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.
Nestlé Marketing Expert Leads IB Business Workshop
Jo Lacida, Global Marketing Manager at Nestlé and Haut-Lac parent, led our DP2 Business Management students through a hands-on workshop based on real product marketing challenges.
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 […]
The secret to sport & study success
Every young athlete knows the tug-of-war between sport and school. Early mornings on the slopes or in the pool. Evenings filled with training instead of homework. The dream of competing at the highest level feels close enough to touch, yet the fear of falling behind in class is never far away. At Haut-Lac International Bilingual […]
Where is Haut-Lac Alumna Now?
Graduating from Haut-Lac International Bilingual School in 2023 marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter in my academic journey. Today, I am studying Natural Sciences at Homerton College, University of Cambridge, with a focus on environmental sciences. Looking back, my time at Haut-Lac School played a pivotal role in shaping my path, from the […]
Meet Haut-Lac student-athlete & skier Victoria
Hello! My name is Victoria. I’m 16 years old and an alpine ski racer. I started skiing at age three near where we live in Les Paccots, and then began skiing in Morgins. From there, I joined the ski team and skied with Morgins until I was 12. I then joined Ski Valais for four […]
5 back-to-school tips for IB World School students
Summer’s out! Ok, ok, we may be getting ahead of ourselves. There is still a week before secondary students are back on campus at Haut-Lac International Bilingual School. We just thought we’d check in with them to ensure they’re ready for the start of term. If, like our 11-18-year olds, you’re about to start a new […]
Go Swiss or global – what do Haut-Lac students do?
In today’s interconnected world, a quality education transcends borders and opens doors to a multitude of opportunities. It is not one size fits all, but rather a personalised route to success based on each student’s learning needs and future goals. As such, Haut-Lac International Bilingual School in Switzerland gives high school students the choice between the International […]
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 […]