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Here at Brillantmont, we strive to give our students the very best education. Our courses are designed to build our students’ knowledge and skills - and also to prepare them for life after school. Whether students are heading to university, or into the workplace, we aim to equip them with everything they will need in the future.

On March 13th, the Brillantmont world changed dramatically. Most of our students headed home to their families as COVID-19 edged closer. With another 20 weeks of school to go, it was time to switch into distance learning mode.

Distance learning can never replace presential learning in the classroom and none of us should underestimate the challenges that our young people faced, as they quickly said goodbye to friends and headed off into uncertainty.

As the world reeled, our students’ world was shaken as they realised that adults – leaders, teachers, politicians – didn’t always have the reassuring answers they sought, since the situation was constantly evolving.

Brillantmont is proud to present the Class of 2020! They’ll go down in history since they are the very first class in the 138 years of the school’s existence to celebrate via a Virtual Graduation. With filmed speeches, prizes and presentations, we were able to honour and celebrate their successes, as they watched from across the world.

Eric Frei, President of the School Board and 5th generation member of the founding family, shares his Graduation Message to our school community.

Anne Frei, Head of School and 5th generation member of the founding family, welcomes you all to share in the celebration of our Class of 2020.

At this busy time of year, many of our 12th Graders have either received offers for places at universities or are still anxiously waiting to hear back. 

The maps below show the offers received so far and clearly illustrate how our programmes, whether British A Levels or the US High School, open doors worldwide.

The mathematics students at Brillantmont have been working extremely hard and producing excellent work. In particular, we are very excited to showcase our students’ efforts using a range of interactive software to visualise equations and processes.

Bringing this creative element into our mathematics lessons has really inspired our students, and the results have certainly been a sight to behold. From interactive diagrams to trigonometrical animation, our classes are combining mathematics with technology - and having a lot of fun along the way!

The new term has got off to an exciting start. We extend a warm-hearted welcome to the new students joining us for term 2. We are sure that they will have a successful and stimulating term. Their arrival coincides with a long awaited event in our area.

There’s a buzz in the air in Lausanne right now, since it is hosting the Youth Olympic Games 2020. Lausanne is the Olympic Capital, where the Olympic Committee has its headquarters and it’s also home to many international sporting federations, so there’s no better place to hold such a thrilling event. The city’s streets are filled with athletes, information stands and lots of fun, new sports to discover. There’s even a trial ski slope in the city centre!

“Thanks to Brillantmont’s location in Switzerland, we are able to offer visits to different parts of Europe and give students the chance to experience new countries and cultures, ” says Head of Boarding,  Martyn Dix. “For this year’s Autumn half term holiday we took a week-long trip to Salzburg and had a wonderful time, with glorious weather.”

Take a look at what the students have been working on this term as part of their IGCSE and A Levels Programme at Brillantmont International School.

From Chemistry to Art, and across all the different grades, students are hard at work and many of our classes have started new topics within their subjects. Whether they are preparing for exams, applying learned theory to practical experiments, or investigating important themes and events, there is a lot going on right now here at Brillantmont!

Every year at Brillantmont, we offer students from all over the world a chance to come and join our boarding school in Switzerland with our Winter Camp and Language Course Programme. For between four and six weeks during January and February, students can take part in lessons, make new friends, enjoy excursions, brush up on their winter sports skills on the mountains, and explore beautiful Lausanne in Switzerland.

Packed with fun activities and learning opportunities, our Winter Camp and Language Course programme is extremely popular - so make sure you book quickly to avoid missing out! But first, read on to see exactly what the course offers, and why students love coming to Brillantmont for their winter break.

Take a look at the upcoming schedule for our Science and Coding students, who are applying some high level concepts to their practical work as part of a fun, engaging upcoming syllabus. Read on to learn what we have been working on - and what is still to come in this school year!