--- title: School Blog | Brillantmont International School in Switzerland (30) description: Brillantmont International School is a fully accredited day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 13-18 in the centre of Lausanne. (30) --- [![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") ## [Life after Brillantmont: Reflections from Leavers](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/301415/life-after-brillantmont-reflections-from-leavers) June 28, 2013 | [1 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/301415/life-after-brillantmont-reflections-from-leavers#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-209901955-jpg/images/brillantmont-leavers.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/301415/life-after-brillantmont-reflections-from-leavers) Here at Brillantmont we’ve nurtured countless young minds throughout our 130-year history, and wished all of them a fond farewell upon moving on to the next chapter of their lives. Let’s hear from three recent or soon-to-be leavers – Koffi from France, Laura from Colombia and the parents of Jeremy from the USA. [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/301415/life-after-brillantmont-reflections-from-leavers) ## [Extracurricular activities: Middle School students headed to Scotland](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/300199/extracurricular-activities-middle-school-students-headed-to-scotland) June 24, 2013 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/300199/extracurricular-activities-middle-school-students-headed-to-scotland#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-204894114-jpg/images/brillantmont-middle-school-extra-curricular-trip-to-scotland.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/300199/extracurricular-activities-middle-school-students-headed-to-scotland) This year, the Middle School went to the** Scottish Highlands** as part of their programme, along with Mrs Nikyuluw, Ms Richmond and Mr Robbins. The five-day course, run by the [Outward Bounds Trust,](http://hub.am/10NgQpc) concentrated on developing a number of skills such as **decision-making, leadership** and **communication**, as well as linking classwork on **climate change**, the **environment** and **sustainability** with activities in the field. [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/300199/extracurricular-activities-middle-school-students-headed-to-scotland) ## [Students experience the wartime history of Belgium and France](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/299226/students-experience-the-wartime-history-of-belgium-and-france) June 19, 2013 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/299226/students-experience-the-wartime-history-of-belgium-and-france#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-200362968-jpg/images/menin-gate-memorial-in-ypres.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/299226/students-experience-the-wartime-history-of-belgium-and-france) History trip to Ypres, June 2013  [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/299226/students-experience-the-wartime-history-of-belgium-and-france) ## [News from the Charity Auction and Vocal Night](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/298656/news-from-the-charity-auction-and-vocal-night) June 14, 2013 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/298656/news-from-the-charity-auction-and-vocal-night#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-69275138-jpg/images/vocal-silent-charity.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/298656/news-from-the-charity-auction-and-vocal-night) On Thursday 30th May, Brillantmont hosted a very special evening, which took us around the world and back home, to BM. [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/bid/298656/news-from-the-charity-auction-and-vocal-night) ## [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) [Previous](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/page/29) [All posts](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/all) [Next](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/page/31) ### 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)