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.
Does Bilingual Education Work? The Evidence
If you’re weighing up a bilingual school for your child, you’ve probably come across a mix of reassurances and concerns. Does learning in two languages slow things down academically? Will they fall behind in maths or science? And is it really worth it long-term?
Visit the International University Fair at Haut-Lac
Considering your university options? Meet 80 university representatives from the UK, US, Canada and Europe at Haut-Lac in Switzerland on 26 March 2026.
How the University Application Process Equips for Life
University applications are stressful. There are deadlines to track, essays to draft and redraft, and decisions to make that feel enormous when you are seventeen. But by doing all of that, students start developing skills they will use for the rest of their lives.
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 Choose a Small, Co-ed Boarding House
If you’re researching Swiss boarding schools for your child, you’ve likely encountered the traditional model: large, single-sex houses with dozens of students organised by gender and age. But here’s what the glossy brochures don’t always reveal: bigger isn’t always better, and separation isn’t always preparation. From our experience at the head of both large and […]
Haut-Lac Gains NEASC Accreditation
Our accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) confirms that Haut-Lac meets rigorous international standards for educational quality. This recognition strengthens the value of our High School Diploma as an alternative to the IB Diploma, granting students access to universities in the US and worldwide.
How to foster an anti-bullying culture at school
As part of our Child Safeguarding Awareness series, we will be using the Haut-Lac School blog to communicate accurate information on topics that could impact our school community. One such issue is bullying, a term which is frequently used but often misunderstood, especially within the framework of our Child Safeguarding Policy. The aim of this article […]
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 […]
4 tips for a smooth back to school
As the new academic year approaches, it’s time to start preparing for the first day of school. Whether you’re a seasoned Haut-Lac School family or about to join our Swiss international community, setting up good habits early on can help make the transition easier. Here are some practical tips to help your children glide smoothly from […]