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Nord Anglia's premium international school in Lausanne offers an outstanding bilingual education to students from around the world. Combining more than 120 years of Swiss excellence with international innovation, Collège Champittet inspires academic brilliance, instils strong values, and provides a passport to a bright future.
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OUR PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN LAUSANNE

Collège Champittet is one of the leading private schools in Switzerland, offering an outstanding international education built on the highest Swiss standards. Inspired by caring teachers, a choice of prestigious curricula, and a truly bilingual learning environment, ambitious day and boarding students achieve remarkable academic success and earn places at the world’s top universities.
Key facts about Collège Champittet:
  • School type: Day and boarding.
  • Languages of instruction: English, French, Bilingual.
  • Maximum students: 980.
  • Age range: 3-18.
  • Fees: From $18,149 pa.
  • Curricula: IB, National Curriculum for England, Swiss Maturité, French Baccalaureate.
  • Specialist facilities: STEAM labs, Forest School, modern boarding accommodation, and more.
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WHY CHOOSE A NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN LAUSANNE?

A Swiss school open to the world, Collège Champittet instils the values, sense of purpose, and drive for excellence students need to flourish at university and in life.
ADMISSIONS AT CHAMPITTET
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Global academic pathways
Inspired by world-class teachers and globally-recognised curricula, students at our international school in Lausanne enjoy a 21st century education rooted in Swiss heritage. As well as being academically rigorous and respected worldwide, Champittet's Swiss, French, and IB programmes are packed with exciting global experiences that nurture the purpose-driven leaders of tomorrow.
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Inspiring excellence in every child
Collège Champittet's phenomenal teachers know what it takes to inspire excellence. Specialists in their age group, subject field, or diploma, they’ll create a personalised pathway for your child - one that develops the skills, values, and expert knowledge they need to thrive at the world’s best universities.
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Learning without limits
Beyond the classroom, students at our private school in Lausanne enjoy extraordinary learning experiences that unlock endless possibilities. Whether they're conquering Mount Kilimanjaro, supporting Collège Champittet Foundation projects, or inventing the future through a collaboration with MIT, Champittet learners flourish as leaders, activists, adventurers, and thinkers. 
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A spectacular lakeside environment
Our international school campus in Lausanne is an idyllic place to learn, live, and grow. Striking 19th century buildings sit alongside purpose-built arts, sport, and STEAM facilities, creating a secure yet stimulating day and boarding environment backdropped by stunning mountain vistas and Lake Geneva.
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A global boarding community
Collège Champittet is a place to call home for boarders from all over the world. Welcomed into a warm and caring community, your child will flourish personally, socially, and academically. Boarding at our international school in Lausanne also means friendships, academic support, and exciting activities are available every day.
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A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION IN NUMBERS

50+
Our international school in Lausanne is open to the world, welcoming students of more than 50 nationalities.
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Students at Collège Champittet learn in small class sizes with a teacher-student ratio of just 1:10.
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In 2025, every single student at our Lausanne international school passed the French Baccalaureate.
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Collège Champittet's 2025 Swiss Maturité pass rate of 93% was significantly higher than the global average of 60%.
6,000+
Since 1903, more than 6,000 students have graduated from our prestigious private school in Lausanne.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

  • What curricula do you teach at your international school in Lausanne?

    Students at our premium international school in Lausanne learn using the world’s finest curricula.

    The school's bilingual pre-school and primary courses – which combine the best of Swiss, French, and British programmes – are specifically designed by Champittet teachers for Champittet students.

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

  • What age groups is Collège Champittet open to?
    Everyone’s welcome at our international school in Lausanne.

    Collège Champittet is open to children aged from 3 to 18, while the school offers boarding for 11 to 18-year-olds. Prospective students can start the admissions process at any time – the school accepts applications all year round.
  • What facilities does Collège Champittet have?

    On our one-of-a-kind private school campus in Lausanne, specialist facilities, bright classrooms, and expansive outdoor areas host incredible learning experiences, every day. 

    Collège Champittet's facilities include:

    • An Astroturf pitch, athletics track, tennis and basketball courts, and a gym.
    • Specialist science and STEAM labs, and two computer suites with interactive EdTech.
    • A colourful pre-school and primary playground.
    • Two dining rooms and a café for the whole community.
    • Pristine boarding accommodation with modern bedrooms and shared spaces.


    Explore the Champittet campus by taking a 360 virtual tour.

  • Where is your international school located in Lausanne?

    Collège Champittet is situated on the shore of Lake Geneva, just a short walk from the bright lights of Lausanne and surrounded by the majestic Swiss Alps.

    The school's address is: Collège Champittet, Chemin de Champittet, Case Postale 622, 1009 Pully-Lausanne, Switzerland.

  • How can I find out more about Collège Champittet?

    You can find more information about our premium international school in Lausanne by getting in touch with our expert Admissions Team. They can talk you through the application and enrolment process, arrange an in-person or virtual tour, and answer any questions you may have.

    Start your child's journey to Collège Champittet by filling in this short enquiry form.

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