How multilingual education fosters inclusion
As highlighted by international organisations such as UNESCO, mother tongue language development is key in education. Recognising linguistic diversity and integrating multilingualism into school curricula are particularly important for an inclusive society and sustainable development. That’s why, at Haut-Lac International Bilingual School, we deliver the challenging International Baccalaureate programmes. Known to promote multilingualism, an essential skill in […]
Where in the world are Haut-Lac alumni?
When you’ve been around for thirty years as an international school, you eventually begin to build quite an extensive alumni network. Back in 1993, we never would have imagined our students might travel so far and wide, nor that there would be so many of them. Even the USA seemed an exotic place for our […]
Bilingualism: what’s true & what’s not?
I was sitting in an Italian translation class at university one day, when my teacher asked the bilingual students to raise their hands. Educated at Haut-Lac International Bilingual School as I was, I put my hand up. I spoke English and French at home in Switzerland and was studying Italian at university. The teacher proceeded to say […]
How boarding develops skills for the future
It’s been a month since the Haut-Lac Boarding House opened its doors. And in that month, a comfortable relationship has formed between our international boarders and their experienced house parents to create an Haut-Lac home from home. Yet living in this communal way is more than just a fun teenage adventure. It is a unique experience […]
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 […]
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 […]