Institut Le Rosey vs Pré Fleuri International Alpine School

	I Institut Le Rosey Lausanne, Switzerland	P Pré Fleuri International Alpine School Lausanne, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 56,100 - 159,600	Fees / year CHF 12,500 - 70,000
Age range	Age range 8 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 13 years
Type	Type Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 400	Pupils 65
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 10
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1880	Opened 1948
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Main Campus in Rolle, Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva; the campus spans a 28-hectare estate with historic houses and extensive sports facilities. The girls' campus is nearby to the boys' campus, and Juniors (ages 8–12) live on the Rolle campus. A Winter Campus operates in Gstaad, in the Bernese Alps.	Location Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland (Chemin de Curnaux 32, 1885 Villars, Switzerland)
Stages	Stages Ages 8–18; Roséens choose French or English as the main language of instruction and study the majority of subjects in that language.	Stages Ages 3 to 13
School type	School type Private international, 100% boarding, co-educational.	School type Private international junior boarding school offering boarding and day pupil options
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Represented by about 70 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix Pupils from more than twenty nationalities
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	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 day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	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 Fees - Non‑refundable one‑time registration fee: CHF 3,000. - Separate scholarship application fee (when applying for a Le Rosey partial scholarship): CHF 500. Tuition and Boarding fees — Cadets & Seniors (Classes 5 to Terminale) - Annual boarding & tuition fee: CHF 159,600. - Termly fee: CHF 53,200 (three school terms per year). - Admission deposit on offer acceptance: CHF 68,200 (payable within 10 days). This amount comprises the non‑refundable first term fee and a CHF 15,000 guarantee deposit for extras; any surplus of the guarantee deposit is reimbursed after the term following the student's departure. Tuition and Boarding fees — Juniors (Classes 9 to 6) - Annual boarding & tuition fee (boarders): CHF 105,900. Termly fee: CHF 35,300. - Annual fee for day students (available only in Classes 9, 8 and 7): CHF 56,100. Termly fee for day students: CHF 18,700. - Admission deposit on offer acceptance for Juniors: CHF 50,300 for boarders (CHF 33,700 for day students), payable within 10 days. This sum comprises the non‑refundable first term fee and a CHF 15,000 guarantee deposit for extras; any surplus of the guarantee deposit is reimbursed after the term following the student's departure. Billing schedule and payment terms - For newly admitted students: the required deposit (see above) must be paid within 10 days of the admissions decision to confirm the place. Subsequent term fees follow the published term deadlines. - For returning students (re‑enrolment): Cadets & Seniors annual fees may be paid in two instalments — first+second term combined and third term separately — with specific deadlines (example: first+second term payment due 1 April; third term due 31 January of the following year). Juniors boarders follow a similar two‑instalment schedule; Juniors day students may be billed in three termly payments. Exact instalment amounts and deadlines are published in the school's financial conditions. - Extra expenses (debours) are invoiced separately four times per year and are payable within 30 days of issue. A debours invoice that is not contested in writing within 30 days is deemed accepted. What tuition and boarding fees include - Tuition and boarding fees cover: all official academic classes, school books, use of facilities (labs, library, art rooms), internet access, all sports lessons (including ski pass, golf, horse‑riding where applicable), group music and arts activities, accommodation, meals, local tourist taxes for Rolle and Gstaad, household linen and laundering (excluding dry‑cleaning), transport of personal effects between campuses, boarding house activities and many compulsory trips (mountain programme), university guidance and transcripts, and school performances. What is not included (supplementary fees and mandatory extras) - Supplementary annual charges (examples): - International Baccalaureate (IB) section (Classes 1 and T): CHF 13,300 (annual). - French Baccalaureate section (Classes 1 and T): CHF 4,900 (annual). - Private individual music lessons: CHF 3,800 per year for one weekly lesson. - Extra‑curricular mother‑tongue language lessons (for Bac preparation): CHF 2,700 per year per weekly period. - Certain personal costs (e.g., dry‑cleaning, personal purchases, some optional activities and external exam registration fees) are charged separately. Extra invoices for these items are issued as debours. Uniform and clothing costs - Uniform pieces are provided through the school but are charged to families as a supplementary cost; required items include formal blazer(s), insignia, trousers or dress, sports and expedition clothing (sports bag, waterproof jacket, trekking shoes, ski clothing), and possible team kit. Costs vary by item and by whether items are supplied already by the student (e.g., an existing blazer can be re‑badged). A blazer is mandatory; several items may be reused year‑to‑year. Insurance and medical coverage - All pupils not domiciled in Switzerland must be covered by the school's collective health and accident insurance for the period 1 September to 31 August; this is a mandatory charge for non‑Swiss domiciled students and covers private ward hospital treatment in Switzerland and limited overseas coverage while travelling. Dental and orthodontic costs are typically not covered except after an accident. Refunds and withdrawal rules - The payment for the first term included in the admission deposit is non‑refundable in the event of withdrawal. - The CHF 15,000 guarantee deposit for extras: any surplus is reimbursed at the end of the term following the student's departure; the deposit covers extra expenses billed as debours. - If a family cancels an existing registration or re‑enrolment between 1 April and the start of the school year, the amount paid for the first term is not reimbursed. Written notice deadlines for withdrawal (for example, to withdraw a child for the following academic year) are specified and must be respected. Fee payment options and bank details - Bank transfer is provided as a payment method; the school publishes its UBS bank account details (IBAN CH90 0024 3243 G764 0169 0, SWIFT UBSWCHZH80A). Families are expected to use the published bank details for transfers and to respect payment deadlines. Other practical points about fees - Le Rosey does not pay agents or intermediaries; families who use agents pay them directly. Families are responsible for any additional optional costs not covered by the standard fees. Invoices that are not contested in writing within 30 days are deemed accepted.	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 The school is a 100% boarding school; all Roseans are boarders; the academic year is shared between two campuses: the Main Campus in Rolle and the Winter Campus in Gstaad.	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 Dress Code varies by time of day and activity. For formal events, boys wear a navy blazer with a white shirt and tie, grey trousers and black shoes; girls wear a navy blazer with the Rosey brooch, a white uniform dress or blue uniform trousers with a white shirt, plus a white scarf; footwear options include sandals, ballet flats or heels (Class 3). Dinner is formal (shirt, jacket and smart shoes; boys wear a tie); during the Academic Block the dress is neat and correct; the sports uniform is worn for sports and may be required for off-campus competitions.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Breakfast is a large buffet; there is a mid-morning break with hot chocolate; dinner is served at 7:30pm; meals are taken with seats marked by a personal napkin and fixed for the term; meals follow fairly rigid customs; this dining routine applies at both the Rolle and Gstaad campuses.	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 The Juniors (ages 8–12) live on the main Rolle campus in their own large maison; the girls have their own campus nearby; families of boarding school teachers live in each house.	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 Le Rosey is governed by the Le Rosey Foundation (Fondation Le Rosey); the foundation operates the school and supports projects and scholarships; the foundation's address is Château du Rosey, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland.	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 The curriculum is international with a strong emphasis on languages. English and French are the languages of instruction, now combined in a bilingual system. Roséens choose French or English as their main language of instruction and study the majority of subjects in that language; as soon as they are able, they study at least one subject in another language. A fully bilingual programme yields a Le Rosey Bilingual Diploma at the end of the Pre-Bac programme. All students follow the IB diploma or the French baccalauréat.	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 Average class size is fewer than ten students.	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes. Individual attention is prioritized.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression All students proceed to university; over 30% of graduates attend universities ranked in the top 25 worldwide, including Ivy League, MIT, Stanford, Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities.	Higher education progression The teaching programme guarantees entrance to top secondary schools worldwide.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The Rosey supports student social and emotional wellbeing through a dedicated wellbeing framework. A health and wellbeing team includes five nurses, a health assistant, two qualified counsellors, and two learning-support professionals on campus. Two infirmaries provide medical care on site, with a network of doctors and hospitals in Rolle and Gstaad for additional care. The school runs wellbeing initiatives such as wellbeing ambassadors and wellbeing conferences to share practices with other schools. The Student Committee and a disciplinary council help maintain a respectful community and address bullying, supporting integration for new students. Balanced routines—healthy meals, daily sport, and the winter mountain environment—contribute to overall wellbeing.	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) Le Rosey does not usually admit pupils with severe learning differences. For those with learning differences that can be supported, teachers, tutors and specialists provide assistance. Two Learning Support Specialists (one also a qualified speech therapist) are on staff to support learners as needed.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The Rosey is a bilingual international boarding school with English and French as the two working languages. Students choose English or French as their main language of instruction and most subjects are studied in that language. French and English classes are provided at varying levels, with additional language classes available, and as soon as they are able, students study at least one subject in another language. Fully bilingual study can lead to a Le Rosey Bilingual Diploma at the end of class 2.	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 The Rosey supports mental wellbeing through a structured wellbeing framework and a team including two qualified counsellors on campus. A network of mental health professionals is available in close proximity to Rolle and Gstaad. The school hosts wellbeing initiatives such as wellbeing ambassadors conferences to share practices with students. On-campus health services and a balanced lifestyle contribute to students' mental wellbeing.	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is promoted through healthy habits from an early age.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Le Rosey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All new employees undergo security clearance, including criminal-record checks and a Swiss extract for working with children. The school adheres to high standards of safeguarding in recruitment and personnel practices.	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Le Rosey operates a 100% boarding program across two campuses: the Main Campus in Rolle on a 28-hectare park and the Winter Campus in Gstaad, a mountain village of chalets. The Rolle Campus houses boys and girls on separate campuses nearby and features state-of-the-art educational, sporting and artistic facilities; Le Rosey continually invests to improve accommodation and facilities. The Rolle site provides on-site sports fields and a broad range of facilities, while the Gstaad Winter Campus enables winter and mountain-based learning with its own chalets. The Paul & Henri Carnal Hall and φlo building exemplify Le Rosey's advanced arts, technology and learning spaces, complemented by a Learning Centre that supports cross‑disciplinary work.	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 The Winter Campus in Gstaad gives Rosey students access to Saanenland facilities including swimming pools, gyms, tennis courts, ice hockey rinks, bowling and curling. It also offers access to 250 km of ski slopes and 120 km of cross‑country slopes, with climbing walls and Via Ferrata for mountain activities. The Rolle Campus provides on-site sports fields on its 28-hectare estate. Le Rosey participates in inter‑school competitions and runs expedition programmes as part of its sports 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 φlo spans 16,000 square metres and features 90 classrooms with modular walls that allow over 1,000 configurations of space for teaching and learning. The Learning Centre on the Rolle Campus offers space for independent study and cross‑disciplinary work with teachers from different disciplines and IT-enabled learning. The Paul & Henri Carnal Hall hosts a large arts and learning ecosystem, including a 900–1000‑seat concert hall and extensive studios, workshops and spaces for music, visual arts, drama and gastronomy. Le Rosey delivers bilingual academics leading to the IB Diploma or French Baccalaureate, with additional languages supported.	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 Arts, Tech, Sports, Service & Culture offers more than 100 extracurricular options delivered by professionals. Shows, festivals, exhibitions and external examinations are part of student activity; the CASC framework covers Creativity, Community services, Action (sports) and Culture. The Committees & Clubs include a Student Committee, debate clubs, Model United Nations and a Yearbook team, plus charitable work through the Solidarity Committee and projects such as Rosey Abantara in Mali and the Rosey Micro Finance Fund. The Menuhin Academy resides at Le Rosey, enriching musical life with residency concerts and master classes, and φlo adds entrepreneurship-oriented spaces such as the Rosey Impact Accelerator and the MITdesignX Le Rosey program.	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 Five generations of owner-directors have guided Le Rosey and continually striven to enhance a unique educational institution providing students with an international education. The original Le Rosey offered a generalist education focusing on commerce and languages and began with just three pupils. In 1916, Le Rosey began wintering in Gstaad, a move that shaped its renowned winter program. In 1967, after 87 years as an all-boys school, Le Rosey welcomed girls following a merger with neighbouring La Combe. The school operates on two campuses—the Rolle Campus in Rolle and the Winter Campus in Gstaad—with bilingual academics leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma or French Baccalaureate, a worldwide alumni network numbering over 6,000, and the Paul & Henri Carnal Hall serving as a modern arts and culture space.	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 The Student Committee is elected by Rosey students and is responsible for organizing social and leisure activities, promoting the integration of new students, and ensuring there is no bullying within the Rosey community; it also represents students before a disciplinary council. Clubs supplement the arts and sports with cultural and literary clubs, debate clubs, the Model United Nations, and the Yearbook preparation club. Rosey students participate in charitable activities coordinated with their Solidarity Committee, including the Rosey Abantara project in Mali and the Rosey Micro Finance Fund, along with humanitarian trips to Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe.	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.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Rosey runs a CASC program with four directions: Creativity (arts), Action (sports), Service to the community, and Culture. These activities are described as extremely diverse and led by professionals, offering over a hundred options that form a coherent whole for each student. Students participate in expeditions and many take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, reflecting leadership and resilience. The Learning Centre provides space for work outside regular classes, where students can pursue personal research and collaborate with teachers from various disciplines.	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 Arts: Visual arts cover drawing, painting, silk or porcelain work, photography, design, modelling and 3-D printing, sculpture. Music: Students learn to play instruments, join the orchestra or classical, jazz or rock ensembles, and sing in choirs, with regular concerts throughout the year. Theatre: Theatre troupes perform three times a year in French or English, and weekends in Paris and London are often arranged to attend performances. The Paul & Henri Carnal Hall houses extensive arts facilities, including a 900-seat concert hall, multiple studios, and dedicated spaces for visual arts, theatre and gastronomy; the Menuhin Academy is in residence at Le Rosey to support student performances and the Camerata.)	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 Culture includes conferences and TEDx events; concerts and theatre performances hosted in the Rosey Concert Hall; culture trips and weekend cultural journeys to cities such as Paris and London. A wide range of cultural and language activities is offered, including cultural and literary clubs, debate clubs, Model United Nations, and Yearbook writing. Le Rosey is bilingual, with students choosing French or English as the main language of instruction and studying the majority of subjects in that language; many events and activities are delivered in both languages.	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 The Student Committee is elected by Roséens and organizes numerous social, leisure and festive activities; it also promotes integration of new students and defends students in disciplinary matters. A variety of clubs complements arts and sports, including cultural and literary clubs, debate clubs, Model United Nations and Yearbook writing. Students participate in charitable activities linked to the solidarity program, including Rosey Abantara in Mali and the Rosey Micro Finance Fund, plus humanitarian trips.	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 is a central pillar. The Solidarity Committee leads local service projects and humanitarian trips; activities include building orphanages in Romania and Bulgaria and supporting the Rosey-Abantara sister school in Bamako, Mali. There are cultural and humanitarian journeys abroad and fundraising for disasters, with coordinated efforts involving parents and alumni.	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 Student leadership is provided by an elected Roséen student committee that organizes social and charitable activities, fosters integration, and represents students in disciplinary matters. Many Roséens participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, highlighting personal development, expedition leadership and practical project planning; Le Rosey is a pioneer of the program in Switzerland.	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 Sports hold a central place in Rosey life, with two hours per day dedicated to a mix of sports and arts. The school participates in inter-school competitions, offering a wide range of sports and promoting teamwork and fair play. In winter, at Gstaad, students advance in skiing, snowboarding, hockey and other snow activities; a comprehensive program covers dozens of sports across all three terms.)	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 French and English are the principal languages of instruction; students choose French or English as their main language and study most subjects in that language. French and English classes are obligatory and are offered at levels from beginner to native speaker. Students can study up to four languages at a time; the school offers twenty languages in total. Studying the student's mother tongue (other than French or English) is strongly encouraged.	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 teaches in English and French.	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 —	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 1. Complete the admissions application online and prepare the required documents: a copy of the academic record and a Medical Report completed by your doctor. The dossier is read in detail by three people including the Headmaster and is discussed in weekly admissions meetings by a committee comprising the Director General, Headmaster, and Director of Admissions; decisions are usually made within two weeks of the dossier being completed. 2. For younger applicants (ages 8–12), applications can be submitted throughout the year and decisions are made as soon as the dossier is complete. For candidates in classes 3, 2, and 1 (ages 12 and up), admissions are conducted in rounds with two main sessions in December and February; after January 31, decisions are made on a rolling basis or the dossier may be placed on the Waiting List. 3. A campus visit is encouraged during the admissions process; the vast majority spend a day on campus to interview and meet Roséens; the visit helps families assess fit and observe the school culture. 4. If no place is available at Le Rosey, candidates on the Waiting List may be offered a place later if space becomes available. Le Rosey's Waiting List interacts with Le Régent International School, which may offer places to wait-listed candidates when space or quotas allow, with possible transfer between Rosey and Le Régent under certain conditions. 5. Partial scholarships are available; registration for the 2026/2027 school year runs from September 1 to December 31, 2025; to pursue a partial scholarship, register online and indicate the request, paying a CHF 500 application fee. Scholarships are awarded to three to five students each year, require a substantial contribution to tuition and disclosure of financial information, apply to candidates from class 3 to class 1, and Le Rosey does not award full scholarships.	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.
Scholarships	Scholarships Le Rosey grants between three and five partial scholarships each year. Registration for the 2026/2027 school year takes place from September 1 to December 31, 2025. Scholarship applications must be made between September 1 and December 31; applications received in January or later are carried over to the following year. Families of scholarship recipients must make a substantial contribution to tuition and non-obligatory expenses and provide financial information; scholarships are available to candidates from class 3 to class 1; full scholarships are not offered.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist Dossiers may be placed on the Waiting List when places are full or nationality/language quotas are reached. For classes 3, 2, and 1, decisions are taken at two sessions (early December and mid-February) and then on a rolling basis; if a place becomes available, families are informed and may accept. Le Rosey enforces nationality quotas, and Le Régent International School may offer places to wait-listed candidates if space or quotas allow; wait-listed candidates may transfer to Le Régent under the described conditions.	Waitlist —
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