VILLARS SCHOOL WITH BRITISH AND INTERNATIONAL CURRICULA - LA GARENNE

Location: 

The campus is located in the charming alpine French-speaking ski resort of Villars which provides a secure environment and an extraordinary education to boarding and day students from 5 years old.  

Overview: 

Ever since the foundation in 1947, La Garenne International School has been one of the leading boarding schools in Switzerland and the world. More than 120 students from over 35 nations are welcomed each year. Their philosophy is based on providing individual attention to each and every student, encouraging a passion for learning, developing international-mindedness and ensuring the holistic development of all of the young people in their care both academically, socially and emotionally.  

Academics: 

La Garenne prides itself on its long and rich history as a bilingual place of learning. While the main language of academic subjects is English, they believe that language learning is vitally important and students are encouraged to develop a mastery of the French Language in addition to encouraging the study of a student's native language. In the Primary School (ages 5 - 10), students follow the International Primary Curriculum, which prepares them well to enter the Secondary School where they will study the highly regarded International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (ages 11 - 16). Upon completion of the MYP, the students will start their studies for the world-renowned IB Diploma Programme. 

In addition to the full-time academic curriculum, students may also choose to join La Garenne as part of the 'Integration Programme'. It offers them a unique taste of academic and boarding life over a shorter period, after which some may choose to join at a later stage for the full academic year.

La Garenne is also a CIS fully accredited school (Council of International Schools) and a Cambridge/ DELF-DALF Preparation Centre. At La Garenne they have adopted the phrase â€œBe Happy and Never, Never, Never Give Up” as their motto, to encourage wellbeing, effort and resilience in all aspects of life and for all members of the school community. 

Summer Camp: 

Furthermore, in summer, they offer residential and day camps with a well-balanced programme consisting of language courses in French or English in the morning (from beginner to advanced level) followed by sports, cultural and leisure activities in the afternoon.

Extra Curricular Activities: 

In winter, students may participate in the Integration Programme and enjoy snow activities including skiing/snowboarding several times a week. Whether during the school year or during the camps, the school provides wonderful opportunities (languages, challenges, expeditions, charity projects and school trips around the world) that stimulate young people's natural curiosity and teach them valuable life skills.