Haut-Lac International Bilingual School vs St. George's International School Switzerland

	H Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Lausanne, Switzerland	S St. George's International School Switzerland Lausanne, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 21,800 - 88,000	Fees / year CHF 31,400 - 125,500
Age range	Age range 1½ - 18 years	Age range 1½ - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 620	Pupils 400
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 12
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1993	Opened 1927
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. The school sits in the hills above Vevey with views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. It is about an hour's drive from Geneva Airport and just 10 minutes from the Lake Geneva shoreline.	Location Located in Montreux, Vaud, Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva and framed by the Swiss Alps. The campus is close to the town of Montreux. Address: Chemin de Saint-Georges 19, 1815 Montreux.
Stages	Stages Les Marronniers Nursery (18 months–3 years); Praz-Dagoud Campus (3–12 years); Roches Grises Campus (13–18 years). A Boarding House accommodates 11–18-year-olds.	Stages Early Learning School for ages 18 months to 3 years; Primary School follows the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum from Year 1; Secondary School offers IGCSE in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. Boarding is available for students.
School type	School type International bilingual day and boarding school with two day campuses and a boarding house in Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz.	School type Day and boarding international school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Pupils represent more than 60 nationalities; the community is international in character.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) are supported through the Learning Centre, with an Admissions Policy for Learning Centre provisions.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Switzerland	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Non-denominational.
School day structure	School day structure The school day runs from 8:00 to 15:30 (16:20 for Upper Secondary) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 8:00 to 12:00 on Wednesday (13:05 in Lower Secondary and 13:45 in Upper Secondary). Breakfast Club is available from 7:15; after-school supervision and clubs are offered.	School day structure Opening hours 8:00–18:00 with options: half day 8:00–12:00; half day with a nap 8:00–14:00; afternoon half day 13:45–18:00; full day 8:00–18:00.
Bus service details	Bus service details Seven daily bus routes to the Praz-Dagoud campus cover areas up to 30 km away, plus a Vevey train-station shuttle; local transport via train and bus stops within walking distance to both Roches Grises and Praz-Dagoud campuses. Airport pick-up is available for boarding students on scheduled transfer days.	Bus service details Reliable bus service with pick-up/drop-off points arranged by demand; current routes cover areas around Chatel-Saint-Denis, Lausanne, Le Châble/Verbier, Noville and Vevey.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Acceptance fee - A non-refundable acceptance (enrolment) fee of CHF 3,500 is charged when the Enrolment Confirmation is signed; this payment secures the place and is not credited against tuition. Tuition fees by year group (annual totals and fixed charges) - E1 (half‑day): Annual tuition CHF 21,650; fixed charges CHF 150; total CHF 21,800. (E1 full‑day option: annual tuition CHF 27,150; total CHF 27,300). - E2: Annual tuition CHF 27,300; fixed charges CHF 200; total CHF 27,500. - E3: Annual tuition CHF 28,200; fixed charges CHF 350; total CHF 28,550. - P1–P2: Annual tuition CHF 28,200; fixed charges CHF 750; total CHF 28,950. - P3: Annual tuition CHF 28,900; fixed charges CHF 800; total CHF 29,700. - P4: Annual tuition CHF 29,000; fixed charges CHF 850; total CHF 29,850. - P5: Annual tuition CHF 29,650; fixed charges CHF 850; total CHF 30,500. - MYP1–MYP2: Annual tuition CHF 33,900; fixed charges CHF 900; total CHF 34,800. - MYP3: Annual tuition CHF 35,400; fixed charges CHF 800; total CHF 36,200. - MYP4: Annual tuition CHF 37,000; fixed charges CHF 800; total CHF 37,800. - MYP5: Annual tuition CHF 37,500; fixed charges CHF 650; total CHF 38,150. - IB1–IB2: Annual tuition CHF 40,000–40,300; fixed charges CHF 600; total approx. CHF 40,600. These annual totals include compulsory fixed charges (for example certain outings, ski days and standard consumables) which vary by year and are shown above as the fixed charge component. Per‑term and instalment breakdowns (billing schedule and payment terms) - Standard term split: Term 1 = 40% of the annual tuition; Term 2 = 30%; Term 3 = 30%. Bi‑annual billing (two equal invoices) is also available (Sept–Jan / Feb–June). Specific due dates are published with each year's fees (examples historically: Term 1 due end of July, Term 2 mid‑December, Term 3 mid‑March). Fixed charges are billed with the first tuition invoice and must be paid in one lump sum. - Instalment options: annual payment, bi‑annual, termly (three payments using the 40/30/30 split), or monthly in 10 equal instalments (tuition billed two months in advance). A monthly instalment plan carries an administrative surcharge (≈ +1% applied to the published annual fee); a single annual payment typically attracts an early‑payment discount (historically 2% when paid by the stated deadline). Changes to payment option after invoicing may result in a CHF 50 administration surcharge. Late payment reminders and fees apply according to the school's invoicing terms. Boarding fees (where applicable) - Boarding is offered from age 11 with weekly and full (7‑day) boarding options. Boarding fees are all‑inclusive (tuition, accommodation, supervision, most meals, laundry and most local activities). For the 2025–26 academic year boarding costs range approximately between CHF 68,000 and CHF 88,000 per year depending on the student's year group and boarding type. Other mandatory and optional costs - Fixed annual charges (listed above per year group) cover standard consumables, some trips and mandatory activities (for example ski days where applicable). Day students pay for school lunches separately (boarding students' meals are included in boarding fees). Bus routes and transport are charged separately based on route and usage. External specialist clubs, private music tuition, specialist sports coaching, optional trips and certain programme‑specific costs (e.g. examination fees, some residential trips) are charged in addition to tuition. Uniforms and some optional excursions are billed separately. A 5% sibling discount (second child) and 10% (third child onwards) may apply in certain circumstances; limited financial aid is available in line with published policies. Refund and cancellation terms - The acceptance (enrolment) fee is non‑refundable and is not credited against tuition. No reductions or refunds are made for short periods of absence (illness or other) for a term already started. Mid‑year enrolment and mid‑year departures are subject to the published invoicing and notice rules (for example mid‑year enrolments generally require payment for the full term in progress; failure to respect contract notice periods may result in fees due for the notice period). Specific refund, cancellation and notice provisions are set out in the school's Fees & Conditions and apply to placements and nursery contracts. Fee payment methods and surcharges - Preferred payment methods include bank transfer or standing order. Credit card acceptance is available in specific circumstances (historically credit cards were accepted for smaller payments under CHF 1,000); cheques are not accepted. Payment by credit card or instalment plan may attract a convenience or administrative surcharge as noted under the billing/options section. Invoices include the school's banking and billing contact details for arranging payment. Important payment notes - The first year of enrolment carries one‑time fees (the acceptance fee and any entry charges) in addition to the published annual tuition; parents should allow for those one‑time charges in the first invoice. Fixed charges must be paid with the first tuition invoice. Failure to settle invoices on time can trigger reminders, surcharges and collection procedures as set out in the school's terms.	Fee details Application and Admission Fees - Application fee (boarding applications): CHF 500. — (payable on submission; non-refundable). - Admission (one‑time) fee for day pupils: Foundation Stage–Year 2: CHF 3,000. —; Years 3–5: CHF 3,500. —; Years 6–13: CHF 4,500. — (payable within 10 working days of offer; secures the place; non‑refundable and not credited to term fees). Day‑student Tuition — Annual and Per‑Term amounts (per pupil) All annual tuition amounts below are stated in Swiss francs (CHF). The school's standard term billing splits the annual tuition as Term 1 = 40%, Term 2 = 30% and Term 3 = 30%; per‑term amounts shown below follow that split. - Foundation Stages 1–2: Annual tuition CHF 31,400. — - Term 1 (40%): CHF 12,560. — - Term 2 (30%): CHF 9,420. — - Term 3 (30%): CHF 9,420. — - Years 1–2: Annual tuition CHF 32,650. — - Term 1: CHF 13,060. — - Term 2: CHF 9,795. — - Term 3: CHF 9,795. — - Years 3–5: Annual tuition CHF 33,950. — - Term 1: CHF 13,580. — - Term 2: CHF 10,185. — - Term 3: CHF 10,185. — - Year 6: Annual tuition CHF 36,200. — - Term 1: CHF 14,480. — - Term 2: CHF 10,860. — - Term 3: CHF 10,860. — - Years 7–8: Annual tuition CHF 42,950. — - Term 1: CHF 17,180. — - Term 2: CHF 12,885. — - Term 3: CHF 12,885. — - Year 9: Annual tuition CHF 43,300. — - Term 1: CHF 17,320. — - Term 2: CHF 12,990. — - Term 3: CHF 12,990. — - Year 10: Annual tuition CHF 45,300. — - Term 1: CHF 18,120. — - Term 2: CHF 13,590. — - Term 3: CHF 13,590. — - Year 11: Annual tuition CHF 45,750. — - Term 1: CHF 18,300. — - Term 2: CHF 13,725. — - Term 3: CHF 13,725. — - Years 12–13: Annual tuition CHF 48,250. — - Term 1: CHF 19,300. — - Term 2: CHF 14,475. — - Term 3: CHF 14,475. — (Annual tuition figures and the term split for invoicing are applied to calculate the per‑term amounts above.) Boarding — Fees and One‑time Charges (Years available for boarding and annual totals) - Application fee (boarding): CHF 500. — (payable on submission; non‑refundable). - Admission fee for boarding pupils (one‑time): CHF 8,500. — (payable on offer; secures the place; non‑refundable). - Security deposit (boarding): CHF 4,000. — (refundable after departure once the account is settled). Annual tuition plus boarding (per pupil; shown as Weekly boarder / Full boarder): - Years 6–7: CHF 72,850. — (weekly) / CHF 98,500. — (full). - Years 8–9: CHF 87,900. — (weekly) / CHF 118,650. — (full). - Years 10–11: CHF 89,950. — (weekly) / CHF 121,950. — (full). - Years 12–13: CHF 92,500. — (weekly) / CHF 125,500. — (full). These boarding fees include house‑parent supervision, food and lodging (with laundry of bed linen), some local medical transfers (up to six trips per year within the local area), and other boarding services as listed in the school's service summary. Optional or extra charges (see below) are billed in addition to the stated annual fees. Mandatory charges and frequent additional fees - EdTech AI fee (Years 3–11): CHF 50. — per year (annually in October). - EdTech VR fee (Years 7–12): CHF 50. — per year (annually in October). - IGCSE examination charges: Year 10 CHF 300. — (per pupil, annually); Year 11 CHF 1,500. — (per pupil, annually). - IB Diploma fee: Years 12 and 13 CHF 1,500. — (per pupil, annually). - Medical & complementary insurance (boarding): CHF 2,700. — annually (invoiced in August for boarding pupils). - Uniform: basic uniform package generally from CHF 300. — to CHF 545. — (charged at point of sale). - Pocket money (boarding suggested amount): CHF 1,750. — annually (often invoiced). - Single room request (boarding): CHF 10,000. — annually (if available; charged in addition to the boarding fee). - Minibus transport (optional) — zone pricing published; examples of yearly one‑way: CHF 2,060. — (Zone 1) up to CHF 2,990. — (Zone 3); termly pro‑rata options available. - Learning centre / SEN support and specialist tuition: fees vary by level of support (examples include CHF 150. — per 6‑week intervention up to specific annual programme fees for higher levels). Billing schedule and payment terms - Default billing for day pupils: termly billing with the annual tuition split as Term 1 = 40%, Term 2 = 30% and Term 3 = 30%. Payments are due on Term 1: 30/06/2025; Term 2: 30/11/2025; Term 3: 28/02/2026 (dates reflect the academic billing calendar). - The school issues invoices in advance; it is possible to request annual billing instead of termly billing. For boarding families, the school publishes annual invoicing and other invoicing options; extra expenses (optional activities, clubs, pocket money, some transport items) are billed at the end of each term. - All fees are payable in advance against the invoice on or before the due date. Invoices must be paid in full, without deduction. Payments can be made by wire transfer or by credit card; a 3% surcharge applies to credit card payments. The school may request a direct debit instruction for further payments. Late payment and collection - If fees are not paid by the due date the pupil may be suspended from attending school activities, examinations or graduation; reports and diplomas will not be released until all financial obligations are settled. Boarding pupils may be required to return home after a maximum suspension period if boarding fees are unpaid. - The signatory undertakes to pay annual default interest of 10% for late payments. Reminder charges for collection are applied (example: CHF 50. — for a second reminder; CHF 100. — for additional reminders). Expenses incurred in the collection process will be charged to the parents. Withdrawal, refunds and notice - Withdrawal must be notified in writing to the Admissions Department. Notice deadlines to leave at the end of each term are published; for example, to leave at the end of Term 1 (December) notification must be received by 31 August; to leave at the end of Term 2 (March) by 31 December; to leave at the end of Term 3 (June) by 31 March. If the required notice is not received, the following term's tuition (and boarding, where applicable) fees are payable in full. - No refund of fees can be claimed on account of absence through illness, expulsion or disciplinary measures or for other circumstances not attributable to the school. If a pupil is withdrawn before or during a term without meeting notice requirements, no reimbursement of that term's tuition and fixed charges will be made. The security deposit for boarding is refundable after the pupil leaves and all accounts are settled. How invoices are typically presented and other invoicing notes - Annual tuition appears on the school invoice; parents may choose termly or annual billing where offered. Extra charges (uniform, optional clubs, transport, exam charges, some SEN services) are invoiced separately or at the end of each term. Multi‑child sibling discounts are published and applied where eligible; these are published per year group. Summary of accepted payment methods - Bank (wire) transfer — details provided on school invoices. - Credit card — accepted with a 3% surcharge. - The school may request direct debit for ongoing payments; occasional payment processing or reminder fees may be charged for late or missed payments.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Boarding is offered as 7-day or 5-day arrangements for students aged 11–18. The Haut-Lac boarding house opened in September 2022 and can accommodate up to 30 boarders. It sits near Vevey and Montreux, within walking distance of the main campuses, and rooms are typically twin bedrooms with en‑suite facilities (IB1/IB2 boarders may have single rooms if available). Boarders follow a structured daily routine with supervised study, meals, and weekend enrichment trips.	Boarding arrangements Boarding is available with weekly and full options. International boarding provides around-the-clock care with dedicated and experienced boarding staff. Boarding emphasizes wellbeing, self-esteem and confidence, and fosters global citizenship within an international community.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform. Infant and Primary students wear a white polo shirt, a green Haut-Lac sweatshirt and plain black trousers, shorts or skirts. Secondary students wear a white polo shirt and a navy blue Haut-Lac sweatshirt with plain black trousers, shorts or skirts. Uniform articles available in the School Shop include hoodies, sweatshirts, polos, and sport shirts, with NEXT items used for plain black trousers/skirts and some items ordered online.	Uniform requirement Uniform package is required; basic package costs 300–545 CHF.
Food options	Food options Healthy lunches are provided for all students, including meals for allergies. School meals are designed according to the Swiss Fourchette Verte label, and weekly menus are published.	Food options Meals are included.
House system	House system All Haut-Lac students are assigned to one of four Houses named after Swiss cantons: Bern Bears (blue), Fribourg Falcons (red), Jura Jaguars (green) and Valais Vipers (yellow). Houses foster competition across sport, arts and academics, and feature student leaders such as Captains and Ambassadors.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Haut-Lac is governed by its Founding Directors: Anne-Marie Harwood (Managing Director, Secondary Academics), Neil Harwood (Managing Director, Marketing & Campus), Grainne Dubler (Managing Director, Infant & Primary Academics) and Jean-Louis Dubler (Managing Director, Administration & Finance). The founding directors' vision frames the school as a family-oriented private institution.	Governance and ownership The school is a member of Inspired Education, a global education group with 110+ schools across six continents. Inspired focuses on three pillars: Academics, Performing & Creative Arts, and Sport.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Haut-Lac offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for ages 11-15 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for ages 16-18. The school runs from preschool through secondary, culminating in IBMYP and IBDP. IBMYP provides fully bilingual, English-only or predominantly French pathways, with language instruction in English and French and subject work across both languages. IBMYP uses eight subject groups: Studies in Language & Literature; Language Acquisition; Individuals & Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; Arts; Design; and Physical Education. The IBDP offers a choice of English Diploma, Bilingual Diploma, Advanced Bilingual Diploma, or French Diploma, with about 30 academic subject options across languages, individuals & societies, sciences, mathematics and the arts. The IBDP core components and assessment are complemented by language support and Higher Education guidance to prepare students for university study in Switzerland and worldwide.	Curriculum details The school follows the Cambridge International curriculum up to IGCSE and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Cambridge International runs from Pre-school through Junior School to Years 10–11 (IGCSE), after which students progress to the IB Diploma Programme in the High School (ages 16–19). The IB is delivered in English, with a choice between an English route and a bilingual English/French route, and language acquisition support for beginners; the IGCSE pathway provides a broad, balanced curriculum and supports a smooth transition to the IB.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Classes are small. The school lists over 30 academic staff for roughly 600 students aged 3 to 18.	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes and a low pupil-to-teacher ratio.
Exam results	Exam results IBMYP graduates have achieved a 97% pass rate with an average of 44/56, and 14 of 29 students earned bilingual English-French IBMYP certificates. The IBDP Class of 2025 earned a 100% pass rate with an average of 35 points (world average 30.8); historically Haut-Lac reports an average IBDP pass rate around 95%.	Exam results IB Diploma results are strong: the average score was 35.5, the highest score was 45, and 40% of students earned bilingual diplomas (2024 results).
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates have gone on to universities worldwide, including EPFL (Switzerland), University of Cambridge (UK) and MIT (USA). Haut-Lac also highlights graduate destinations among its alumni and ongoing higher education guidance.	Higher education progression A University Guidance Counsellor assists with the university application process, deadlines, admissions testing, letters of recommendation, and transcripts. There is an on-campus University Fair with representatives from over 60 universities. Around one in three Inspired pupils progresses to Russell Group and Ivy League universities, with specialised support from in-house university staff and exclusive partnerships with Arete Educational Consulting and The Classroom Door; Swiss destinations include EPFL, UNIL and EHL.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Enrichment is prioritised for learners to support advanced study and broader academic development.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Student well-being is at the heart of Haut-Lac's educational approach; staff and parents collaborate to promote social, emotional, academic and multicultural competencies in a safe and stimulating environment. A school counselor promotes social and emotional well-being in a safe and respectful environment. Student mental health is a vital part of the school's philosophy, and emotional well-being is linked to student success. A student-designed mental health resources site is available for information and guidance. The Buddy Programme pairs new students aged 3 to 18 with an existing student to help them settle in, learn routines, and translate when needed. The House system promotes belonging and cross-age interaction, with leaders and ambassadors helping organize activities and the Secondary Student Council coordinating events.	Social & emotional learning The happiness and wellbeing of pupils are at the heart of everything the school does. A dedicated Vice Principal for Wellbeing oversees the support systems that ensure pupils flourish. Class Tutors in the Junior School and Form Tutors in Years 6 to 13 have immediate responsibility for pupils' wellbeing and progress, with regular catch-ups to discuss and resolve problems. The school fosters a collaborative community through the St. George's Parent Community, which runs events to strengthen home–school links and pupil development.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The Educational Support Department works with classroom teachers to identify each child's strengths and challenges, helping them succeed academically and personally. Support includes targeted literacy and numeracy interventions. Personalised learning strategies are used for diverse learning profiles. Specialist guidance for neurodivergent students is available. Collaborative planning with families and external professionals supports ongoing progress. Mother tongue support is provided to reinforce language development.	Special educational needs (SEN) Pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) have access to Learning Centre support as part of the school's inclusive provision. The Admissions process collects medical and psychological information to enable assessment and appropriate provision. The Learning Centre Admissions Policy governs access to support; depending on need, pupils may receive Curricular Support (Levels 1–3) and related options, with additional fees where applicable. English Language Support and integration considerations may be part of this process. Assessments may identify needs after arrival or over time to tailor provision.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Haut-Lac has specialist teachers for English as an Additional Language (EAL) and French as an Additional Language (FLA) to help students develop proficiency. The language support team develops Individual Language Support Plans, with classroom-based support and, when necessary, small-group or one-to-one sessions outside class used sparingly to maintain social integration. Language development is supported by mother tongue education, including clubs and resources. A full 50/50 bilingual pathway exists, alongside an English pathway with daily French language lessons. German from P3 and Spanish from MYP1 are offered as additional languages, with language clubs supporting ongoing practice.	English as an additional language The school provides an English Language Acquisition Programme (ELAP) and Integration Support for pupils who do not yet have language skills to access the academic curriculum. The Learning Centre offers language and study support to help pupils engage with lessons and integrate socially. Admissions require relevant medical or psychological reports to inform provision. Where needed, language and curricular support is allocated with associated fees as part of the learning plan. Support is designed to enable access to the international curriculum and successful integration.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Student mental health is a vital part of Haut-Lac's philosophy and is linked to student success. A school counselor promotes social and emotional well-being in a safe and respectful environment. The school provides mental health resources, including a website designed by a student with mental health facts and resources. Boarding students have access to the school counsellor for confidential support. Boarding and day programmes include sessions on mental well-being, healthy eating, and emotional development as part of tutor programmes and awareness campaigns.	Mental wellbeing The wellbeing of pupils is central to the school's ethos. A dedicated Vice Principal for Wellbeing oversees the support systems that ensure pupils flourish. Class Tutors in the Junior School and Form Tutors in Years 6 to 13 monitor wellbeing and progress, with regular catch-ups to discuss concerns. The school promotes strong home–school partnerships through the St. George's Parent Community and school events that support pupils' social and emotional development. This approach includes opportunities for drama, sport, arts and community activities that foster confidence and resilience.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Haut-Lac is recognised as a Child Safeguarding School. The primary social & emotional well-being program creates a safe environment where every 6- to 11-year-old feels secure, valued and ready to learn. The school prioritises emotional, physical and mental safety within both boarding and day programmes. Staff and the school counsellor are available to listen to and support students, including confidential conversations. Boarding staff engage in mental well-being sessions and related awareness campaigns as part of their care and safeguarding responsibilities.	Safeguarding St. George's International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. There is a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Safeguarding Officer who work with staff, parents and pupils and with local authorities to ensure child protection policies are followed on campus and off-site.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Vevey campus includes a Les Marronniers Nursery for children aged 18 months to 3 years. Classrooms are equipped with the latest educational technology. Specialist art and music rooms, a library, a school shop, a teaching kitchen, and an administrative quarter support daily school life. Two smaller buildings adjacent to the main school provide space for language lessons and individual study, while a design technology lab with CAD technology, a research library, and a study room serve older students. First-class sports facilities include a sports hall, an outdoor multisport pitch, and two full-sized outdoor football pitches.	Facilities overview The campus has purpose-built indoor and outdoor facilities, with modern classrooms tailored to each year group and equipped with learning technologies. The META mixed reality program supports memory retention, and teachers use a Lesson Planner. Labs support Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Design & Technology. Dedicated Music, Art and Dance studios provide spaces with creative materials and equipment, and extensive sports facilities include fields, courts, a large sports hall and a gym. The recently renovated boarding house offers single and double bedrooms for pupils to rest and socialize in a home away from home.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has a sports hall that meets international competition standards, an outdoor multisport pitch, and two full-sized outdoor football pitches.	Sports facilities Extensive sports facilities include fields, courts and playgrounds, a large sports hall and a gym. These facilities support a range of elite team and individual sports options.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has classrooms equipped with the latest educational technology, a design technology lab equipped with CAD, a research library, and a study room for older students.	Academic facilities Modern classrooms tailored to each year group are equipped with learning technologies. A META mixed reality program enhances memory retention, and a Lesson Planner helps teachers manage lessons. Cutting-edge labs support Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Design & Technology.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The school has a robust sports programme and is accredited by the World Academy of Sport as an athlete-friendly education centre.	Extra curricular facilities Dedicated Music, Art and Dance studios provide spaces with modern materials, tools and equipment for arts-based activities. Extensive sports facilities support a range of sports clubs and after-school activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Opened in Vevey in 1993 with 13 students by two bilingual teaching couples to bring bilingual, international education to Vevey. Today, Haut-Lac serves 600+ students aged 3 to 18 from over 64 countries on two campuses in St-Légier-La Chiésaz and Vevey's Les Marronniers Nursery for toddlers. The founding directors' vision of a family-oriented school guides the team today. Haut-Lac received IBMYP authorisation, then IBDP authorisation, and is accredited by the Council of International Schools; it is recognised by the Fédération Suisse des Écoles Privées and celebrated its 30th anniversary.	History Founded in 1927, St. George's International School has grown into an international campus. It serves a global community with pupils from more than 60 nationalities, creating a diverse learning environment. The curriculum is broad and balanced, integrating academics, sport, and the expressive and performing arts in a multilingual setting. The school is part of Inspired Education, the world's leading group of premium private schools.
Community	Community The Haut-Lac community is international, with students from over 64 countries learning in a bilingual English-French setting. The House system promotes belonging and interaction across all ages. The Haut-Lac values champion Respect, Resilience and Open-mindedness, and the school emphasises global perspectives, digital innovation and environmental issues. As an IB World School, Haut-Lac is accredited by CIS, AVDEP and WAoS.	Community St. George's brings together a global, multilingual community with pupils representing more than 60 nationalities. Students engage in a wide range of sporting events, clubs, and projects beyond the classroom. The school's mission emphasizes lifting eyes and becoming inclusive, globally minded citizens within a supportive community.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The Parent Liaison Group (PLG) is a voluntary organisation of parents who encourage closer links between home and school. The PLG meets regularly and has a proactive social function, allowing parents and staff to meet one another. The Welcome Coffee Morning at the start of the school year helps parents connect with others. Interested parents can volunteer as Class Reps or Boarders' Reps to strengthen communication. The PLG manages a babysitters list and a database of language support links for new families, communicates useful information at coffee morning events, and organises a Family Picnic for all pupils, a separate Halloween Party for Junior pupils, Cheese and Wine evenings and Quiz Nights in Terms 2 and 3. It also runs termly second-hand school uniform sales and fundraising events and helps with school trips.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Model United Nations enables students aged 14-18 to develop diplomacy, leadership and critical thinking through weekly debates on environmental and political topics. IB2 students run beginner and advanced level clubs to prepare members for Haut-Lac's MUN conference and other inter-school conferences in Switzerland and Europe. Haut-Lac offers innovation and STEM-focused clubs that extend learning beyond the curriculum with coding, science experiments and engineering challenges, plus creative problem-solving. The International Award (Duke of Edinburgh) provides an all-round challenge from Bronze to Gold, including mountain hikes in Switzerland.	Academic & intellectual Sport Études empowers students with a flexible timetable that integrates academics with sporting excellence. Drawing inspiration from the very best, Sport Études provides opportunities to learn from former Olympians through exclusive talks. The programme includes mental fortitude coaching and tailored nutrition and fitness sessions to support peak performance.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Private music lessons are available: students can sign up for 30-minute lessons in piano, guitar, cello, drums or singing with Haut-Lac Music School teachers, and showcase their talent at biannual musical evenings. LAMDA drama is offered as part of the performing arts program.	Arts & creative Music includes a wide range of extracurricular activities for all ages, including orchestras, bands and choirs, with instrumental and vocal lessons delivered by specialist peripatetic teachers. Art classes encourage experimentation with traditional and modern forms, developing creativity and critical thinking. Drama fosters collaboration and confidence through a project-based course that stages scripted and original pieces. Dance exposes students to genres from Tap to Hip-Hop, supporting physical and artistic development.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Mother tongue language clubs help students maintain and develop their home languages; the specific languages offered vary according to student interest and teacher availability.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Haut-Lac offers more than 150 after-school clubs organized by age group and school section. Clubs include leisure and sport activities and language, music and drama offerings; the school also trains teams for inter-school competitions in football, basketball, volleyball, netball, golf, badminton, gymnastics, athletics, swimming and skiing. The ski team trains weekly and participates in inter-school events, and Ski Zenit provides a dedicated Ski Race Academy for serious racers aged 11–18.	Social & hobbies Sport is an integral part of life at St. George's, with a vibrant array of extracurricular sports clubs. Students can specialise through Sports Academies in swimming, golf, tennis, ski racing, and freeriding, and represent St. George's in regional, national and international competitions. Through sport, pupils develop teamwork, resilience and a sense of community.
Community & service	Community & service The Environmental Committee & Eco-Leaders promote eco-friendly initiatives and raise awareness; members organise waste-reduction projects and collaborate with local groups to improve sustainability across the school.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Primary and Secondary Student Councils give students a voice and develop public speaking, listening, teamwork and problem-solving. House Leader Roles provide formal leadership opportunities within four Houses. The Villars Institute runs the Villars Fellows program (a Systems Thinking experience) for selected students, including an online course and a week of workshops with global experts. The MUN and Diplomacy & Debate clubs build diplomacy, leadership and critical thinking, while the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award offers a progression from Bronze to Gold through physical activity, volunteering and leadership.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school offers a wide range of competitive and leisure sport teams, including football, basketball, volleyball, netball, golf, badminton, gymnastics, athletics, swimming and skiing. The Haut-Lac ski team trains on Wednesday afternoons and all day Saturday for inter-school races, with Ski Zenit providing a Ski Race Academy for serious racers aged 11–18. The International Award emphasizes fitness and outdoor activity and includes 2- to 4-day Swiss mountain hikes as part of its Bronze–Gold progression.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sport Études provides a flexible timetable that blends academics with sport. It includes exclusive talks from former Olympians and specialist coaching in mental preparation, nutrition and fitness to support wellbeing and peak athletic performance. These elements contribute to the overall wellbeing and resilience of student-athletes.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school teaches in English and French and offers an English–French bilingual education within the IB framework. English as an Additional Language (EAL) and French as an Additional Language (FLA) specialists provide language support with Individual Language Support Plans to help students access the curriculum. The school provides two bilingual pathways (Fully Bilingual and Progressive bilingual) and also maintains English- and French-language streams, along with dedicated language-learning resources and ongoing teacher professional development. Haut-Lac is an international bilingual school with a community of students from over 60 nationalities.	Language provision English and French are the languages of instruction; pupils can follow an English-only or French-and-English bilingual route; Language Acquisition Programme and the Family Language Planning Service provide language support.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school has a dual English-French language programme. Kindergarten and Primary bilingual students study in English and French on alternating days, with two full days in English and two full days in French each week, and a Wednesday morning language switch every nine weeks to ensure equal access to the curriculum in both languages. In Secondary, students may follow a Fully Bilingual Route (MYP1-3 study all standard subjects in English and French, alternating the tuition language each semester; MYP4 selects which language to study for each subject and commits to that choice through IB2) or a Progressive Bilingual Route (start with all subjects in English alongside French language lessons and gradually add other subjects in French as proficiency grows).	Bilingual teaching The school offers English-only and French-English bilingual pathways.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs All traditional academic subjects are taught in both English and French, with immersion in both languages outside the classroom. ICT, sport and the arts are mainly taught in English, with French-language support available from specialist teachers as needed. Haut-Lac monitors language exposure and uses translanguaging strategies to deepen understanding across the curriculum.	Immersion programs Language Acquisition Programme supports French and English language beginners; Family Language Planning Service tailors language pathways for each pupil.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Entry Points by Age & Programme: Early Years (Ages 3–6): play-based bilingual or English programmes. Primary (Grades 1–5): bilingual or English programme with a strong literacy and numeracy focus. Middle School (Grades 6–10): IBMYP programme with or without the Swiss option. High School (Grades 11–12): IBDP, IBCP or US High School Diploma pathways to universities worldwide. Admissions open all year round. Steps: submit an inquiry; visit the campus; arrange an interview; apply online. After an initial conversation, complete the online application form and upload your child's last two school reports and references. Tuition & Fees: Day students CHF 21,800–40,600; Boarding students CHF 68,000–88,000 per year. There are no hidden fees; for a detailed breakdown contact admissions. Boarding: boutique boarding house accommodates up to 32 students with personalised care, structured study time and enriching weekend activities. Admissions team: Alessia Ferrara (Admissions Officer); Magdalena Drag (Admissions Head). Haut-Lac is located in Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Switzerland.	Admissions 1. Registration: To begin your application, click Enquire Now to complete an Enquiry form. The admissions portal guides you through the application process and prompts you to upload documentation in support of the application. Required documents include a copy of ID or passport, the previous two years of academic records in English for Year 1 or higher, immunisation records, and a passport photograph. Finally, the Academic Dean or Headteacher of your child's current school must complete the Academic Recommendation Form. 2. Visit the School: After the application is completed, each prospective pupil is invited to meet with the Principal and the admissions team for a visit. During the visit, the pupil and their family will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about St. George's International School. If relocation from abroad makes a visit impossible, a video call interview can be held. 3. Assessment: Applicants will be invited to sit entrance assessments, which are usually taken online. The assessments form part of the application evaluation. The final decision is made after all steps are completed as part of the admissions process. 4. Final Decision: The admissions committee reviews all applications once they are completed and a decision is made. If a place is offered, you will receive an acceptance letter, an enrolment enrolment agreement, and an invoice for the admission fee.
Scholarships	Scholarships Haut-Lac does not offer scholarships. Local families residing in Switzerland without employer school benefits may request financial aid on the fees for children enrolled at Haut-Lac.	Scholarships Nsouli Scholars: The Nsouli Scholars Programme enables 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend Inspired's prestigious schools on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. The programme honours Nadim Nsouli, who founded Inspired in 2013. Several scholarships will be awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin. Enquiries can be submitted via Enquire Now.
Waitlist	Waitlist Yes. There may be waiting lists for certain grades, particularly in the bilingual stream. When this happens, a place may be offered in the English stream until a bilingual spot becomes available.	Waitlist —
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