T O P A L P I N A

Haut-Lac International School

Name: Topalpina
Address: Geneva, Switzerland

Haut-Lac International School is an international, bilingual day and boarding school in Switzerland. For over 30 years, the school has offered students a high quality, future focused education in a welcoming and supportive environment. Located close to Lake Geneva, Haut-Lac combines academic excellence with strong wellbeing support, innovative teaching, and a rich extracurricular programme. From Early Years through to Secondary School, students benefit from a personalised learning journey that supports both academic progress and personal development. With a diverse community and a strong sense of belonging, Haut-Lac encourages every student to grow into a confident, responsible, and globally minded individual.

Key facts

Founded in: 1993
Bilingual Programme (French & English) or English-only Programme
Over 600 students
Boutique Boarding 32 spaces
Age range day school: 3 to 18 years
Age range boarding : 11 to 18
Nationalities: 64
Campus: 3 buildings, near Lake Geneva and the Alps
Accreditations: CIS, NEASC, IB, IBCP, World Academy of Sport, Eco-Schools
Wellbeing and safeguarding: integrated support through pastoral care, counselling, tutors, and strong community systems
Day and boarding options available
Annual boarding & tuition fees: CHF 86’000 to CHF 90’000

Academics

Language of Instruction: English and French
Programmes:
- Infant & Primary Programme (Ages 3–11)
  Dimensions – Learning Means the World, inquiry-based curriculum
- Lower Secondary (Ages 11–15)
  IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) or Swiss Option (within the MYP)
- Upper Secondary (Ages 16–18)
  - IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), with the opportunity to obtain the Bilingual IB Diploma
  - IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), combining IB academics with career-focused study
  - High School Diploma
  - IB Sport & Study Programme
Learning Approach: Personalised learning with small class sizes (maximum 15 students per class)
University Guidance: Dedicated university counselling and support for students applying to top universities worldwide
Foreign Languages Offered: French, German, Spanish
Staff–Student Ratio: 1:6

Summer camps

Residential Camp

Age: 8–15 years old
Setting: Located on the beautiful Swiss Riviera, surrounded by the Alps. Campers stay in the modern Haut-Lac Boarding House, with meals, supervision and care included.
Activities:
- Dynamic morning language lessons (English or French)
- Morning sports lessons (tennis or golf)
- Morning activity sessions
- Swiss mountain and lakeside activities with experienced guides
- Cultural day trips to major Swiss towns
- Stimulating leadership and teambuilding activities
Duration: Minimum 1 week, running from late June to early August
Price: CHF 1650/Week + 300 for language lessons (optional)

Day Camp

Age: Approximately 4–15 years old.
Dureation: during July and August; minimum booking is half day per week
Bilingual Environment: Activities conducted in English and French to support language learning naturally.
Activities: A variety of sports, creative arts, local excursions and games to keep children engaged, active and ispired.

Co-curricular

More than 150 after-school activities, offering a wide range of academic, creative, and sporting options
Outdoor education and educational trips, closely linked to the curriculum and experiential learning
Sports programme promoting participation, teamwork, resilience, and healthy lifestyles
Creative arts programme, including music, drama, and visual arts
Future skills development
Community engagement and service projects
Model United Nations (MUN)