Eastwood Montreux ✓
Day & Boarding · Montreux
Overview
Set on the shores of Lake Geneva, Eastwood Montreux offers a modern Swiss boarding experience that blends academic excellence with real-world purpose. Students pursue the IB or American Diploma through Eastwood Global (average IB 39 ), accessing a world-class international faculty while benefiting from full in-person support on campus.
Afternoons unlock a different kind of learning: six IMPACT strands — Imagination, Movement, Planet, Action, Character and Technologies — where students work with experts, develop leadership, and build projects that matter.
Safe, globally minded, and highly personalised, Eastwood Montreux prepares young people to thrive with confidence, creativity, and direction in a world full of opportunity.
Academics
Eastwood Global delivers the IB or American Diploma with an average score of 39, placing us among Switzerland’s highest-performing schools. Students learn from specialist teachers around the world in small classes, supported daily by on-site academic coaches. This model gives them more attention, more subject choice, and more personalised guidance than any traditional timetable allows. It produces excellent results while freeing time for meaningful projects and growth.
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Accreditations
Fees & Tuition
Day School Fees
What the Tuition Includes
(For Full Boarding, 5-Day Boarding, and Day Students)
Academic Programme
•Full IB Diploma or American High School Diploma delivered via Eastwood Global
•All academic classes and learning resources
IMPACT Programme
•All six IMPACT strands (Imagination, Movement, Planet, Action, Character, Technologies)
•Mentoring and coaching
•Leadership, outdoor, and cultural experiences
•Weekly expeditions and cultural activities
Boarding Package (for boarding students)
•Accommodation
•Meals
•Pastoral care and supervision
Student Journey & Outcomes
•Access to the Eastwood Passport
•Development of the IMPACT Profile
•Legacy Project support and network
What the Tuition Does Not Include
•Pocket money
•Travel costs
•Uniform
•Specialist expeditions or trips (those with additional fees)
•External exam fees (IB or others, where applicable)
One-Time Fees (New Students)
•Application Fee: CHF 500
•Security Deposit: CHF 5,000 (refundable at end of enrolment unless cancelled)
•Capital Improvement Fund: CHF 5,000 (non-refundable contribution to facilities)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Scholarships at Eastwood Montreux
Eastwood Montreux offers a small number of merit- and impact-based scholarships for exceptional students who demonstrate outstanding academic ability, leadership potential, creativity, or a meaningful commitment to making a positive difference in their community.
Scholarships may reduce tuition and boarding fees and are awarded based on:
•Academic excellence or exceptional talent
•A strong IMPACT project proposal
•Character, leadership, and community contribution
•Financial need (in selected cases)
Applicants submit a short portfolio or project idea, an interview, and references. Scholarships are competitive and reviewed annually to ensure continued engagement and growth.
Boarding
Boarding options
Extra-curricular Activities
Eastwood Montreux offers an extraordinary range of extracurricular activities built around our location on Lake Geneva and the Alps. Students take part in sailing, paddleboarding, hiking, skiing, climbing, trail running, and outdoor leadership expeditions. They access cultural institutions like Château de Chillon, the Montreux Jazz Festival, Chaplin’s World, and EPFL labs. Creative, athletic, and service opportunities run year-round—turning Montreux, Switzerland, and Europe into an extended classroom.
Facilities
Eastwood Montreux Facilities Overview
Eastwood Montreux is based in Château d’Avrel, a historic Belle Époque building directly on Lake Geneva, minutes from Château de Chillon. The campus blends heritage architecture with modern learning spaces:
Academic & Creative Spaces
•Flexible classrooms for Eastwood Global academics
•Dedicated IMPACT Labs: Imagination Studio, Technologies Lab, Planet Research Room, Action Studio, Character Dialogue Space, and Motion planning room
•Library, study zones, maker space, and a performance/exhibition hall
Sports & Wellness
•Tennis court, football pitch, basketball/volleyball court
•Fitness studio for strength, yoga, mindfulness
•Landscaped gardens for outdoor learning and reflection
•3-minute walk to the lake for running, water sports, and fieldwork
Boarding & Community Spaces
•Comfortable double rooms with study areas
•Student lounges and community spaces
•Dining hall overlooking the lake
•Outdoor terraces and extensive gardens used for seminars, reflection, and social life
Location as a Facility
•Immediate access to the lake, promenades, beaches
•Next door to Château de Chillon for cultural, historical, and creative projects
•Surrounded by mountains, world-class sport infrastructure, and major cultural sites
Things to Know
Health & Safety
Health & Safety at Eastwood MontreuxThe safety, wellbeing, and protection of every student is central to how we operate. Our approach follows the highest international standards for boarding schools and is built on three principles: prevention, supervision, and rapid response.1. A Secure Campus•24/7 staffed reception and controlled entry points•CCTV coverage of key areas•Visitor registration and supervision at all times2. Professional Medical Support•On-site trained first-aiders and wellness staff•Partnership with nearby hospitals and emergency services – 10-15 minutes drive away from campus.•Clear protocols for illness, medication, and injury management3. Safeguarding & Student Wellbeing•Strict safeguarding policies aligned with international best practice•All staff fully vetted and trained in child protection•Dedicated pastoral team for daily oversight and student support4. Boarding Safety•24/7 supervision by trained residential staff•Regular check-ins, evening roll calls, and accountability systems•Age-appropriate permissions and structured routines5. Risk Management for Activities & Trips•Full risk assessments for all outdoor, sports, and off-site activities•Certified guides and instructors for specialised programs•Clear communication with families before major trips6. Emergency Preparedness•Comprehensive crisis and evacuation procedures•Regular drills for fire, lockdown, and medical emergencies•Direct coordination with local authorities7. Health, Hygiene & Food Safety•High standards of cleanliness across campus•Safe food-handling procedures and allergy management protocolsWe work proactively every day to ensure students are safe, supported, and free to thrive.
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