Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
95 in total ; 60 boarders |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
Swiss |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
3:1 |
| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
French integration programme ; English integration programme |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German |
| Max. number of students per class |
12 |
| Average number of students per class |
10 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Only to illustrate and support the course. Our teaching approach is traditional, emphasizing handwriting, mental calculation, and active thinking. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
No |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Our school us secular |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge International (IGCSE, A Levels)
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| Results in these examinations |
95% success rates |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Middle school : 9 hours per week; high school : 15 hours per week |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We employ special need consultants and specialists; our teachers are trained to accomodate and personalize their courses as much as feasible. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We support gifted and talented students through small classes, personalized learning, and adapted academic pathways. Enrichment activities, advanced challenges, and tailored Sports & Arts programs help students develop their strengths while receiving close individual guidance. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes; |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Personal interview and assessment; motivational essay. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
June of previous year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
07h00 |
| School finish time |
21h00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes; hot meals and snacks. Home-like cooking |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. We accommodate students with special dietary needs whenever possible, including allergies, intolerances, and specific dietary requirements. Alternative meal options are provided in coordination with families to ensure each student’s health, well-being, and nutritional balance. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, uniform is compulsory at primary and middle school levels, not in high school. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sport academies (football, basketball, golf, horse riding, skiing, ice hockey); art academies (ballet, piano, violin, cello) |
| Sports activities included |
Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, archery, swimming, running, team sports, football, basketball, tennis, |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. Our students have opportunities to participate in school sports teams and competitions. We also support enrollment in Swiss league clubs and academies, including elite programs, through our Sports & Studies pathway, which allows talented athletes to train and compete regularly while continuing their academic studies. |
| Facilities at the school |
Science labs, music rooms |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Tennis, baskeball, football, archery, Jiu-Jitsu, boxing and fitness |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
From ages 8 to 18 |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
We offer a safe and comfortable boarding environment with small shared rooms, dedicated supervision, study spaces, nutritious meals, and a wide range of sports and extracurricular activities, all within a caring, family-like community. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 1966, Ecole Chantemerle is a private, international boarding school located in Switzerland. Intentionally small, Chantemerle is a true Swiss "boutique" school : traditional, personalized and efficient |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We specialize in preparing students for admission to Swiss and international universities. Chantemerle prepares international students for the Swiss federal Matura diploma as well as the Cambridge International IGCSE/A levels. |
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