Overview
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 junior through to senior school, students benefit from all the advantages of an international boarding environment. They form lasting bonds with each other and with excellent educators who guide them towards academic and personal success.
From junior through to senior school, students benefit from all the advantages of an international boarding environment. They form lasting bonds with each other and with excellent educators who guide them towards academic and personal success.
Teaching prepares students for GSCEs, International Baccalaureate (IB) or SATs. Students who are not native English speakers receive special support to help them pass the Cambridge and IELTS exams.
Aiglon offers a Summer camp programme, June to July, for students aged 8-16.
Academics
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 follow a rigours and highly personalised curriculum that requires them to explore their world and enables them to pursue their interest.
A total of 70 students from the Class of 2025 were entered for the IB Diploma. The co-hort average was 36.3. The overall pass rate was 100%, and 24 % of the students achieved a score of 40% or above.
Curriculum
Examinations
Language of instruction
Accreditations
Fees & Tuition
Day School Fees
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 year.
Boarding Fees
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 year.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
As a philanthropic school, each year Aiglon offers a small number of fully funded scholarships to students from families who would not be able to afford the costs associated with an Aiglon education. Since 1991, Aiglon has welcomed 134 scholars, providing support for their continued journey into higher education.
Boarding
Extra-curricular Activities
Sports: Athletics, Badminton,, Basketball, Boxing, Circuit training, Climbing, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Horse riding, Ice Hockey, Unihoc/ Indoor Hockey, Indoor Cricket, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Netball, Padel, Parkour, Skateboarding, Skiing, Ski Touring, Snowboarding, Skiing racing, Swimming, Taekwondo, Tennis, Table Tennis, Trampolining, Trail running, Touch Rugby, Tchoukball, Ultimate Frisbee, VolleyballActivities: Academic Peer Mentorship Service at the Local Crèche, Anatomy and Dissection, Expeditions, Embracing Diversity, Foodbank, Practical Chemistry, Astronomy, History Club, Psychology Society, Battle of the Books, Lego club, Rocket Society, Biotechnology, Maths Olympiad, Challenge Role, Play Games, Chess Medics Academy, Thrift Store, Science Olympiad, Children’s Story Writing, Model United Nations (MUN), Student Magazine - The Nest, Comic Book club, Number Ninjas, Warhammer, Round Square, Creative Writing, Paper Engineering, Whizzpopbang - Juniors, Cubesat, Philosophy Society, Recycling, Sustainability Club, World Wildlife Fund Committee, World Exploration club, Debating Politics Soc, Yearbook.
Music: Big Band, DJing, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Drum, Rock Jam, Chamber Choir, Flute Ensemble, String Ensemble, Choir Orchestra Big Band
Creative Arts: Architectural Design, Film Making, Lamda, Public Speaking, Ballet, Graphic Design, Photography, Ceramics International Cinema Club Printmaking, Dance, Junior School Production, School Production, Fashion Design, Knit and Knatter, Theatre Make Up
Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Coding Stock Market and Finance Club, Design and Engineering, Vex Robotics, Entrepreneurship Club, Young Enterprise Club
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Junior and Secondary School
Health & Safety
Aiglon College is not just a place for academic excellence and adventure—it’s also a school that deeply prioritises student wellbeing. While nestled high in the Swiss Alps, far from large cities, Aiglon’s approach to health care ensures that every student has immediate access to expert medical support, whether for everyday concerns or urgent situations.
At the heart of this system is a dedicated team of eight experienced nurses, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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