Early years and primary
The school presents an early-years and primary pathway using the IPC. Discuss language arrangements and entry level with the academic team.
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La Garenne International School
Villars-sur-Ollon · Vaud · Suisse
La Garenne International School is an international day and boarding school in Villars-sur-Ollon, in the canton of Vaud. It advertises schooling for ages 3–18, from early years to secondary, with several graduation pathways.
- Location
- Villars-sur-Ollon / Chesières, Vaud
- School ages
- 3–18 depending on year group
- Provision
- Day and boarding; boarding entry age to confirm
- Primary
- International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
- Secondary
- IB MYP and Diploma Programme
- Languages
- English and French in primary; arrangements to confirm by pathway
Academics & school life
Secondary and IB Diploma
The school’s accreditation page states IB World School authorisation for the MYP and Diploma Programme. It also presents the La Garenne High School Diploma, which should not be confused with the IB Diploma.
School and boarding life
The alpine setting may suit children looking for an international school experience. The advertised school age range does not mean boarding is available at every age: confirm admission conditions.
School year 2027–2028
Almost 200 students aged 4 to 18 follow accredited programmes, including the IB Diploma. Official annual fees:
| Level | Boarder | Day* |
|---|---|---|
| Years 1 to 6 (primary) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 47’000 |
| MYP 1–3 (Years 7 to 9) | CHF 99’500 | CHF 62’000 |
| MYP 4–5 (Years 10 & 11) | CHF 122’500 | CHF 85’000 |
| IB Diploma (Years 12 & 13) | CHF 132’500 | CHF 94’000 |
*Day rate only for families with at least one parent working in the local community.
Includes full board, uniform, tuition and supervised study, ski pass (boarders), sports and cultural activities, on-site healthcare and Geneva airport transfers on official dates. Extra: CHF 2’000 application fee, CHF 10’000–12’000 boarding deposit, CHF 5’000 Campus Enhancement Fund, B permit and health insurance.
Summer Camps 2027 · ages 5–16
In Villars-sur-Ollon: sports, excursions and morning English or French classes, with over 45 nationalities. Boarders arrive Sunday and leave Saturday.
| Session | Dates (boarders) | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| 1A | 27.06 – 10.07.2027 | 2 |
| 1B | 27.06 – 24.07.2027 | 4 |
| 2A | 11.07 – 24.07.2027 | 2 |
| 2B | 11.07 – 07.08.2027 | 4 |
| 3 | 25.07 – 07.08.2027 | 2 |
| Level | Boarder | Day* |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 5–12 · 2 weeks | CHF 7’200 | CHF 6’550 |
| Ages 5–12 · 4 weeks | CHF 13’400 | CHF 12’400 |
| Ages 13–16 · 2 weeks | CHF 7’550 | CHF 6’975 |
| Ages 13–16 · 4 weeks | CHF 13’700 | CHF 12’750 |
Not included: health insurance CHF 10/day, optional extras (Juventus, horse riding, paragliding…), transfers outside official dates.
Winter Camps 2027 · ages 5–14
Ski-in, ski-out at 1,300 m, with a 1:2 adult-to-student ratio.
Super Ski · ages 8–14
5 full ski days per week, one-week minimum stay. Weekly sessions from 10.01 to 13.03.2027 (session 5: 11–20.02, +CHF 1’200).
1 week: CHF 4’400 boarder · CHF 3’750 day
Languages + Ski · ages 11–14
Intensive English: four half-days of classes, four half-days of skiing and a full ski day each week. Two-week minimum, sessions from 10.01 to 19.03.2027.
2 weeks: CHF 7’950 boarder · CHF 7’500 day
Integration Programme · ages 5–14
Children join the regular school timetable, including two ski sessions. Two-week minimum, sessions from 10.01 to 19.03.2027.
2 weeks: CHF 7’950 boarder · CHF 7’500 day
Photos: La Garenne International School
Preparing an application
- 1.
Contact admissions and arrange a visit or online meeting.
- 2.
Complete the application and supply the documents requested in the official application.
- 3.
Complete the assessments and interview required by the school.
- 4.
Await the Admissions Committee’s decision and confirm conditions, full budget and dates.
Budget & calendar
Confirm tuition, boarding fees, extras and application dates directly with the school for the intended year and level. No 2027 admission deadline is confirmed here.
Official sources
Information checked on 27 October 2026
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