When students at Brillantmont are not busy in classes, there are plenty of other things to keep them occupied. Throughout the year, the school organises a number of excursions that offer students the chance to improve their skiing techniques, learn more about culture, and try new experiences.
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.
Lausanne is not only home to Brillantmont and its students, but also the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and hosts many exciting sporting events throughout the year. See world-class athletes in action in a range of different disciplines.
Yesterday, Brillantmont held its first live webinar with participants joining from as far afield as Japan, Turkey and Mexico. We had the opportunity to discuss everything that makes Brillantmont a paragon of Swiss education, including our rich history and traditions, coupled with our modern thinking and standards of teaching.
A Swiss education really does open doors to the world’s best universities. Here’s a rundown of where this year’s graduates are headed, with links to previous articles and testimonials from our worldwide family of alumni.
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.
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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.
There are many activities and events taking place in Lausanne throughout the rest of the year. Here are some of the events still to come in 2013.
Deciding to send your child to a boarding school in a foreign country can be difficult. Likewise, attending a school away from home as a student can be daunting. However, the benefits of going to boarding school abroad more than outweigh any concerns. Here are five reasons why attending a boarding school abroad is a great idea.
Brillantmont has packed a lot into its 131-year history, but it is as ever a school that looks to the future as much as the past. With this in mind there is much to look forward to in the coming years, as we’ll discover in the final part of our History of Brillantmont series.
