Swiss maturité in 3 years
Specific options: maths-physics, biology-chemistry, economics & law, visual arts, Russian. Direct access to Swiss universities.
Partner school
LémanMaturité — Vevey
The private gymnasium preparing the federal maturité — a true alternative to the baccalauréat and direct entry to Swiss universities.
LémanMaturité is a private gymnasium in Vevey specialising in preparation for the Swiss federal maturité: the diploma that grants direct access to EPFL, UNIL, ETHZ and all Swiss universities, without entrance exams. For a student following the French lycée, it is a true alternative to the baccalauréat.
It was founded by Yacine Guendouzi, a CentraleSupélec engineer, and Yann Wegmüller, biologist and head of École Chantemerle. Classes average 7 students, 40 to 50 students in total, taught by 15 teachers holding doctorates, master's degrees or equivalent, with 28% international students. Through the Chantemerle partnership, students can board, with daily transport provided.
Status
Swiss private gymnasium
City
Vevey (Vaud)
Ages
15 to 20
Class size
7 students on average (40–50 in total)
Faculty
15 teachers with doctorates / master's
Boarding
At École Chantemerle (Blonay), daily transport
Maturité pass rate
90 to 100% (school figures)
合作伙伴
LémanMaturité 与 Chantemerle 学校
进入瑞士大学（EPFL、UNIL、ETH、HSG……）从沃韦开始。LémanMaturité 以小班教学备考瑞士联邦高中毕业会考，Chantemerle 学校提供家庭式寄宿及每日接送。
Programmes offered
Intensive maturité
For students who already hold a baccalauréat, IB or equivalent and want to enter a Swiss university, or who are restarting after a failed first year.
Sport-study track
Adapted timetables for high-level athletes and musicians, with no reduction in academic content.
Support and supervision
Supervised study until 6.30pm, catch-up sessions with teachers, mock exams, maturité thesis supervision, summer courses for years 2 and 3.
One school, one mission: the Swiss federal maturité
LémanMaturité prepares students for the Swiss federal maturité, Switzerland's national diploma.
It gives direct access to Swiss universities, including EPFL and ETH Zurich: no entrance exams, no Parcoursup, no further selection after the diploma.
For many families, it is a clearer and more secure route — a true alternative to the baccalauréat.
Which students is it for?
Aged 15–16
Settling in Switzerland, a true alternative to the baccalauréat
Outstanding students
Aiming for EPFL / ETH Zurich
Baccalauréat already obtained
Swiss maturité in one intensive year
Students avoiding prépa
Maturité, then a Swiss university
Why LémanMaturité
- Director is a CentraleSupélec graduate
- Direct placement in the right year, with catch-up provided by the school
- Academic support included all year — still rare
- School open in summer, with revision courses
- Modern, human-scale school of up to 100 students
“We don't select for elitism, but for a coherent project.”
Results and university pathways
90–100%
pass rate at the Swiss federal maturité
≈ 20%
of graduates go on to EPFL or ETH Zurich (18% to EPFL)
100%
admission to EHL for students who applied
7
students per class on average, 15 teachers
Other frequent destinations: UNIL, UNIFR, University of Geneva, Neuchâtel, teacher-training universities, medicine, biology and science faculties. The maturité gives a right of access to Swiss universities; success in those studies then depends on the student.
Support and boarding life
- Students are placed directly in the year matching their real level, with catch-up support where needed.
- Academic support included all year; about two hours of personal study a day on top of classes.
- The school stays open in summer for revision and consolidation courses.
- A one-year intensive maturité is possible for some students who already hold a baccalaureate, after review of their file.
- Sport-study: timetables adapted for high-level athletes, with no reduction in the programme.
- Boarding at Chantemerle (Blonay), above Lake Geneva: 65 students maximum, adults present 24/7, on-site nurse, supervised study, skiing in winter and golf in the warmer months.
Tuition fees
The school advertises transparent, all-inclusive pricing with no hidden costs. Annual amounts published in Swiss francs.
| Swiss maturité — year 1 | CHF 24,000 / year |
| Swiss maturité — year 2 | CHF 25,000 / year |
| Swiss maturité — year 3 | CHF 25,000 / year |
| Boarding at Chantemerle — 5-dayIn addition to tuition — CHF 50,500 / year tuition + boarding | CHF 25,500 / year |
| Boarding at Chantemerle — 7-dayWeekends and holidays included — CHF 55,000 / year tuition + boarding | CHF 30,500 / year |
Included, discounts and extras
- Included: maturité exam registration, courses and options, academic support, access to the school from 8am to 6.30pm for study, catch-up sessions after class, maturité thesis supervision and mock exams.
- CHF 1,200 discount for (re)enrolment and full-year payment before 30 April.
- CHF 500 discount in year 1 if the 11 VP average is above 5.
- CHF 50 per month surcharge for monthly payment.
- Private transport: CHF 200 per trip from Geneva airport.
Fees published by the school, given for guidance and subject to change. We obtain the full cost simulation for you, boarding included.
2026–2027 重要日期
- 开学
- 学年结束
已公布的2027–2028日期
- 第一部分笔试
- 2027–2028学年开学
- 2027–2028学年结束
以上为上课日期，并非申请截止日期。学校尚未公布2027–2028学费：所列为2026–2027官方学费。
Admission, step by step
- 1
Review with Family School Guide: current level, target diploma, timeline, boarding needs.
- 2
Send the last two years of school reports and the most recent diploma if applicable.
- 3
Interview with LémanMaturité's leadership, on site or by video.
- 4
Placement test in mathematics and French to set the entry year.
- 5
Enrolment confirmation, choice of specific options and, if needed, boarding at Chantemerle.
- 6
Relocation support for the family in Switzerland: housing, permits, insurance.
Parents' frequently asked questions
What is the federal maturité?
Switzerland's national upper-secondary diploma, a state qualification that is the standard route into Swiss universities.
Is the maturité a true alternative to the baccalauréat?
Yes, and that is its main advantage: the federal maturité gives direct access to Swiss universities, without entrance exams. With a foreign diploma, entry is still possible but depends on grades and subjects.
Is it an alternative to French prépa classes?
For some profiles, yes: it leads into Swiss universities without competitive exams.
Is the maturité harder than the baccalauréat?
It is generally considered more demanding, especially in core sciences. The school never presents it as an easy diploma.
Is there an entrance selection?
No entrance exam: admission is based on school reports and a coherent plan. The school may decline a student if the plan is not realistic.
Are international students supported?
Yes. The school is recognised by the Swiss state, can host students with student status and helps with the paperwork.
Source: LémanMaturité's official brochure and parents' FAQ. Figures provided by the school.
Talk to us about LémanMaturité
Swiss maturité, intensive maturité or a true alternative to the baccalauréat: the right choice depends on your child's existing path and the university they are aiming for. We review it with you, free of charge.