Aiglon College is a not for profit international boarding school set above Villars in the Vaud Alps, founded in 1949 by John Corlette and built around the development of the whole person through academics, expeditions and reflection. It draws boarders from more than sixty nationalities and is one of the best known of the Swiss mountain schools tracked among the wider Geneva international schools that families consider when relocating to the Lake Geneva region.
This profile sets out the academic pathway, the fee level, the admissions calendar and the community around the school. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a prospectus. For the wider shortlist of options, see our guide to the best British schools in Geneva.
Aiglon College at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Cambridge IGCSE in the middle years and the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the senior years |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Ages 7 to 18, junior and senior boarding and day |
| Founded | 1949 |
| Accreditation | IB World School authorised for the Diploma and a Cambridge International school; confirm current memberships directly with the school |
| Fee band | Top tier Swiss boarding (see Geneva fees guide) |
| Campus area | Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud Alps |
Curriculum and academics
Aiglon structures learning in phases. The younger years blend academic study with expeditions, the arts and time outdoors, the middle years lead to Cambridge IGCSE with a preparatory route towards the senior school, and the final two years deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Families weighing the Diploma against other routes can read our guide to the International Baccalaureate, which explains how the Diploma is scored and recognised by universities worldwide, while the IGCSE years draw on the British curriculum.
What sets the school apart is the expedition and service programme woven through the timetable, with regular trips into the mountains and a tradition of meditation and reflection inherited from its founder. English is the language of instruction, with support for students who are still building their English. The school reports its Diploma outcomes each year, so ask for the most recent results and university destinations during the admissions process.
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Aiglon College fees
Aiglon sits at the top of the Swiss boarding market. As a full boarding school in the Alps its fees are among the highest tiers mapped in our Geneva school fees guide, and rise through the year groups towards the senior school. We do not republish a precise figure here because schedules change each year, so confirm the current boarding and day rates on the school fees page before you budget.
Plan for the costs that sit above headline tuition. The school publishes line items that typically include an application fee, a development contribution, a refundable deposit, uniform and equipment, and optional extras such as private music lessons and additional expeditions. For boarders, flights and guardianship arrangements should also be factored into the total cost of attendance.
Admissions and intake
Aiglon runs an academic year from late August or early September and admits across year groups subject to availability, with the start of the senior school and the move into the Diploma among the natural entry points. Boarding places at popular year groups can be in demand, so register early once a move is likely.
Admission is based on prior school reports, references, age appropriate assessment and an interview, often held online for overseas applicants. The school looks for students who will engage with both the academic programme and the expedition and community life that define it. Applications are made through the admissions office and require recent reports and passport documentation.
Location and who goes there
The school sits above the resort village of Villars-sur-Ollon in the canton of Vaud, around ninety minutes by road from Geneva and reachable by train and mountain railway. As a boarding school its community lives on campus in houses organised by age, while a smaller number of day students come from families based in the Villars and Lake Geneva area. The mountain setting is central to the experience rather than incidental, so visit in person to judge whether it suits your child.
For the wider picture of how the boarding, British, American and IB schools sit across the canton and the lakeside city, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Geneva schools hub.
Aiglon College reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Aiglon College fees?
Aiglon sits at the top of the Swiss boarding market, with fees rising through the year groups towards the senior school. Schedules change annually, so confirm the current boarding and day rates on the school fees page and budget separately for the application fee, deposit, uniform and expeditions.
Is Aiglon College a good school?
Aiglon is an established not for profit IB World School founded in 1949, known for combining the IB Diploma with a strong expedition and service programme. Suitability depends on whether full boarding in the Alps fits your family. Confirm current results and accreditation directly with the school.
What curriculum does Aiglon College follow?
Aiglon teaches Cambridge IGCSE in the middle years and the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the final two years, in English, rather than a single national curriculum.
When do Aiglon College applications open?
Aiglon runs an academic year from late August or early September and admits across year groups subject to availability. Boarding places can be in demand, so apply early once a move is likely.
Where is Aiglon College located?
Aiglon is above the village of Villars-sur-Ollon in the Vaud Alps, around ninety minutes by road from Geneva and reachable by train and mountain railway.
