Exams can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can transform that stress into success. At Brillantmont, we focus not only on effective revision techniques but also on promoting well-being to ensure a balanced and productive study routine. 

Mrs. Federica Spigarelli, our Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Coordinator and PSHE teacher, shares her expert advice on preparing for exams in a smart way whether it’s for the British IGCSEs, the A Levels, or getting credits for the American High School diploma. Mid-year exams offer a valuable opportunity to demonstrate your learning and apply your skills.

Rather than viewing them as a threat, we encourage Brillantmont students to embrace exams as a chance to rise to the challenge and showcase what they know.

As we welcome the new term at Brillantmont, it’s exciting to look ahead at the many opportunities that await our students — both in and out of the classroom.

After an action - packed few months since the start of the school year in late August, our community has already experienced a remarkable blend of academic achievement, adventure, and personal growth. Now, as we settle into the new term, there’s even more to look forward to!

The 2023-2024 Young Enterprise Society (YES) Club has made history as the first Brillantmont team to make the finals of the Business School of Lausanne’s (BSL) Entrepreneurial Challenge and has won the award for the best business model.

Our team EDu is a business startup created by Isabela, Tija, Maria, and Nina that focuses on helping match students with universities and majors. The team will have mentoring sessions with BSL professors and successful entrepreneurs and will work with them during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Congratulations to the whole team!

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 talk about a qualification that is at the heart of Brillantmont learning!

Your Guide to A-Levels

A-Levels are an internationally recognised university entrance qualification and yet there are many misconceptions about their academic rigour, the ‘freedom’ they afford students, and their outcomes.

A-levels (Advanced Level qualifications) are a crucial part of the education system in the United Kingdom and are typically taken by students aged 16 to 18 during their last two years of Secondary school. A-Levels are the most frequently sat university entrance qualification with over 10,000 schools in 160 countries teaching A-Level courses. This number includes British schools outside the UK that are increasingly offering either the UK A-Level or the international variant of this certification.

Although A-Levels are recognised and accepted by tertiary institutions across the globe, there is still confusion amongst parents around what the programme entails and why it might be the best fit for their child.

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