The Haut-Lac team provides students with over 150 extra-curricular activities to enjoy alongside their academics. These are designed to help them explore their passions, discover their talents and develop key life skills.
Our dedicated teaching staff and external partners ensure the after-school programme includes something for everyone, with a mix of sporting, creative, collaborative and problem-solving activities.
Below is a sample list of the clubs available at Haut-Lac based on the main skills they develop:
Beginner & Mother Tongue Spanish, Mother Tongue German, Young Reporters, Model United Nations, Debate
Team Games, International Award, Board Games, Leisure & Competition Team Sports
Smart Games, Debate & Persuasion Games, Chess, Debate, Model United Nations (MUN), Maths Challenge Club
Drama, London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA) Club, Photography, Art, Ceramics & Sculpture
Body & Mind, Dare to be Yourself, Yoga, Psychology
Football, Basketball, Netball, Volleyball, Multisport, Athletics, Tae Kwon Do, Sailing, Golf, Gymnastics, Horse-Riding, Circuit Training, Dance, Strength Training, Tennis, Table Tennis, Tag Rugby, Modern Dance, Bollywood Dance
Nature & Gardening, Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
Science & Discovery, Robotics, STEAM Explorers, Design, Maths Challenge, ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence)
Creative Musical Workshop, Choir, Music Performance, Private instrument & singing lessons with the Haut-Lac Music School
We understand the challenge of trying to organise a busy family, and therefore have experienced staff on hand to supervise your children before school, at lunch and after lessons.
Whether on a regular or one-off basis, our childcare services are available to help you balance family and work commitments.
MYP3 to IB2 students, who want an extra all-round challenge, take on the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. They start at Bronze level and work their way up to Silver and Gold over five years, learning to step outside their comfort zones, acquire new skills, volunteer, and stay physically active as they go.
A highlight of this programme at Haut-Lac School is learning to prepare for 2 to 4-day Swiss mountain hikes in all weather. These adventurous journeys build teamwork, resilience and leadership.
And the awards the students receive upon completing each level are testament to the confidence, independence and life skills they will carry with them into the future.
At Haut-Lac, our students listen to us and we listen to them.
Whether it’s about school life, the environment or political and diplomatic issues, our students work together to run initiatives and events that will help and/or improve our school community and the wider world.
Our Primary and Secondary Student Councils give students a voice and show them that their opinions matter.
Elected by their peers and teachers, each council member grows in confidence and develops important life skills such as public speaking, attentive listening, teamwork and problem-solving.
All four Houses follow a shared governance system that encourages leadership, teamwork and constructive communication.
The students elected as House Captains, Vice Captains and Ambassadors use the opportunity to grow as individuals while contributing to collective goals.
Four MYP5 students are selected for the Villars Symposium through a competitive application and interview process.
As “Villars Fellows”, they complete an eight-hour online Systems Thinking course before heading to Villars for a demanding week of talks and workshops with global experts.
Haut-Lac’s MUN club enables students aged 14-18 to develop diplomacy, leadership and critical thinking skills through weekly debates on environmental and political topics.
As part of their curriculum, IB2 students run beginner and advanced level clubs to prepare members for our own Haut-Lac MUN conference and other inter-school conferences in Switzerland and Europe.
Students registered for Wednesday afternoon supervision can develop communication and teamwork skills through live broadcasting with the Haut-Lac Radio Club.
Members work together to gather stories about school life and events from staff and peers, before preparing and recording shows that air on Friday and Monday mornings across campus.
MYP3 to IB2 students who want an extra all-round challenge, take on the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
They stay fit, volunteer and build teamwork, resilience and leadership skills, as they move up through the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.
A highlight of this programme at Haut-Lac is preparing for 2 to 4-day Swiss mountain hikes in all weather.
The Secondary Environmental Committee raises awareness and promotes eco-friendly initiatives at Haut-Lac.
Its members work with their primary school counterparts to organise waste-reduction projects, suggest green alternatives, and collaborate with local groups to improve sustainability across the school.
Our Primary Digital Leaders are tech-savvy P5 students with a passion for innovation and helping others.
Elected for their skills and enthusiasm, they:
Our primary extension groups, secondary subject clinics and supervised study sessions provide targeted learning support to:
Whether students need additional help with core subjects or want to excel beyond the curriculum, these structured sessions boost academic confidence and improve learning outcomes.
Students can sign up for regular 30-minute piano, guitar, cello, drum or singing lessons with Haut-Lac Music School teachers.
And when they feel ready, they can get up on stage to showcase their talent at our biannual musical evenings.
After-school clubs at Haut-Lac are organised by age group and school section to ensure activities are developmentally appropriate.
Some clubs, particularly in sports like football or basketball, may have multiple age-group teams so students compete against peers of similar age and ability. Other clubs, especially in areas like music, drama or languages, may group students by skill level rather than strictly by age.
The admissions office or extra-curricular coordinator can provide specific information about which clubs suit your child’s age and interests.
Yes, students can participate in multiple clubs per week.
Infant and primary students can choose two free clubs and as many paying clubs as they wish. Secondary students can join as many after-school activities as they want to, though MYP boarders have a minimum requirement of three clubs per week.
The wide variety of 150+ clubs means students can explore different interests, perhaps combining a sport, a creative activity and a language or STEM club to help them become well-rounded individuals.
Haut-Lac students commit to participating in their chosen after-school activities upon registration. Changes may only be made mid-term in exceptional circumstances.
Students may, however, join new clubs mid-term based on availability.
Yes.
The after-school activities run by external professionals such as sailing, golf and taekwondo are subject to an additional fee, which is billed by the club leader.
The after-school clubs run by school staff are, however, included in the school fees.
Leisure sport clubs focus on participation, skill development and enjoyment without competitive pressure. These clubs enable students to try new sports or improve their abilities in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Team training clubs prepare students for competitive inter-school matches and tournaments. These clubs involve more intensive training, regular match fixtures against other schools, and represent Haut-Lac in regional and international competitions.
Both types of clubs teach valuable skills like teamwork, perseverance and good sportsmanship, but team training requires greater time commitment and dedication from students who want to compete at a higher level.
Haut-Lac offers competitive teams in numerous sports including football, basketball, volleyball, netball, golf, badminton, gymnastics, athletics, swimming and skiing.
The Haut-Lac ski team trains every Wednesday afternoon and all day Saturday for inter-school slalom races. Other school teams regularly compete against international and private schools in Switzerland and abroad through membership in several school associations.
Whether students want to join established teams or participate in internal inter-House tournaments, there are opportunities for athletes of all levels.
The school also partners with Ski Zenit to offer a specialist Ski Race Academy for serious young racers aged 11-18.
Haut-Lac students register for after-school activities at the end of one term for the next. In other words, they sign-up mid-August for clubs in the first term, in December for clubs in the second term, and in March/April for clubs in the third term.
The after-school club participation rules at Haut-Lac are:
In the event of poor attendance or behaviour, a letter will be sent to the parents and the school reserves the right to exclude the student from the club.
Yes, Haut-Lac runs mother tongue language clubs to help students maintain and develop their home languages. These clubs enable students to continue learning in their first language whilst they develop fluency in French and English.
The specific languages offered through clubs may vary depending on student interest and teacher availability. Contact the school to inquire about clubs for specific languages.
Yes, Haut-Lac offers innovation and STEM-focused clubs. These clubs enable students to develop their technological and scientific knowledge beyond the curriculum by working on projects involving coding, science experiments, engineering challenges and creative problem-solving.
Computer Science is also available as an IB Diploma Programme option for older students who want to pursue technology studies in greater depth.
