How the IB helped sofia become a Toky02020 finalist
From the Olympic stadium to Lake Geneva, our Class of 2021 graduate and parathlete Sofia is back and already thinking about the next step. She did, however, make time to share a few tips from her experience as an elite IB student-elite with Haut-Lac Sport & Study Coordinator James. Finishing 3rd in the T63 100m at […]
How to keep your culture whilst living in another
Having been in the Swiss Riviera since 1993, Haut-Lac International Bilingual School has met its fair share of expat families over the years. And one of the key desires these international families shared was to impart a sense of their national culture(s) to their children. Here are some of their ideas and wise advice on […]
How to train daily, study play
MYP4 student-athlete, Sam Callinswood continues to impress in the pool. We caught up with him to recap his achievements this season and find out how he copes with such a busy training schedule. Congratulations on an excellent swimming season! Among many highlights, you achieved the all-time record in the Swiss Junior 4 x 100m Relay […]
9 back to school tips for IB students
Will school be back to normal this year? Only time will tell, but whatever happens we can still approach the start of term in the same way. Here are 9 things IB students can do to help them get back into the school routine and start the year successfully. Pick 2 or 3 study zones […]
How to take your sport to the next level
Finishing second in an U17 national rowing regatta is quite a feat, especially when you’re only 14! MYP4 Sport & Study student Giovanni started the sport for a bit of summer fun in 2019, and is now aiming for podium spot at the National Swiss Championships. We met up with him to find out more… Congrats on […]
HAUT-LAC IBDP graduates ride the storm & succeed
Whilst the pandemic has affected us all in one way or another, the resulting legislative and pedagogical changes could not have come at a harder time for our IB Diploma students. That being said, our Class of 2021 graduates quickly got to grips with the new online schooling systems, and all 41 of them successfully […]
How to pave your way into the creative industry
Different, but just as prestigious as the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), the IB Career-Related Programme (IBCP) is a way of finishing school with valuable industry experience. And at Haut-Lac International Bilingual School, this includes gaining practical experience from the best in art & design, amongst others. Creative international school students are therefore able to streamline […]
How to get the IB diploma & a division 1 scholarship
We met up with our Class of 2021 Sport & Study graduate Karl, to hear how he managed his intense football training schedule alongside the rigorous IB Diploma programme. Would you like to introduce yourself, your sport and the club you played for during your IB Diploma studies? I played in the FC Lausanne-Sport under-18 team throughout my […]
A new foundation for international education
Sir Ken Robinson, speaker of the seminal ‘Bring on the Learning Revolution’ TED talk, divides people into two categories: those who don’t enjoy what they do and endure life until the weekend comes around, and those who enjoy every day, unable to imagine doing anything else. However, this categorisation of people is not a natural process […]
Why teach emotional well-being at school?
“Now more than ever is the moment for mindfulness to guide our hearts and minds. Mindfulness has helped my students and I to self-regulate our behaviours, deal with strong emotions and develop a deeper understanding of our own emotions and how our mind works.” – Narcis Iniesta, P3 teacher We have talked a lot […]