How Toddlers Learn at a Bilingual Nursery
Young children don’t study languages, they soak them up. At our bilingual nursery in Vevey, toddlers learn French and English through everyday life, from 18 months. Here’s what the research says, and what we’ve learnt running Les Marronniers.
How to Choose a Swiss Boarding School
How do you choose a Swiss boarding school when so many sound the same on paper? This practical guide walks parents and students through the six things that really matter — curriculum, boarding model, language, location, accreditations, and fees — with honest insights from Haut-Lac International Bilingual School.
How Haut-Lac Transforms Maths Learning
From Pi Day carousels to everyday problem-solving, see how bilingual maths lessons at Haut-Lac build confidence, reasoning and independence.
Does Bilingual Education Work? The Evidence
If you’re weighing up a bilingual school for your child, you’ve probably come across a mix of reassurances and concerns. Does learning in two languages slow things down academically? Will they fall behind in maths or science? And is it really worth it long-term?
How the University Application Process Equips for Life
University applications are stressful. There are deadlines to track, essays to draft and redraft, and decisions to make that feel enormous when you are seventeen. But by doing all of that, students start developing skills they will use for the rest of their lives.
Why Choose a Small, Co-ed Boarding House
If you’re researching Swiss boarding schools for your child, you’ve likely encountered the traditional model: large, single-sex houses with dozens of students organised by gender and age. But here’s what the glossy brochures don’t always reveal: bigger isn’t always better, and separation isn’t always preparation. From our experience at the head of both large and […]
When Should Kids Get Phones? The 14/16 Rule
More and more adults are noticing the same worrying trend: children today are struggling socially and emotionally in ways that were far less common just a decade ago. Teachers see growing levels of anxiety and difficulty managing friendships. Parents observe impulsive behaviour, reduced attention spans, and a decline in emotional resilience. Psychologists report rising cases […]
How Boredom Boosts Child Development
In a world saturated with screens, schedules and stimulation, boredom has become something many parents fear and often rush to eliminate. But what if boredom is not a problem to solve? What if it’s a developmental tool to embrace? Emerging research from psychology, education and neuroscience suggests plays a powerful role in shaping creativity, resilience […]
Why the IB by Haut-Lac Alumni
Who best to get advice from on IB studies, applying to university and starting work than people who have been there, done that? People like the Haut-Lac School ambassadors and graduates, who came back to share their experiences and tips with our current students at the first Haut-Lac Alumni Summit. From the sciences and finance […]
20 years of IB programme success at Haut-Lac
Our Class of 2025 graduates averaged 35 points in the IB Diploma Programme. The global average? 30.58. And that gap tells a story. Over the past twenty years, we’ve refined how we support students at Haut-Lac International Bilingual School so each one gets what they need to succeed. Their 100% pass rate speaks for itself, but our approach […]