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 […]
Why choose a mobile phone-free school?
Picture this: a school without the constant buzz of notifications, where students actually look up from their screens and engage with the world around them. It might sound like a far-fetched idea, especially to those for whom mobile phones have become an extra limb. But what if ditching the devices during school hours could open […]
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 […]
How to transform minds for student success
At Haut-Lac International Bilingual School, we believe in holistic education. We dedicate significant time to both providing students with personalised academic support and helping them navigate friendships and conflicts. Haut-Lac School’s holistic approach combines social and emotional learning with academic education. We develop and celebrate lifelong soft skills through the Infant and Primary Learning Pathways programme, which promotes age-appropriate […]
How to nurture young minds through literature
At Haut-Lac International Bilingual School, fostering a love for literature transcends the boundaries of language and culture. From infant section picture books to the famous words of Shakespeare and Molière in Secondary, its Swiss and international students are immersed in a rich tapestry of literature as they progress through school on their individual journeys of self […]
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 […]
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 […]
How steam forms the innovators of tomorrow
Twenty years’ ago, when I asked my Science teacher why I had to learn about Pavlov and his dog if I didn’t want to be a scientist, she replied “because it’s part of the curriculum”. In one way, I guess she was right but it was not the answer that was going to get me […]
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. […]
Self awareness: why do students need this skill?
We’ve mentioned soft skills before, but we’ll mention them again because today’s international school students need them now more than ever. Not just for their futures, but to help them successfully navigate these unpredictable times. As educators, we have to equip them with such transferable skills, but it is up to them to recognise when and which […]