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La Garenne

Chemin des Chavasses 23 Chesières 1885
Tel: 41244952453
www.la-garenne.ch
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 1-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $105,094
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $58,111
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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About the School

  • La Garenne International School is a family-run IB World School in Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland, for students aged 3-18. Fees 2027-28 (official, in Swiss francs): full-year boarding CHF 85,000-132,500; day school CHF 47,000-94,000; application fee CHF 2,000. USD figures are approximate conversions.
  • Founded in 1947, the school offers a continuous international education from Pre-Reception and Reception through Primary and Secondary School to the IB Diploma or the La Garenne High School Diploma. Known for its strong values, close-knit international community and focus on well-being, La Garenne combines academic ambition, pastoral care and an international outlook in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
  • Its motto is 'Be Happy, and Never Never Never Give Up'.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 1-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $105,094
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $58,111
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

La Garenne ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 269 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
High percentage of international students
Student Attention
Low student-teacher ratio
Offering Breadth
Most sports offered

School Overview

2026 School Data
La Garenne
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
1-12
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
Spanish
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1947
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 17, 2027

Student Body

Enrollment
200 students
% International Students
100%
% Students Boarding
90%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Average Class Size
10 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
Number of IB Courses Offered
18
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Accreditations
Boarding Schools' Association (UK) (BSA)
Council of International Schools (COIS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$105,094
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$58,111
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a

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Admissions

Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Average Percentile SSAT
n/a%
Acceptance Rate
90%
Director of Admissions
Mark Silverstein
Associate Director of Admissions
Gavin Williams
Application URL
Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
24
Sports
Alpine SkiingBadminton
BasketballBoxing
ClimbingCross Country
CyclingEquestrian
Figure SkatingFootball
GolfIce Hockey
MotorsportsMountain Biking
Nordic SkiingRiding
SkiingSnowboarding
SoccerSquash
SwimmingTennis
VolleyballWinter Track

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
9
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Go-Karting Academy (partner: former world champion Nicolas Rohrbasser)Golf Academy: in-house Trackman Golf Simulator (partner: Julien Clément - Switzerland's top-ranked golfer for a decade)
Juventus Football Academy (20-30 matches per season)Model United Nations (MUN)
Robotics Club (VEX IQ and V5 Robotics systems)Ski Academy (partner: École Suisse de Ski)


Arts and Music Programs:
DramaMusic: individual instrument lessons with ABRSM examinations. In 2026 a student earned a Distinction (135/150) in ABRSM Piano.
Visual Arts and Design: design studio with Bambu Lab 3D printers / laser cutter / sewing machines / pottery kilns

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate
100%
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
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School Notes

  • La Garenne at a Glance: Founded in 1947, La Garenne is a truly international community of more than 200 students from over 40 nationalities. It occupies a safe, family-friendly location in Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland - one of the world's top safest countries (Global Peace Index).
  • Curriculum: The school offers a consistent academic pathway starting from Pre-Reception and Reception, followed by Primary, then Middle School, up to the IB Diploma and High School Diploma programmes.
    • Early Years (ages 3-5) follows the EYFS framework with Forest School-inspired learning.
    • Primary School (ages 5-11) follows the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum.
    • Middle School combines the IB Middle Years Programme (ages 11-14) with IGCSE qualifications (ages 14-16).
    • Senior students (ages 16-18) choose between the IB Diploma Programme and the High School Diploma, with classes of up to 12 students.
  • Languages: Education is conducted in English, supported by an Intensive English Programme until students reach at least B1 level. French is compulsory until age 16, with DELF diploma certification.
  • Academic results: Academic results: in the 2025/26 academic year the average IB score was 36 versus a global average of 30 (top score 44), with a 100% first-choice university acceptance rate.
  • University: university guidance begins in Year 9. Class of 2025/26 graduates received offers from universities including UCL, Manchester, Bristol, Pennsylvania State University, Bath and UC Davis.
  • Extracurricular activities: every student takes part in at least two extracurricular activities per term, choosing from 50+ options in sport, arts and academics.
  • Boarding: run by the Mean family for decades, La Garenne follows a "Family Away from Home" approach. Boarding is available across the Primary, Middle and Senior sections, with approximately 200 boarders from more than 40 countries living in three age-specific residences. Full-time House Parents and boarding staff live in each house, providing daily supervision and pastoral support, with a boarding staff-to-student ratio of 2:1. Students also have access to counselling, wellbeing and safeguarding support throughout the school.
  • Campuses: La Garenne has two age-based campuses in Villars-sur-Ollon, five minutes apart on foot: the Primary and Middle School campus, and the Secondary campus, Le Roc, for senior students. The school is approximately 90 minutes (119 km) from Geneva Airport, 40 minutes from Montreux and 60 minutes from Lausanne.
  • Accreditations: La Garenne is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), and is authorised as an IB World School for the MYP and DP. It is an authorised examination centre for Cambridge English Qualifications, IGCSE (Pearson Edexcel and Oxford AQA) and IELTS, and is a member of SGIS, the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) and the Swiss Private Schools Federation (FSEP).
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does La Garenne cost?
La Garenne's tuition is approximately $105,094 for boarding students and $58,111 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of La Garenne?
The acceptance rate of La Garenne is 90%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
What sports does La Garenne offer?
La Garenne offers 24 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Climbing, Cross Country, Cycling, Equestrian, Figure Skating, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Motorsports, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Riding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Winter Track. La Garenne is ranked as one of the top boarding schools for most sports offered.
What is La Garenne's ranking?
La Garenne ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of international students, Low student-teacher ratio and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for La Garenne?
The application deadline for La Garenne is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 1-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $105,094
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $58,111
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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