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"The Brillantmont experience is a transformative experience; on leaving the school, our students continue to be open and curious towards others and this will impact the way they live their lives and later, the values they impart to their own children."  

~ Mr Pasche, Director of Brillantmont

Whether your child starts boarding school in the fall or the spring, it can be daunting to enter a whole new environment. Brillantmont gets a number of new students every January, and although many of the students have been there for a number of months already, the newcomers never have trouble integrating into our school family. As the spring term approaches, we bring you some tips on settling in at a new boarding school. Find out what makes this transition easier.

In these dark days of winter, summer school for your child can feel like a world away. However, this is the time to start planning for an incredible summer for your kids. Exciting adventures and engaged learning awaits in summer school in Switzerland! This blog gives you some valuable tips on what to look for in a perfect summer school experience. 

 Why is a small boarding school better for your child’s education? The ideal size for an international school is hard to pinpoint, but it is clear that small is better when it comes to some of the key elements of a good institution. This blog provides some insight as to why this is true.

 In recent years, international and boarding school business in Switzerland has shifted away from the long history of small, steadfast family ownership. Over the past decade, this legacy of family-owned schools has been replaced by schools owned by private investors, international corporations, or equity funds.

International schools have so many things going for them: excellent academics, beautiful campuses, prep for universities all over the world, extra-curricular activities, to just mention a few. However, one of the biggest highlights is the multicultural environment. This blog will explore how this enriches the boarding school experience.

 Starting life as a Swiss boarding school student offers many opportunities to create new friendships and develop skills to build a successful future. The following are some great ways to get involved at your international school and make the most of your boarding experience.

Life at boarding school is exciting and busy. Days are filled with hard work, diverse activities, supportive staff, and warm friendships.

The transition into a boarding school abroad can be daunting and even scary. Below, two Brillantmont students from Spain and Russia share their advice for incoming children. 

Entering life at an international boarding school can be daunting and overwhelming. However, at Brillantmont International School, the heads of boarding, other staff, teachers and most importantly your fellow students are there to make this transition as smooth as possible.