Sport and nature
Skiing in winter, hiking and biking the rest of the year.
Crans-Montana · Verbier · Villars
Boarding school in the Swiss Alps: Valais and Vaud Alps: choosing the right school for your child.
Considering a boarding or private school in the Swiss Alps: Valais and Vaud Alps? We help you compare schools in the region, small or prestigious, with no hidden commission.
Supervised setting
Village campus, few distractions, strong community life.
Very international
Students from around the world, teaching often in English.
Official calendars: examples in Blonay and Vevey
Checked on 25 October 2026 — these dates apply only to the 2026–2027 academic year, not the 2027–2028 intake. Chantemerle, Blonay: classes start on 1 September 2026 at 08:00; the school year ends with the closing ceremony on 18 June 2027 at 16:00, according to the official calendar. LémanMaturité, Vevey: the official school calendar marks 24 August 2026 as the start of term. These are class dates, not application deadlines or boarding arrival times. No fixed application deadline was verified on the admissions pages reviewed. For international applicants, LémanMaturité recommends completing enrolment at least two months before classes, ideally three to four months beforehand: this is preparation guidance, not a guarantee of a place. For 2027–2028, obtain the confirmed calendar, availability and boarding arrival date from the school before booking. These Riviera examples do not apply to other Swiss schools. Follow the official links below for holidays and updates. Travel: check SNCF Connect, TGV Lyria and SBB for your dates. Chantemerle is at Chemin de Chantemerle 7, 1807 Blonay; LémanMaturité lists Rue de Fribourg 6, 1800 Vevey. With boarding via Chantemerle, the boarding and teaching locations are separate. Allow for connections and the final transfer; no fixed journey time is guaranteed.
Why this region?
The resorts of Crans-Montana and Verbier (Valais) and Villars (Vaud Alps) host international boarding schools at altitude. The alpine setting attracts families looking for fresh air, sport and a well-supervised environment.
Student life
Skiing and mountain sports built into the week, hiking, village campus life. These schools are often English-speaking or bilingual and prepare the IB or other international diplomas.
What budget to expect
As a guide, a Swiss boarding school usually costs CHF 50,000–100,000 a year including board. Exact fees vary by school and age: we check them with you for each school.
How we help
Free first video call, profile review, a short list of schools, application and interview preparation, visits and follow-up until the first day. Independent: we choose for your child, not for a reputation.
Frequently asked questions
Does my child need to ski?+
No. Schools offer lessons for all levels and other activities for non-skiers.
When should we apply?+
Each school sets its own calendar. Confirm application deadlines and boarding arrival dates directly; the examples below only apply to Chantemerle and LémanMaturité.
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