Beau Soleil Private School

Founded in 1910, Beau Soleil is one of the oldest Swiss establishments of worldwide renown, and is currently owned and run by the third successive generation of the same family.

Beau Soleil is situated in the south-eastern part of French-speaking Switzerland, in the Canton of Vaud. It is perched at an altitude of 1'300 metres and enjoys a magnificent panorama to the south, overlooking the Rhône valley. Mont-Blanc, the Dents-du-Midi and the French Alps are distinctive landmarks on the horizon.

Beau Soleil aims to provide its students with a comprehensive education – intellectual,physical, emotional and social – in order to develop their critical awareness and anappreciation of personal effort and self-discipline.

The three main cornerstones of our education are:

A balanced and personalised curriculum combining academic studies, sports, expeditions and participation in artistic activities, which recognises students’ individual talents, fosters their intellectual, creative and sporting strengths and opens their minds, enabling them to realise their full potential.

A stable family community built on traditional values and founded upon respect which promotes cultural diversity and exchange, and enables students to develop their emotional and inter-personal skills.

An environment of outstanding natural beauty in the Swiss Alps providing a secure setting in which students may grow and flourish happily and healthily.

Beau Soleil offers two distinct, parallel systems: a French Section and an International Section.

French Section

The classes in the French Section extend from 6ème to Terminale, and prepare students for the official French government examinations - the Diplôme National du Brevet at the end of 3ème and the French Baccalaureate (series L, ES and S) at the end of Terminale. The subjects taught in the French Section conform to the requirements of the French Ministry of Education. English is compulsory at all levels except Terminale. Students in 6ème are offered an introduction to Spanish, German and Italian (one language per term). One of these subjects is compulsory from 4ème upwards. In 1ère and Terminale additional languages (Arabic, Catalan, modern Greek, Polish for example) may be taken on either as private lessons or under the external auspices of the CNED.

International Section

The classes in the International Section extend from 6th Grade to 12th Grade, and prepare students for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) at the end of 10th Grade and the International Baccalaureate (IB) and High School Diploma at the end of 12th Grade. Subjects other than languages are taught in English.

About Beau Soleil Private School

Since 1910 the de Meyer family has contributed, year after year, to the education of Beau Soleil students, laying particular emphasis on the development of respect. Respect for oneself, for others and for the environment in its widest sense are seen as the indispensible ingredients of harmonious existence within a community.

The French Section, Collège Classes

6e-5e & 4e Classes, Required subjects: French, Mathematics, English, History and Geography, Life Sciences ...

The French Section, Lycée classes

The Seconde class is a foundation year. At the end of this year students must determine which of the following three branches they will follow in 1ère and Terminale ...

French Baccalaureate Programme

The L (Literary) programme is designed for students with a particular interest in literature, philosophy and languages. Most students who complete the L programme will go on to university studies in a range of disciplines such as Philosophy, Literature, Languages, History, Psychology and Sociology... more

International Section, Junior School

Required subjects: English, Mathematics, French or Supplementary English, History, Geography, General Science, ICT, Sport and Expeditions, Art, Music, Drama, PSHE, Study Skills, languages...

International Section, Lower School

Required subjects: A first (native) language, a second language (English, French), Mathematics, a further language, a science, a social science, Sport and Expeditions, PSHE, Study Skills ...

International Section, Upper School

Required subjects: A first (native) language (literature only), a second language (English, French, Spanish, Italian), a social science (History, Geography, Business & Management, Economics), a science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Systems), Mathematics ...

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

The IB Diploma Programme provides a broad, rigorous preparation for future university studies. It is designed to strike a balance between breadth and depth of study... more

Summer Camp

The key ingredients of the programme are fun, friendship, respect, teamwork and a positive attitude. The key word is "balance" - finding the right balance between academic language courses, sports and cultural activities; between group and individual activities...more

Fees and course dates

Boarding and schooling fees: For the school year, the fees for boarding and schooling are payable in two instalments. The fees amount to CHF 30’000.- per term and CHF 90’000.- per year. These fees include all boarding costs, food, heating, normal laundry of the uniform, all lessons in the regular timetable, use of the school’s sports facilities, personal ability insurance, various taxes, and the residence permit...

Location

An exceptional location of outstanding natural beauty. The Swiss Alps provide the backdrop for a safe, healthy haven in which young people can blossom intellectually, physically, emotionally and spiritually...