La Garenne International School
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
- IGCSE
- +5
Per yearabout USD 57.4K–115K
CHF 47K–94K · 2027-28 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Private international boarding and day school in Villars-sur-Ollon, Swiss Alps, for ages 3 to 18. Continuous education from Pre-Reception and Reception through Primary and Secondary School to the IB Diploma or La Garenne High School Diploma. Family-run since 1947.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
200
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 40
- Founded
- 1947
- Entry process
- Interview
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2027-28 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| lowest fee in range ("from", year group | CHF 47,000≈ USD 57.4K |
| highest fee in range ("to", year group n | CHF 94,000≈ USD 115K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| lowest fee in range ("from", year group | CHF 47,000 (about USD 57.4K) |
| highest fee in range ("to", year group n | CHF 94,000 (about USD 115K) |
Source: school website (la-garenne.ch) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| La Garenne International School (this school) | CHF 47,000 (about USD 57.4K) | CHF 94,000 (about USD 115K) |
| Collège Alpin Beau Soleil | CHF 137,040 (about USD 167K) | CHF 148,440 (about USD 181K) |
Source: school website (la-garenne.ch) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CHF 2,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
IMYC
Middle years · Ages 11–14
The International Middle Years Curriculum: six-week themes that link subjects, often leading on to IGCSE.
IPC
Primary · Ages 5–11
The International Primary Curriculum: theme-based units that join science, history, geography and more; common in British-style schools.
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Outdoor education
- Sport
- Service
- Visual arts
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 36
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Intensive support
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Library
- Theatre
- Boarding
Sports
- Football (Juventus Football Academy)
- Golf
- Skiing
- Go-karting
Arts
- Design
- Fine art
- Dance
- Music
After-school activities
- Go-Karting Academy
- Golf Academy
- Juventus Football Academy
- Ski Academy
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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