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Brillantmont International School

International School in Lausanne

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Brillantmont International School in Lausanne, founded 1882, is the oldest Swiss boarding school still owned by its founding family — approaching its 150th anniversary. The school serves 80 students from 30 nationalities aged 13 to 18 across British and American curriculum tracks. Re-accredited in 2023 by CIS, NEASC, ECIS and CIE. The intentionally small enrolment positions Brillantmont as a boutique family-run alternative to large Swiss boarding schools.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British, American leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and TOEFL.
  • Tuition: $41,948–$46,883/yr published in CHF, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 9 (max 15) Lausanne international school · 80 students total.
  • 30 nationalities top: We have nationality quotas to ensure diversity. Leading nationalities are Russia, Mexico, China.
  • Ages: Ages 13 to 18 school day starts at 8.15.
  • Accreditations: CIS, NEASC, ECIS plus 1 more.
British, AmericanAges 13 to 18English$41,948–$46,883/yr(CHF 34000-CHF 38000)
Est. all-in: $45,456/yr(+2%, modeled)Above average in LausanneGood valueOpen admissions89% data coverage
Students

80

Nationalities

30 (We have nationality quotas to ensure diversity. Leading nationalities are Russia, Mexico, China, Japan, Spain)

Class Size

9 avg / 15 max

Boarding

Available

Founded

1882

Accreditations

CIS, NEASC, ECIS, CIE

Qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels and TOEFL

multi-curriculumbritish-curriculumamerican-curriculumboardingopen-admissions

About Brillantmont International School

We are a small, family owned and family run school for day and boarding students, founded in 1882, in which everyone feels at home and part of a family community. The small size of the school enables us to treat each student as an individual, with personalised support in their learning and beyond the classroom. Small means giving the students opportunities beyond the classroom. Being in the city centre enhances significantly the opportunities we provide for students culturally, socially and in terms of leisure and learning opportunities.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Not published
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Learning-support provision not published
  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Brillantmont International School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$41,948–$46,883
Annual tuition (CHF)CHF 34000-CHF 38000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$45,456(+2%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$46,956
Cost position in Lausanne67th percentile(above average)
Curriculum

British, American

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels and TOEFL

External examinations

British IGCSE and A Level examianations; American PSAT, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL Official European language examinations.

Exam results

The results can be seen in the school profile, visible on our website.

Additional languages

All students learn French, the host language. We also offer Spanish and German and thanks to our collaboration with a local language school students can study any language they wish - Chinese, Russian , Arabic - anything!

Learning support

unknown

Special needs staff

No, we do not accept students requiring learning support.

ESL / EAL support

Yes

School hours

8.15 – 4pm, with after school clubs taking place at the end of the day.

School busNo
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredNo
After-school careYes
Dietary accommodations

Yes

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 89%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Lausanne

Budget-friendly
Median
$15,422$41,948–$46,883$165,325

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversity
Brillantmont International School

Class Size

This school
9
Max class
15
City avg
12

Student Diversity

30nationalities80 students

Highly diverse

Common: We have nationality quotas to ensure diversity. Leading nationalities are Russia, Mexico, China, Japan, Spain

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