Collège Beau Soleil
COLLEGE BEAU SOLEIL, Route du Village 1, 1884 Villars s/Ollon Direction : Mr Benjamin Turner - Principal
Founded in 1910, Collège Alpin Beau Soleil has long been regarded as one of Switzerland’s finest private boarding schools. Our reputation is based not only on our holistic approach to education, but also our commitment to internationalism, warm boarding community, and strong values.
Uniquely located in a beautiful alpine village high in the Swiss Alps, Beau Soleil is a safe, inspiring, and exciting place to learn. Home to just 300 students – almost all of whom are full-time boarders – our school is like a family, where everyone receives the attention and guidance they need to thrive academically and flourish as an individual.
Our educational philosophy empowers our students to be the best they can be. Learning is personalised to individual strengths, passions, and ambitions, and stretches way beyond the classroom and campus.
Life-changing opportunities – from whole-school challenges and global expeditions to our Winter Sports Programme – develop a breadth of skills, attributes, and experiences. They also nurture our students’ understanding and appreciation of the world around them.
Inspired by passionate teachers and a caring community, our students gain outstanding academic results. This prepares them for the future of their choice – including courses at prestigious universities around the world.
| Tel | +41 24 496 26 26 |
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| Web | beausoleil.ch |
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Profiles
Mandatory
Summer school
Boarding schools
Ages
6-15 years old
16-18 years old
Range study
Schooling
Languages
Arts
Classes taught in
French
English
Bilingual school
Structure
Boarding school
Diplomas
International Baccalaureat
High school diploma
Other diplomas
Schedule
Full time
Certifications
CIS, NEASC, IBO, FSEP, GESBF, AVDEP, SGIS, "Registre Officiel des Ecoles Privées" and Swiss Learning.
Formation
At Beau Soleil, we tailor learning to the individual strengths, interests, and university and career aspirations of each student. Our personalised approach to education is underpinned by globally respected curricula. In Grades 6 to 10, our students follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme. Our Grade 11 and 12 learners can choose to either study for their IB Diploma – which they can take in English, French, or a combination of the two – or the career-focused US High School Diploma (HSD). As well as being academically rigorous, our programmes are filled with character-building experiences, which develop international mindedness. We’re committed to nurturing our students’ all-round growth, ensuring they develop the skills, attributes, and habits of mind they need to thrive – both now and after they graduate. More than just teachers, our academic staff are truly passionate about their subject or specialism. In small class sizes – with a teacher-student ratio of 1 to 4 – they expertly adapt our programmes to individual needs and preferences, ensuring each student receives the right level of challenge and support. Our learners also benefit from ongoing guidance from a dedicated mentor and specialist advice from our University Counselling Team. Unforgettable experiences are already underway at our fun-packed Summer Camps, where campers from around the world come together to learn, discover, and embrace new challenges. Open to 8 to 17-year-olds, each unique camp offers an exciting mix of activities, as well as the chance to make the most of our magnificent alpine setting.
