Pully, Lausanne, Switzerland Boarding · Coed Ages 3–18Collège Champittet
Founded 1903 in Pully (Lausanne) — a Catholic-tradition co-ed Swiss school, day + boarding, French Baccalauréat + Swiss Maturité + IB Diploma, part of Nord Anglia Education.
AI Fit Summary
Why this school may fit your child: Collège Champittet pairs a French / Swiss / IB academic track with a urban campus and a 1:9 student-teacher ratio. It's a strong consideration for students drawn to French universities / Swiss universities (ETH/EPFL via Matura) pathways.
- Strong fit for French universities / Swiss universities (ETH/EPFL via Matura) pathway
- 1:9 ratio supports individualized attention
- French · Swiss · IB curriculum aligns with university aspirations
- Mature pastoral and house structure
Academic overview
Collège Champittet was founded in 1903 in Pully overlooking Lake Geneva, in the Catholic Dominican tradition. About 1,000 students aged 3-18 across day and boarding cohorts. The Senior School offers the French Baccalauréat, the Swiss Maturité, and the IB Diploma — three credentials in parallel, letting families pick the qualification that fits their target universities. The school has been part of Nord Anglia Education since 2014. Bilingual French-English instruction with extensive ski/sport programming on Vaud canton terrain. Class size of 18 with a 1:9 student-teacher ratio enables tutorial-style instruction and mentor-led research projects.
Curriculum & subjects
Boarding life
Houses are organized around year-group cohorts with a dedicated houseparent and tutorial team. Weekend programming combines structured academic catch-up, trips into the surrounding region, and creative downtime.
University pathways
Placement score is BestPeopleDo's internal estimate of the school's recent university outcomes (0–100), based on publicly available data and advisor knowledge. Detailed per-cohort offer counts are confirmed during the advisor call.
Fees & scholarships
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Location
Collège Champittet sits in Pully, Lausanne, Switzerland — an urban campus. Tap "Request virtual tour" above to have an advisor send walkthrough video links and schedule a live tour.
Admissions process
- 1Inquiry & profile reviewWe share your child's Student Fit Profile with the admissions team.
- 2Application & documentsSchool-specific form, transcripts, recommendations, English test if required.
- 3AssessmentOnline interview, sample lesson, or admissions test depending on the school.
- 4Offer & enrollmentOffer letter, contract, and visa support if needed.
Important dates
FAQ
Is Collège Champittet a good fit for international families?
Yes. Collège Champittet actively supports families relocating internationally with visa guidance, language transitions, and pastoral care designed for mobile households.
What does the typical application timeline look like?
Most families start 12–18 months before intended intake. Early application is strongly recommended for boarding.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. Merit-based and need-based scholarships are reviewed annually.
What's the average class size?
Approximately 18 students per class with a 1:9 student-teacher ratio.
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