Tag: boarding school

The Search Process – Aiglon College

Did you know that a goldfish has an attention span of nine seconds? The average teenager may have an attention span less than that. With access to information, entertainment, and social connections always just a finger tap away, we are accustomed to–and expect–immediate gratification. The college search process does not offer immediate gratification; hence, it […]

Innovative Approach to Physical Education

POP – Physical Outdoors Programme Imagine going for indoor surfing, stand-up paddling or even mountain hiking during your PE lesson at school. These exciting activities are no longer only weekend plans , they are now a part of the weekly academic schedule with the new POP Programme at Institut Montana Zugerberg.   11 January 2021 […]

Education during Covid-19 and beyond

Hybrid Schooling: at Institut Montana you do not miss a single day of school Since the first days of Institut Montana, the school has been striving to use the best modern technology and the most progressive teaching methods. That is why during the challenging times of COVID-19, the school management invested a lot of resources […]

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 […]