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| Number of students |
650 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
45 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
English and French language support. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, Spanish |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
Class of 2016 in their IB examinations. A third of the 40 candidates chose to sit for and were awarded a Bilingual Diploma. 50% of students were awarded 35 points or more
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Individual Needs Department |
| Learning support offered |
Haut-Lac maintains a team of trained specialist teachers and assistants to work with those of our students who require support and/or extension. Once a student’s specific learning needs have been identified, learning support and/or extension is provided by the class/subject teachers and the Individual Needs Team. Learning support may be provided within the classroom setting, in small groups or on an individual basis dependent on the individual student’s needs. The opinion of outside specialists is sought where necessary. The Individual Needs Coordinators work closely with all academic staff to ensure that relevant information and advice about a student’s specific needs is shared together with suitable techniques and differentiation strategies. All stakeholders in the student’s education are involved in planning the student’s individualized educational plans. As the needs of the students change so does the plan of support. Regular monitoring ensures that support and /or extension continues to be provided for as long as required. |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Study supervision (Primary) - 16:00 - 17:00
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| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Haut-Lac offers many clubs and activities. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Secondary Campus: soccer field, outdoor court. Primary Campus: 2 full size synthletic and grass football pitches, gymnasium. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Haut-Lac International Bilingual School educates students from around the world, side by side with local Swiss students. Within the framework of an academically rigorous, student-centred programme, the school strives to create a stimulating bilingual environment which takes into account the diverse cultural backgrounds of the 650 children and adolescents aged 3 to 18 years in its care. Their studies culminate in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. A wide variety of extra-curricular activities complements the academic life of the school. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School provides a creative, well-balanced curriculum, delivered in a happy and nurturing setting, where learning is relevant and adapted to the 21st century. The students are encouraged to succeed as individuals in a spirit of open-mindedness and an atmosphere of community, aware of their own heritage and culture, whilst showing respect for others and their differences. All are motivated to achieve the best they possibly can, thus building up their self-esteem and establishing a sound foundation for the future. Students at Haut-Lac live and learn in a bilingual and multicultural environment. They are provided with a rich and varied dual-language academic and extra-curricular programme. The school's aim is to give each student the opportunity to develop his / her full potential in the two working languages of the school – French and English. |