Haut-Lac International Bilingual School

Chem. de Pangires 26 Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz 1806
Tel: 412155550
www.haut-lac.ch

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 6-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $91,000
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $37,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Photo #1 - Campuses with lake view, Switzerland
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Photo #2 - Graduation day with Geneva Lake, Switzerland
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Photo #3 - Boarding House
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Photo #4 - Bedroom
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Photo #5 - En Suite Bathroom
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Photo #6 - Common room - boarding
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Photo #7 - Common area- Boarding
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Photo #8 - Boarders and Day students
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Photo #9 - Secondary Students
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Photo #10 - Lab classroom
Chem. de Pangires 26
Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, 1806, Switzerland
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School: Large School Excellence, Swiss Boutique Boarding Charm
One of the top Swiss IB World School welcoming 620 students from 54 countries. It offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate programmes in English and French.
The Boarding House welcomes 32 students! Both day and boarding students aged 11 to 18 can benefit from its personalised IB pathways, quality facilities, stunning Swiss location and warm family astmosphere.
Athlete-Friendly Education Centre (AFEC) accredited by the World Academy of Sport. The school provides young athletes with flexible timetables so that they can meet the demands of their intensive training schedules without foregoing their education.  Programmes: IBMYP, IBDP, IBCP, US High School Diploma

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 6-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $91,000
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $37,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2025 School Data
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
6-12
Grades Offered (Day)
PK-12
School Type
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Religious Affiliation
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar

Student Body

Enrollment
600 students
% International Students
42%
% Students Boarding
5%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
White polo, hoodie or jacket, pants or skirts
Average Class Size
10 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Summer Program Offered
Summer Program Details
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
Courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$91,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$37,000
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
$80,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a

Admissions

Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Average Percentile SSAT
n/a%
Director of Admissions
Magdalena Drag-Salem
Application URL

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
0
Sports
Colors
Green, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Bernie

School Notes

  • 30 Years of Academic Excellence & Innovation- Anne-Marie & Neil Harwood and Grainne & Jean-Louis Dubler dreamt of creating an international bilingual school where children could thrive in two languages in a warm, nurturing Swiss environment.Starting with one class of 13 students in 1993, the directors spent the next 30 years refining that goal and progressing towards achieving the level of outstanding academic excellence and innovation that Haut-Lac demonstrates today.  Haut-Lac International Bilingual School is now one of the top 5 IB schools in Switzerland.Our school has nowadays 600+ students including 32 places in the boarding house to ensure the close-knit family feel among the group and secure the personal care and attention. Currently, there are 54 nationalities at school.
  • The school offers IBMYP,IBDP, IBCP and US High School Diploma
  • Athlete-Friendly Education Centre (AFEC) accredited by the World Academy of Sport. The school provides young athletes with flexible timetables so that they can meet the demands of their intensive training schedules without foregoing their education.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Haut-Lac International Bilingual School cost?
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School's tuition is approximately $91,000 for boarding students and $37,000 for day students.
Does Haut-Lac International Bilingual School offer a summer program?
Yes, Haut-Lac International Bilingual School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Haut-Lac International Bilingual School?
The application deadline for Haut-Lac International Bilingual School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 6-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $91,000
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $37,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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