Category: News

Aiglon’s Debut at Global Robotics Championship Signals New Era in STEM Education

1 May, 2024 “The standout team from Switzerland, Aiglon College…” this is the statement announced when a group of Aiglonians recently competed in the final 16 of VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas.  It was the first time that students from the school participated in this annual event. This championship brings together over 800 of the top VEX […]

The small school, supporting your child all the way

The beauty of a small school is that there is a very personalised support of students. At Brillantmont, our Vision and Mission are at the heart of what we do, as we help students reach their full potential in our British IGCSE and A Level programme and our High School Diploma. Clear learning objectives Students […]

A fun-filled family day at the Open Day of Institut Montana

From 10 am to 2 pm, Institut Montana welcomed around 150 visitors to explore their campus. They met with the teachers and students, delved into the school’s academic programmes, and participated in activities that showcased the vibrant school community. These activities included an Easter Egg Hunt, Face Painting, Cotton candy making, 3D printing demonstrations, Art […]

What to expect when your child starts A Levels

By Sarah Frei, Brillantmont International School If you have a child who is finishing 10th grade this academic year and will soon be starting A Levels, then you’re going to want to know what you should expect. Will an increased workload mean more stress for your child? Will your child cope?   The transitionThe transition from […]

Ready for a summer of fun in Switzerland? Join our Summer Course!

Summer Course is just around the corner. Why not come to Brillantmont, the only Swiss boarding school to be owned and run by the same family for over 140 years.  Learning languages is fun!Thanks to our fantastic teachers, learning English or French has never been more fun! Take a test on arrival to see which […]

L’excellence éducative suisse

Patricia Rodio, paru le 22 mars 2024 dans le journal 24 Heures, supplément “Formation”. « Le multiculturalisme est la force des écoles que nous représentons, explique Christophe Xavier Clivaz. Celles-ci comptent plus de 10 à 15% de nationalités différentes. »

Your Guide to A-Levels

by Brillantmont International School  Brillantmont is happy to have contributed to a recent article in International School Parent magazine, which talks about A Levels, offered at our school. You may read an edited version of the article here and find the link to International School Parent here. Thank you to International School Parent for the opportunity to […]

Global opportunities under one roof

Global opportunities under one roof: students discover 100+ top universities at Champittet’s education fair The road to higher education is an exciting journey, and one essential step is to discover different universities and their programmes. In October, students and families had the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 100 top universities from around […]

Ski season brings out the best of winter in Switzerland

WRITTEN BY Collège Champittet There’s nothing like some invigorating outdoor activity to enjoy the brisk air of winter! Ski season is here, along with the rest of our wonderful programme of winter sports. Of course, in Switzerland, skiing is not only a great form of exercise, but also a fundamental part of Alpine culture. For this […]

Embracing the scientific spirit: One week at MIT

Alexia, one of our grade 12 students, recently participated in a stimulating week-long event at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA. She was one of 50 students from 31 Nord Anglia Education schools worldwide to win a place on this trip through an innovation and design STEAM competition. Academic life at a cutting-edge research […]