The Haut-Lac team designed its campuses to provide a dynamic learning environment for students of all ages. With dedicated spaces for academics, creativity and sport, they have all the tools they need to study, collaborate, play and grow.
Our 600+ day and boarding students have access to:
These facilities create a balanced, enriching environment in which to deliver a top-tier IB education that enables students to thrive academically, socially, physically and emotionally.
Haut-Lac is an international school on the Swiss Riviera recognised by ACEIRV for its commitment to educational excellence.
Our three campuses sit a short walk apart in St-Légier-La Chiésaz, with Lake Geneva and the Alps in view.
Haut-Lac is located in the hills above Vevey, at the heart of the Swiss Riviera.
We chose this location for its proximity to Lake Geneva and the Alps, as well as for the easy 10, 30 and 60-minute commutes to Montreux, Lausanne and Geneva respectively.
Seven bus routes operated by licensed and safety-trained drivers run to and from the Praz-Dagoud campus every day, ensuring a pick-up and drop-off service to areas up to 30km away.
For more information on stops and prices, please consult the Haut-Lac School Transport Guide.
The Haut-Lac school campuses are easily accessible by train and bus, with just a 10-15-minute walk from the nearest stops to both the Roches Grises and Praz-Dagoud campuses.
Train
A regular train service runs between Vevey train station and St-Légier. The nearest stop to Haut-Lac is “St-Légier Village”, but you may want to get off at “La Chiésaz” for a flatter walk.
Bus
The 215 VMCV public bus route runs regularly between Vevey post office and St-Légier post office, via Gilamont, La Veyre and Fenil.
All infant, primary and secondary students can be dropped off and picked up by car at the Praz-Dagoud campus.
We just ask parents to follow the directives given by the car park staff to help us keep everyone safe and stay on good terms with the local community.
Haut-Lac campus moves. Family holiday activities in the Swiss alps. Lake Geneva clean-ups.
Have a browse through the Haut-Lac blog for articles on student initiatives and family activities in the local area.
Haut-Lac is located in Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
We’re nestled in the hills above Vevey, with stunning views of Lake Geneva and the Alps.
The school is about an hour’s drive from Geneva Airport, 30 minutes from the nearest mountains, and just 10 minutes from the Lake Geneva shoreline.
We have two school campuses and a boarding house.
The Roches Grises campus opened in 2003 and is home to our secondary school students aged 13-18. The Praz-Dagoud campus was completed in 2014 and welcomes students aged 3-12. Both campuses feature modern facilities designed to support active, engaged learning.
The Haut-Lac Boarding house is a cosy, modern home away from home for up to 32 students. It is a 2-minute drive (or a stunning 20-minute walk) to the school campuses.
Absolutely. We’re only an hour’s drive from Geneva Airport.
Whether you’re relocating to Switzerland or visiting from abroad, the journey is straightforward by car or public transport.
We also offer airport pick-up services for boarding students on scheduled transfer days.
Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz is a peaceful village with a population of around 5,000.
You’ll find cafés, restaurants, a bakery, a Coop supermarket, a pharmacy, doctors and other essential services nearby.
The village is well-connected to Vevey by train (12 minutes) and bus, which gives families easy access to the lakeside town and its amenities.
The Swiss Riviera offers something for everyone.
Families can visit Chaplin’s World, explore the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyards, stroll along Vevey’s lakeside promenade, or take a boat cruise on Lake Geneva. Nearby Chillon Castle and the Rochers-de-Naye mountain are also popular day trips.
The area enjoys a mild climate and hosts cultural events like the Montreux Jazz Festival.
Vevey is just 10 minutes away by train. Montreux is roughly 15 minutes by train. Lausanne is around 30 minutes by car or 25 minutes by train. Geneva is about an hour’s drive.
This central location gives families the best of both worlds: a tranquil village setting with quick connections to Switzerland’s city life.
Our campuses boast modern facilities with breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and the Alps.
Students benefit from fresh mountain air, outdoor learning opportunities and proximity to nature.
We also offer 150 extra-curricular clubs and activities that take advantage of the local area, from skiing in the nearby Alps to sailing on the lake.
Yes. There are local bus stops and train stations within walking distance with regular connections to Vevey, Montreux and Lausanne.
Many families find Switzerland’s reliable public transport system makes the daily commute simple, even without a car.
Yes, we opened a boarding house in September 2022.
The modern Haut-Lac boarding house is within walking distance from our school campuses, and boasts stunning views over Lake Geneva.
It offers international students and elite athletes a renowned IB education, round-the-clock care and a home away from home with en-suite twin bedrooms.
The school was originally founded in Vevey in 1993 before moving to Saint-Légier in 2003.
This location offers the perfect balance: a safe, scenic environment for learning, and easy access to cultural attractions, outdoor activities, and international transport links.
