AIGLON COLLEGE
The essence of Aiglon College – Aiglon College is a not-for-profit, international and co-educational boarding school in Switzerland. For over 70 years, the school has offered students a holistic and inspirational experience that pushes the boundaries of traditional education. John Corlette founded the school in 1949 on a distinctive ethos: the balanced development of mind, body, and spirit.
key facts
- Founded in: 1949
- Over 460 students
- Co-Education from 7 to 18 years
- Nationalities: over 65
- Campus: 30+ school buildings over 60’000m2 at 1’200m in the Swiss Alps
- Accreditation: Round Square, CIS, NEASC, IBO, Edexcel, AQA and University of Cambridge International Examinations
- Not-for-profit: As a community owned school, Aiglon is unique among its peers
- Safeguarding & Wellbeing: A robust approach to wellbeing is integrated into our student life as well as our curriculum. The school’s counsellor team supports students’ mental health.
- Annual Boarding & Tuition Fees: CHF46,000 to 150,000 CHF
academics
- Language: English
- Diplomas: International Baccalaureate (IB) and IGCSE
- University Advising department offering structured, personalised support for students to attend top universities across the world
- Average class size: 12
- Ratio Staff / Students: 1:5
- Foreign languages: French, German Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and Arabic
- SAT/ACT: Prep courses held in July
Summers camps
- 2, 3 or 4 week programmes from June to August
- Co-Education from age 8 to 16
- Morning courses in language (English or French), Maths, Science, Performing Arts, Technology, Leadership
Afternoon and evening activities and sports - Programmes: The Eagle, The Classic, Manchester City Football School ‘Kickoff’
- Cultural trips
- Overnight expeditions
Extra-curricular
- An activity programme offering over 60 options across Mind, Body and Spirit
- Mountain expeditions each weekend throughout the year
- Timetabled twice-per-week ski lessons in the winter
- Partnerships: Manchester City Football School (MCFC), Lindsey Vonn and Bear Grylls Survival Academy
Cultural outings, educational and sport trips - Model United Nations, Round Square Committee and Erasmus talks
- 13 local and international service projects