Category: News

Alumni Highlight the Power of Lifelong Connections

The Alumni Panel at the beginning of the academic year is always a moment to reconnect, but this year’s programme went even further. A group of former students gathered for an Innovators Panel, sharing with Year 12 and 13 how the lessons they once carried out of Aiglon continue to shape their lives. The event […]

Challenge Week: Climbing Peaks and Community Events

12 September, 2025 From summiting the majestic Dents du Midi, to the community events of The Gathering and the Aiglon Beckwith Challenge, this week we have all challenged ourselves to step out of our comfort zone.  At the beginning of each academic year, students participate in ‘Challenge Week’, one of Aiglon’s thematic focus weeks designed to deepen […]

Reimagining Learning at Le Rosey: φLo and the Academic & Entrepreneurship Centre

Institut Le Rosey is setting a new standard for education with two transformative projects—the φLo building and the Academic & Entrepreneurship Centre—that celebrate creativity, collaboration, and real-world innovation. φLo: A Space Where People, Pedagogy & Place Meet Institut Le Rosey teachers are reimagining how learning happens by exploring the interplay of people, pedagogy, and place. […]

TASIS University Day Connects Students With University Admissions Experts

TASIS The American School in Switzerland was delighted to welcome admissions experts from University of Cambridge, University of Southern California, and ESADE Business and Law School—along with Dr. Eleanor Parker, a Student Transitions and Inclusion Specialist from the University of Oxford—to campus on September 3 to offer a range of workshops and question-and-answer sessions for […]

Excitement in the Mountain Air

Every season on the Magic Mountain is beautiful, but Orientation Week feels truly extraordinary. The sun is warm, the skies are bright, the fountains in town are still flowing, and the mountains seem to sparkle with the promise of new beginnings. The air is crisp and filled with anticipation, reflecting the excitement on our students’ […]

Summer at Institut Montana: What happens when teens interview a Hollywood star?

Imagine being 12 years old, sitting next to your friend, and chatting live with a Hollywood actor—while thousands of people around the world are watching. Sounds unreal? Well, it actually happened at Institut Montana’s Summer Camp this year! Joined by kids from all over the world One of the young participants had a live conversation, and […]

Preparing Students for Tomorrow, and a World in Constant Change

When John Corlette founded Aiglon College in 1949, things were obviously very different to today. The whole world was recovering from the unimaginable destruction caused by World War II. Many cities had areas still in ruins and basic infrastructure like roads, bridges, factories across Europe remained severely damaged and disrupted. Millions of people had been […]

Learning and Growth Found in Travel

Aug 5 2025 At Leysin American School, we believe that one of the most meaningful parts of an education is nurturing global citizenship; helping students become open-minded, curious, and respectful of cultures around the world. We believe the best way to grow in these areas is through travel. Stepping into a new culture allows students to experience […]

Creating Future Changemakers: How LAS Empowers Students Through Entrepreneurship

With our Changemakers program, LAS collaborates with Babson College, the top-ranked U.S. college for entrepreneurship, to bring the Entrepreneurial Program for Innovators and Changemakers (EPIC) curriculum to our students. This program equips students with essential skills in marketing, finance, design, and soft skills while creating projects aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG). Read […]

Why Is Visiting a University So Important This Summer?

Jul 8 2025 One of the most crucial aspects of selecting a college or university is finding the ‘right fit’, which can be challenging without personally visiting the campus. While obtaining information online is convenient, it fails to provide the tangible experience and “feel” of the institution. Therefore, visiting the university is a worthwhile endeavor that may […]