--- title: School Blog | Brillantmont International School in Switzerland | Andrew Gough description: Brillantmont International School is a fully accredited day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 13-18 in the centre of Lausanne. --- [![Brillantmont-Logo](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/CBY%20Templates/img/logo/Brillantmont-Logo.png?width=471&height=81&name=Brillantmont-Logo.png "Brillantmont-Logo")](https://www.brillantmont.ch/) - [Blog](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog) - [School](https://www.brillantmont.ch/school/our-school) - [Admissions](https://www.brillantmont.ch/admissions/why-brillantmont) - [Learning](https://www.brillantmont.ch/learning/overview) - [Boarding](https://www.brillantmont.ch/boarding/overview) ![Brillantmont-International-School-Blog-and-News](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/Brillantmont-International-School-Blog-and-News.jpg?width=1900&name=Brillantmont-International-School-Blog-and-News.jpg "Brillantmont-International-School-Blog-and-News") # Blog ![Summer Course in Lausanne - Switzerland - Brillantmont International School](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/CTAs/Summer%20Course%20in%20Lausanne%20-%20Switzerland%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.jpg?width=1600&name=Summer%20Course%20in%20Lausanne%20-%20Switzerland%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.jpg "Summer Course in Lausanne - Switzerland - Brillantmont International School") ## Andrew Gough ### Recent Posts ## [What do the experts say about schooling in Switzerland?](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/326122/what-do-the-experts-say-about-schooling-in-switzerland) November 19, 2013 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/326122/what-do-the-experts-say-about-schooling-in-switzerland#comments-listing)| by [Andrew Gough](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/andrew-gough) [![](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/file-385705619-jpg/images/b076.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/326122/what-do-the-experts-say-about-schooling-in-switzerland) Switzerland has a long history of educational excellence, with pioneering educationalists such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau (pictured top-right), Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi (bottom-left) and Jean Piaget (bottom-right) all hailing from this influential country at the heart of Europe. Switzerland was also one of the first countries to adopt the teaching principles of Maria Montessori, principles that have now spread to schools throughout the world. [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/326122/what-do-the-experts-say-about-schooling-in-switzerland) ## [10 great reasons to choose an international school in Switzerland](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/320929/10-great-reasons-to-choose-an-international-school-in-switzerland) October 16, 2013 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/320929/10-great-reasons-to-choose-an-international-school-in-switzerland#comments-listing)| by [Andrew Gough](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/andrew-gough) [![](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/file-18195120-jpg/images/brillantmont-a-levels-graduation.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/320929/10-great-reasons-to-choose-an-international-school-in-switzerland) As a parent considering schooling options, there are many reasons why an international education in Switzerland would be perfect for your child. From superb university prospects and diverse multiculturalism, to standards of teaching and excellence that are second to none, we’ve picked ten of the best reasons to give your child something that will serve them well for the rest of their lives – a Swiss education.  [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/320929/10-great-reasons-to-choose-an-international-school-in-switzerland) ## [A day in the life of a Brillantmont boarding school student](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/320081/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-brillantmont-boarding-school-student) October 11, 2013 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/320081/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-brillantmont-boarding-school-student#comments-listing)| by [Andrew Gough](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/andrew-gough) [![](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/file-18193983-png/images/bm_room_1.png) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/320081/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-brillantmont-boarding-school-student) The life of a boarding school student is a busy one. From sunrise to sunset, there are plenty of things on offer to keep students active and entertained. With all boarding staff also living on campus, boarding schools take on a home away from home feel with lifelong friendships developing. 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