Haut-Lac International Bilingual School is a top Swiss IB World School welcoming 600 students from 50 countries. It offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate programmes in English and French.
The Boarding House welcomes 32 students! Both day and boarding students aged 11 to 18 can benefit from its personalised IB pathways, quality facilities, stunning Swiss location and warm family astmosphere.
Athlete-Friendly Education Centre (AFEC) accredited by the World Academy of Sport. The school provides young athletes with flexible timetables so that they can meet the demands of their intensive training schedules without foregoing their education. Programmes: IBMYP, IBDP, IBCP, US High School Diploma
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: (Boarding) 6-12
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $91,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $37,000
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School ranks among the top 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 97 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Definition of Terms | 2023 School Data
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
6-12
Grades Offered (Day)
PK-12
School Type
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Religious Affiliation
Year Founded
1993
Student Body
Enrollment
600 students
% International Students
42%
% Students Boarding
5%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
White polo, hoodie or jacket, pants or skirts
White polo, hoodie or jacket, pants or skirts
Average Class Size
10 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Summer Program Offered
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$91,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$37,000
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$80,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
Acceptance Rate
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
20
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
31
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Body & Mind, Book Club, Ceramics Club, Chess Club, Construction, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Explorers club, Gardening Club, Hindi Language, Lego, Multisport, MUN, Nature & Well-being, Netball, Robotics, Sciences & Discovery, Seasonal craft, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, Traditional games, Yoga Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Bollywood dance, Choir, Circus Arts, Dessin, Graphic Design, Illustration and GIF animation, LAMBA, Magic Club, Mandala Zen, Play Doh & Playmais
Body & Mind, Book Club, Ceramics Club, Chess Club, Construction, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Explorers club, Gardening Club, Hindi Language, Lego, Multisport, MUN, Nature & Well-being, Netball, Robotics, Sciences & Discovery, Seasonal craft, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, Traditional games, Yoga Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Bollywood dance, Choir, Circus Arts, Dessin, Graphic Design, Illustration and GIF animation, LAMBA, Magic Club, Mandala Zen, Play Doh & Playmais
School Notes
- 30 Years of Academic Excellence & Innovation- Anne-Marie & Neil Harwood and Grainne & Jean-Louis Dubler dreamt of creating an international bilingual school where children could thrive in two languages in a warm, nurturing Swiss environment.Starting with one class of 13 students in 1993, the directors spent the next 30 years refining that goal and progressing towards achieving the level of outstanding academic excellence and innovation that Haut-Lac demonstrates today. Haut-Lac International Bilingual School is now one of the top 5 IB schools in Switzerland.Our school has nowadays 600+ students including 32 places in the boarding house to ensure the close-knit family feel among the group and secure the personal care and attention. Currently, there are 51 nationalities at school.
- The school offers IBMYP,IBDP, IBCP and US High School Diploma
- Athlete-Friendly Education Centre (AFEC) accredited by the World Academy of Sport. The school provides young athletes with flexible timetables so that they can meet the demands of their intensive training schedules without foregoing their education.
- Haut-Lac International Bilingual School accreditations: CIS, WAOs
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Haut-Lac International Bilingual School cost?
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School's tuition is approximately $91,000 for boarding students and $37,000 for day students.
What sports does Haut-Lac International Bilingual School offer?
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Climbing, Dance, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Indoor Soccer, Sailing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Haut-Lac International Bilingual School's ranking?
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of international students and Small average class sizes.
When is the application deadline for Haut-Lac International Bilingual School?
The application deadline for Haut-Lac International Bilingual School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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