College champittet
The essence of Collège Champittet — Founded in 1903, Collège Champittet has been providing outstanding education to both local and international students for over a century. Set amongst beautiful surroundings, near the edge of Lake Geneva, we pride ourselves on delivering academic excellence and providing the finest curricula that the Swiss, French and international education systems have to offer.
key facts
- ”A Swiss School Open to The World”
- Established in 1903, with over 120 years of history.
- 4-hectare lakeside campus is located in Pully (Lausanne), accommodating both day and boarding students.
- 770 students, including 120 boarders.
- Age range: boys and girls from 3 to 18 years old. Boarding school from 10 years old.
- 50 nationalities, including 40% Swiss, with over 20 nationalities in the Boarding House.
- Accredited by The Boarding Schools’ Association, ISO 9001-2000, and IBO.
- A Nord Anglia Education school with access to unique opportunities such as Global Campus and partnerships with The Juilliard School, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and UNICEF.
- Annual boarding and tuition fees start from CHF 91’800.- (for 5 days) and 112’000.- (for 7 days)
academics
- Languages: Bilingual French and English.
- Diplomas: International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) taught in English; French Baccalaureate taught in French; and Swiss Maturité taught in French and English.
- Additional programs: French as a Foreign Language (full year immersion in French for beginners, validated as an academic year)
- Foreign languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Latin and other languages upon request.
- Academic results 2026: 100% pass rate across all three diploma programmes: Swiss Maturité, French Baccalaureate and International Baccalaureate.
- Student to teacher ratio: 8:1
- Average class size: 15.5
Summer camps
Holiday Clubs
- Sessions: flexible one-week sessions available throughout July and August in Pully (Lausanne)
- Description: Collège Champittet Holiday Clubs offer children and teenagers a wide range of enriching activities tailored to different interests and age groups. Hosted on the school’s Pully campus near Lausanne, the programmes include tennis, basketball, swimming, sailing, music, coding, and multisports, all led by experienced instructors in a safe and inspiring environment. Whether developing athletic skills, exploring creativity, or discovering new technologies, participants enjoy an engaging holiday experience while building confidence, making new friends, and creating lasting memories.
Champittet Summer Leadership Camp
- Sessions: Two 2‑week sessions in July Lausanne–Pully campus)
- Description: Collège Champittet Leadership Camp offers teenagers a unique opportunity to develop confidence, leadership skills, and independence while exploring the best of Switzerland. Combining outdoor adventures such as rafting, sailing, and hiking at Glacier 3000 with cultural discoveries and hands-on learning experiences, the programme encourages participants to step outside their comfort zone, collaborate with others, and grow as individuals.Through exclusive collaborations with renowned institutions including IMD, one of the world’s leading business schools, EHL Hospitality Business School, ranked the world’s leading institution for hospitality management education, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), participants gain valuable real-world insights and inspiration from industry experts. The programme offers a unique blend of personal growth, teamwork, international perspectives, and unforgettable summer experiences.
Extra-curricular
- More than 40 extracurricular activities are available, including sailing, music, dance, STEAM, padel, skiing, yoga, self-defence, entrepreneurship, and fencing.
- Students can join a variety of clubs such as Model United Nations, Creative Writing, and Chess.
- A partnership with Swiss Tennis provides access to professional tennis coaching on the school’s on-site courts.
- Through a partnership with the Club Nautique de Pully, students benefit from sailing lessons on Lake Geneva.
- Regular ski excursions and winter camps allow students to experience Switzerland’s renowned alpine environment.
- A rich programme of humanitarian, cultural, and international trips broadens students’ horizons and encourages global citizenship. Recent opportunities have included humanitarian projects in Madagascar and Thailand, spiritual pilgrimages to Rome and Fátima, boarding trips to destinations such as Japan, Oman, Paris, Croatia, Sicily, and Malta, as well as expeditions to Mount Kilimanjaro and the Galápagos Islands.
- Throughout the year, students benefit from a vibrant calendar of cultural events, lectures, and conferences, including the Cycle des Grandes Conférences and the Saison Culturelle.
- Workshops on topics such as leadership, public speaking, manners and etiquette, and personal development help students build confidence and essential life skills.
