Academic excellence

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Key Facts
Personalised pathways
Your child will choose from three globally respected diploma pathways, enabling them to tailor their own journey to success. 
Outstanding results
Our Swiss Maturité class of 2024 achieved a 100% pass rate and the highest average score in our school's history, with 107.5 points.
World's top universities
Our students’ success takes them to the world’s best universities, including Oxford, McGill, and the University of Geneva.

A GLOBAL EDUCATION ROOTED IN SWISS EXCELLENCE

Our commitment to excellence will ensure your child fulfils their academic potential.

Inspired by world-class teachers and engaged in the very best international curricula, our students enjoy a 21st century education that’s underpinned by 120 years of Swiss heritage and standards. As well as being academically rigorous and respected worldwide, our programmes are packed with exciting global experiences designed to develop the leaders of tomorrow.

Our one-of-a-kind educational approach – which is infused with strong family values and a genuine sense of social purpose – sees our students achieve outstanding results. These include 100% pass rates in the French Baccalaureate and Swiss Maturité, which are the preeminent pathways to the best universities across the globe.

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Pre-school
  • Pre-school
  • Primary
  • Secondary

Our Curricula

At Collège Champittet, your child will learn using the world’s finest curricula. Our bilingual pre-school and primary courses – which combine the best of Swiss, French, and British programmes – are specifically designed by Champittet teachers for our students.

At secondary, our young people either study for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English, the French Baccalaureate, or the bilingual Swiss Maturité. Each of these diplomas is highly respected by the world’s top 100 universities.

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3 to 4 years old
Pre-school
Taught in English and French, our stimulating pre-school curriculum nurtures our littlest learners’ growth through play. Fun activities develop formative literacy and numeracy skills, while hands-on learning encourages students to take the lead, work with others, and grow in confidence. In everything they do, our specialist teachers and teaching assistants will nurture your child’s natural curiosity and creativity – and help them discover the world around them.
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Our Curricula

At Collège Champittet, your child will learn using the world’s finest curricula. Our bilingual pre-school and primary courses – which combine the best of Swiss, French, and British programmes – are specifically designed by Champittet teachers for our students.

At secondary, our young people either study for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English, the French Baccalaureate, or the bilingual Swiss Maturité. Each of these diplomas is highly respected by the world’s top 100 universities.

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4 to 12 years old
Primary
Our bilingual primary curriculum provides an outstanding academic foundation, ensuring each child excels in reading, writing, and maths. Lessons are lively, fun, and engaging, and encourage our students to be creative, think critically, and embrace new ideas. In small class sizes, your child will receive the personalised care and attention they need to flourish, too. This will prepare them for the transition to secondary.
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Our Curricula

At Collège Champittet, your child will learn using the world’s finest curricula. Our bilingual pre-school and primary courses – which combine the best of Swiss, French, and British programmes – are specifically designed by Champittet teachers for our students.

At secondary, our young people either study for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English, the French Baccalaureate, or the bilingual Swiss Maturité. Each of these diplomas is highly respected by the world’s top 100 universities.

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12 to 18 years old
Secondary
Our secondary curriculum is divided into two stages: middle (Grades 9-10) and high school (Grades 11-14). At middle school, students focus on diploma preparation before choosing the pathway – either the French Baccalaureate, IBDP, or Swiss Maturité – that best fits their interests and aspirations. On all three programmes, teaching is rooted in excellence, and is designed to nurture inquisitive, independent, global learners.
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  • pre-school
  • Primary
  • Secondary

pre-school

Language of instruction
2
French and English with notions of German  
Average class size
15.5
Teacher-student ratio
1:8
Age range
3-5

Primary

Languages taught
3
French, English, and German
Average class size
15.5
Teacher-student ratio
1:8
Age range
5-12

Secondary

Languages taught
6
French, English, German, Italian, Mandarin, and Spanish
Teacher-student ratio
1:8
Average class size
15.5
Age range
12-18
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  • Pre-School
  • Primary
  • Secondary

A TYPICAL DAY

Extraordinary learning experiences are part of every student’s day. Here, your child will immerse themselves in awe-inspiring lessons, a variety of clubs and activities, and skill-boosting service opportunities.
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All smiles
A sea of smiling faces greets our pre-school teachers as our littlest learners arrive for class. The fun begins with circle time, which gives our children the opportunity to share news, talk about their feelings, and get excited for the day ahead.
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Young creatives
Hands-on artistic activities are so much fun! Our children love mixing colours, painting, sculpting, and crafting, developing their fine motor, creative, and cognitive skills in the process.
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Forest School
It’s time to journey into the great outdoors. At our Forest School, your child will become an explorer, learning everything there is to know about animals and plants, as well as counting, drawing, and inventing stories. 
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Refuel, relax, and rest
After sitting down together for a healthy lunch, our pre-school children take a well-earned rest. A short nap keeps them active, learning, and playing all afternoon!
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Off-campus adventures
Our youngest learners love making new discoveries – and trips off-campus are always an adventure. These include visits to the farm, where children meet the animals, learn about different habitats, and enjoy hands-on activities that stimulate the senses.
Off-campus adventures

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Extraordinary learning experiences are part of every student’s day. Here, your child will immerse themselves in awe-inspiring lessons, a variety of clubs and activities, and skill-boosting service opportunities.
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Feel the rhythm
Our primary students’ mornings are turbo-charged by movement. Juilliard-inspired dance classes encourage self-expression and build confidence, as well giving our learners a real energy boost.
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Transforming specialist subjects
Whether it’s engineering robots, learning fractions by cooking, or exploring the wonders of the human body through STEAM challenges, our teachers are experts at bringing specialist subjects to life.
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Lunch and learn
At lunch, our students enjoy a tasty, nutritious meal in the school restaurant, before making the most of their break. Extra-curricular workshops – ranging from German to dance to art – engage every student in something fun.
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Brilliant bilinguists
Our primary students are natural communicators who learn in both English and French. Our native-speaking teachers help them prepare for their end of year language exams in unique ways, including through sports and team games.
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Cultivating inner talent
Music, dance, filmmaking, yoga, Taekwondo, basketball, kayaking, coding, and more – our exciting range of extra-curricular activities offers something for everyone.
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Extraordinary learning experiences are part of every student’s day. Here, your child will immerse themselves in awe-inspiring lessons, a variety of clubs and activities, and skill-boosting service opportunities.
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Learning from the best
Every day, our secondary students learn from the best. Alongside specialist diploma and subject teachers, we invite external experts into school – including public speaking coaches to help with oral exam preparation – to give our learners the edge.
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Taking your next steps
Our university and careers counsellors will prepare your child for the next stage in their education. They provide the personalised guidance each student needs to make key decisions, like which course to study, as well as organising alumni speakers and university fairs.
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Coming together as a community
Lunch at secondary is a social occasion, as our students get together for a salad, some sushi, or a hot meal in Café 1903. Open to the whole Champittet community, our lively cafeteria is great place to catch-up with friends.
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Global citizens
It’s time to stand up, speak up, and make a difference. Through our collaboration with UNICEF – and the Collège Champittet Foundation – your child will learn about pressing global issues and take real action to address them.
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Enriching activities
The learning doesn’t stop when lessons end. Extra-curricular activities – from STEAM and YouTube clubs to Thai boxing, paddleboarding and hip-hop dance – give every student the chance to pursue their passions.
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learning in the great outdoors

For several hours each week, our youngest children immerse themselves in nature through our Forest School programme.

On both our Pully and Nyon campuses, young explorers take part in activities – from identifying plants to writing poems about their surroundings – that add a fun, real-world element to learning.

Getting out into the fresh air inspires our children to exercise, explore, invent, and dream, as well as to concentrate, observe, listen, and work. Our Forest School also instils a love of new discoveries – and a lifelong appreciation for the natural world. 

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inspiring excellence

how we teach

Our world-class teachers will use their wealth of qualifications and experience to support, engage, and inspire excellence in your child.

How we Teach

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The truly great teachers shape lives. And that’s why, at Collège Champittet, we only recruit the world’s most passionate, innovative, and knowledgeable educators.

Hailing from more than 30 countries, every member of our teaching team has recognised UK or international qualifications. They’re specialists in their age group, subject field, or diploma, too. Many hold Master’s degrees, and all our pre-school and primary teachers are either native French or English speakers. Crucially, they share our core values, commitment to excellence, and sense of social purpose.

Our teachers are also experts at personalising learning to individual strengths, needs, and preferences. This means your child will receive the tailored support, challenge, and level of care they need to flourish.

HOW WE TEACH
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OUR RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

Our students’ hard work, talent, and enthusiasm sees them earn consistently fantastic results.
100%
of our students passed their Swiss Maturité in 2023.
100%
of our students passed the French Baccalaureate in 2023.
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Our 2023 IBDP score was three points higher than the global average.

MEET OUR ALUMNI

Since opening our doors in 1903, more than 6,000 students have graduated from Collège Champittet. Together, they form a global network of alumni your child will be a part of forever.
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Nathan Balis
Class of 2022
"Collège Champittet offers an incredible breadth of learning opportunities, which help you discover your strengths and define your potential. My teachers’ expert guidance gave me an extra edge and ensured I succeeded academically. I can’t thank them enough."
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Hugo Sykes
Class of 2009
"My time at Collège Champittet was one of the best periods of my life. I received a world-class education, which helped me get to where I am today, and formed lifelong friendships. The school has a strong alumni network, too, and I’m in regular contact with hundreds of fellow graduates – and will remain so for the rest of my life."
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Fiorella Cayetano
Class of 2015
"I gained a wealth of academic knowledge and personal skills at Collège Champittet. Studying for the Swiss Maturité, I learnt the importance of determination, perseverance, and hard work. This shaped me into the person I am today."
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A PASSPORT TO A WORLD OF EXPERIENCES

Outstanding opportunities transform learning at Collège Champittet. Your child’s education will come to life beyond the classroom, as they embrace challenges, do what they love, and enjoy new adventures.

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM