--- title: School Blog | Brillantmont International School in Switzerland | Sarah Frei (26) description: Senior Leadership Team Head of Admissions & External Relations (26) --- [![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") ## Sarah Frei ![](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/2022%20-%202023%20School%20Year/Sarah%20Frei%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.jpg?width=50&name=Sarah%20Frei%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.jpg) Senior Leadership Team Head of Admissions & External Relations Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [Brillantmont students extra curricular activities in Cambodia](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/297768/brillantmont-students-extra-curricular-activities-in-cambodia) June 6, 2013 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/297768/brillantmont-students-extra-curricular-activities-in-cambodia#comments-listing)| by [Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hubfs/2022%20-%202023%20School%20Year/Sarah%20Frei%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.jpg "Sarah Frei")](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/file-64867529-jpg/images/brillantmont-extra-curricular-school-activities.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/297768/brillantmont-students-extra-curricular-activities-in-cambodia) Simple, decent, affordable housing for all; this is [Habitat for Humanity’s](http://hub.am/117PlVT) worldwide goal. Habitat builds, renovates and repairs houses with the help of homeowner families, volunteers, and donations of money and materials.  [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/297768/brillantmont-students-extra-curricular-activities-in-cambodia) ## [Learning in and outside of the classroom at Brillantmont School](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/293910/learning-in-and-outside-of-the-classroom) May 24, 2013 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/293910/learning-in-and-outside-of-the-classroom#comments-listing)| by [Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hubfs/2022%20-%202023%20School%20Year/Sarah%20Frei%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.jpg "Sarah Frei")](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/file-18194141-png/images/bm_singers.png) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/293910/learning-in-and-outside-of-the-classroom) There’s an English saying, « All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy » to which Brillantmont wholly subscribes! Education is not just about what goes on in the classroom; learning continues outside of the classroom. It’s all about developing interests, discovering talents and nurturing passions, which help a child acquire new skills and become a more confident and rounded individual. [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/293910/learning-in-and-outside-of-the-classroom) ## [The 8-step A Level revision guide](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/287992/the-8-step-a-level-revision-guide) April 29, 2013 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/287992/the-8-step-a-level-revision-guide#comments-listing)| by [Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hubfs/2022%20-%202023%20School%20Year/Sarah%20Frei%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.jpg "Sarah Frei")](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/file-18199177-jpg/images/library-in-brillantmont.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/287992/the-8-step-a-level-revision-guide) A Levels are among the most important exams you will take because the next steps in life, such as entry to university or employment, often depend on your results. Taking a set of exams can be a daunting prospect, but well-planned A Level revision will help you feel prepared. [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/287992/the-8-step-a-level-revision-guide) ## [Simple and easy IGCSE exam revision guide](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/286054/simple-and-easy-igcse-exam-revision-guide) April 22, 2013 | [2 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/286054/simple-and-easy-igcse-exam-revision-guide#comments-listing)| by [Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hubfs/2022%20-%202023%20School%20Year/Sarah%20Frei%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.jpg "Sarah Frei")](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/file-18195060-jpg/images/brillantmont-a-levels-class-with-teacher.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/286054/simple-and-easy-igcse-exam-revision-guide) The summer term has now started, as has the countdown to the end of the school year and the all-important examinations. Let’s take a closer look at just one of the exams being taken by Brillantmont students – the IGCSE – and how best to prepare for it.  [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/286054/simple-and-easy-igcse-exam-revision-guide) ## [Looking forward to September 2013 - Brillantmont Secondary Programme](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/285333/looking-forward-to-september-2013-brillantmont-secondary-programme) April 18, 2013 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/285333/looking-forward-to-september-2013-brillantmont-secondary-programme#comments-listing)| by [Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hubfs/2022%20-%202023%20School%20Year/Sarah%20Frei%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.jpg "Sarah Frei")](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/file-18200947-jpg/images/swiss-boarding-schools---brillantmont.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/285333/looking-forward-to-september-2013-brillantmont-secondary-programme) *September brings with it the start of a new academic year for students on the Brillantmont secondary programme. In this article we tell you more about how to begin the application process and what our new and returning students can expect in 2013.* [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/285333/looking-forward-to-september-2013-brillantmont-secondary-programme) ## [Your Summer Course info round-up](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/284048/your-summer-course-info-round-up) April 12, 2013 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/284048/your-summer-course-info-round-up#comments-listing)| by [Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hubfs/2022%20-%202023%20School%20Year/Sarah%20Frei%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.jpg "Sarah Frei")](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/file-18195485-jpg/images/brillantmont-fun-summer-courses.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/284048/your-summer-course-info-round-up) *Summer may be some months away yet, but places on the Brillantmont Summer Course (starting in July) are filling up quickly and demand is high. It’s not too late to find out more, which is why we’ve put together this digest of all our Summer Course articles, videos and links.*  [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/284048/your-summer-course-info-round-up) ## [VIDEO: The Brillantmont Summer Course](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/284039/video-the-brillantmont-summer-course) April 4, 2013 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/284039/video-the-brillantmont-summer-course#comments-listing)| by [Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hubfs/2022%20-%202023%20School%20Year/Sarah%20Frei%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.jpg "Sarah Frei")](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) We’ve put together a small collection of excellent Summer Course pictures to give you a taste of what’s in store for students heading to Brillantmont International School this summer. [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/284039/video-the-brillantmont-summer-course) ## [A day in the life of a Summer Course student](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/276936/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-summer-course-student) March 18, 2013 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/276936/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-summer-course-student#comments-listing)| by [Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hubfs/2022%20-%202023%20School%20Year/Sarah%20Frei%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.jpg "Sarah Frei")](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/file-18196087-jpg/images/brillantmont-psychological-university-preparation-.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/276936/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-summer-course-student) *Summer is fast approaching, and for Brillantmont International School that means a new intake of Summer Course students eager to learn a new language while experiencing the very best of Swiss life. What’s in store for our lucky participants? Let’s take a look at a typical day in the life of a Summer Course student...* [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/276936/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-summer-course-student) ## [What do our teachers think about A Levels?](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/275064/What-do-our-teachers-think-about-A-Levels) March 11, 2013 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/275064/What-do-our-teachers-think-about-A-Levels#comments-listing)| by [Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hubfs/2022%20-%202023%20School%20Year/Sarah%20Frei%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.jpg "Sarah Frei")](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/file-18163030-png/images/alevel-ib-thumb2.png) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/275064/What-do-our-teachers-think-about-A-Levels) *International A Levels based on the British system, or the International Baccalaureate (IB)? You’ve read our E-book, but what do our teachers think, who teach A Levels to our hardworking students every day? * [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/275064/What-do-our-teachers-think-about-A-Levels) ## [PICTURES: Brillantmont Students hit the slopes this half term!](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/272631/pictures-brillantmont-students-hit-the-slopes-this-half-term) February 28, 2013 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/272631/pictures-brillantmont-students-hit-the-slopes-this-half-term#comments-listing)| by [Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![Sarah Frei](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hubfs/2022%20-%202023%20School%20Year/Sarah%20Frei%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.jpg "Sarah Frei")](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei) [![](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/file-21969050-jpg/images/brillantmont-half-term-ski-week1.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/272631/pictures-brillantmont-students-hit-the-slopes-this-half-term)  *For many people in Europe and indeed across the world, February is the month of Valentine's sentiments and pancakes piled high. But for the hardworking students of Brillantmont, February also brings a welcome half-term break, right at the highpoint of the Swiss ski season.* [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/272631/pictures-brillantmont-students-hit-the-slopes-this-half-term) [Previous](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei/page/25) [All posts](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/all) [Next](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/author/sarah-frei/page/27) ### Subscribe to our blog ### Connect with us - [![BM Instagram - Brillantmont International School](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/2022%20-%202023%20School%20Year/Misc%20photos/BM%20Instagram%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.png?width=31&height=31&name=BM%20Instagram%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.png)](https://www.instagram.com/brillantmont_is/) - [![BM Facebook - Brillantmont International School](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/2022%20-%202023%20School%20Year/Misc%20photos/BM%20Facebook%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.png?width=31&height=31&name=BM%20Facebook%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.png)](https://www.facebook.com/Brillantmont) - [![BM YouTube - Brillantmont International School](https://info.brillantmont.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/2022%20-%202023%20School%20Year/Misc%20photos/BM%20YouTube%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.png?width=31&height=31&name=BM%20YouTube%20-%20Brillantmont%20International%20School.png)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMx5RjHvx5Fb0tzKtZwOmg)   ### Search the Blog Search Google [![Register to visit our School](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/162775/d634f6cf-8be3-4911-b92c-108217b2347f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/162775/d634f6cf-8be3-4911-b92c-108217b2347f) ### Tags - [Swiss Boarding School (244)](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/topic/swiss-boarding-school) - [Study in Switzerland (172)](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/topic/study-in-switzerland) - [Boarding School (112)](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/topic/boarding-school) - [international school (108)](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/topic/international-school) - [Swiss Summer School (61)](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/topic/swiss-summer-school) ### Newest Posts ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=537066&fmt=gif)