Author: Isabelle

Beau Soleil’s Top 5 tips for applying to US universities

Director of College Counselling at Collège Alpin Beau Soleil, George Casley, knows a thing or two about college applications.  With more than 20 years experience preparing students for their future studies, he shares his top 5 tips for applying to universities in the USA.   Prepare early – at least 18 months in advance   […]

Bringing Innovation to Boarding School Design

Taking inspiration from the first-class airline cabin, at Beau Soleil international boarding school our newly renovated boarding rooms bring airline innovation to enhance our student’s boarding experience.   At our boarding school, situated in Villars in the awe inspiring Swiss Alps, we have been working to make our student’s home space as beautiful and inviting […]

What’s in store for 2020/21 at Brillantmont?

This very special school year has seen a new normal established here at Brillantmont. Unlike many students across the world, who are only learning online, all our students have returned to the classroom to learn together. Of course, we all wear masks at all times and we have a clear Protection Plan in place to […]

Hybrid Schooling at Institut Montana Zugerberg

E-school We love to innovate In our increasingly globalised and digitalised world, both educational institutions and teachers are challenged by the fact that the world’s knowledge is freely and easily accessible on the world-wide web regardless of time and space constraints. Institut Montana, as a Swiss-international boarding and day school, strongly believes that learning best […]

The Ultimate Guide to Helping your Kids Succeed in the 21 st Century – Top Tip: Take a look at Institut Montana

  You know your kids are special. They might drive you crazy sometimes but underneath they are smart, savvy and caring. You want a school that will find their talents and bring out the best in them. However, the world is changing and it’s changing fast. Finding the right school might not be as easy […]

Welcome from our Aiglon Guardians

2020-2021 Guardians Lulu (Clairmont) and Kaan (Alpina) are excited to share their vision for the year ahead. Dear Aiglon community, Nothing feels better than seeing everyone’s smiling faces on campus again, especially new ones. Being back has created such a positive atmosphere, one that as guardians we’d like to maintain throughout the year. When given […]

A New Year

Head of School, Nicola Sparrow, offers words of welcome at the beginning of the 2020-2021 academic year. Aiglon has always been, and even in these oddest of times continues to be, much more than a school. It is an exciting, inspiring, happy, vibrant and diverse community. We are a supportive community that lives, works and […]

Virtual Tour – Brillantmont International School in Switzerland

Virtual Tour – Brillantmont International School in Switzerland We know that traveling right now is complicated for many people across the world, but we also know how important it is for our families to discover Brillantmont, since it may be home to your child for the coming months and years. Join us for a virtual […]

TASIS Students Accepted to 164 Universities

 With the help of a tremendous faculty and an exceptional College Counseling Office, the 109 students in TASIS The American School in Switzerland’s Class of 2020 were successful in gaining admission to 164 universities and colleges in 14 nations, with 66 offers extended by schools ranked in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education […]

A Successful Reopening for TASIS

  A Successful Reopening for TASIS After more than two months of relying exclusively upon distance learning, TASIS The American School in Switzerland was thrilled to welcome Elementary and Middle School students back to campus on May 25. In the article below, we review how the School got to this point, where it currently stands, […]