| Brillantmont International School, Lausanne, Switzerland Ecole Internationale Brillantmont, internat et externat |
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| Canton of Vaud, Switzerland | |
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| Type | Private, International, day and boarding, co-educational |
| Established | 1882 |
| Authorizer | NEASC & CIS |
| Director | Mr. Philippe Pasche |
| Enrollment | 100 boarders, 50 day students |
| Number of students | internationally recognised, co-ed, day and boarding education aged 11-18 |
| Nickname | Brillantmont or BM |
| Information | Tel: (+41) 21 310 0400 Fax: (+41) 21 320 8417 |
| Website | www.brillantmont.ch |
Brillantmont International School, day and boarding - Location. Established in 1882 and owned by the fifth generation of the founding family Brillantmont is in the centre of Lausanne, just a five minute walk from all the shops and amenities of the city. The school grounds are spacious and leafy and have a marvellous view over Lake Léman and the Swiss Alps. Lausanne is a dynamic, international city with a huge cultural and sporting offer and is just a 40 minute drive from Geneva International Airport.
Brillantmont International School, day and boarding - Academics`. Brillantmont is home to around 100 boarding boys and girls and about 50 day students from aged 11 onwards (from UK Year 7 / US Grade 6). Students study in the British Programme to prepare IGCSE and A Level examinations [1] or the American Programme preparing the High School Graduation Diploma. On completion of their studies students enter universities all over the world, with many choosing to go to England or to the USA.</ref
With small class sizes (average of 12) the students get close teacher attention and support. All teaching is in English but every student must learn French, the host language. The school is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools and by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It is also a member of Swiss Learning.[2] There is a strong emphasis on technology across campus and the interactive private area on the website allows parents to closely follow their child's progress.
Brillantmont International School, day and boarding - School life. Brillantmont students are kept very busy both in and out of the classroom. Each weekend different excursions are organised to enable students to discover Switzerland and its neighbouring countries. From January to April, skiing is a major fixture of the excursion calendar with the opportunity to ski in numerous famous resorts. After class, extra-curricular activities of all kinds take place on campus - Model United Nations, Finance Society, Yoga, School Band, Vocal Group, Photography and many more. The school is also committed to humnitarian work and each year students fundraise for [3] and participate in a building project run by Habitat for Humanity. Brillantmont students are well-rounded individuals who have a range of interests and hobbies that we encourage them to nurture.
Brillantmont International School, day and boarding - Boarding school. Boarders live on campus, in houses according to their age and gender. Resident teachers look after the students and try to make them feel at home. Given the small size of the school, there is a very family-like atmosphere across the campus, enhanced by the school's "house" system, which facilitates contact and friendship between all members of the school community. The Heads of the Boarding School live on campus and ensure its smooth running and the successful integration of all in their care. An on campus health service is available 24h/ 24h.
Brillantmont International School, day and boarding - Day school. Day students constitute a third of the student body and come from across the whole Lake Geneva region. A school bus service collects them at the station in the morning and they can stay at school for lunch. They are encouraged to join all school activities and to take advantage of all the opportunities to discover Switzerland that the school provides.
Brillantmont International School, day and boarding - Summer Course. A summer course takes place in July and August to welcome boys and girls aged 11-17 to study French or English with numerous sports and activities[4] . Minimum stay of two weeks (arrival and departure on Saturdays).
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