Haut-Lac International Bilingual School
International School in Lausanne
Quick answer
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School in Lausanne, Vaud (St-Légier) is an IB World School delivering bilingual English-French education for ages 3 to 18 with an IB Diploma at sixth form. Accredited by IBO, CIS and NEASC. Tuition $21,800-$40,600 per year. Strong fit for English- and French-speaking expat families on Lake Geneva region assignments seeking dual EN/FR immersion with IB-track sixth form. Distinctive bilingual model in Vaud canton.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and US Diploma.
- Tuition: $21,800–$40,600/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 18) Lausanne international school.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:20.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, NEASC verified.
15 avg / 18 max
Available
IBO, CIS, NEASC
IB Diploma and US Diploma
About Haut-Lac International Bilingual School
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School, an independent day & boarding school, opened its doors in 1993 with thirteen students and continues to grow and develop. It's location and highly diverse, international student body give students a wealth of opportunities to examine their own and other cultures in a global context. Small class sizes enable the teaching staff to follow the progress of individual children closely. The students are actively encouraged to adopt a positive, responsible and caring attitude within the classroom as well as towards the wider school community and beyond. A good relationship between the school and the parents, a rich choice of extra-curricular activities and the many opportunities to become involved and act cooperatively with others provide a stimulating and caring environment in which they are able to develop their potential to the full.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $21,800 – $40,600 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 21800-CHF 40600 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $33,150(+6%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $34,650 |
| Cost position in Lausanne | 47th percentile(mid-range) |
IB
IB Diploma and US Diploma
IB MYP E-Assessment, IB Diploma exams, IB Career- Related Programme exams
The class of 2025 achieved a 100% pass rate with an average of 35 points in the IBDP (versus world average of 30.5).
French, German, Spanish
English as an Additional Language lessons French as a Foreign Language lessons In-class support One-to-one and group support sessions Drop-in maths and science clinics
Yes
Yes
8:20 – 15:30 or 16:20 depending on the age group
Yes
Yes, vegetarian, no pork, gluten-free and/or lactose-free options are available, as well as no pork.
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