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...
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?
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.
In a recent post we discussed the importance of sports to students’ health, but it is also important to consider the valuable skills for life that physical exercise and competition can develop.
Lausanne offers your child the perfect opportunity to try many different sports. The picturesque city is more than just the official Olympic Capital, a title bestowed in 1994 by then IOC President Jose Samaranch, in name alone.
“I will never forget the challenge of my first MUN class -my fear of public speaking, my lack of knowledge and confidence especially when confronted with graduates in the same class! These fears decreased over time and I found comfort that others felt the similar emotions. However, the stress of attending my first THIMUN conference in Singapore was off the scale, how would I perform in such a huge conference? There, I was struck by how good other students my age were, how hard they worked and how motivated they were but again I was comforted by the fact many felt just like me… terrified!
Download the first ebook from Brillantmont International School, comparing two of the world’s foremost university entry qualifications – A Levels and the International Baccalaureate. Which suits students with particular talents, and which provides a broader syllabus? Read on for a preview of our new ebook.
When your child enrols at Brillantmont, they are signing up to more than just an educational experience of a lifetime. We value the enrichment of our students’ lives completely and have an active social agenda which we believe fosters many positive aspects of a child’s development.
A student’s life from 14-17 is an incredibly important time, laying the foundations for a career at university and deciding the path of the rest of their lives. But what about those formative years in the lead-up to IGCSEs and A Levels, PSATs and High School Diplomas, or their equivalents? Also, why does Switzerland provide such a great environment for learning from 11-14?
What a year 2012 was for Brillantmont and our students! We celebrated our 130th anniversary, opened our new multipurpose sports and arts hall and expanded our sports department to make the most of it. The Brillantmont Summer Course left us with memories to last a lifetime, while the school began its accreditation process with stellar work undertaken by all involved. We’ve yet to mention our school trips to Braga in Portugal, Venice, Berlin, Paris and Singapore for Model United Nations (MUN).
