--- title: School Blog | Brillantmont International School in Switzerland | British A- Levels (3) description: British A- Levels | Brillantmont International School is a fully accredited day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 13-18 in the centre of Lausanne. (3) --- [![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") ## [Lessons in Coding and Animation - Brillantmont Kicks Off STEAM Programme](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/coding-and-animation-brillantmont-steam-programme) September 15, 2020 | [1 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/coding-and-animation-brillantmont-steam-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/hubfs/2019%20-%202020%20School%20year/2019%20-%202020%20Photos/Brillantmont-coding-classes-STEAM-programme.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/coding-and-animation-brillantmont-steam-programme) The new school year has begun, and our students have already picked up some new skills in their **STEAM Coding classes**! Grades 8 and 9 have been working on programming for animated sequences, with some very creative results.  Students have been getting familiar with HTML and Scratch, building instructions to get animated animals dancing in time with music tracks. Below you will see some of the work our students have produced. They had a lot of fun producing these sequences, and we think the results are pretty cool, too!   [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/coding-and-animation-brillantmont-steam-programme) ## [Brillantmont is back at school! Presential learning is happening once again!](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/brillantmont-is-back-at-school) September 8, 2020 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/brillantmont-is-back-at-school#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/hubfs/2020%20-%202021%20School%20Year/BM%202020-21%20Photos%20and%20Videos/2020-21%20Photos/Brillantmont-International-School---we-are-back.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/brillantmont-is-back-at-school) Our quarantined students have now completed their compulsory ten days and have joined the rest of our boarding and day students. Our whole, family community, with students from all over the world, is reunited once again and beneath our masks, we are all smiles!   [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/brillantmont-is-back-at-school) ## [Virtual Tour - Brillantmont International School in Switzerland](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/virtual-tour-brillantmont-international-school-in-switzerland) July 16, 2020 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/virtual-tour-brillantmont-international-school-in-switzerland#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/hubfs/18-19%20-Term-1/Summer%20Course%202018%20photo%20selection/Misc%20Summer%20Course/Brillantmont%20campus.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/virtual-tour-brillantmont-international-school-in-switzerland) We know that traveling right now is complicated for many people across the world, but we also know how important it is for our families to discover Brillantmont, since it may be home to your child for the coming months and years. Join us for a virtual tour, visiting key areas, finding out about life in and beyond the classroom and learning more about what makes Brillantmont a unique place to live and learn. Let’s go!     [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/virtual-tour-brillantmont-international-school-in-switzerland) ## [British A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Programme?](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/british-a-levels-or-the-international-baccalaureate-programme) July 8, 2020 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/british-a-levels-or-the-international-baccalaureate-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/hubfs/Blog/Blog%20posts%202019/Blog%20photos%202019/Brillantmont%20Robotics%20and%20coding%20class.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/british-a-levels-or-the-international-baccalaureate-programme) 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. [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/british-a-levels-or-the-international-baccalaureate-programme) ## [Lessons learnt from Distance Learning at Brillantmont](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/lessons-learnt-from-distance-learning-at-brillantmont) June 30, 2020 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/lessons-learnt-from-distance-learning-at-brillantmont#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/hubfs/Blog/Blog%20photos%202020/Distance-learning-experience-at-Brillantmont-International-School-in-Switzerland.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/lessons-learnt-from-distance-learning-at-brillantmont) 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](https://www.brillantmont.ch/learning/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. [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/lessons-learnt-from-distance-learning-at-brillantmont) ## [Let's Celebrate - Brillantmont Class of 2020](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/lets-celebrate-brillantmont-class-of-2020) June 25, 2020 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/lets-celebrate-brillantmont-class-of-2020#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/hubfs/Blog/Blog%20photos%202020/Brillantmont%20graduation%20cap.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/lets-celebrate-brillantmont-class-of-2020) 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.     [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/lets-celebrate-brillantmont-class-of-2020) ## [Brillantmont Class of 2020 on the road to success](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/brillantmont-class-of-2020-on-the-road-to-success) February 26, 2020 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/brillantmont-class-of-2020-on-the-road-to-success#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/hubfs/Brillantmont-university-offers-for-students.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/brillantmont-class-of-2020-on-the-road-to-success) 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.   [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/brillantmont-class-of-2020-on-the-road-to-success) ## [Studying Mathematics at Brillantmont: How recent lessons have been shaping our students’ knowledge](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/studying-mathematics-at-brillantmont) January 28, 2020 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/studying-mathematics-at-brillantmont#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/hubfs/2019%20-%202020%20School%20year/2020%20Blog%20/Matchs%20at%20Brillantmont%20International%20Private%20Boarding%20School%20in%20Switzerland.png) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/studying-mathematics-at-brillantmont) 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!     [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/studying-mathematics-at-brillantmont) ## [IGCSE and A Levels at Brillantmont - Report from the Classrooms](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/igcse-and-a-levels-at-brillantmont-report-from-the-classroom) November 28, 2019 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/igcse-and-a-levels-at-brillantmont-report-from-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/hubfs/Blog/Blog%20posts%202019/Blog%20photos%202019/AS-Level-Students-at-Brillantmont-international-School.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/igcse-and-a-levels-at-brillantmont-report-from-the-classroom) 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!     [Read More](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/igcse-and-a-levels-at-brillantmont-report-from-the-classroom) ## [Choosing Between A Levels and the International Baccalaureate](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/choosing-between-a-levels-and-the-international-baccalaureate) September 2, 2019 | [0 comments](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/choosing-between-a-levels-and-the-international-baccalaureate#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/hubfs/BM%20New%20Website%20images/Studying%20for%20A%20Levels%20at%20Brillantmont%20boarding%20school.jpg) ](https://info.brillantmont.ch/international-boarding-school-blog/choosing-between-a-levels-and-the-international-baccalaureate) Two of the most popular academic programs for Grade 11/12  students globally are **Advanced Levels (A Levels),** which are the national examination of England, Wales and Northern Ireland and the **International Baccalaureate (IB).** Most international schools will offer either of these two curricula for 16-18 year olds.   Here at Brillantmont, our students have the choice of an American High School Diploma with SAT / AP or studying for A Levels. But why do we recommend this programme over the IB and what are the main benefits for our students? 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