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Ecole Chantemerle

Switzerland, Lausanne

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees CHF 23,500 - 62,500
Ages 6 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 65
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1966
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Swiss Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, French Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, German, Spanish
Typical class size 10
Strengths Sport, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Chantemerle is a private international boarding and day school in Blonay, with a LémanMaturité extension in Vevey, serving ages 6 to 18. The Swiss pathway, taught primarily in French, leads to the Swiss Matura and a bilingual (French–English) version for international students. A French integration option supports non-French-speaking students to access the Matura. The Cambridge International pathway offers IGCSE and A-Levels in English, with an option to join for a semester or a full year as an English-immersion programme. The two campuses—the Blonay site with boarding houses and four-hectare grounds, and the Vevey campus near the train station—provide bright classrooms, study areas, and extensive sports and outdoor spaces. Residential sport and study programmes partner with professional Swiss clubs; language exchange and study-abroad opportunities are offered. Earning the Matura grants Swiss student status and automatic admission to public Swiss universities, including EPFL and ETHZ, and prepares international students for Swiss or global university access.

Chem. de Chantemerle 7, 1807 Blonay, Switzerland

The Essentials

Ecole Chantemerle has 65 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in French, English.

Location
Blonay, Vaud, Switzerland; Chemin de Chantemerle 7, 1807 Blonay; overlooking Lake Geneva; close to Vevey, Montreux, Fribourg, Lausanne and Geneva.

Stages
Swiss pathway with Primary School, Secondary School and High School (Swiss Matura); Cambridge International pathway offering IGCSE and A Levels in English, with an English immersion option; study abroad and French immersion programmes.

Type
Private international boarding and day school in Switzerland.

Pupil Nationality Mix
60% Swiss; welcomes Swiss and international students aged 6 to 18.

Additional learning support
Intensive French integration programme for international students new to French.

Country affiliation
Switzerland
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Chantemerle offers both boarding and day options. Boarding is available for 5-day or 7-day residents. The boarding capacity accommodates up to 60 boarding students, with day students also enrolled locally. The school is located in Blonay, Switzerland.

Food Options
A home-style kitchen provides balanced, homemade meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients and locally sourced produce where possible.

Governance and Ownership
The school is privately owned and independent. It was founded and run by the Wegmüller family since 1966.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ecole Chantemerle ranges from CHF 23,500 to CHF 62,500 for 2026/27.

Application / initial deposit and admission fees

- Compulsory, non‑refundable initial deposit for an academic school year: CHF 1,600. This deposit guarantees reservation of the student's place and covers the one‑off admission fee and initial fixed charges in the breakdown shown by the school.

- Programme‑specific initial deposits shown in the published 2025/26 price list:
- Immersion / study‑abroad programmes: initial deposit CHF 1,000.
- Summer / holiday camps: initial deposit CHF 500.
- For the High School / Gymnase section the published price list lists a compulsory, non‑refundable deposit of CHF 400 in that section.

Tuition and boarding fees by school year (annual and per term)

Notes on per‑term calculation: the published school calendar divides the academic year into three terms. Per‑term figures below are the annual published fee divided by three.

- Primary school (Swiss pathway) — Day student
- Annual tuition: CHF 23,500 per year.
- Per term (annual ÷ 3): CHF 7,833.33 per term.

- Primary school (Swiss pathway) — Boarding student
- Tuition + 5‑day boarding (weekends and mid‑term breaks not included): CHF 45,500 per year. Per term: CHF 15,166.67.
- Tuition + 7‑day boarding (weekends and mid‑term breaks included): CHF 53,500 per year. Per term: CHF 17,833.33.

- Middle school (Swiss and international pathways) — Day student
- Annual tuition: CHF 25,500 per year. Per term: CHF 8,500.

- Middle school — Boarding student
- Tuition + 5‑day boarding (without weekends and mid‑term breaks): CHF 47,500 per year. Per term: CHF 15,833.33.
- Tuition + 7‑day boarding (with weekends and breaks): CHF 55,500 per year. Per term: CHF 18,500.

- High school / Gymnase (Swiss and international pathways) — Day student
- Annual tuition: CHF 25,500 per year. Per term: CHF 8,500.

- High school / Gymnase — Boarding student
- Tuition + 5‑day boarding (without weekends and mid‑term breaks): CHF 50,500 per year. Per term: CHF 16,833.33.
- Tuition + 7‑day boarding (with weekends and mid‑term breaks): CHF 55,500 per year. Per term: CHF 18,500.

- Immersion / Study‑abroad (residential) — short stays and full year
- 4 weeks: CHF 1,950 per week (example weekly rate).
- 4–8 weeks: CHF 1,650 per week.
- More than 8 weeks: CHF 1,450 per week.
- Full academic year (residential): CHF 55,500 per year. Per term (if billed by term): CHF 18,500.

Included items and scope of the published tuition/boarding prices

- Day‑student tuition prices include the full academic programme, supervision during stated hours, lunches and snacks (listed per programme), accompanied homework sessions and the programme of extracurricular activities. Boarding prices include full board, accommodation, 24/7 supervision and the extracurricular programme as set out in the price list.

Additional / optional fees and typical extras

- Compulsory components included in the initial deposit breakdown (examples as published): one‑off admission fee, school material package, school uniforms package, annual cultural/artistic package — the total shown in the published deposit amount covers these elements. Specific breakdowns differ by programme.

- Typical additional costs (charged separately or invoiced as options):
- Personal expenses deposit or top‑up deposit (simulation available on request). Unused funds from the personal expenses deposit are refunded.
- Accident, health and liability insurance; option to subscribe to comprehensive insurance is shown in application materials (example: CHF 150 per month option for school‑year insurance).
- Private lessons and academies (sports, skiing, music); example published rate for private music or sports lessons: CHF 60 per 60 minutes.
- Examination fees, exam registrations (where applicable).
- Membership of local sports clubs or academies (annual fee + transport).
- Study trips, paid excursions, entry to public areas (swimming pool, museums, ski passes).
- School shuttle bus: CHF 550 per term (published).
- Private transport / airport transfer example: Geneva airport transfer CHF 200 per course (published example).
- Ski pack (rentals, teachers, passes) — published as a charged option.
- Uniforms and extra special equipment beyond the uniform package included in the deposit.

Billing schedule, payment terms and refunds

- The initial deposit is required to guarantee the place and is non‑refundable. School fees, boarding charges and any personal‑expense deposits are payable in accordance with an agreed payment plan. A term that has started is due in full. Early departure must be notified in writing at least 30 days before the start of the next term. Payments made in advance are not refunded in the event of early departure, cancellation or expulsion. Unused funds from a personal‑expenses deposit are refunded.

Boarding fees (summary)

- Boarding is offered as 5‑day (weekends not included) or 7‑day (weekends and mid‑term breaks included) options. Published boarding combinations for 2025/26 vary by school level; examples: Primary 5‑day boarding CHF 45,500 / year and 7‑day boarding CHF 53,500 / year; Middle school 5‑day CHF 47,500 / year and 7‑day CHF 55,500 / year; High school 5‑day CHF 50,500 / year and 7‑day CHF 55,500 / year. Per‑term equivalents are the annual amounts divided by three.

Uniforms and material costs

- A school material package and a school uniform package are included within the initial deposit breakdown (amounts in the deposit differ by programme). Additional uniforms or special equipment beyond that package are charged separately.

Refund information (exceptions and returns)

- The initial admission deposit for the academic year, immersion programmes or camps is non‑refundable and non‑deductible from tuition (amount depends on programme). Payments made in advance will not be refunded in the event of early departure, cancellation or expulsion. Unused funds from a personal‑expenses deposit are refundable. Early departures must be notified in writing 30 days before the next term; any term started is due in full.

Fee payment methods (published detail)

- Published fee materials and the school's application documentation state that fees are payable according to an agreed payment plan and list the required deposits, terms and timing; the publicly posted fee documents for the 2025/26 year do not include a specific list of accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, IBAN) in the fee schedule itself. Payment method details are handled through the school's admissions process and the agreed payment plan.

Other published items and incidental charges

- Private courses and optional activities have published example prices (private music or sports lesson CHF 60/60 min; sport academy week supplements published for camps). Airport transfers, ski packs and sport academy supplements are listed as additional options with example charges in the published materials.

Key published references used for these figures

- The school's published 2025/26 price list (Price list 2025/26) and the school‑year calendar 2025/26 provide the fee amounts, deposit rules, lists of included services and the three‑term calendar used for per‑term calculations. The school's online application form confirms deposit amounts and insurance and optional extras.
Academics

Ecole Chantemerle teaches Swiss Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, French Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
Swiss pathway (French-language) covers primary through high school and prepares students for the Swiss Matura Diploma and the French Baccalaureate. International students can join a French immersion programme and pursue the bilingual version (French–English) of the Matura. The Matura is taught primarily in French; non-French-speaking students join a French integration programme to access the Matura. An effective, structured teaching approach features small classes, three-week concept blocks, daily supervised homework, and regular assessments, with excellent results in national and cantonal examinations. Earning the Matura grants direct access to Swiss universities, including automatic admission to public Swiss universities. Cambridge International pathway provides an English-language curriculum for ages 11 to 18, offering Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels, with an option to join for one semester or one year as an English-immersion programme; Cambridge qualifications are internationally recognized and support university admission worldwide.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small classes with personalized teaching; total capacity is 100 students (45 boarding, 55 day).

Exam Results
Excellent results in national and cantonal examinations; high success rates in national and federal examinations.

Higher Education Progression
The Swiss Matura Diploma provides direct access to Swiss universities, including automatic admission to public Swiss universities. The Cambridge International pathway offers internationally recognized qualifications (IGCSE and A-Levels) that lead to university admission worldwide; A-Levels are commonly used for university entry, including in the US via AP equivalence.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Small class sizes enable personalized attention and support; Chantemerle runs a School of Life programme that covers responsible citizenship and personal development, and it promotes balanced living and a culture of effort.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Personalized support hours are offered to students with learning difficulties (dys-, ADHD, HP).

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
International students integrate through French immersion in the primary programme; the Swiss pathway is taught primarily in French but accessible to non-French speakers via intensive French integration; the Cambridge International pathway offers an English-language programme with an English immersion option.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is supported through nature-based learning and activities, the presence of an on-site school nurse, and digital education and screen time management policies.

Safeguarding
The environment includes boarding and day provisions with on-site nursing support, structured routines and supervision, and policies to manage digital engagement and screen time.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1966 by the Wegmüller family, Chantemerle is an international private school in Blonay, Vaud. The school operates on two campuses: the historic Chantemerle site in Blonay for primary and middle school, and the LémanMaturité extension in Vevey for pre-university classes (Swiss Matura and Cambridge A levels). The programme combines rigorous academic instruction, well-balanced extracurricular activities, and a warm, structured living environment. The continuity of the founders' educational spirit is maintained by Yann Wegmüller as Head of Chantemerle, supported by Anne White-Wegmüller, Katia Stanek-Gora, and a team of experienced teachers and educators.

Community
Chantemerle operates on two sites, Blonay for the primary and middle school and boarding facilities, and Vevey for the LémanMaturité extension housing the high school and Matura programmes. Boarding is available as 5-day or 7-day options, with on-site academic and pastoral care, meals, and a structured daily routine. About half the students are day students, who benefit from on-site supervision, flexible hours, shuttle services, and a rich after-school activity programme. The on-site approach includes digital education and screen-time management guided by a dedicated team, with an on-campus school nurse supporting student health.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Chantemerle operates on two campuses: the historic Chantemerle site in Blonay and the LémanMaturité extension in Vevey. The Blonay campus hosts primary and middle school classes and boarding facilities, set in a natural environment overlooking Lake Geneva. It features bright classrooms, study areas, and comfortable boarding rooms, along with on-site sports facilities and expansive outdoor spaces across four hectares with animals, playgrounds, and greenery. The Vevey site hosts pre-university classes (Swiss Matura and Cambridge A-levels) in a 600 m² urban space near Vevey train station, close to the lake and the region's cultural and academic infrastructure. Together the two campuses blend nature, structure, and academic life to support student success.

Sports Facilities
The Blonay campus has on-site sports facilities and extensive outdoor spaces that support physical education and recreation, including playgrounds and open greenery for movement and activity.

Academic Facilities
Bright classrooms and dedicated study areas exist at the Blonay site, while the LémanMaturité extension provides a 600 m² urban space near Vevey train station for pre-university classes, offering a study environment tailored to Matura and Cambridge programs and close to regional cultural and academic resources.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Chantemerle provides a rich after-school activity programme including sport, art and nature, along with a broad range of sports and outdoor activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the Swiss Matura programme taught primarily in French and the Cambridge IGCSE and A Level pathway in English. The Cambridge pathway includes the option to join for a semester or a full year as part of an English immersion programme, and is well suited to athletes or performing artists who require flexibility to train while studying. Earning the Matura diploma grants Swiss student status and automatic admission to public Swiss universities, including EPFL and ETHZ, with international recognition for higher education.

Cultural & Language
Chantemerle offers tailored language exchange programmes and a study-abroad experience in Switzerland. Students gain confidence in French and can prepare for DELF certifications. Studying abroad for a term or year provides a validated school-year programme, strengthens university applications, and offers immersion in Swiss culture.

Social & Hobbies
Residential Sport and Study Programmes are offered in partnership with professional Swiss league clubs and academies, allowing student-athletes to pursue sport at a high level while following an official academic programme (Swiss Matura or Cambridge IGCSE/A Level). The programmes emphasize balancing sport with academics. The Summer Camp 2026 invites students to learn languages, discover Switzerland, and enjoy a wide range of sports and outdoor activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Chantemerle is built around a healthy and balanced lifestyle in a natural setting overlooking Lake Geneva. The school emphasizes a healthy daily routine and offers a range of sports and outdoor activities as part of its programmes. Forest walks are highlighted as beneficial for mood, focus, and health.
Languages

Language Provision
French is the primary language of the Swiss Matura programme. English is used for the Cambridge IGCSE/A Level programme. An intensive French integration programme helps international students access the Matura. Language support includes DELF-certification preparation through study abroad and French immersion options.

Bilingual Teaching
Chantemerle offers two main pathways. The Swiss Matura is taught primarily in French, with an intensive French integration programme for international students. The Cambridge International pathway is taught in English, preparing students for IGCSE and A Levels, with an English-immersion option for a semester or year.

Immersion Programs
An English immersion programme is available for a semester or year as part of the Cambridge pathway. The school also offers study abroad and French immersion programmes, including DELF certification preparation. These options provide language development alongside academic study.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission to Chantemerle is a 3-step process: 1. Pre-enrolment via the online form; 2) For the school year and study abroad applications, a visit to the school or a telephone/Zoom interview to understand your child's needs, motivations and family expectations, and to present the school and its programmes; the main admission criteria are personal motivation and the student's ability to adapt to the conditions and rules of community life at Chantemerle; 3) Confirmation of enrolment is sent once the enrolment has been validated. The school also notes that the initial payment guarantees the reservation of the student's place and covers the admission fee, with CHF 1,600 (CHF 1,000 for immersion, CHF 500 for holiday camps) applied; this amount is non-refundable. Deposits for personal expenses and options are invoiced separately (insurance, private lessons, study trips, etc.).

Scholarships
Scholarships are available upon request; cost simulations and flexible payment plans are offered.
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