Authentic in its Swiss family roots, Chantemerle carries forward the same educational vision for three generations.
Chantemerle's limited number of students creates an exclusive community, allowing for individualised support and care.
Chantemerle’s small-scale independent school structure enables focused teaching and strong academic results at a fair price.
Founded and run by the Wegmüller family since 1966, Chantemerle is a private international boarding school in Switzerland welcoming students aged 6 to 18 for academic year, language immersion, and summer programmes.
Rooted in authentic Swiss values, the school offers a high quality education in a personalized family environment. Using simplicity as our guiding principle, we teach students the value of balance, well-being, and the culture of effort.
Beautifully located overlooking Lake Geneva, spreads across two complementary campuses in Blonay and Vevey, near Montreux, and Lausanne, Chantemerle offers an ideal environment for both academic and personal development.
The Swiss Pathway at Chantemerle offers a continuous journey from primary through secondary education to the Swiss Matura diploma preparation.
Taught in French, the Matura is a prestigious diploma that provides direct access to Swiss public universities without entrance exams (e.g. EPFL, ETHZ, HEC St-Gallen, medical schools). The diploma is also well recognised internationally. While most of our students are Swiss, the Matura pathway is also open to international, non French speaking students through our French integration programme.
Accredited by the Cambridge International Examination Board, Chantemerle prepares students for a wide range of academic programmes including A Levels, IGCSEs, and university foundation courses.
Teaching takes place in small classes, ensuring personalised attention regular assessment and academic progress. With dedicated tutors and individual support, students benefit from a structured and flexible environment that effectively prepares them for university entry.
Intentionally small, with a small community of 45 boarding and 55 day students, we ensure personalized attention and individual care for every student.
At Chantemerle, students grow within a close-knit community, building lasting friendships and a true sense of belonging that continues through an active alumni network. Daily life is structured around a balance of academics, hands-on activities, life skills, sports, arts, and outdoor activities.
Chantemerle also offers tailored short and long term language immersion programmes.
Studying abroad in Switzerland for one month to one year comes with great opportunities:
2 to 5-week sessions between June 27th and August 1st 2027: Chantemerle propose a summer programme combining a very popular learning programme with academics, sports, outdoor activities, and discovery of Switzerland.
With only 65 students, our summer camp is known for its family atmosphere and personalised support. The programme promotes healthy, balanced living, with limited screen time and plenty of opportunities for sports, arts, outdoor experiences.
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