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Held for three days in our Villa des Sciences garden, our Christmas market was great fun for Champittet children, families and staff.

What better way to celebrate the magic of Christmas than with the enchanting voices and fairytale-like origins of Sjaella?

Our Champittet students represent more than 50 nationalities. They are what some people call “Third Culture Kids” (TCKs).

Final exams can be a source of stress for secondary school students, but it doesn't have to be that way. Read on to discover some habits that could help you.  

By learning to plan their time wisely, students can be more productive, develop great study habits, and create a balanced lifestyle – one that fosters both personal and academic growth. Mastering this essential skill also sets them up for future success.

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Here at Champittet, we know that inspiring children to dream big while envisioning their future is a core part of education. It’s also the focus of Dare All Trades Day, or JOM (Journée Oser tous les Métiers).

Studying history provides invaluable lessons about our present. Last month, a group of secondary students from Collège Champittet travelled to Auschwitz-Birkenau in order to learn more about the Holocaust. The trip was organised together with CICAD, a Swiss association dedicated to fighting antisemitism through education.

The Winter Ball is an eagerly awaited annual tradition here at Champittet, but this year brought a twist: the school’s first ever Masquerade Ball. With the theme “Black and Gold, don’t forget your mask!”, this year’s winter dance was organised by 14th-grade IB students, and the event was open to students in grades 9 and 10.

Who says summer is far away? Registration is now open for the Champittet Leadership Camp!

This year, our Christmas market, which will take place on 18, 19 and 20 December in the garden of the Villa des Sciences, has a goal that is particularly close to our hearts: to raise funds to support the Jan & Oscar Foundation, created by Laurence Pian, the mother of one of our students who suffered a great tragedy in 2004.

The internet opens doors to a world of information, but learning to use digital tools wisely is a critical step in every student’s education. Our 9th graders recently received a special visit on the topic of cyber safety from Vaud Cantonal Police Officer François Nanchen.

A Champittet education invites students to broaden their horizons and set their sights high – and this is especially true when it comes to choosing a university! Last month, our campus was buzzing with energy and excitement as our high school students and families joined us for our annual university fair.

At Collège Champittet, we’re committed to excellence. And we have been for more than 120 years. Our goal remains the same today as it did the day our doors opened in 1903: to nurture generations of great thinkers, leaders, creators, and change-makers.

As educators, we believe it’s our job to set a positive example for future generations, and raising awareness of sustainability issues is key to this mission. On October 9th, our parent association APEC and school leadership team held a special event at Collège Champittet to celebrate sustainable mobility.

Boarding at Collège Champittet offers the opportunity to enjoy exceptional adventures not only in Switzerland, but also around the globe! Recently, a group of our boarding students travelled to Oman to spend an unforgettable two weeks immersed in culture and nature.

Our FLE (French as a Foreign Language) department specialises in helping students from around the world to master the French language and thrive in a francophone environment.

Whether through our collaboration with The Juilliard School or our Cultural Season of world-class concerts, Collège Champittet is committed to bringing the performing arts to our students. And as our youngest students have learned, it is never too early to discover the pleasures of music!

Artificial Intelligence promises major developments. Like other technological developments, this one is unfolding before our eyes without changing our daily lives all at once, but we can be sure that AI will change our lives over the coming decade.  

For many years, Collège Champittet has proudly organised an annual humanitarian trip to Madagascar to support our Foundation’s work. The Collège Champittet Foundation is committed to several humanitarian projects in Madagascar, including maintaining an orphanage and providing free education and meals to children in need.

Music occupies a central place in the College's curriculum, through the Juilliard approach, in association with dance and drama. It is celebrated through the College's Cultural Season concerts, which see world-class artists perform in the intimacy of the chapel.