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IB, British, Swiss, and French
Bilingual
Ages 3 to 18

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CityLausanne - Vaud
CurriculumsIB, British, Swiss, and French
Leaving qualificationsIGCSE, IB Diploma, Swiss Maturité, and French Baccalaureate
Languages of instructionEnglish and French
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
Boarding available - Yes
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IGCSE, IB Diploma, Swiss Maturité, and French Baccalaureate
Language of instruction English and French
Native English and French teachers
Extra languages (other than English and French)
Class sizes Average 16 students / class
Maximum 20 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: CHF 20,200
to: CHF 37,070
Address: Chemin de Champittet CP 622 1009 Pully-Lausanne Switzerland
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Number of students

770

Number of nationalities represented in the school

50

Most common nationality

Swiss

Ratio of local students to international students

40% local : 60% international

Native English and French speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English and French

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.

Additional language classes offered by the school

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

Max. number of students per class

20

Average number of students per class

16

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

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.

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

Yes

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

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.

How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?

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.

External examinations or assessments available

Swiss Maturité
Brevet and French Baccalaureate
IGCSE, IB Diploma

Results in these examinations

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

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

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

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Yes

Learning support offered

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.

Student access to education psychologist

Yes

Entry evaluation for students

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.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

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

Waiting list

No, unless the requested grade class is full.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

We accept registrations throughout the year.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

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

School finish time

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

Supervised care before/after school

Yes

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

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.

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

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.

Facilities at the school

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

Sports facilities at the school

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

Grades/ages available for boarding

From 10 to 18 year olds.

Boarding facilities at the school

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.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

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.

Teaching approach of the school

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.

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