Aiglon College

Focus

Developing the mind, body and spirit

Day fees 2025/26

$59,100-$120,400

Boarding fees 2025/26

$117,900-$196,500

Term dates

• Term 1: 29 August to 19 December 2025
• Term 2: 11 January to 20 March 2026
• Term 3: 12 April to 19 June 2026
  

Ages

7-18

Pupil count

488

Spear’s Review

Aiglon College was founded by John Corlette, who, having taught at Gordonstoun, drew inspiration from Kurt Hahn’s philosophy of experiential education – a model the school continues to follow today. Since 1949, Aiglon has nurtured mind, body and spirit, introducing meditation into daily routines and, more recently, launching the Alumni Eagle Scholarship in 2022 to financially support one pupil’s journey each year.

Outdoor education, expeditions and service projects remain central to cultivating curiosity and a sense of global responsibility among students from over 65 nationalities. The school also maintains one of Switzerland’s strongest adviser-to-student ratios, with personalised guidance beginning in the junior years. Those targeting elite universities, including the Ivy League, benefit from departmental liaisons, on-campus SAT preparation and access to visiting university representatives.

The campus, described as a ‘village within a village’, houses 10 boarding residences, six science laboratories and dedicated arts facilities including a recording and drama studio. Robotics, geography fieldwork and a robust summer camp programme further reflect Aiglon’s commitment to innovation and character development.

Academics

In 2025:

• 47 per cent of GCSE results were grades 7-9
• Average IB score was 36.3

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.

University and college destinations

Graduates have gone on to study at top-tier American universities such as Stanford, NYU, UC Berkeley and UCLA, as well as institutions such as King’s College London, St Andrews, LSE, University of Toronto and Trinity College Dublin. In 2025, 3 per cent of the graduating class accepted places at Ivy League colleges. 

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. 

Once an application is submitted, the school typically makes a decision within four weeks. 

Accessibility 

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

Location

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