AIGLON COLLEGE
Aiglon College is a not-for-profit, international and co-educational boarding school. For over 77 years, the school has offered students a holistic and inspirational experience that pushes the boundaries of traditional education. John Corlette founded the school in 1949 on a distinctive ethos: the balanced development of mind, body, and spirit. Aiglon is home to 500 students, aged 6 to 18, representing more than 65 different nationalities. From junior through to senior school, students benefit from all the advantages of an international boarding environment. The journey through the school prioritises holistic education and celebrates creativity.
key facts
- Founded in: 1949
- Over 460 students
- Co-Education from 7 to 18 years
- Nationalities: over 65
- Campus: 30+ school buildings over 60’000m2 at 1’200m in the Swiss Alps
- Accreditation: Round Square, CIS, NEASC, IBO, Edexcel, AQA and University of Cambridge International Examinations
- Not-for-profit: As a community owned school, Aiglon is unique among its peers
- Safeguarding & Wellbeing: A robust approach to wellbeing is integrated into our student life as well as our curriculum. The school’s counsellor team supports students’ mental health.
- Annual Boarding & Tuition Fees: CHF47,850 to 159,000 CHF
academics
- Language: English
- Diplomas: International Baccalaureate (IB) and IGCSE
- University Advising department offering structured, personalised support for students to attend top universities across the world
- Average class size: 12
- Ratio Staff / Students: 1:4
- Foreign languages: French, German Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and Arabic
- SAT/ACT: Prep courses held in July
Summer camps
- 6 weeks June – August
- Co-Education from age 8 to 16
- Morning courses in language (English or French), Maths, Science, Performing Arts, Technology, Leadership
Afternoon and evening activities and sports - Programmes: The Eagle, The Classic, Manchester City Football School ‘Kickoff’, Ride
- Cultural trips
- Overnight expeditions
Co-curricular
- An activity programme offering over 60 options across Mind, Body and Spirit
- Mountain expeditions each weekend throughout the year
- Timetabled twice-per-week ski lessons in the winter
- Partnerships: Manchester City Football School (MCFC), Lindsey Vonn and Bear Grylls Survival Academy
Cultural outings, educational and sport trips - Model United Nations, Round Square Committee and Erasmus talks
- 13 local and international service projects
