Yes

We provide French and English classes for students who require additional support to keep up with academic programs in either of these languages. We also offer dedicated one-year language and academic immersion programmes in English and French, designed to help students to become confident communicators and quality to enter any of our high school diplomas.

Our school is bilingual French-English. Students can also study German at an advanced level, as well as Spanish, Italian, Mandarin and Russian.

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At Collège Champittet, students benefit from the latest technology and teaching approaches.
In 2010, we made iPads available to Primary School classes, and MacBooks were introduced into Secondary School classes. Now all students and teachers in grades 4 to 14 have their own personal iPad to help them learn, collaborate and carry out projects.

Yes

Founded in 1903 as a Catholic school, Collège Champittet now maintains its original humanist values while embracing a global vision and approach to education. The institution welcomes students of all confessions and beliefs. Additionally, optional religious activities, such as catechism, are available for interested students.

All students, regardless of their beliefs, are welcome at our school.
If students prefer not to attend a "religion class", there are multiple other classes and activities available.

Swiss Maturité
Brevet and French Baccalaureate
IGCSE, IB Diploma

100% pass rate on Swiss Maturité and French Baccalaureate, and 92% on International Baccalaureate (compared to 86% globally). Based on results from 2023.

Yes. The homework is adapted to the student's grade.

Yes

The school has a psychologist on campus. If the school detects a student with special needs, difficulties (eg. dyslexia, dysorthographia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, attention deficit disorder, depression, hyperactivity, etc), the parents will be invited to contact a specialist for testing. If the diagnosis is not made in a reasonable time, the school reserves the right to act in accordance with child protection laws.

Yes

Yes, children transferring from other schools are required to submit their school reports. Depending on the grade level, language proficiency tests might be required to assess if the student needs extra assistance or to determine the appropriate class placement.

Particularly for boarding, students are invited to an interview with the Boarding House Director.

No, unless the requested grade class is full.

We accept registrations throughout the year.

Yes

Between 8am and 9am depending on students' year group.

3:25pm or 4:25pm depending on students' year group.

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We offer more than 40 extracurricular activities suitable for all ages and interests. From sports (dance, football, skiing, stand up paddle, sailing, fencing, basketball, tennis, boxing, etc.), to entrepreneurship, IT coding, drama, gardening, music, etc.

Yes, as part of the Nord Anglia Education group, our school participates in international championships organized by the group, including volleyball and basketball. Our teams also participate in local inter-school tournaments in football, basketball, and volleyball.

Library, science labs, STEAM room, forest school, cafeteria, playgrounds and garden.

Indoor sports hall, tennis courts, running track, football field, fitness center, volleyball and basket ball courts.

From 10 to 18 year olds.

Our full boarding services include accommodation, access to a fitness center, a comprehensive meal plan, academic support from private tutors, a variety of extracurricular activities, as well as weekend excursions and holiday travels.

Founded in 1903, our bilingual French-English private school welcomes students of all nationalities and backgrounds from ages 3 to 18. With internationally recognised curricula and a strong sense of values rooted in our Catholic heritage, we nurture and inspire our students to achieve their best.

At Collège Champittet, children learn using the world’s finest curricula. Our bilingual pre-school and primary courses – which combine the best of Swiss, French, and British programmes – are specifically designed by Champittet teachers for our students.

At secondary, our young students either study for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English, the French Baccalaureate, or the bilingual Swiss Maturité. Each of these diplomas is highly respected by the world’s top 100 universities.

Inspired by world-class teachers and engaged in the very best international curricula, our students enjoy a 21st century education that’s underpinned by 120 years of Swiss heritage and standards. As well as being academically rigorous and respected worldwide, our programmes are packed with exciting global experiences designed to develop the leaders of tomorrow.

Our one-of-a-kind educational approach – which is infused with strong family values and a genuine sense of social purpose – sees our students achieve outstanding results. These include 100% pass rates in the French Baccalaureate and Swiss Maturité, which are the preeminent pathways to the best universities across the globe.