Verbier International School

Switzerland, Verbier

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees CHF 32,000 - 115,000

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)

Taught languages English, French

Strengths Sport, Outdoor Education

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Verbier International School is a day and boarding school in Verbier, Switzerland, founded in 2011. It teaches students from Foundation Stage through Years 12–13, with Primary, Secondary, IB Diploma and High School Diploma pathways. Younger pupils follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, while Primary continues through Key Stages 1 and 2. Secondary students follow the IB Middle Years Programme, and Years 12–13 can choose the IB Diploma Programme or High School Diploma Programme. The school is located in the alpine resort of Verbier and opened its new Les Trois Cimes campus in 2025. A distinctive feature is its ski programme: from Preschool to Year 11, students ski at least six hours per week in the winter term, while Years 12–13 ski at least three hours weekly. Boarding is available for Years 7–11 in a small boarding house in Verbier’s historic centre.

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The Essentials

Location

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Stages

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Type

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Pupil Nationality Mix

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Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

Governance and Ownership

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Fees

Academics

Curriculum

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Gifted and Talented

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The Preschool offers a bilingual French-English programme with learning through play and outdoor activities.

Mental Wellbeing

Well-being is central to VIS; decisions are centred on the best for each child. The school follows a holistic approach to academics and enrichment, and outdoor learning helps support the overall well-being of students.

Safeguarding

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Parent Experience

History

Verbier International School was founded in 2011 in Verbier, Switzerland, and has grown while preserving a close-knit community spirit and a strong emphasis on outdoor education. In the summer of 2025, Verbier International School and Copperfield International School came together under one name: Verbier International School. VIS opened its brand-new home, Les Trois Cimes, in the center of Verbier, with a Sports Centre located just next door. VIS joined the Dukes Education family in 2025, extending a global network of schools and opportunities for its students. The school offers year-round boarding and experiences such as a Winter Term and seasonal Winter/Spring/Summer Camps."

Community

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Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Facilities

Facilities Overview

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Sports Facilities

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Academic Facilities

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Extra Curricular Facilities

Co-Curricular options include Skills at VIS, Ski, Sport, Arts, Enrichment and Beyond. Enrichment introduces a wide range of activities such as chess, woodwork, choir, cooking, drama, cross stitch and arts and crafts, alongside the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award for students over 14 (Bronze, Silver and Gold levels). The Student Council provides a formal channel for student voice, and Debating is offered as an ASA. The ASA programme also includes ICT club, Science/Art projects and Ecoschools environment awareness, with Visual Arts and Performing Arts integrated into the curriculum and after-school activities, plus opportunities to study with the Verbier Music Academy.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

Primary School follows the English National Curriculum in the Foundation Stage, and Key Stages 1 and 2 from Class B onward. Secondary School follows the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) from Year 7, combining academic rigor with project-based learning and skill development. For Years 12–13, VIS offers the IB Diploma Programme or the High School Diploma Programme, with guidance to tailor the best pathway for each student. The Vision is to be recognised as a leading international school where academic excellence, outdoor education, future-ready skills and a strong sense of belonging prepare students to thrive as global citizens.

Arts & Creative

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Cultural & Language

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Social & Hobbies

Enrichment includes chess, woodwork, choir, cooking, drama, cross stitch and arts and crafts. The Student Council provides student voice with two representatives per year group and regular meetings; class representatives meet weekly and the full Council meets monthly. Debating is offered as an ASA, and students have opportunities to stretch and challenge themselves beyond the classroom through a range of activities.

Community & Service

Primary School involves children in events in the local community and further afield. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered to students over 14, with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels emphasizing service and personal challenge. Weekend life for boarders includes excursions to cities in Switzerland, Italy and France, and cultural and nature-based trips. Care at VIS centers on a warm, family-focused environment that supports healthy relationships and a connected curriculum with PSHE programmes.

Leadership & Professional

The Student Council provides student voice with two representatives per year group and regular meetings; the year-group representatives meet weekly and the full Council meets monthly. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award offers leadership and service experiences via Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. After School Activities and enrichment opportunities encourage students to take initiative and develop leadership and project-management skills beyond the classroom.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Its educational philosophy accepts that each student is different and we seek to build adventure into the classroom or ski slope while preparing our students for life in an international and multicultural world. Its educational philosophy accepts that each student is different and we seek to build adventure into the classroom or ski slope while preparing our students for life in an international and multicultural world. Attitudes, agility, adaptability and ingenuity for lifelong learning Skills SKI LEARN MORE BEYOND LEARN MORE ARTS LEARN MORE ENRICHMENT LEARN MORE SPORTS LEARN MORE SKI LEARN MORE BEYOND LEARN MORE ARTS LEARN MORE ENRICHMENT LEARN MORE SPORTS LEARN MORE Happiness, kindness, safety Care Individual A focus on the needs of each, particular child. Learn more Holistic Learner-centred, outdoor focused, global engagement.

Languages

Language Provision

Foundation Stage follows the English National Curriculum. From Class B onwards, Key Stages 1 and 2 are followed by the school. Children study a broad, balanced and creative programme following the International Curriculum.

Reputation

Awards

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Accreditations

The school is a member of Dukes Education (joined in 2025) and is accredited by Cognia; it is compliant with the Council of British International Schools; it is associated with the Swiss Group of International Schools and offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school is also linked to the IB Diploma Programme and High School Diploma Programme. The accreditation statements appear on VIS pages.

Admissions

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to local and international students who might not be able to afford a VIS education. VIS currently supports five scholarship students. Scholarships fund tuition and related expenses and may be funded by a general scholarship fund or sponsor-specific arrangements; donors can support an individual student or a specific program, such as the IB DP. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic merit and a commitment to the VIS Guiding Principles, with recipients expected to have a strong academic record, extracurricular involvement, and personal growth. The Scholarship Process is managed by a Scholarship Committee and is open to applicants entering Year 10 (US Grade 9) or Year 12 (US Grade 11); the selection is integrated with the VIS admissions procedure, and scholarships remain with students until graduation subject to annual achievement reviews. The application form and deadlines are provided by VIS, including details such as a December 31, 2025 deadline for applications and notes about financial information in later stages. For questions: admissions@lvis.ch.

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FAQs

Where is Verbier International School located and what ages do you educate?

Verbier International School is in the alpine resort of Verbier, Switzerland, and educates children aged 3 to 18 from Foundation Stage through Years 12–13.

What type of school is VIS and do you offer boarding?

VIS is a co-educational day and boarding school. Boarding is available for Years 7–11 in a small boarding house in Verbier's historic centre, and the school also offers year-round boarding experiences.

Which curricula and programmes does the school follow?

Younger pupils follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and the English National Curriculum through Key Stages 1 and 2, Secondary follows the IB Middle Years Programme, and Years 12–13 may choose the IB Diploma Programme or the High School Diploma Programme.

How do I apply and what support is offered to families relocating from overseas?

VIS warmly guides families through every step of joining the school to ensure a smooth transition for day students and boarders; families can contact the school by phone at +41 27 565 26 56 or by email at info@vischool.ch to begin the admissions process.

Are scholarships available for international students and how do they work?

Scholarships are available to local and international students and currently five scholarship students are supported; they may fund tuition and related expenses and are awarded based on financial need, academic merit and commitment to VIS principles, with selection managed by a Scholarship Committee.

Who can apply for a scholarship and when are applications due?

The scholarship process is open to applicants entering Year 10 (US Grade 9) or Year 12 (US Grade 11); the school provides application forms and deadlines, with a noted deadline of December 31, 2025 for a specified round.

What curriculum do Primary and Secondary pupils follow day-to-day?

Primary follows the English National Curriculum in the Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 and 2, while Secondary follows the IB Middle Years Programme from Year 7, combining academic study with project-based learning and skill development.

What options do students have in Years 12–13?

Students in Years 12–13 can choose between the IB Diploma Programme or the High School Diploma Programme, with guidance from the school to tailor the best pathway for each student.

How is outdoor education and skiing integrated into the school programme?

VIS builds outdoor learning into the curriculum as a core feature; from Preschool to Year 11 students ski at least six hours per week in the winter term, while Years 12–13 ski at least three hours per week.

What can you tell me about the new Les Trois Cimes campus and Sports Centre?

VIS opened its brand-new Les Trois Cimes campus in the centre of Verbier in 2025, with a Sports Centre located just next door to support the school's strong emphasis on outdoor education and sports.

What sports and outdoor facilities are available to students?

Students learn in classrooms and across the mountains, forests and sports fields around Verbier, with the adjacent Sports Centre providing dedicated facilities to support skiing and other sports activities.

Are there opportunities for music, drama and the arts at VIS?

Yes—Visual and Performing Arts are integrated into the curriculum and after-school activities, and students may study with the Verbier Music Academy for additional music provision.

What after-school clubs and enrichment activities do you offer?

Co-curricular options include Skills at VIS, Ski, Sport, Arts, Enrichment and Beyond, with enrichment activities such as chess, woodwork, choir, cooking, drama, cross stitch, arts and crafts, ICT club, and Science/Art projects.

Does VIS offer the Duke of Edinburgh Award or other leadership programmes?

VIS offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels for students over 14, and the Student Council plus after-school activities provide further leadership and project-management opportunities.

How can students make their voice heard in school life?

The Student Council provides formal student voice with two representatives per year group; year-group representatives meet weekly and the full Council meets monthly to discuss school matters.

What support is available for students with additional learning needs?

Additional learning support is provided by the school; families are encouraged to contact admissions to discuss individual needs and the support that can be put in place.

Do you offer EAL or bilingual provision for younger children?

The Preschool offers a bilingual French–English programme that combines learning through play and outdoor activities to support language development.

How does the school prioritise student wellbeing and safeguarding?

Wellbeing is central to VIS, with a holistic approach to academics, enrichment and outdoor learning, and the school maintains safeguarding policies and practices that prioritise the safety and best interests of each child.

What is boarding life like on weekends and during term breaks?

Weekend life for boarders includes excursions to cities in Switzerland, Italy and France, cultural and nature-based trips, and seasonal Winter, Spring and Summer Camps as part of the school's year-round boarding experience.

What accreditations and school affiliations does Verbier International School hold?

VIS is accredited by Cognia, is compliant with the Council of British International Schools, is associated with the Swiss Group of International Schools, offers the IB Diploma Programme, and joined the Dukes Education family in 2025.

What are the tuition fees at Verbier International School?

Annual tuition at Verbier International School ranges from CHF 32,000 to CHF 115,000 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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