In Why Study in Switzerland?, the latest ebook from Brillantmont, we asked alumni, parents and current students to tell us why Switzerland is such a great place to attend school. Let’s hear more from one alumnus, Bram Schellekens from Holland.
Parents always have lots of questions about potential boarding schools for their children, but what about the children themselves? Moving away from home to study can be as nerve-racking as it is exciting, so let’s answer 8 questions future Brillantmont boarders may be asking to put some of those concerns to rest.
When you send your children to boarding school in another country, even one with an outstanding reputation such as Brillantmont, it is natural to have many questions about how they will settle far from the family home, often for the first time in their lives. Read our parent’s guide to boarding at Brillantmont.
With winter upon us, it may seem like an odd time to discuss our Summer Course. However, with places limited and registration opening soon, let’s shift our thoughts for a moment to sunny days of fun activities, excursions and a language programme like no other.
On November 25th, Brillantmont kicked off the first ever Anti-Bullying Initiative in an effort to bring about awareness around issues related to bullying, to provide a forum for open discussion among the student body.
Extra-curricular activities form a large part of life at Brillantmont, offering students the chance to broaden their skills and knowledge, get involved in cultural experiences and to practice their sports skills.
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.
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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Brillantmont has many talented students, and considers each one special in many different ways. Each year, upon graduating, some are honoured with awards from both Brillantmont and outside organisations. Here we bring you news of two such students – Wei (William) Lee from Taiwan and Ekaterina Dopiro from Russia.
