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  • Helping students find their place in the world

    We create a safe space for children to express and nurture their individuality.

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  • Our international and multi-cultural student family

    Our diverse community includes students from over 110 nationalities

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  • Our people

    Our learning community includes talented and experienced faculty and staff

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  • Personalised learning journeys

    We value each student’s individuality as well as their integration into society. Our programme of studies prepares our students for the demands of a global 21st century.

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  • Summer, autumn and winter camps for children 4 to 18 years old

    A range of activities for your child to discover, from summer to winter, ski trips to performing arts camps.

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  • A safe place to grow

    Our safe and welcoming campus is a home where your child can learn to be confident and independent

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  • Discover Collège du Léman

    Get in touch or visit us to discover what makes Collège du Léman an inspiring place to learn

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  • A place to call home

    Whether your child is joining us in Early Years or midway through their learning journey, we offer a nurturing environment that will make a huge difference to their future

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  • Contact us

    We would love to hear from you, so that we can discuss what your child needs to thrive.

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The Programme

Using our educational know-how and our international professional network, we have built a truly exceptional gap year programme that will benefit each individual student and give their parents peace of mind.
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Leadership Academy

Semester 1 & 2:

Become a driving force for change. This course will equip you with the leadership and management skills to be an effective 21-century leader.

Semester 2 :

Dare to be a team leader and push your own limits in the outdoors at the Swiss Leadership Camp.

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Entrepreneurship Accelerator

Semester 1 & 2:

Innovation and business principles:

Transform your dreams into reality. Learn the skills to create your own project and to make it commercially successful.

 

Semester 2 :

The Internship: 

Practice your entrepreneurial and leadership skills in a real start-up or in a corporate environment.

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Adventure and Travel

Semester 1:

Learn survival skills in the Swiss outdoors.

1. Outdoor living /survival techniques such as Building Shelters / Making Fires / Cooking Outdoor Meals / Navigation using a Compass

2. Spectacular activities such as Mountain Biking / Trekking / Canoeing / Rafting

 

Semester 2:

Two weeks to travel and explore new destinations.

You will have the option to either travel on your own or join a group of other students if you all have the same destination in sight.

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Overseas Volunteering

Make a difference by helping other people and learning the art of giving.

Semester 1:

2 week trip to Zambia:
Serenje Orphans Children's home.

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Sports, Music, Arts, Clubs

Practice your favourite sport, develop your musical abilities and unlock your artistic talents.

Semester 1 & 2 :

Athletic activities to choose from include Aerobics, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Biking, Fitness, Floor Hockey, Golf Practice, Horseback Riding, Indoor Football, Rugby, Running, Sailing, Soccer Boys, Soccer Girls, Squash and Volleyball.

If you like performing arts, you will be able to choose from Classical Dance, Creative Rock Band, Dance Choreography, Drama, String Orchestra, Training Band Beginner, Writing & Recording, and Wind Band.

The programme also includes options to study Computing, Emergency First Aid, Music DJ Mix, Photography, Sculpture, Sophrology
& Mindfulness, and Yoga.

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Gap Year Extras

Private Pilot Licence
In partnership with the Aero-Club of Geneva, we are proud to present you with a very exciting opportunity to complete your European Private Pilot Licence (PPL).

Sailing Boat Permit
Collège du Léman has it's own sailing boats. Last year, our sailing team competed in the famous Bol D'Or regatta.

Motor Boat Permit
The training will involve theoretical study and practical boating.  You will be assigned a professional intructor and after 15 hours of practice, pass the required examination.

Skiing and Snowboarding in the Swiss Alps
For one week in Semester 2, you will be given the opportunity to experience winter in the snowy mountains of Switzerland. You will be travelling to the ski resort of Crans-Montana and hit the slopes for some exciting adventures. If you have never skied or experienced snowboarding before, don’t worry, you will be coached by an instructor from the resort and make progress really fast! In the evening, you will enjoy typical Swiss meals in a communal atmosphere  and enjoy the programme activities.

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