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In expert hands

Brillantmont is the oldest school in Switzerland to deliver A Levels, since they have been taught here for 80 of our 140 years.

That means that you can be sure that a Brillantmont A Level experience puts your child in the hands of the experts. Our teachers know exactly what is required at A Level and can guide each student to fulfil his / her potential.

What are A Levels?

British A Levels are highly regarded, long established qualifications usually taken in Grades 11 and 12. They are the national qualification of England and are taken in thousands of international schools across the world.

How do A Levels work?

With A Levels, students get to choose three, four or even five subjects, which they can study in depth. They focus on subjects they like and enjoy and are not pulled down by having to study subjects they don't want to study.  For example, a student who wishes to be a doctor would focus on Maths and Sciences, whereas another wishing to be a lawyer may opt for Languages and Humanities. A Levels are composed of two parts, AS and A2, which together, make a complete A Level. The AS exams are usually taken at the end of 11th Grade and the A2 at the end of 12th Grade, however, they may sometimes be taken together.

Enjoy this film by Swiss Learning in which Mr McClean, our Head of Academics, explains why we believe that A Levels are a fantastic key to opening many doors.

        由于Covid 19，世界陷入了停滞。许多国家实行封锁，关闭了空中和陆上边界，并在国境内实施了许多限制。公共机关持续监管这些措施的实施情况，对未遵守措施指引的人或事处以罚款。市民必须在包括所有火车站、机场、公交车站、电车站在内的公共室内区域内继续佩戴口罩。

Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you make as a parent. One of the common anxieties for you as a parent is the transition, the wellbeing, and the academic performances of your child. I totally agree. I changed school when I was going to high school, and there were many questions in my head and my parents' heads when I wanted to change into a small international boarding school. I came from a large school and I was always scared to speak up or do anything in public. That is why for high school I decided to choose a small Swiss boarding school.

British A-levels是国际公认的考试，也是受英国国家认可的资格考试。已有超过在125个国家175000多名学生参加这个考试。它已经存在了近70年， 是最古老的资格考试之一。在Brillantmont，我们与Cambridge International Examinations board合作。在《European Unions Lisbon Agreement》规定里，Cambridge International A/AS levels几乎是全世界高等教育的通行证，欧盟内所有大学也接受这些证书作为入学资格。大多数高等教育机构要求至少选择3门课作为考试内容。所以，尽管它们是英国的资格考试，但大多数大学和高等教育机构都承认A level是入学资格。

British A Levels are internationally recognised examinations - they are the national qualifications of the UK. They are taken by over 175 000 students in over 125 countries and are one of the oldest qualifications around, in existence for nearly 70 years. At Brillantmont we work with  Cambridge International Assessment. International agreements between countries consider the Cambridge International A/AS Levels as almost a world passport to higher education since they are accepted as entry qualifications to universities everywhere.

Most higher education institutions require a minimum of 3 subjects, sometimes with specific grades, though some will use a tariff system.

Switzerland is a captivating country for international students and local students, particularly if you plan to stay and pursue your career after graduation. Nestled in the middle of Europe, it is considered one of the safest countries in the world with a great economy, low unemployment rate and high salaries.

Here comes another term at our Swiss boarding school, which means that students are busy preparing and revising for their upcoming official exams.

At Brillantmont International School, we propose several, internationally recognised exams -  British IGCSE and A levels, American SATs, IELTS, and other language exams, such as DELF and DELE. In that way, we are sure to meet the graduation and university requirements, opening doors for our students worldwide. All these  exams are prepared with a lot of attention, guidance, and support from our devoted, experienced teachers. 

My amazing years at Brillantmont

Hello everyone, my name is Sarah Baker, and I am Brillantmont (BM) alumna. I came to BM in 2014 with my twin sister and my younger brother and I graduated in 2018 with my sister. I am currently studying in a hotel school in Switzerland called Glion Institute of Higher Education doing my Bachelor of Business Administration in International Hospitality Business.