ABOUT THESwiss Option
The Swiss Option is designed for students aged 11-14 who wish to maintain the opportunity to prepare the entry exam for the Gymnase in the Canton de Vaud should they not wish to complete the final cycle of their secondary education at Haut-Lac.
WHO IS IT FOR
- Student aged 11-14 who wish to decide later whether to pursue an IB Diploma or Career-Related programme at Haut-Lac or a Swiss upper secondary public school diploma in the canton of Vaud.
WHAT IS IT
- Preparation to sit the entrance exams for a public school in the canton of Vaud at the end of MYP4
- Added exam preparation in German, Maths and French literature for native or near-native French speakers
- A well-balanced bilingual IBMYP programme with additional German, Maths and French lessons. These extra lessons may take place on Wednesday afternoons and/or replace optional dance and music lessons or a second sport or art lesson.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES
- Development of strong bilingual skills in English and French, excellent soft skills and advanced digital know-how through the holistic IBMYP programme
- Solid exam preparation for the Vaud public school system entrance exams
- Choice between Swiss and IB Diploma pathways