How helena overcame adversity in sport
Have you ever been on a roll only to suffer a setback? With her horse Utino de la Cense II in recovery, Haut-Lac student-athlete Helena had to rethink her training for the upcoming show jumping season. We caught up with her to find out how things were going. Getting to know a new partner-in-crime Although Utino de la Cense […]
Pre-season training: student-athlete tips
Despite winter weather conditions, MYP4 sport & study student Kyan has been training hard indoors to prepare for the next cycling season. He managed, however, to find some time to tell us a bit about what he’s been up to. After a season filled with races but no extreme training, I have started a […]
5 ways to be a supportive “IB-parent”
If you’re wondering how best to help your child through the rigorous International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), you’re not alone. Many parents find it hard to get to grips with the programme and its countless assessments. So, as an IBDP alumnus myself, I thought I’d share the 5 ways my parents helped me to manage […]
How do the IBDP & swiss maturite compare?
Trying to understand the difference between these two courses has long been a source of trouble for many local and expat families in Switzerland. So we’ve set out to clear things up a little and help parents find the right schooling system for their child. Let’s start simple – what is the Swiss Maturity […]
Why live & study at a Swiss boarding school
Whilst many countries have a lengthy and distinguished boarding school history, few have one so illustrious and famed as the Swiss private boarding school. Here’s why parents have long been choosing to send their children to live and study among the Swiss lakes and mountains in the heart of Europe ? Swiss boarding schools are small […]
5 reasons the IBDP is ideal for modern students
It provides students in over 140 countries with an international qualification recognised by many universities worldwide. It’s an academic programme powerhouse. It’s the IBDP. Renowned worldwide for its rigour The IB diploma programme has always being of a high standard, due to the training both IB teachers and IB administrators must follow and the challenging coursework students must complete. Such […]
Climate change reads for sustainable students
2021 has seen a monumental end of year for climate change awareness, as world leaders awoke once more to the pressing climate matter at the COP26. Yet, even more important, was the light shone on both the many areas in which countries are falling down and how individuals and communities are getting together to do […]
Why HAUT-LAC values its school traditions?
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School was founded in 1993. That’s a long time for traditions to take root. But why have we always encouraged our local and expat families to join us in celebrating the same, annual events? The nature of international schools means that our staff, our students and their families are used to transience. […]
7 reasons to attend a boarding school?
Deciding to send your child to a boarding school can be a daunting decision to make. While the move to a boarding house will be exciting and life-changing, it is only natural for parents to harbour doubts. So, lets cut through the stereotypes and instead look at the real advantages of attending a boarding school. INDEPENDENCE Although […]
Self awareness: why do students need this skill?
We’ve mentioned soft skills before, but we’ll mention them again because today’s international school students need them now more than ever. Not just for their futures, but to help them successfully navigate these unpredictable times. As educators, we have to equip them with such transferable skills, but it is up to them to recognise when and which […]