Winter camps · 6 min
Top winter camps in Switzerland: ski and languages
Les Elfes or La Garenne? Compare Swiss winter camps by age, skiing ability, supervision and your child’s goals.
13 November 2026Read the article →
The journal
Guides to choose wisely
Schools, boarding, Maturité and camps: practical guidance to choose the right pathway for your child.
Surf & teenagers · 6 min
Teen surfing in Vendée: why choose this coast?
Surf culture, confidence and group life: explore a teen surf stay in Vendée and the safety questions to ask before booking.
13 November 2026Read the article →
Maturité & EPFL · 6 min
Swiss Maturité and EPFL: the admissions advantage
A recognised Swiss gymnasial Maturité provides EPFL access without a capacity limit under current rules. Understand the qualification and preparation.
13 November 2026Read the article →
Family-style boarding · 6 min
Best family-style boarding schools: choosing for your child
Explore Chantemerle, the LémanMaturité pathway and La Garenne. Compare daily care, study support and the right boarding fit for your child.
13 November 2026Read the article →
Boarding schools · 8 min
Top 5 prestigious boarding schools in Switzerland in 2026
Our selection of the 5 reference boarding schools in Switzerland: curricula, atmosphere, admissions and fees.
15 January 2026Read the article →
International schools · 7 min
Top 5 international schools in French-speaking Switzerland
Our 5 reference international schools in Geneva, Lausanne and the Vaud Riviera.
22 January 2026Read the article →
Family schools · 6 min
Top 5 human-scale family schools in Switzerland
Our 5 favourite human-scale family schools: atmosphere, pedagogy and curricula.
05 February 2026Read the article →
Education · 7 min
5 pillars of an education that truly helps a child flourish
Safety, autonomy, meaning, relationships, rhythm: the 5 fundamentals of an education that makes a child happy and confident.
05 February 2026Read the article →
Camps & immersion · 8 min
Surf Camp Academy in Vendée: 5 reasons to give your teen an international immersion that changes everything
International immersion, autonomy, resilience: why Surf Camp Academy in Vendée is a springboard for teens.
19 February 2026Read the article →
France → Switzerland · 7 min
French baccalaureate or Swiss maturity: which path for a French student?
Keep the French bac or take the Swiss maturity? 5 criteria to choose well.
27 September 2026Read the article →
France → Switzerland · 6 min
Enrolling a French child at school in Switzerland: 5 steps from Paris
Plan, shortlist, visits, application, arrival: 5 steps to enrol a French child in Switzerland.
27 September 2026Read the article →
Parent guide · 7 min
How to choose a boarding school: 6 questions to ask
Reason, school size, diploma, supervision, distance, budget: 6 questions to choose the right boarding school.
21 October 2026Read the article →
Admissions · 5 min
Boarding school applications for September 2027: month-by-month timeline
Shortlist, visits, applications, interviews, confirmation: the timeline for September 2027.
21 October 2026Read the article →
Boarding schools · 6 min
UK or Swiss boarding school: how to choose?
Language, diplomas, calendar, visa, budget: 5 criteria to choose between England and Switzerland.
21 October 2026Read the article →
Swiss maturité · 6 min
What is the Swiss maturité? A guide for international parents
What the Swiss maturité is, how long it takes and why it leads to EPFL and ETH Zurich.
21 October 2026Read the article →
EPFL · 6 min
EPFL admission for international students: what parents should prepare
Swiss maturité, foreign diplomas, maths and French: how to prepare for EPFL admission.
28 October 2026Read the article →
Boarding school · 5 min
The first term at a Swiss boarding school: how to help your child settle in
Homesickness, routines, contact: five tips for a good first term at a Swiss boarding school.
04 November 2026Read the article →
Swiss maturité · 7 min
Swiss maturité, IB or French bac: which diploma for your child?
Maturité, IB or French bac: which diploma fits your child's university plans?
11 November 2026Read the article →
2027 admissions · 6 min
Maturité suisse, admission et EPFL : préparer le parcours 2027 dès octobre
Diplôme, dossier, calendrier et internat : les vérifications à commencer dès octobre pour préparer 2027.
27 October 2026Read the article →
Life in Switzerland · 6 min
Vie en Suisse : trajets, culture et coût du quotidien pour les familles
Voyages, langues et budget : préparer le quotidien autour d’une scolarité en Suisse.
27 October 2026Read the article →
Winter camps · 5 min
Winter camps 2027 in Switzerland: La Garenne, Les Elfes and Verbier International School
Skiing, languages and boarding: three winter camps in the Swiss Alps for 2027.
11 November 2026Read the article →
Winter camps · 5 min
Premier camp de ski en Suisse : comment préparer son enfant
Âge, niveau, équipement, assurance : tout préparer pour un premier camp de ski en Suisse.
12 November 2026Read the article →
Winter camps · 5 min
Camp de ski Les Elfes à Verbier : dates et tarifs 2026–2027
Les Elfes à Verbier : les 19 semaines de ski 2026–2027 et leurs prix officiels.
12 November 2026Read the article →
Winter camps · 5 min
Camps d'hiver à La Garenne (Villars) : ski et anglais en 2027
Super Ski, Langues + ski, intégration : les camps d'hiver 2027 de La Garenne.
12 November 2026Read the article →
Admission 2027 · 4 min
Admission 2027 en internat suisse : le calendrier pour les familles internationales
Rentrée, dossier, visa : le calendrier 2027 pour entrer dans un internat suisse depuis l’étranger.
12 November 2026Read the article →
Boarding schools · 4 min
Internat en Suisse depuis l’étranger : 5 critères pour bien choisir
Langue, diplôme, encadrement, contact et budget : comparer les internats suisses quand on vit loin.
12 November 2026Read the article →