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SEK International School Les Alpes

France, French Alps

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €4,490 - 6,450
Ages 12 - 16 years
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2025
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP)
Taught languages French, Spanish
Strengths Outdoor Education, Sport, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

SEK International School Les Alpes is an English-language IB middle years programme (MYP) campus in the French Alps, serving students aged 12 to 16. The curriculum is harmonised with the IB MYP, delivered through six-week modules each year from MYP 1 to MYP 5. Over five years, students spend six weeks annually at SEK-Les Alpes with peers from SEK schools worldwide, promoting a global learning community. The campus features a limited-capacity boarding residence and integrated facilities set in an alpine environment at about 1,000 meters above sea level, near Megève and Albertville. All courses and activities are taught in English, with Learning Outside-In using mountains and woodlands as outdoor classrooms. The school is part of the SEK Education Group, with a long history and 10 campuses; it is the only private school in France recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education. Ski lessons and insurance are included, with autonomous learning.

Val d'Arly, Flumet, 73590 Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle, France

The Essentials

SEK International School Les Alpes has instruction in English.

Location
Flumet, Saint Nicolas la Chapelle, Val d'Arly, Flumet 73590, France

Stages
Year 1 MYP (Year 6 Primary) to Year 5 MYP (Year 4 Secondary), exclusive to SEK students

Type
International school with a limited-capacity boarding residence

Country affiliation
France
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has a limited-capacity boarding residence. Accommodation at the boarding residence with full board is provided, including laundry service and transfers to and from the airport and school. Health and accident insurance is included, along with sports and cultural activities, visits and outings linked to the curriculum, and ski lessons with the French Ski School (FFS) and a ski pass.

Food Options
The school provides full board in the boarding residence.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the SEK Education Group and is operated by Institución Educativa SEK S.L.
Fees

Annual tuition at SEK International School Les Alpes ranges from EUR 4,490 to EUR 6,450 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- No separate application or registration fee is listed for participation in the SEK-Les Alpes six-week programme.

Tuition fees by year group (per six-week stay)
- Year 6 of Primary (MYP 1): EUR 6,887 (discounted price for the 1st cohort: EUR 6,198). Reservation deposit: EUR 1,000 (to be deducted from the final invoice).
- Year 1 ESO (MYP 2): EUR 6,887 (discounted price for the 1st cohort: EUR 6,198). Reservation deposit: EUR 1,000 (to be deducted from the final invoice).
- Year 2 ESO (MYP 3): EUR 6,887 (discounted price for the 1st cohort: EUR 6,198). Reservation deposit: EUR 1,000 (to be deducted from the final invoice).
- Year 3 ESO (MYP 4): EUR 6,887 (discounted price for the 1st cohort: EUR 6,198). Reservation deposit: EUR 1,000 (to be deducted from the final invoice).
- Year 4 ESO (MYP 5): EUR 6,887 (discounted price for the 1st cohort: EUR 6,198). Reservation deposit: EUR 1,000 (to be deducted from the final invoice).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A reservation deposit of EUR 1,000 is required and will be deducted from the final invoice. During the six-week stay at SEK-Les Alpes, the student's monthly tuition payment at their school of origin will not be charged. Specific invoice dates, final-payment deadlines and instalment options are not specified.

Boarding fees
- Boarding (accommodation in the boarding residence with full board) is included in the programme fee for the six-week stay; there is no separate boarding fee stated. The fee also covers laundry service.

Other costs and items included / not included
- Included in the programme fee: accommodation with full board, laundry service, transfers to/from airport and school at the beginning and end of the stay, health and accident insurance, sports and cultural activities, visits and curriculum-linked outings, ski lessons with the French Ski School (FFS) and ski pass.
- Not included in the programme fee: return flights, personal spending money for incidental expenses, pharmacy payments, and ski equipment rental. No separate uniform charge is listed for the six-week programme.

Refund information
- The EUR 1,000 reservation deposit is stated as being deducted from the final invoice. No detailed refund, cancellation or deposit-retention policy is provided in the published fee information.

Fee payment options
- Specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct-debit, etc.) are not listed in the published fee information.
Academics

SEK International School Les Alpes teaches IB (MYP) for students aged 12 to 16.

Curriculum
The programme is harmonised with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP). Each year includes a six-week module, from Year 6 Primary (MYP 1) to Year 4 ESO (MYP 5). Across five years, students spend six weeks each year at SEK-Les Alpes with peers from SEK International Schools worldwide. All courses and activities are in English. Modules are built around transdisciplinary inquiry units to support holistic development.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEK-Les Alpes offers a six-week module each year for Year 6 Primary to Year 4 ESO as part of the SEK programme. This module develops academic and personal competencies while strengthening students' connection with nature and the international SEK community. The programme supports autonomy, independence, self-esteem, resilience, and leadership. It fosters social and emotional relationships and a sense of belonging in natural settings. Progress is monitored through collaborative projects, self-assessments, and ongoing feedback.

Mental Wellbeing
Facilities are designed for well-being and personal development, including common spaces that promote well-being and a culture of respect where each student is accountable for their personal development and academic progress. The Learning Outside-In approach uses mountains and woodlands as learning laboratories, enabling exploration and growth. The programme supports autonomy, confidence, and a sense of belonging as part of the overall educational experience.
Parent Experience

History
SEK-Les Alpes, ÉCOLE INTERNATIONALE SEK-LES ALPES, FRANCE (1990) was inaugurated to promote progressive French language learning and the assimilation of European culture. It is located in Flumet-St Nicolas La Chapelle in the French Alps, near Albertville and Megève, at about 1,000 meters above sea level. It is part of the SEK Education Group, a long-established network of international schools with around 130 years of history and 10 schools worldwide. SEK-Les Alpes is the only private school in France recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education. All courses and activities are taught in English and the program is harmonised with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Community
SEK-Les Alpes offers an international community living environment, with learners from SEK schools around the world. The six-week module structure allows students to spend time at SEK-Les Alpes with peers from their same educational stage from SEK International Schools worldwide. All courses are taught in English, and the experience emphasises cross-cultural collaboration and personal development in an Alpine setting. The campus location provides access to European travel to cities such as Florence, Milan, Turin and Paris.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
SEK-Les Alpes has integrated facilities set in a unique alpine environment. A limited-capacity boarding residence is provided. Common spaces promote well-being and personal development, and there is a culture of respect where every student is accountable for their personal development and academic progress. Learning Outside-In harnesses the mountains and woodlands as outdoor classrooms, with learning taking place beyond the classroom walls. All courses and activities are in English. SEK-Les Alpes is located in Flumet, Saint Nicolas la Chapelle, in the French Alps, at about 1,000 m above sea level, near Switzerland and Italy.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sports and cultural activities are included in the SEK-Les Alpes program, with visits and outings linked to the curriculum. Ski lessons with the French Ski School (FFS) and a ski pass are provided as part of the six-week modules. SEK-Les Alpes offers an international community living experience with peers from SEK schools around the world. Learning Outside-In uses mountains and woodlands as outdoor classrooms to enable experiential learning in a natural setting. Autonomy, self-esteem, resilience, leadership, curiosity and discovery are developed through the experience.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
SEK-Les Alpes follows the IB Middle Years Programme alignment with a six-week module each year from Year 6 of Primary to Year 4 ESO. Over five years, students participate in five six-week modules, developing cross‑disciplinary skills and personal growth. All courses and activities are in English, and the programme uses innovative methodologies that connect learning with real‑world challenges, encouraging critical thinking and creativity.

Cultural & Language
The programme fosters international community living, sharing experiences with peers from other SEK schools around the world. All courses and activities are in English. The alpine setting supports cultural awareness and global outlook.

Social & Hobbies
Learning Outside-In uses mountains as natural research laboratories and woodlands as open classrooms for experimentation and exploration, promoting inquiry and collaboration. This approach emphasizes hands-on learning beyond the traditional classroom. The boarding residence and common spaces support social life and well‑being.

Leadership & Professional
The programme builds autonomy, self‑esteem, resilience and leadership through experiential learning. International exposure and collaboration across SEK communities contribute to leadership development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Facilities are designed for well‑being and personal growth, including a boarding residence and common spaces. A culture of respect and personalised attention supports students' development. The fees include health and accident insurance and activities linked to the curriculum.
Languages

Language Provision
All courses and activities are in English.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The programme is designed for students from Year 6 Primary to Year 4 Secondary, with a maximum of 35 places per edition. All courses and activities are conducted in English. This is your first step to explore the Alpine experience.

2. Confirm the module and dates for the intended year group. The six-week module runs each year, with five consecutive modules across a student's school journey, and the 2025–2026 dates are: Year 4 ESO (MYP5): September 15 – October 26; Year 1 ESO (MYP2): November 3 – December 14; Year 2 ESO (MYP3): January 8 – February 13; Year 3 ESO (MYP4): February 16 – March 26; Year 6 Primary (MYP1): April 13 – May 24. Each year group has a designated six-week slot (up to 35 places per edition) to ensure personalised guidance.

3. Reserve a place by paying the €1,000 reservation deposit (to be deducted from the final invoice). The six-week stay costs €6,887; the discounted price for the first cohort (2025/26) is €6,198. The price includes accommodation at the boarding residence with full board, laundry service, transfers from/to airport, health and accident insurance, sports and cultural activities, visits and outings, and ski lessons with the French Ski School (FFS) and ski pass. The price does not include return flights, personal spending money, pharmacy payments, or ski equipment rental.

4. During the six-week stay, the monthly payment to the home school will not be charged.
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