the end of the school year in which he/she started. The deposit may be retained to cover outstanding fees or damages; unclaimed deposits remaining a year after departure may be used for the school scholarship fund. - Resignation / departure deadlines and charges (contractual): resignations and departures must be announced by the specified dates to avoid additional charges. The registration contract sets the practical deadlines for resignations and the financial implications (examples of the contractual deadlines include: 30 June for withdrawal of new pupils only; 30 September for departure at the end of December; 30 December for departure end of March; 30 March for departure at the end of the school year). If resignation is received after the relevant deadline, the school invoices the fee for the following term as specified in the contract. - Activities and passes: the yearly pass for after‑school workshops is payable in advance and not refundable; flat‑rate activities are not refunded for absence except on presentation of a medical certificate. Exam registration fees and external examination fees are not refundable. Notes on invoicing practice - Administrative and material fees are due for the full year even if a pupil attends only part of the year; fixed fees are not prorated in short‑term admissions. Activity fees are invoiced termly and must be paid at the end of each term. The school reserves the right to modify tariffs annually.	Fee details Application & registration fees - Day-student registration (pre‑payment): CHF 500 (non‑refundable). - Boarding pre‑payment / deposit to complete registration: CHF 1,500 (non‑refundable). - Additional first‑year Registration Fee (labelled AVDEP in school documents): CHF 2,000 – CHF 5,000 (listed as applicable only for the first year; stated in school materials as a compulsory item). Day‑school tuition — annual and per‑term (current school year schedules published by the school) - JE1 (Nursery, bilingual) - Annual: CHF 12,500. - Per term: Autumn CHF 4,500; Winter CHF 4,000; Spring CHF 4,000. - JE2 (Reception, bilingual) - Registration: CHF 500. - Annual: CHF 15,500. - Per term: Autumn CHF 5,500; Winter CHF 5,000; Spring CHF 5,000. - Primary (French or English / British section) - Registration: CHF 500. - Annual: CHF 17,850. - Per term: Autumn CHF 6,250; Winter CHF 5,800; Spring CHF 5,800. Boarding tuition and components (annual / typical totals) - Core boarding tuition (school fees component): - Boarding (5 days): School fees CHF 52,500. - Boarding (7 days / full boarding): School fees CHF 62,000. - Compulsory additional annual items shown separately (examples and typical amounts): - Administration: CHF 500. - Schooling equipment: CHF 1,000. - Health insurance (required): CHF 2,000. - Extra‑curricular activities: CHF 1,000 (5‑day) or CHF 1,500 (7‑day). - Uniforms: CHF 1,500. - Winter ski fees (suit, equipment rental, ski pass, locker): CHF 1,500. - Typical annual grand totals shown in school materials: approximately CHF 60,000 (5‑day) to CHF 70,000 (7‑day). - Academic immersion (one trimester) — boarding per‑trimester pricing (examples): - Boarding school fee per trimester: CHF 18,000 (5‑day) or CHF 21,000 (7‑day). - Trimester totals including administration, equipment, insurance and extras: Winter totals shown CHF 21,700–24,900; Spring totals shown CHF 20,200–23,400. Billing schedule and payment terms - Day pupils: - Registration pre‑payment CHF 500 (non‑refundable). - Term payment deadlines (published schedule): 1st term due September 1; 2nd term due January 1; 3rd term due April 1. - For arrivals during the school year, fees are pro‑rata (calculated on a 10‑month basis). - Boarding pupils: - Registration pre‑payment CHF 1,500 (non‑refundable) to complete registration. - School payment structure described as two‑thirds of the fee in August and one‑third in January; term deadlines in the boarding documents are specified as 1st and 2nd term due August 15 and 3rd term due January 15. - Cancellation and absence policy: no reduction for late arrival, absence or early departure. Cancellation must be given one term in advance; failure to give the required notice results in liability for the outstanding term. Specific deadline examples in school documents: cancellation before October 5 for the 2nd term, before January 5 for the 3rd term and before May 5 for the September term. Other costs and regular extras - Administration / material and term charges for day pupils: - Administration fee (not included in annual tuition): CHF 150 per year. - Educational material (kindergarten): CHF 150 per term. - Educational material (primary): CHF 200 per term. - Daily extras and activities (examples): - Lunch: CHF 12 per meal. - Afternoon care: CHF 45 per session. - Extra school hours (before 8:30 or after 16:00): CHF 12 per hour. - Supervised homework sessions with staff: CHF 25 per hour. - Private lessons, intensive courses and clubs are priced separately and published per term or on request. - Boarding extras and travel: - Airport group transfer from Geneva: CHF 250 per trip (scheduled slots). - Individual transfer from Geneva Airport: CHF 600 per trip. - Zurich transfers: on request (priced individually). - Deposit for additional expenses (pocket money, personal expenditure) is required; the balance is reconciled at year end. - Winter ski equipment and pass are charged as the Winter Ski Fees item (CHF 1,500 shown). - Uniforms: - Uniform cost examples are listed as part of the school's extras; boarding uniform pack examples are given and uniform charges for boarders are included in the amounts noted above (uniform totals shown CHF 1,500 in boarding documents). The day‑school materials refer to an order form for the uniform (costs quoted on the uniform order). Refunds and cancellation rules (financial consequences) - Registration pre‑payments are listed as non‑refundable in school materials (day and boarding pre‑payments shown as non‑refundable). - Cancellation must be given one term in advance; failing to provide the required notice results in responsibility for the outstanding term payment. There are no fee reductions for late arrival, absence or early departure. - The school's published materials also show a separate Registration Fee item (AVDEP) presented in the boarding documentation as CHF 2,000–5,000 and described in that document as applicable for the first year (the document presents that item together with notes on reimbursement in the school form). Sibling discounts - Sibling reductions on school fees (boarding / immersion) are published as: 2nd child 5% / 3rd child 10% / 4th child 15% (applied to school fees only and as shown in boarding/immersion materials). Fee payment options and bank details - Bank transfer (wire) is the payment method documented in the school admission and fees materials. Bank details published in the admission/registration forms are: - Bank: Credit Suisse SA – Lausanne - IBAN: CH78 0483 5162 3420 7100 0 - Account number: 1623420‑71 - BIC/SWIFT: CRESCHZZ10A - Clearing: 4835. Notes on academic‑holiday and short‑stay pricing - The school publishes separate pricing for short immersive trimesters, winter or summer camp sessions and holiday programmes (examples and per‑session charges are published in the relevant camp/immersion documents). These items are charged in addition to or separately from the standard day/boarding school annual charges when applicable.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements A Junior Boarding School for ages 3 to 13. Boarders live in chalet-style accommodation in small groups with dedicated house parents. Préfleuri offers full boarding and flexi-boarding (one night, weekends, or longer) as part of the boarder community. The environment is family-style and bilingual, with a 1:3 teacher-to-student ratio mentioned and a diverse community of about 20 nationalities.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The EBSR kitchen has the Fourchette Verte label, which guarantees well-balanced meals. A French chef cooks all menus on site. Pupils are served on a plate, with salads as starters and a dessert – fruit, dairy products or a small portion of cake. They also receive a snack in the morning and afternoon, which is cut fruit or a small pastry. We adapt to many specific situations and allergies. Children are not allowed to bring their own food to school, either for meals or snacks, to avoid feelings of unfairness and food competition. The only exception is a medical certificate.	Food options Mealtimes feature balanced and varied menus with traditional, European, and home cooking. Students taste Swiss specialties such as fondue and raclette, complemented by themed buffet feasts.
House system	House system —	House system Boarders live in small groups in warm, cosy chalets with house parents ensuring security, belonging, and personal space for each child (rooms accommodate up to four children). After school, boarders are encouraged to speak French in daily life as part of a language-friendly environment.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is a member of Groupe Lemania and AVDEP.	Governance and ownership Préfleuri was founded in 1948 by Willam and Lucienne Bonzon, originally creating a children's home; it has since evolved into a family-style bilingual boarding school.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details English-French bilingual immersion from the early years. The youngest learners follow a 50-50 language split, with two years of interactive English immersion for francophone children and a transition year. From Year 3 onward, elements of the French curriculum are gradually introduced and the programme becomes fully bilingual with native speakers in both languages. In primary, there is a teacher per subject and language teachers are native speakers; the English component aligns with British programmes while maths uses the Singapore Programme for arithmetic and geometry follows a French programme. The programme continues through Collège, with students able to continue toward Gymnase entrance if they choose.	Curriculum details Préfleuri International Alpine School offers a bilingual English–French curriculum for children aged 3 to 13. The Early Years programme (3–5) follows UK Curricula from Nursery to Reception and French Curricula from Petite Section to Grande Section. The British Section (5–13) follows the official UK programme from KS1/KS2 to Year 7. The French Section (5–13) follows the official French teaching programme from CP to 5ème. The solid academic education is based on the French and British national curricula with small class sizes and a focus on individual attention. The teaching programme is structured to guarantee entrance to top secondary schools worldwide.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes. Individual attention is prioritized.
Exam results	Exam results 100% success rate for Gymnase entrance.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression All students are prepared for the Gymnase entrance exams (OS Latin/Maths-Physics) and may continue to Matu Suisse, IB, or Bac after Gymnase.	Higher education progression The teaching programme guarantees entrance to top secondary schools worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Gifted students are supported through specialised pathways, including preparation for the Euler course (Cours Euler) offered by EPFL and other advanced math opportunities.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school prioritizes pupil well-being. A happy student has personal development respected and is treated with kindness and consistency. Their interests are stimulated without exceeding their abilities, and their curiosity is nurtured according to their appetite and personality. The school ensures learners approach early stages of learning with confidence and are encouraged and supported by experienced teachers.	Social & emotional learning The school fosters a warm international community and positive habits essential to student success. It guides, challenges and inspires students to flourish into confident, happy, compassionate, and motivated individuals. The school serves ages 3 to 13 with bilingualism and a 1:3 teacher–student ratio. A warm international community emphasizes internationalism and diversity, helping students become responsible global citizens. Self-esteem and autonomy are developed through small classes, daily conversations, and homework support, with students guided to become independent and self-motivated learners. A virtue programme teaches life skills and promotes a growth mindset, including weekly assemblies that recognize the virtue of the week.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Individual support is provided to address diverse aptitudes and learning speeds. Each student has a personal notebook and teaching materials prepared for independent work, enabling pace-based progress. Progress is recorded in notebooks, and targeted workshops help those who need extra attention.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Active bilingual immersion is used. Children are encouraged to speak and interact in English from an early age, and typically join native English classes after about two years while continuing French instruction.	English as an additional language The school provides bilingual English–French instruction; learning English and French is assured; the bilingual program follows official British and French curricula.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is central to the educational approach; pupils are supported to develop confidence, resilience and a positive attitude toward learning, with their personal development guided by kindness and appropriate challenge.	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is promoted through healthy habits from an early age.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding All teachers have first aid training with a focus on children. With parental permission, simple injuries or headaches may be treated; if fever or illness occurs, families are asked to collect their child. The director can be reached at all times for emergencies, and health and safety communications are shared with families.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school is located in the heart of Lausanne and has a large tree-filled and flowering courtyard with a vegetable patch and a playground, a lovely terrace, and a large sports field at the back that can be used all year round. The classrooms occupy the first two floors of a charming, listed Art Deco building, built for Lemania School in 1913. The rooms are bright and sunny, cool in summer and well-equipped without unnecessary luxury. We have chosen solidity and simplicity: most work is done at the desk, but computers and tablets are available for specific tasks, such as individualized work or internet research in science. Interactive whiteboards are used in all classes and on an ad hoc basis, typically in science.	Facilities overview Préfleuri sits on two hectares of rural land in the Swiss Alps, at 1,200 metres altitude, surrounded by forests and meadows for a secure environment. The Swiss Chalet houses classrooms, entertainment and study spaces, with bedrooms for two to four children. The grounds include a swimming pool, a tennis court, a golf course, a football field, a basketball court, a volleyball area and a table tennis facility. Information Technology is updated regularly with wireless laptops and interactive whiteboards in the classrooms. The surroundings feature a shelter used as a base camp for ecological activities, renovated with locally sourced materials and solar power. Préfleuri welcomes boarders, flex-boarders and day pupils aged 3 to 13.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities We have a sports field that was fully renovated a few years ago and can now be used all year round, thanks to its artificial turf surface. Shaded by cedar trees, the field has sheds that house our sports equipment. Mont-Repos Swimming Pool is 15 minutes away by foot, and swimming is included in the regular sports classes and also offered as an after-school activity. Lausanne's nearby facilities for athletics and team sports, such as Stade Pierre-de-Coubertin and Stade de Vidy, are used for certain activities.	Sports facilities The grounds comprise a range of games areas including a swimming pool, tennis court, golf course, football field, basketball court, volleyball area and table tennis.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Well-equipped classrooms: The Lemania building we rent was designed as a school from the outset; the rooms are well-proportioned, high-ceilinged, large and bright. Some classrooms retain their classical look while others have been modernised. All classrooms have an interactive whiteboard and a number of desktop or laptop computers; the tables are generally individual to allow for flexible organisation. iPads can be borrowed by teachers for specific projects. Science Laboratory: We share a state-of-the-art, fully equipped science laboratory with the IB section of Lemania School, used by our secondary students for physics and chemistry experiments. Craft workshop: A real woodworking workshop has been set up on the ground floor for STEM classes, where students learn to use a hammer, a saw, a drill and other tools while tackling technological challenges.	Academic facilities The Swiss Chalet includes several classrooms, entertainment areas, study spaces and a large hall. IT is supported by wireless laptop computers and interactive whiteboards in the classrooms.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extra-curricular activities include ski camps and sailing camps; outings and visits are part of the programme, with exchanges with German students and museum visits.	Extra curricular facilities Summer Camps run from Saturday, June 27th to Saturday, August 8th, 2026; Winter Camps run from Sunday, January 11th to Friday, March 20th, 2026; Ski Race Academy runs from Sunday, January 11th to Friday, March 20th, 2026.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History From a small group of six children in 2008, the school grew quickly. It now has one class per level from 3 to 15 years old and around 190 pupils. The classrooms occupy the first two floors of a listed Art Deco building built for Lemania School in 1913. The school shares a state-of-the-art science laboratory with the IB section of Lemania School.	History Préfleuri began in 1948 when Willam and Lucienne Bonzon founded a children's home on a small alpine farm, naming it Préfleuri. Madeleine Bonzon, with her husband Vladimir Sékaly, joined in 1969 and expanded capacity to about fifty children. In 1991 Préfleuri was recognized by the Swiss Federation of Private Schools as a language and sports school, with Sylvie Launay joining the team. In 1996 Sylvie Launay-Ducas developed the bilingual academic program. In 2022 a new building with seven state-of-the-art classrooms was completed, and today Préfleuri describes itself as a warm, international family.
Community	Community Kindergarten outings occur about once a month to museums and places of interest. Festivities include Halloween with costumes and trick-or-treating; Christmas carols performed by pupils; Candlemas pancakes; Easter eggs; and Mother's Day surprises. The year ends with a theatre performance by Enfantines and Primaires, preceded by a school barbecue. Twice a year, parents are invited to cheer on their children at sports tournaments; the sailing camp and year-end picnic bring families together.	Community Préfleuri has a warm international community with more than twenty nationalities and a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:3. Bilingualism in English and French is assured. The school runs a weekly virtues assembly and a virtue program to foster personal and social development. Wellbeing and life skills are emphasized through a caring, close-knit environment.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers bilingual programmes in English and French with native-speaking language teachers in each subject. From primary onwards, reading, writing, maths and English are consolidated, and pupils are placed on the pre-gymnasial track from age 11, with two years of Latin and two years of Maths-Physics. The maths curriculum follows the Singapore programme with a workbook-based, individualised approach, and advanced learners can be prepared for the Euler Course. Science is taught with regular experiments and outings, and Philosophy for Children develops reasoning and ethical thinking; study trips to Rome and Vienna broaden academic horizons.	Academic & intellectual The school offers a bilingual English–French teaching program that strictly follows the British and French national curricula. It is designed to guarantee entrance to top secondary schools worldwide. Small class sizes and individualized attention tailor learning to each child's strengths and ambitions. Education extends into the outdoors, integrating nature into the learning experience.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art is taught by a specialist from the start of primary, covering techniques such as drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and collage, with annual competitions and after-school art activities. Music & Choir include music history, theory and choir, with a Christmas choir and bilingual performances. Twice-yearly shows, including a bilingual end-of-year theatre production, showcase student creativity. After-school activities include painting, sewing, modelling and other crafts, with opportunities for private music lessons.	Arts & creative After-school clubs cover a broad range of artistic activities, including painting, dance, drama, sewing, pottery, animation, and more; additional options include horse riding, drone, gardening, and model building. Préfleuri's Forest School weaves outdoor learning into daily life, building resilience and teamwork. Creative expression is encouraged in a supportive, family-style environment.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language English is taught in Immersion or Native Level, with progression to higher levels and a focus on reading, writing and grammar in both languages. German begins from 3P with a German-speaking teacher, while Latin starts in 3P as a short workshop and continues through OS Latin for interested students. French Native follows the French curriculum with emphasis on language study, grammar, literature and a dedicated French essay course. The programme includes study trips and exchanges that focus on art, culture and language, such as Rome and Vienna visits on a rotating basis.	Cultural & language English and French are languages of instruction. The Early Years bilingual program follows the official UK and French curricula. The British Section uses the UK program from KS1/KS2 to Year 7, while the French Section follows the French national curriculum from CP to 6e, with daily bilingual lessons and merging of classes. German is introduced from CM1 to meet Swiss program requirements.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies After-school activities catalog includes Music, Chess Club, Swimming, Sewing, Modelling, Painting and more, with private music lessons available. Ski camp and Sailing camp are offered, along with sports days and other outdoor activities to build team spirit. Secondary students participate in supervised homework and a range of clubs (e.g., German Club, Yoga, Theatre) and can join private lessons or after-school workshops. Festivities and social events, including Halloween, Christmas carols, end-of-year theatre, and family gatherings, punctuate the year.	Social & hobbies Clubs take place after lessons and include artistic activities and sports such as painting, dance, football, horse riding, badminton, sewing, and drone. Wednesday afternoons are dedicated to sports, recreation, and cultural activities. Weekends feature Swiss exploration with mountain refuges, trekking, theatre, cinema, and visits to attractions, plus time to read and play with friends.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service A Big Family welcomes girls and boys from ages 3 to 13 and includes 20 nationalities, with a 1:3 teacher-to-student ratio. An A Warm International Community fosters internationalism, diversity, and responsibility to build considerate global citizens. The virtue and wellbeing focus includes life skills development and whole‑school virtues assemblies throughout the week.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership develops through student roles such as team captains in Sports Games, chosen from final-year students to lead morning and afternoon teams and mentor younger pupils. Older students mentor new pupils during their first days, helping them integrate and learn the school rules. Participation in after-school activities, study trips and group projects provides opportunities to exercise initiative and leadership in diverse settings. The school emphasizes autonomous work, project involvement and responsible participation in school life.	Leadership & professional The Board of Préfleuri comprises seven dedicated members led by Headmistress Sylvie Ducas. Public speaking is encouraged across year groups, with opportunities to present in class, assemblies, and theatre performances. The board and leadership structure guide school development and student development initiatives.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school prioritises pupil well-being, emphasizing personalised development, kindness and a supportive learning environment. It promotes a balanced routine with long outdoor breaks, a large playground and free play to foster independence and social skills. Meals are prepared on site by a French chef with a Fourchette Verte label and dietary needs are catered for, including allergy considerations. The program runs from 8:00am to 6:30pm (6:00pm on Fridays) with a varied menu of after-school activities to support wellbeing and both academic and personal growth.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Meal times are prepared on-site by a personal chef, with seasonal, nutritious, locally sourced menus and mid‑morning and afternoon snacks. The campus sits at about 1,200 meters in the Swiss Alps near Villars-sur-Ollon and includes extensive outdoor spaces and facilities, such as a swimming pool, tennis court, golf course, football field, basketball, volleyball, and table tennis. Pastoral care emphasizes wellbeing, autonomy, and a 1:3 teacher-to-student ratio, with life-skills training and a virtue program to support healthy development.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school teaches in English and French, with British English programmes run alongside the French programmes. Extra school time supports a real bilingual programme and early immersion. From early on, pupils follow British English programmes in addition to the French programmes. In literature, works are studied in both languages at the same time.	Language provision Languages taught include French and English across the two sections. The French Section follows the French National Curriculum from CP to 6th Grade and teaches all subjects in French, with three hours per week of English as a second language; German is introduced from CM1. The British Section uses the UK National Curriculum from Nursery to Prep; the Early Years is bilingual following both the UK and French curricula. Cambridge English Qualifications are offered for non-native English speakers.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school provides genuine active bilingualism in English and French. Extra school time supports a real bilingual programme with early immersion. Children begin speaking English within a few months and generally join the native English class after about two years, continuing with British English programmes alongside French. Pupils become fluent in both languages.	Bilingual teaching Pré fleuri offers a bilingual French-English education. All subjects are taught in French; English is taught as a second language for three hours per week by English-speaking teachers. An afternoon bilingual programme merges French and English classes, with Geography, History and Moral & Civic Education taught in French by French teachers, and Science and Computing taught in English by English teachers. From CM1, German is introduced to meet the Swiss program.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs The school developed its own pedagogy of early immersion. It places children in English-speaking contexts, encouraging them to speak, sing and play in English to gradually expand vocabulary and sentence complexity. Children typically start speaking English after a few months and join the native English class after about two years. From then on, they follow British English programmes alongside the French programmes.	Immersion programs Immersion in both languages is a core aspect of Préfleuri. The English and French sections provide frequent opportunities to be immersed in each language throughout the day. In the British Section, the English programme follows the UK National Curriculum and aims to prepare pupils to graduate into top secondary schools. Daily program includes mornings with three hours of structured English as a second language and afternoons with a bilingual French/English programme where Geography and History are taught in French and Science and Computing are taught in English, with classes merged by age.
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Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions Préfleuri welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 13 from all over the world as boarders or day pupils for the academic year or for sports and study holidays. The school is located in Switzerland on a sunny alpine plateau, 2 km from the ski resort of Villars-sur-Ollon and near Lake Geneva. An online application is available, and paper application forms can be downloaded as well. Start the process online or by downloading the paper application. Complete the form. Documents to provide include a valid passport for at least 2 years; photocopies of the parents' passports; school reports from the two previous years; a letter of reference from a teacher or principal of the current school; and two coloured passport-sized photographs. Interview with the headmistress. A personal interview with the headmistress at Préfleuri will be conducted before every definitive admission. This interview assesses the fit for the school and the family. Confirmation of admission. After the personal interview you will receive the acceptance of admission. Registration fees. The registration will become complete upon receipt of a non-refundable pre-payment of 500 CHF for day students or 1,500 CHF for boarding students. Welcome to the Family! Get ready for the first day of school.
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