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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
What do Haut-Lac students do after the IBCP?
That’s it! The second cohort of students at Haut-Lac International Bilingual School have completed the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) curriculum. We caught up with them just before they headed off on study leave to find out their thoughts on this more industry-oriented IB programme. Which IB career-related studies did you choose? I chose sustainable hospitality with SUMAS. SUMAS is a university based in Gland […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why study an IBCP in hospitality in Switzerland?
Everyone likes travelling. Whether it’s to see family and friends or just to get away and breathe, it’s most people’s plan A. The problem, however, is that the perpetually flourishing hospitality industry is in great need of qualified hotel managers, chefs and other personnel to continue creating exceptional experiences abroad. Sound up your street? Well, […]
How do the IBDP & swiss maturite compare?
Trying to understand the difference between these two courses has long been a source of trouble for many local and expat families in Switzerland. So we’ve set out to clear things up a little and help parents find the right schooling system for their child. Let’s start simple – what is the Swiss Maturity […]