Nestled high in the spectacular Swiss Alps, our prestigious international boarding school is an inspirational home from home for students aged 11 to 18.
LEARNING AT BEAU SOLEIL
Unlocking passion and potential
At Beau Soleil, every student’s education is unique to them. Personalised to individual passions and ambitions, our globally respected academic programmes – which include the International Baccalaureate and Advanced Studies Diploma – engage, motivate, and inspire our learners to excel.
Community is at the heart of the Beau Soleil boarding experience. Each of our six houses is a warm and welcoming home away from home, where students from around the world forge friendships that last a lifetime.
At Beau Soleil, we believe it’s what you do that counts. From character-building challenges and community service projects to alpine adventures and global expeditions, we offer an unparalleled range of experiences that shape our students’ futures.
One of the leading private boarding schools in Switzerland, Beau Soleil is home to a thriving international community of students aged 11 to 18.
Founded in 1910, Collège Alpin Beau Soleil has long been regarded as one of Switzerland’s finest schools. Our reputation is based not only on our holistic approach to education, but also our commitment to internationalism, warm boarding community, and strong values.
Uniquely located in a beautiful alpine village high in the Swiss Alps, Beau Soleil is a safe, inspiring, and exciting place to learn. Home to just 300 students – almost all of whom are full-time boarders – our school is like a family, where everyone receives the attention and guidance they need to thrive academically and flourish as an individual.
Our educational philosophy empowers our students to be the best they can be. Learning is personalised to individual strengths, passions, and ambitions, and stretches way beyond the classroom and campus.
Life-changing opportunities – from whole-school challenges and global expeditions to our Winter Sports Programme – develop a breadth of skills, attributes, and experiences. They also nurture our students’ understanding and appreciation of the world around them.
Inspired by passionate teachers and a caring community, our students gain outstanding academic results. This prepares them for the future of their choice – including courses at prestigious universities around the world.
Our location in the Swiss Alps allows unmatched opportunities
Awe-inspiring outdoor adventures
Our outdoor education programme is packed with exhilarating adventures. From mountain climbing to canyoning, cross-country skiing to canoeing, our students push themselves beyond their comfort zone, overcome challenges, and work as a team. This builds confidence and resilience, and develops vital future-ready skills, such as leadership and communication.
Discovering new passions
Each week, more than 90 different after-school activities give our students the opportunity to discover new passions and develop their talents. Our carefully curated co-curricular programme includes hip-hop dance, debating, baking, and bird watching clubs. We also offer a host of sports, ranging from tennis and swimming to yoga and Taekwondo.
Skiing, snowboarding, and so much more
Our Winter Sports Programme offers something for everyone, enabling students of all ages and abilities to make the most of our unique alpine location. Just a stone's throw away from our campus, our young people finesse their ski and snowboard skills each week during winter. We also offer a variety of ski disciplines, including downhill racing, freestyle, Nordic, and touring, plus snowshoeing, ice climbing, and more.
Taking on a challenge
We love a challenge at Beau Soleil. Throughout the year, our community comes together for a series of seven events, which include summiting a mountain in the dark and tackling a 10km or 20km run. Each challenge instils a sense of belief and confidence in our students, as well as showing them that they can succeed at anything they put their mind to.
Exploring the world
Our commitment to internationalism extends beyond the Beau Soleil campus, as our students discover the world on extraordinary community service, cultural, adventure, and academic enrichment trips. From working alongside coffee farmers in Ethiopia to river rafting in Patagonia, each awe-inspiring expedition has a profound impact on our learners – broadening their horizons and opening hearts and minds.
“It’s important to jump in – to seize the chances that life presents with both hands – and I very much hope to see all of our students making the most of every minute here at Beau Soleil.”
Tucked away in an idyllic alpine village – and surrounded by magnificent mountain peaks, verdant pine forests, and big skies – our campus is an inspiring place to live and learn. Specialist art, design, and music spaces, outstanding sports facilities, and cutting-edge interactive technology bring learning to life. Our close knit international community, meanwhile, is truly unique, providing a supportive and inspirational setting in which to live and learn.
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Admissions
We’re delighted that you’re interested in joining the Beau Soleil family. Your journey starts with our expert Admissions Team, who will guide you through the process – from helping you submit your application form to arranging a guided tour.
Our school – which is home to around 300 students – is small but diverse. This means places are limited, and we’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
