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Our Head of Academics, Victor McClean, who leads the MUN experience, celebrates the success of our students.

Recently, a group of fifteen Brillantmont International School students took part in the prestigious THIMUN (The Hague International Model United Nations) conference in Singapore. As the school’s Head of Academics, I am filled with pride each year as our students embrace this extraordinary opportunity to engage in real world diplomacy, which combines intellectual challenge with the chance to collaborate globally. For over 40 years, Brillantmont has been committed to participating in THIMUN conferences, and this year’s event in Singapore underscored our students’ dedication to developing as globally minded citizens.

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. As a parent, you seek a school that not only excels academically but also fosters personal growth and prepares your child for the challenges of the future.

In a world where education is increasingly commercialised and dominated by new, fast-growing school chains, Brillantmont International School stands out as a beacon of tradition, excellence and stability. With its more than 140-year legacy, Brillantmont is a school with rich core values, a commitment to preparing students for the world today and a personalised approach to education.

Our 8^th and 9^th Grade programmes can pave the way for your child's success. At Brillantmont, we recognize the importance of these formative years in shaping a student's academic journey and future prospects. We provide an enriching and supportive environment for students at this pivotal stage and equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel in their academic programme and beyond.

The 2023-2024 Young Enterprise Society (YES) Club has made history as the first Brillantmont team to make the finals of the Business School of Lausanne’s (BSL) Entrepreneurial Challenge and has won the award for the best business model.

Our team EDu is a business startup created by Isabela, Tija, Maria, and Nina that focuses on helping match students with universities and majors. The team will have mentoring sessions with BSL professors and successful entrepreneurs and will work with them during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Congratulations to the whole team!

At the end of February 2024, nine of our younger students took part in the international mathematics competitions organised by Waterloo University in Canada. The competitions are full of challenging maths puzzles that require excellent problem-solving skills to decipher and answer. Each competition was taken by around 20 000 students from around the world under exam conditions.

Seven of our grade 9 students and one grade 8 student took part in the Pascal competition. As a keen mathematician who enjoys a challenge, 9th Grader, James, elected to try the more difficult grade 10 Cayley competition.

The beauty of a small school is that there is a very personalised support of students. At Brillantmont, our Vision and Mission are at the heart of what we do, as we help students reach their full potential in our British IGCSE and A Level programme and our High School Diploma.

Summer Course is just around the corner. Why not come to Brillantmont, the only Swiss boarding school to be owned and run by the same family for over 140 years.
 

Learning languages is fun!
Thanks to our fantastic teachers, learning English or French has never been more fun! Take a test on arrival to see which level you are. Don't worry - we have classes from beginner to advanced so we'll make sure you're challenged and making great progress, as you develop confidence. 

Brillantmont International School 2021 Summer Camp takes place from Saturday 3rd July to Saturday 14th August 2021 (min. 2 weeks)

What better than a summer of fun and friendship at the Brillantmont Summer Course 2021. Summer Course is the chance to meet boys and girls aged 10-17 from all over the world and have an amazing summer experience. Learn French or English, play lots of fun sports or get creative and make new friends.

The Brillantmont Summer Course kicks off in a few weeks and we are very excited to welcome students from all over the world to the Brillantmont summer family.  The BM summer school is well known for creating a great balance between studying and having fun. Maybe your child is considering starting boarding school and you want them to get a taste of what it is like to live away from family, or maybe your child has been going to summer school abroad for a number of years already and can’t wait to go back again. Whatever your situation, our Summer Course has something for everyone. Click below to watch the link to our Summer Course film.

Boarding school field trips, excursions and other extra-curricular activities are always some of the most memorable times at boarding school, whether they are close to home or farther afield. This year at Brillantmont International School, students enjoyed many smaller trips around Switzerland as well as several trips abroad (Barcelona, Singapore, The Hague, Belgium, Andalucia), which included two incredible trips to Greece and Azores.