Aiglon College

Focus

Development of mind, body and spirit

Day fees 2024/25 

$50,200–$100,400

Boarding fees 2024/25 

$98,300–$163,800

Pupils

470

Ages

7–18

Spear’s Review

The founder of Aiglon, John Corlette, taught at Gordonstoun, where he was inspired by the experiential education philosophy of Kurt Hahn. So it’s no surprise that the popular international school follows a British model. 

Since 1949, the school has championed the development of young people through mind, body and spirit – it was at the forefront of introducing meditation into students’ daily routines. In 2022, Aiglon launched its first scholarship, the Alumni Eagle Scholarship, which utilises funds to support one pupil each year through their journey at the school.

The alpine setting and international vision make for an inspiring and dynamic mix, and students leave ‘confident, gregarious, dynamic, entrepreneurial and empathetic’, according to director Nicola Sparrow.

Academics

Average IB score is 36.3.

University and college destinations

Primarily graduates have gone on to study at top-tier American universities includes Stanford, NYU, UC Berkeley and UCLA. However, graduates have also accepted places at institutions such as King's College London, St Andrews, LSE, University of Toronto and Trinity College Dublin. 

Head teacher

Nicola Sparrow has been school director at Aiglon since 2019. She was previously director of studies at Harrow International School, Bangkok, for 13 years. She has a history and politics degree from Brunel University of London, a PGCE in history from the University of Oxford and an MBA from the University of Leicester.

Admissions

According to the school, Aiglon strives to make the admissions process as personalised and positive as possible, and applications may be submitted up to one year in advance. For Year 12 applications, the school requires on-campus interviews and assessments, while other year groups may conduct these online. At the same time, on-campus visits and interviews are encouraged for all students. 

Accessibility 

Lausanne Airport: 50 minutes; Geneva Airport: 1 hour 30 minutes 

Location

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