International School Lausanne vs La Côte International School Aubonne

	I International School Lausanne Lausanne, Switzerland	L La Côte International School Aubonne Lausanne, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 28,200 - 38,990	Fees / year CHF 19,500 - 38,800
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 900	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 19	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1962	Opened 2008
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The International School of Lausanne is located at Chemin de la Grangette 2, 1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland. The campus sits in Le Mont-sur-Lausanne just north of Lausanne. A TL Route 18 bus stop is directly in front of the school, linking to Lausanne city centre, with connections from Lausanne-Riponne and other stops along the route. The school also operates a daily external bus service with stops chosen for safety and convenience.	Location Chemin de Clamogne 8, 1170 Aubonne, Vaud, Switzerland. The campus is nestled between Lake Geneva and the Jura Mountains. It is a day school.
Stages	Stages Early Childhood (3-5), Primary Years Programme (5-11), Middle Years Programme (11-16), Diploma Programme (16-18).	Stages Ages 2-18
School type	School type The school is not-for-profit and an IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme.	School type Day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 40 nationalities represented
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Student Support Services coordinate learning support to meet individual needs. Types of support include Progress Plans, Individualised Education Plans, and 1:1 support, with well-being counselling. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support helps students developing English language skills.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Foundation 1 to Year 6: registration ends at 8:30; the school day ends at 15:05, with Extended French until 16:05. Secondary (Year 7 to DP2): 8:10–15:50 daily. School bus transport operates with a regular schedule: buses arrive at 8:05 in the morning; EYFS/Primary depart at 15:05 and all students depart at 16:10. A late bus runs at 17:20 for students participating in ECAs, subject to minimum numbers.
Bus service details	Bus service details ISL uses external bus companies to operate a daily bus service for Reception 4 to Year 13; the service is not door-to-door; stops are chosen for safety, location, and convenience. Public transport is also available, with a TL Route 18 bus stop directly in front of the school linking to Lausanne city centre. Transport inquiries: transport@isl.ch; School Bus Service document available.	Bus service details Regular Bus Service: Students are registered for the school bus service; exact times and bus stop locations are provided before the start of each academic year. Buses arrive at school at 8:05 in the morning, depart at 15:05 (EYFS and Primary) and 16:10 (all students). One-off, short-term, and late bus travel can be arranged; contact transport@lcis.ch for ad hoc trips and late bookings; there is also a late bus at 17:20 for ECAs (subject to minimum passenger numbers).
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Acceptance fees - There is no application fee. A one-off, non-refundable acceptance fee of CHF 5,000 is payable at the time a place is confirmed for students entering Year 1 to Year 13. Students entering Reception 3 or Reception 4 are not charged this acceptance fee. Tuition fees (annual and per-term) — academic year 2025/2026 Notes: ISL invoices tuition per term (three terms per academic year) and, except for Reception 3 where fees are paid monthly, the standard payment pattern is termly. The per-term figures shown below are the annual fee divided by three and are presented to two decimal places. The amounts are shown in Swiss francs (CHF). - Reception 3 (Early Childhood): fees are paid monthly; programme options vary by number of sessions per week (monthly and annual rates vary with the chosen weekly sessions). (See Billing schedule and Reception 3 note below for payment timing.). - Reception 4 (equivalent to full-time kindergarten): Annual CHF 28,200 — Per term CHF 9,400.00. - Year 1 to Year 5: Annual CHF 29,010 — Per term CHF 9,670.00. - Year 6 to Year 8: Annual CHF 33,290 — Per term CHF 11,096.67. - Year 9 to Year 10: Annual CHF 36,190 — Per term CHF 12,063.33. - Year 11 to Year 13: Annual CHF 38,990 — Per term CHF 12,996.67. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard invoicing and due dates: Autumn term (August–December) is invoiced in June and payable in August; Winter term (January–March) is invoiced in November and payable in December; Spring term (April–June) is invoiced in February and payable in March. For students in Reception 3, fees are payable monthly from September to June. Optional services (transportation, meals, private lessons, optional trips) are invoiced separately each term a few weeks after mandatory fees. - Initial payments: when a place is offered prior to 31 March, the acceptance fee (if applicable) and the first term's tuition and other academic-related fees must be paid within ten working days to secure the place; if the offer is made after 31 March the first term's tuition and other academic-related fees are due within ten working days of the offer. Invoices are generally payable within 30 days unless otherwise stated on the invoice. Boarding fees - ISL operates as a day school; boarding provision is not applicable. Other academic-related costs and optional services - Curriculum-related and other academic-related fees vary by year group and by term. Typical additional academic-related charges (field trips, curriculum visits, ski/ice-skating programmes, course-related visits) can range from CHF 0 up to approximately CHF 2,500 per school year depending on year group and activities. Specific components such as transport, school meals, private lessons, and optional school trips are invoiced separately on a term-by-term basis. The school's published schedule of other academic-related fees gives detailed term-by-term examples by year group. - Uniforms and school-shop items: ISL does not require a compulsory uniform; purchases from the school shop or recommended items are optional and would be charged separately if bought. Discounts - Sibling discount: 5% for the third child, 10% for the fourth child, and 15% for the fifth child and above. Discounts are applied in descending order by year level. - Annual upfront payment discount: Families invoiced directly by the school who pay the full annual tuition before the start of the academic year receive a 1.5% discount on the full annual tuition. Employer-sponsored invoicing arrangements are supported where a company signs an agreement to be invoiced directly. Refund and withdrawal (key points) - Acceptance fee: non-refundable. - New enrolments cancelled before the published deadline for notification of withdrawal for a term: only the acceptance fee is due. If cancellation occurs after the published deadline for notification of withdrawal for the relevant term, tuition and other academic-related fees for that term become payable in full. The school publishes explicit notification deadlines by term (for example: to leave at the end of the Autumn term, notification must be received by 30 September; to leave at the end of the Winter term, notification must be received by 15 January; to leave at the end of the school year, notification must be received by 31 March). Fees for a term that has started are payable in full. Temporary withdrawal rules and conditions for holding a place are set out in the school's terms and conditions. Fee payment options and invoicing details - Initial enrolment payments (acceptance fee and first term fees) are to be paid by bank transfer using the school's provided banking details. Invoices for subsequent fees are issued termly and are payable within the stated invoice terms (generally within 30 days unless otherwise stated on the invoice). Employer-sponsored invoicing is available under specific agreement. Optional service charges such as transport or meals are invoiced separately at the beginning of each term. Summary (practical points for parents) - Expect a one-off acceptance fee of CHF 5,000 on confirmation of a place for Year 1–13 students; Reception 3 and Reception 4 are exempt from that acceptance fee. - Annual tuition by year group (2025/26): Reception 4 CHF 28,200; Years 1–5 CHF 29,010; Years 6–8 CHF 33,290; Years 9–10 CHF 36,190; Years 11–13 CHF 38,990 — with standard termly billing (one third of the annual amount) except Reception 3 (monthly). - Additional academic-related charges and optional services (transport, meals, trips, private lessons) are invoiced separately by term and can add up to a few thousand francs depending on year group and participation. (End of fees overview)	Fee details Administration and application fees - One-off registration fee (new students, Years 1–13): CHF 3,000. - Annual administration fee (charged at the start of each academic year, per student): CHF 850. Tuition fees (annual and per-term breakdown by year group) All amounts are per student and shown in Swiss Francs (CHF). Tuition is billed as an annual sum and split into terms (Autumn 40% / Spring 40% / Summer 20%). The figures below are the published tuition amounts with their per-term splits. - Foundation 1 (mornings only, no lunch): Annual CHF 19,500 — Autumn CHF 7,800 / Spring CHF 7,800 / Summer CHF 3,900. - Foundation 1 (extra afternoon): Annual CHF 1,950 — Autumn CHF 780 / Spring CHF 780 / Summer CHF 390. - Foundation 1 (full day): Annual CHF 28,400 — Autumn CHF 11,360 / Spring CHF 11,360 / Summer CHF 5,680. - Foundation 2 (full day): Annual CHF 29,200 — Autumn CHF 11,680 / Spring CHF 11,680 / Summer CHF 5,840. - Primary (Years 1–2): Annual CHF 29,600 — Autumn CHF 11,840 / Spring CHF 11,840 / Summer CHF 5,920. - Primary (Years 3–6): Annual CHF 30,700 — Autumn CHF 12,280 / Spring CHF 12,280 / Summer CHF 6,140. - Secondary (Year 7): Annual CHF 34,000 — Autumn CHF 13,600 / Spring CHF 13,600 / Summer CHF 6,800. - Secondary (Years 8–9): Annual CHF 34,600 — Autumn CHF 13,840 / Spring CHF 13,840 / Summer CHF 6,920. - Secondary (Years 10–11): Annual CHF 35,400 — Autumn CHF 14,160 / Spring CHF 14,160 / Summer CHF 7,080. - Secondary Diploma Programme (DP1 & DP2): Annual CHF 38,800 — Autumn CHF 15,520 / Spring CHF 15,520 / Summer CHF 7,760. Note: Foundation 1 part-time places are charged using the ‘mornings only' rate plus the additional afternoon rate. Mandatory activity fees (compulsory; amounts listed separately) - Primary Years 1–4 (4 ski days): CHF 740. - Primary Years 5–6 and Secondary Years 7–8 (1-week ski trip): CHF 1,280. - Secondary Years 9–10 (3-day ski trip): CHF 780. - Residential trip Years 1–7: CHF 610. - Residential trip Years 8–10: CHF 1,070. - DP1 (CAS trip — estimated, varies year to year): CHF 3,000 (estimated). Mandatory activity fees are non-refundable except where a medical withdrawal claim is made through insurance. Optional fees and other recurring charges - Transport (five days a week, charged by zone): - Zone 1 round trip: CHF 4,250; one way: CHF 2,750. - Zone 2 round trip: CHF 4,650; one way: CHF 3,000. - Zone 3 round trip: CHF 5,000; one way: CHF 3,200. Occasional ad-hoc single-journey bookings: CHF 25 / CHF 30 / CHF 35 for Zones 1/2/3 respectively. These transport rates apply for the full academic year; part-week rates and reductions for absence are not available. - Lunch service (five days a week — annual and per-term rates by age group): - Foundation 1–2: Annual CHF 1,950 — Autumn CHF 780 / Spring CHF 780 / Summer CHF 390. - Primary Years 1–2: Annual CHF 2,650 — Autumn CHF 1,060 / Spring CHF 1,060 / Summer CHF 530. - Primary Years 3–6: Annual CHF 2,850 — Autumn CHF 1,140 / Spring CHF 1,140 / Summer CHF 570. - Secondary (Years 11 & 13 listed separately in published table): Annual CHF 3,000 / CHF 2,800 (some year groups have lower exam-period rates); per-term splits shown in the published schedule. No reductions or refunds for absences. - After-school care (ASC): CHF 15 per child, per hour (service runs 15:05–18:15 Monday–Friday; invoiced separately). - Extracurricular activities, private classes and other optional services: charged separately; registration for optional activities is final and non-refundable as per published conditions. - Uniform: School uniform is required and is ordered separately via the school supplier; ordering is managed through the supplier using school code LEA000107TF. Costs for uniform items are additional to fees and are billed by the uniform supplier. - Learning support, EAL beyond standard provision, private music lessons and any specialist services: charged in addition where required. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; the school is a day school. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is calculated annually and may be paid either annually (with a 2% discount) or in three termly instalments. Autumn term = 40% / Spring term = 40% / Summer term = 20%. - Payment dates (standard): - Annual payment / Autumn term (first instalment): due 30 June. - Spring term (second instalment): due 15 November. - Summer term (third instalment): due 28 February. - Parents remain responsible for fees even if an employer or third party pays; the school will hold parents responsible in case of dispute between employer and parent. Late payment attracts default interest (annual) of 5%. If fees are not settled, access to activities, examinations, reports and diplomas may be withheld until obligations are met. - Payments are processed by bank transfer; acceptance/confirmation communications contain the school's bank details for payment (registration and invoice payments). The school does not accept payments from sanctioned or prohibited parties. Refunds are made by bank transfer to the payer named on the original payment documents. Withdrawal and refund information - The registration fee is non-refundable if a family decides not to enrol after payment. All non-tuition fees are payable within 10 days of invoice. Refunds of tuition or mandatory activity fees are not normally considered. Mandatory activity fees are non-refundable except where a medical withdrawal may be claimed through insurance. Refunds, if applicable, are paid by bank transfer to the original payer. - Re-enrolment and withdrawal deadlines and charges prior to the start of a school year: - Withdrawal prior to 30 April: no charge. - Withdrawal between 1 May and 31 May: 1 month tuition cancellation fee. - Withdrawal between 1 June and 30 June: 2 months' tuition cancellation fee. - Withdrawal after 30 June: Autumn term (Term 1) tuition cancellation fee. - During the school year, withdrawal must be communicated at least two calendar months before the first day of the month of commencement of the following term; end-of-term notice requirements are: Autumn term – notice by 31 October; Spring term – notice by 31 January. Failure to meet notice deadlines will result in a one-month tuition cancellation fee. Cancellation fees are calculated pro rata on the annual rate over a 10-month basis. Discounts and special arrangements - Sibling discounts: 5% for the third child and 10% for the fourth child and subsequent children from the same family; discounts apply to the younger siblings' tuition only. Summary of payment practice and practical notes - Tuition, mandatory activity charges and optional services are invoiced in CHF; transport, lunch and after-school care have separate annual or termly charges as listed above. Payments are handled by bank transfer using the bank details provided in the school's acceptance or invoice communications. Annual payment attracts a 2% discount; otherwise fees are due in three termly instalments on the dates published above. Late payment interest of 5% per year is applied to overdue balances and the school may withhold services and documents until accounts are settled. Refunds follow the conditions and notice periods set out above.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement There is no school uniform. Students dress in their own style.	Uniform requirement The school has an official school uniform. Uniforms must be purchased from Trutex, the official uniform supplier. Online ordering is available, with deliveries to home within 3-5 working days or to the school, and non-compliance can result in a student being asked to change.
Food options	Food options Students can bring packed lunches or have optional hot meals provided by Eldora. The secondary school uses a cafeteria card to purchase from three menus—Vitality, Escale, and Natura/Mediterraneo—with a vegetarian option and a salad buffet; a take-away South Building Café is available for Years 12 and 13.	Food options Fresh meals are cooked on site daily. A vegetarian option is available at every lunch, and meals include a salad bar and fresh fruit; ingredients are sourced locally where possible.
House system	House system —	House system The school uses a four-house system: Montreux (Red), Rhône (Blue), Simplon (Green), and Savoie (Yellow). Students are allocated to a House on joining, siblings are placed in the same House, and House points are awarded via Class Dojo to encourage achievement, community, and leadership.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The ISL Board, composed of eight to twelve members representing the community, acts as the guardian of the School and monitors its progress in fulfilling its mission. The Board and the School Director work in partnership to set policies and ensure the necessary conditions for ISL's aims.	Governance and ownership The school is part of Nord Anglia Education.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The International School Lausanne is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). A CASEL-based well-being curriculum supports students' social and emotional development. PYP serves ages 3–11, emphasizing developing the whole child as an inquirer and fostering international-mindedness and personal values. MYP serves ages 11–16, helping students build knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills to participate actively in a changing world. DP serves ages 16–18, providing a broad range of subjects with depth to prepare for higher education.	Curriculum details Early Years follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for ages 3-5, with specialist language lessons for beginners and native French speakers from Foundation 1. In Primary, IPC is followed with English and Maths guided by the English National Curriculum, and French options range from beginner to bilingual. The IPC covers Geography, History, Science, Art, Technology, PE and Computing, and promotes eight Personal Learning Goals (Adaptable, Communicator, Collaborator, Empathetic, Ethical, Resilient, Respectful, Thinker). Lower Secondary (11-14) prepares students for IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, with language study in English, French and German or Spanish, and a strong PSHE and service program. The IGCSE (14-16) is taught alongside a key IB element (Theory of Knowledge) and includes Outdoor Education and PSHE. The IB Diploma Programme (16-18) is offered with six subjects and the DP core (ToK, CAS, EE), with bilingual options and pathways to top universities.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results IB Diploma results for the Class of 2025 show an average score of 35.7 out of 45. 99% of graduates obtained the IB Diploma. 24% scored 40–45 points, and 39% earned a bilingual Diploma. University destinations are listed for graduates pursuing higher education worldwide.	Exam results LCIS's IB Diploma Programme achieved a 100% pass rate for the 2021–22 cohort, with a highest score of 41 and an average of 35 points (well above the global average of 31.9). Thirty-two percent of students scored 38 points or more, and 18% earned bilingual diplomas. Graduates have gained admission to universities including MIT, McGill University, University of Toronto, Bristol University, Edinburgh University, King's College London, Leiden, and École hôtelière de Lausanne.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at a wide range of universities worldwide.	Higher education progression Recent graduates attend MIT, McGill University, University of Toronto, Bristol University, Edinburgh University, King's College London, Leiden, and École hôtelière de Lausanne.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The Exhibitioner Award is offered to encourage students to grow and thrive in interests outside the curriculum. There are 80+ extracurricular clubs offering opportunities to broaden talents.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Counselling promotes holistic development and well-being for every student. The well-being programme is built on CASEL's five competencies: self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, and social awareness. Counsellors work with classroom teachers, school leadership, and the Student Support Services team to identify and meet individual needs. The service includes education, prevention, and crisis interventions delivered through one-on-one sessions when needed, as well as regular classes focused on psychosocial development and awareness. The approach supports students to become confident, independent learners.	Social & emotional learning The school provides a holistic pastoral framework as part of its community, emphasising well‑being and personal growth within an international setting.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) ISL provides learning support for mild to mild-to-moderate needs through a progression that includes Progress Plan, Individualised Education Plan, and 1:1 support. These supports are planned from data collected by classroom teachers and, when needed, external evaluations, and are delivered by the Student Support Services Coordinator. Support is designed to enable independent learning and to allow students to participate in mainstream classes. Costs for 1:1 support are in addition to standard ISL fees.	Special educational needs (SEN) The page does not specify SEN services or specialist provisions beyond a general personalised learning approach.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English as an Additional Language (EAL) support addresses the needs of students from non-English-speaking backgrounds who are developing interpersonal and academic English. The EAL department provides a range of direct and indirect support, including individual instruction, small-group instruction, in-class support, co-teaching with homeroom or subject-specific teachers, and provision of modifications to help students access the mainstream curriculum. The flexible programme allows support to be tailored to each student's needs.	English as an additional language The page does not specify EAL programs beyond a general international context.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Counselling supports mental well-being and personal growth for every student. The well-being programme includes education, prevention, and crisis interventions delivered through one-on-one sessions and regular classes on psychosocial development. It is grounded in CASEL's five competencies, and the well-being team collaborates with teachers, leadership, and other ISL specialists to address individual needs.	Mental wellbeing Pastoral care and a supportive school community are highlighted as part of LCIS's approach to student growth and well‑being.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Keeping children safe is the responsibility of the whole school community and safeguarding is woven into every aspect of school life. Designated Safeguarding Leads are in place across the school sections, supported by counsellors and nurses who respond to concerns. A confidential safeguarding reporting channel is available via a reporting form and directly to the designated leads. The school maintains safeguarding policies, documents, and access to external services as needed.	Safeguarding The page outlines a safety‑conscious community within a Nord Anglia Education context, but does not list specific safeguarding policies.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview One campus, four buildings. The campus is close to nature and the city and built to support student well-being. The primary school library has more than 14,000 references. A 400-seat auditorium is used for music and drama. The South building opened in 2015. The campus includes three gym halls, four tennis courts, a full-sized Astroturf football pitch, a basketball playground, and a fitness centre, plus a maker space and a recording studio.	Facilities overview The school has a state-of-the-art, purpose-built campus including a 250-seat theatre, a gym and film studios, providing all the space and facilities your child needs to discover their talents and passions.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities There are three gym halls. There are four tennis courts. There is a full-sized Astroturf football pitch. There is a basketball playground. There is a fitness centre.	Sports facilities Sports and PE are part of the curriculum, with students playing on our spacious field and representing LCIS in their favourite sport.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The primary school library has more than 14,000 references. An Early Childhood building is purpose-built for 3 to 5 year olds. A maker space supports hands-on learning. A recording studio supports music and media projects. The North building sits in nature and forms part of the school's state-of-the-art facilities.	Academic facilities Dynamic learning spaces support a range of subjects and inspiring curricula with world-class teachers. In Primary, the IPC and UK National Curriculum guide learning, with tailored French options for bilingual provision. In Secondary, students can pursue IGCSE or the bilingual IB Diploma, developing proficiency in two or more languages. Design and Technology is enriched by MIT collaboration.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The After-School Activities (ASA) programme offers more than 125 activities to choose from, and more than 80% of students take part in at least one activity each week. Most activities are included in the school fees. The activity list includes art porcelain painting, chess club, coding, concert band, drama, robotics, beekeeping, football, tennis, cross country, netball, choir, and many more. The arts programme hosts student art and photography exhibitions and drama productions, with music practice rooms and ensembles such as concert band, choir, and string ensemble. The Impact Hub provides an innovation-focused space with projects and competitions such as the Earth Prize and collaborations with EPFL.	Extra curricular facilities There are 80+ extracurricular clubs offering opportunities in art, sport, music, drama, computer science, robotics, French, German, and STEAM, with after-school clubs available for students to deepen interests.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The English School of Lausanne opened with seven students in the rehearsal rooms of the Municipal Theatre in 1962. The following year it was renamed The Commonwealth-American School. Within five years it grew to over 100 students from nine countries. The school was renamed the International School of Lausanne (ISL) in 1997. We now welcome close to 1,000 students.	History Founded in 2008, La Côte International School Aubonne was acquired by Nord Anglia Education in September 2011. In September 2014, Nord Anglia relocated the school to a new state-of-the-art campus in Aubonne, Switzerland, with a total capacity of 840 places and facilities including 44 classrooms and 12 specialist rooms designed for science, computing, art and music. The school serves children aged 2-18 and is part of the Nord Anglia Education family, providing Global Campus connections and collaborations with UNICEF, Juilliard and MIT. The class of 2021 achieved the school's best IB diploma results to date, with an average IB score of 36.
Community	Community ISL is an IB World School with a diverse community of students and staff united by a commitment to well-being and innovative learning rooted in strong values. Core values include honesty, equity, self-control, respect, and care, and learners are encouraged to be knowledgeable, open-minded, caring, and courageous while building meaningful connections within a multicultural environment. The school offers programs that strengthen the community, including The Impact Hub, Student Support Services, and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.	Community LCIS is a vibrant, connected community housed on a state-of-the-art, purpose-built campus that includes a 250-seat theatre, a gym and film studios. As part of the Nord Anglia Education family, LCIS connects students worldwide via Global Campus and collaborates with UNICEF, Juilliard and MIT to enrich learning. Language teaching is a core feature: Primary offers a bilingual English-French programme with German as an option, while Secondary provides French and German with additional languages such as Spanish from Year 7 and other languages via third‑party arrangements; Maths, English, Music, Sport, Drama and PSHE are taught in English across the school. The school also fosters a lively community through events and partnerships that enhance student experiences.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The PTA is a very active and dynamic part of ISL life. The PTA has two main goals—welcoming new families, and enhancing the lines of communication within the school through its executive committee. It brings the community together through ongoing social and cultural events—coffee mornings, Lausanne city events, the yearly Spring Fair, and more. Parent clubs include hiking, netball, photography, and unihockey, and International Day is one of the PTA activities. The PTA has organised events such as Welcome Coffee, Back to School Brunch, Halloween, and Thanksgiving.	Parent teacher association The PTA is made up of volunteers and is open to all parents and staff, providing connection and support through a diverse calendar of events such as Ice Cream Social for new families, Welcome Coffees, Personal/Professional Development Workshops, Trunk or Treat, Winter Fair and International Day Food Festival, plus Second Hand Uniform Sales and ongoing weekly groups. Weekly activities include French Conversation (Mondays 08:30), Lake Swimming (Fridays 08:30), Business Monday (on social platforms), and Adult groups such as Music (Thursdays 18:00), Badminton (Tuesdays 19:30) and Basketball (Thursdays 20:30). Co-Chairs are Monica Contreras and Jessie Rausch; Secretary Katrina Dunnett; Treasurer Paulina Haces; Events Coordinator Chrysline Kirassian; Welcome Club leaders Sally Van Heerden, Lisa Hooper and Reemtu Kharode; Class Representative Lead Sandrine Durand; Staff Appreciation lead Philia Hiotis; Second Hand Uniform Sales coordinators Anna De Wit and Adriana Lima. For inquiries: lacote_pta@yahoo.com.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual ISL offers after-school activities that strengthen academic and intellectual growth. Debating, math, computer coding, robotics, and SciTech build analytical and problem-solving skills. Model United Nations provides opportunities for research, argumentation, and policy analysis. LAMDA and other language-informed activities support communication and presentation skills.	Academic & intellectual The MIT-Nord Anglia STEAM programme helps students develop creativity and problem-solving through interdisciplinary challenges. The Juilliard School collaboration enriches performing arts, including dance, drama and music. UNICEF collaboration challenges students to make a difference locally and globally by tackling the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Teachers benefit from professional development provided by MIT and Nord Anglia, staying at the forefront of STEAM education.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The arts program provides a large variety of arts activities and hosts student art and photography exhibitions each school year. Primary and secondary students perform drama productions such as The Jungle Book and Romeo and Juliet. A wide range of music is offered with practice rooms, concert band, choir, and string ensembles.	Arts & creative The Juilliard School collaboration enriches our performing arts program, including dance, drama and music. We offer private instrumental lessons across many instruments, plus Creative Dance, French Drama Club, Choir, and School Musical. The Two Dragons Magic School partnership brings magic-trick experiences, and Makey Makey and Big Builders support hands-on technology and engineering activities.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language ISL offers language and culture-related activities in the after-school programme. Ateliers de cuisine / French provide French language cooking activities, and Knitting in French supports language practice. LAMDA is offered for language-based performance skills. Model United Nations fosters international understanding and cross-cultural communication.	Cultural & language French Drama Club introduces students to texts, trades and places of the French theatre. Model United Nations is part of LCIS's extracurricular activities, giving opportunities to engage with international issues. LCIS participates in Nord Anglia Education collaborations, broadening cultural and linguistic exposure for students.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies ISL's after-school activities include many social and hobby clubs: Chess club, Beekeeping, Comic book drawing, LEGO building, Life drawing, Mahjong, Film-making, Creative writing, Paper arts, Recording studio, Live band, and more. Debating and Model United Nations also provide forums for discussion and teamwork. There are 46 non-sport activities highlighted as part of the ASA.	Social & hobbies Sports and wellbeing activities are broad, including football, basketball, rugby, netball, athletics, chess, frisbee, yoga and mindfulness. The programme also offers private music lessons, dance, French drama, choir and school musical experiences. Creative clubs include Makey Makey, Magic Club (Two Dragons Magic School) and Big Builders, and there are Outdoor Education expeditions available.
Community & service	Community & service ISL's service learning is central to a holistic education and connects curriculum to local and global initiatives. The program is guided by five Service Learning Pillars and supports partnerships with EVAM, Caritas, Cartons du Coeur, Cerebral, and La Soupe Populaire. Students can engage with advocacy groups such as the Gender Equity Group and the Eco Society. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award also includes a community service component.	Community & service LCIS runs a Social Impact Programme with UNICEF, challenging students to think about making a difference and to tackle UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students plan and manage student-led service projects that connect with their local community and the wider world. Years 10–12 can apply to attend the Global Summit in New York to engage with global issues and, potentially, speak at the UN High Level Political Forum.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional ISL supports leadership and professional development through student governance and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. The Student Council provides opportunities for student leadership and decision-making. The Award offers Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels with components including service, skills, physical recreation, and journeys.	Leadership & professional Students can work toward the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award by hiking in the Jura Mountains and the Swiss Alps. The Global Summit in New York offers opportunities for senior students to participate in global discourse, including potential speaking engagements at the UN High Level Political Forum. IMG Academy's sports and wellbeing programme helps students build leadership, confidence and resilience through elite coaching and personal development.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing ISL emphasizes wellbeing through sport and physical activity. The ASA offers a wide range of sports and fitness activities, and ISL competes in around 200 competitions annually. Activities include yoga, Pilates, indoor climbing, and other wellness offerings alongside team sports such as football, basketball, netball, and swimming.	Lifestyle & wellbeing A wide range of sports and wellbeing activities includes football, basketball, rugby, netball, athletics, gymnastics, chess, yoga and mindfulness. Private music, dance and drama programmes, along with pastoral care, support mental and physical health, wellbeing and resilience through Nord Anglia's Global Campus resources. Local and national expeditions, outdoor education and wellbeing initiatives help students develop physical and mental endurance and a balanced lifestyle.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision ISL delivers instruction primarily in English. The Primary School offers a bilingual programme (Years 3–6) with co-teaching in English and French. French is taught across Early Childhood, Primary, and Middle Years, with 40% of Reception 4 to Year 2 spent in French integration. In the Middle Years Programme, Language Acquisition options include French, Spanish, or German, and Language and Literature is taught in English and French.	Language provision English, French and German are the core languages taught, with English and French forming an integrated bilingual programme in Primary and continued French and German instruction in Secondary. In Primary, German is offered as an extracurricular in Years 1-3 and becomes part of the regular timetable from Year 5 (two hours per week in Year 5, increasing to three hours in Year 6). Spanish is an additional language option from Year 7. Mandarin, Italian and Arabic are available on a one-to-one basis through third-party arrangements; Maths, English, music, sport, drama and PSHE are taught in English for all students.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Two classroom teachers, speaking English and French, co-teach the Primary Years Programme through a Content and Language Integrated Learning Approach (CLIL). The bilingual programme is for Year 3 to Year 6.	Bilingual teaching The school offers an integrated bilingual English-French programme in Primary. German is available as part of the curriculum, starting as an extracurricular in Years 1-3 and moving to the regular timetable from Year 5. In Secondary, French continues to support bilingualism with the option to pursue a bilingual IB Diploma; German remains in Secondary, and Spanish is available from Year 7. Mandarin, Italian and Arabic are offered on a one-to-one basis through third-party arrangements.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Early Childhood immerses children into an English setting with daily French activities. Reception 3 class is bilingual. From Reception 4 to Year 2, students spend 40% of their time with a French teacher co-teaching with the homeroom teacher, developing French skills through core curriculum and French lessons. Each class will have at least seven hours of French integration per week.	Immersion programs —
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Accreditations	Accreditations IB World School; NEASC accredited; CIS Accredited	Accreditations IB Diploma — The school offers a bilingual French-English IB diploma.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1: Start the process by submitting an inquiry or beginning an online application. The Admissions team provides guidance throughout the process. You can request to be contacted via an inquiry form, and you can return to an in-progress application via the Admissions portal at any time. There is no charge at the application stage. Step 2: Gather all requested documents as outlined in the admissions materials. Useful documents include Age equivalence, Admissions policy, Terms and Conditions, FAQ Admissions, and the High School Profile; prepare copies and translations as needed. These materials cover the information you need to complete the application process. Step 3: The next steps after we receive your application: Your child's application is added to our waiting list. The waiting list is used until a place becomes available, and you will be informed as soon as a space opens. Step 4: As soon as a place becomes available you will be informed. The Admissions team will notify you when a space arises and you can proceed with the enrollment steps. Step 5: Our principals will assess your child's application. The assessment determines eligibility for admission based on the program requirements and your child's profile. Step 6: Upon successful assessment, an offer of a place will be made. If offered, you will be invited to proceed with enrollment steps and formalities. Step 7: You will be asked to sign the enrollment contract and pay the acceptance and the first term's fees. This confirms the placement and initiates the payment obligations for enrollment. Step 8: You will receive confirmation of your child's enrolment. Final enrollment is completed when the contract is signed and payments are settled.	Admissions LCIS accepts applicants all year round; it is academically ambitious and non-selective, offering places to students in Switzerland and those living abroad. Some children may need English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, which LCIS provides at the appropriate level. A place is offered after the application and prior school reports are reviewed, and enrolment depends on year-group availability. The process begins with an enquiry or a school tour (in Switzerland or via a virtual discovery meeting). Applicants submit an online application; the Admissions team reviews documents and responds within 24 hours (excluding weekends). If LCIS determines a good match and space exists, a placement offer is made. You can book a visit or join a virtual discovery meeting to learn more. There is a Virtual Open Day on 26 March 2026, 12:30–13:15 via Teams.
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Waitlist	Waitlist ISL uses a waiting list system. After submitting an application, the child's application is added to the waiting list. When a place becomes available, you will be informed and the enrollment process continues with the formal assessment and potential offer.	Waitlist —
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