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Haut-Lac International Bilingual School

Chem. de Pangires 26 Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz 1806
Tel: 412155550
www.haut-lac.ch
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 6-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $91,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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About the School

  • Haut-Lac International Bilingual School: LargeSchoolExcellence, Swiss Boutique Boarding Charm
  • One of the top Swiss IB World Schoolwelcomingmore than 600students from 60 countries.Itofferstheprestigious International Baccalaureateprogrammes inEnglish and French.
  • 100% IB Pass rate in 2025.
  • The Boarding Housewelcomes 32 students!Bothday and boarding students aged 11 to 18 canbenefitfrom its personalised IB pathways, quality facilities,stunningSwiss location and warm family astmosphere.
  • Athlete-Friendly EducationCentre(AFEC) accredited by theWorld Academy ofSport. The school provides youngathletes with flexibletimetables so that they can meet the demandsof their intensivetraining schedules without foregoing theireducation.
  • Programmes: IBMYP, IBDP, IBCP, US HighSchoolDiploma

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 6-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $91,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Top Rankings

Haut-Lac International Bilingual School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 269 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
Most sports offered

School Overview

2026 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
Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Dual Language Immersion Program
Yes
Secondary Immersion Language
Other
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1993

Student Body

Enrollment
620 students
% International Students
42%
% Students Boarding
5%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
White polo, hoodie or jacket, pants or skirts
Average Class Size
10 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
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Accreditations
Boarding Schools' Association (UK) (BSA)
International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$91,000
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
$80,000
Summer Program Cost
$1,830
(per week)
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a

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Admissions

Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Average Percentile SSAT
n/a%
Director of Admissions
Magdalena Drag-Salem
Application URL
Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
28
Sports
Alpine SkiingBadminton
BaseballBasketball
BowlingBoxing
ClimbingCross Country Running
DanceEquestrian
Field HockeyFootball
GolfGymnastics
Indoor SoccerMountaineering
OrienteeringRiding
RugbySailing
SkiingSnowboarding
SoccerSwimming
Swimming and DivingTennis
TrackVolleyball
Colors
Green, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Bernie

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
24
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Body & MindBook Club
Ceramics ClubChess Club
ConstructionDungeons and Dragons Club
Explorers clubGardening Club
LegoMultisport
MUNNature & Well-being
NetballRobotics
Sciences & DiscoverySeasonal craft
Traditional games


Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirCircus Arts
Graphic DesignIllustration and GIF animation
LAMBAMagic Club
Mandala Zen

School Notes

  • Haut-Lac International Bilingual School is a leading Swissinternational school, located on the Swiss Riviera near LakeGeneva, just 10 minutes from Vevey, Montreux and 20 minutes fromLausanne, welcoming Swiss, international and expat families.Founded in 1993, it offers a high-quality French English bilingualeducation and a modern Swiss boarding school experience forstudents aged 18 months to 18 years.
  • Today, the school welcomes over600 students from more than 60 nationalities. Accredited by CIS,IBO, NEASC and SGIS, and a member of the Boarding SchoolsAssociation (BSA), the school is grounded in strong human values,genuine pastoral care, and a deep commitment to every child'swellbeing and growth. Small class sizes ensure every studentreceives genuinely personalised support, reflected in a 100% IBpass rate and results consistently above the world average, withgraduates progressing to leading universities across Switzerlandand worldwide.
  • As the first Athlete-Friendly Education Centre (AFEC) accredited by the World Academy of Sport (WAoS) in Switzerland, Haut-Lac offers a dedicated IB Sport & Study programme for high-level student athletes, combining elite sporting development with rigorous academic achievement, without compromise on either.
  • As a modern Swiss boarding school, Haut-Lac provides comfortableaccommodation with en-suite rooms, supervised study and 150+extra-curricular activities, within a safe, stimulating and trulyinternational community.
  • Key features:- Bilingual school Switzerlandwith French-English and English-only programmes- Full InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) pathways (MYP, DP, CP)- 100% IB pass rate, 35point average- Over 150 extracurricular activities- IB Sport & Study Programme- Boutique Boarding School Switzerland
    • Source: Verified school update
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    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.
    What schools are Haut-Lac International Bilingual School often compared to?
    Haut-Lac International Bilingual School is often viewed alongside schools like Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) by visitors of our site.
    What sports does Haut-Lac International Bilingual School offer?
    Haut-Lac International Bilingual School offers 28 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Climbing, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Indoor Soccer, Mountaineering, Orienteering, Riding, Rugby, Sailing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Volleyball. Haut-Lac International Bilingual School is ranked as one of the top boarding schools for most sports offered.
    Does Haut-Lac International Bilingual School offer a summer program?
    Yes, Haut-Lac International Bilingual School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
    What is Haut-Lac International Bilingual School's ranking?
    Haut-Lac International Bilingual School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Most sports offered.
    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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    • Grades: (Boarding Students) 6-12
    • Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
    • Enrollment: 620 students
    • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $91,000
    • Average class size: 10 students
    • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
    • Source: Verified school update
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