Best Schools to Study in the Mountains

Established in 1879, Lakefield College School (LCS) offers a renowned co-educational day and boarding experience for Grades 9 through 12. Our commitment lies in nurturing each individual's potential, preparing them for leadership and global contributions.Nestled in northeastern Ontario, just under two hours from Toronto, our campus spans 315 acres of natural beauty, providing an exceptional outdoor classroom environment. Our mission is to challenge and enable students in mind, body, and...

Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement

• Outdoor Education promotes resilience.
• Round Square membership broadens horizons.
• 80% boarding fosters global friendships.

Annual tuition fees at Lakefield College School range from 40,500 cad to 82,400 cad, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Tuition includes: Academic program, meals, use of facilities, compulsory field trips, outdoor education training, library services, basic healthcare, basic infirmary supplies, travel and admission to athletic and cultural events.Tuition includes: Academic program, meals, accommodation, use of facilities, laundry, compulsory field trips, outdoor education training, library services, basic healthcare, basic infirmary supplies, travel and admission to athletic and cultural...

Préfleuri is an exclusive international boarding school in the Swiss Alps that caters for children from 3 to 13 years of age. Since 1948, Préfleuri has been a loving home to many children, giving them the very best in education and sports as well life ethics. Préfleuri still upholds a strong tradition of care and education for children from all over the world. Préfleuri teaches children to think independently, deeply...

British Curriculum, French Curriculum

• Bilingual learning in a Swiss Alpine setting
• Integrated skiing and outdoor education
• Nurturing creativity through arts programs

Annual tuition fees at Préfleuri International Alpine School range from 12,500 chf to 17,850 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Day School : From 12'500 to 17'850 chfBoarding School: From 60'000 to 70'000 chf

Founded in 1910, Collège Alpin Beau Soleil has long been regarded as one of Switzerland’s finest schools. Our reputation is based not only on our holistic approach to education, but also our commitment to internationalism, warm boarding community, and strong values.Uniquely located in a beautiful alpine village high in the Swiss Alps, Beau Soleil is a safe, inspiring, and exciting place to learn. Home to just 300 students – almost...

International Baccalaureate (French | English | Bilingual), American High School Diploma

• Holistic learning on Swiss Alps
• Personalized growth via mentorship
• Cultural immersion in 60+ nationalities

Annual tuition fees at College Alpin Beau Soleil start at 150,000 chf.

Education with Impact:Since 1961, Leysin American School in Switzerland has rooted itself in its family-run identity. Founded by a family of educators inspired to bring students together across cultures in the aftermath of World War II, LAS benefits from the strategic oversight and genuine love that the school’s original caretakers have passed along through the decades.For three generations, the Ott family and a team of talented educators have nurtured students...

Learning at LAS:At LAS, we offer a differentiated educational program that meets students’ needs and supports them as they realize their academic potential. The flexibility of our program allows students to mix and match classes. We offer academic programs for students in grades 7 through 12, including the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), and the American diploma program. We move education beyond the confines of the classroom, providing...

• Mountain campus fuels outdoor learning
• Cultural immersion via 60+ nationalities
• Personal growth through service trips

Annual tuition fees at Leysin American School in Switzerland start at 120,000 chf.

HIF Swiss International School and Sports Academy is an open-hearted campus community where young people from around the world can thrive in the sublime, health-giving environment of the Swiss Alps. It is a co-educational secondary school offering a range of educational programmes for students in school years/ grades 7 to 12. It is accredited by the Canton of Graubünden to prepare and examine students for the Swiss Matura and by...

Swiss Matura, Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)

• Multilingual learning in Swiss Alps
• Unmatched winter sports academy
• Personalized International Baccalaureate

Annual tuition fees at Hochalpines Institut Ftan – HIF Swiss International School and Sports Academy range from 53,400 chf to 64,400 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Aiglon College is a not-for-profit, international and co-educational boarding school in Switzerland. For over 75 years, the school has offered students a holistic and inspirational experience that pushes the boundaries of traditional education. John Corlette founded the school in 1949 on a distinctive ethos: the balanced development of mind, body, and spirit. Aiglon is home to over 480 students, from 7-18 years old, representing more than 60 different nationalities. From...

At Aiglon, we redefine the traditional school experience. Our classroom extends beyond our campus buildings to embrace the mountain and sports pitch –offering a dynamic and varied learning environment. Aiglon’s Junior School comprises the Wonder Years (Ages 7–11) and Discovery Years (Ages 11–14). Nestled on our mountain campus since 1991, it blends academic excellence, character development, and a nurturing community to prepare students for lifelong learning. A Senior School students...

• Mountain backdrop fuels learning
• Exemplary Swiss boarding lifestyle
• Balanced, holistic educational ethos

Annual tuition fees at Aiglon College range from 47,850 chf to 159,000 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

School fees are comprised of annual tuition, joining fees and additional charges based on individual circumstances. Fees are updated by the Board of Directors each December for the following academic...School fees are comprised of annual tuition, joining fees and additional charges based on individual circumstances. Fees are updated by the Board of Directors each December for the following academic...