Why start school at 3 years old?
The decision-making process regarding our children’s education can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing between nursery school and infant school. While both options have their merits, there are compelling reasons why enrolling a 3-year-old child in the educational structure of an infant school can offer numerous advantages over an extra year in nursery […]
2023 at Haut-Lac revisited
Scene opens on Haut-Lac International Bilingual School’s Praz-Dagoud campus. Lights come on stage left, where Managing Director Grainne and Primary Deputy Head Sally are waving goodbye to the last of the students heading off for the Christmas holiday. They stop and turn to face each other. Sally: That’s all of them safely with their families. Grainne: […]
What were Haut-Lac’s values then and now?
When Haut-Lac was founded thirty years ago, Switzerland was a very different place. We were a much less technologically-savvy society, ignorant of how much and how quickly the world was set to change. The values we instill in our students have therefore had to evolve over time to compliment these constant developments. Back in 1993, we didn’t […]
What does it mean to be CIS-accredited?
You may have noticed an extra buzz around Haut-Lac these days. Or heard talk of something called C-I-S. What is it and why is it important? CIS, aka the Council of International Schools is an organisation committed to promoting high quality international education in its member schools. Its rigorous accreditation process ensures its members’ curricula, facilities, […]
Where was Haut-Lac when you called it home?
Twenty years after moving to St-Légier, Haut-Lac International Bilingual School has become synonymous with the beautiful village. With its jaw-dropping situation over Lake Geneva, staff and students are treated to a new iteration of the iconic view every day through every season. However, we were not always to be found nestled in this quiet paradise. Over the […]
30 years of Haut-Lac family events-remember them?
As Haut-Lac International Bilingual School is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year (complete with festivities, of course), we’ve been digging into the archives. Now is a great time to reminisce over the many years of events, activities and shows we’ve shared with our students, teachers and families, so keep an eye out for […]
Why Haut-Lac students join their alumni network
Did you know Haut-Lac International Bilingual school is in its 30th year? As a result, we have built an extensive network of past students who have made their lives and careers in every corner of the globe. Whether you spent just one year at Haut-Lac or your entire schooling from our Les Marronniers nursery to your graduation day with us, […]
Scientists need creativity too – here’s why
What do you do when faced with a problem? Do you sit their and stare at it? At first maybe, but you’d eventually get up and do something else or find someone to discuss it with. Why? Because you need a fresh take on it. A new way of looking at it. A new idea. […]
5 reasons the IBDP is ideal for modern students
It provides students in over 140 countries with an international qualification recognised by many universities worldwide. It’s an academic programme powerhouse. It’s the IBDP. Renowned worldwide for its rigour The IB diploma programme has always being of a high standard, due to the training both IB teachers and IB administrators must follow and the challenging coursework students must complete. Such […]
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 […]