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 was founded in 1882 as a boarding school for girls. Now, 131 years later, many things have changed, but members of that same founding family still own the school and sit on the School Board, heading a team which steers students towards academic and personal success.
On June 21st our Graduation and Prize-Giving ceremony took place. Congratulations to all our graduates and we wish them well on their journeys.
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.
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, 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.
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.
