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As an exercise in logic, concentration and creativity, chess holds useful lessons for players of all ages – something our own students at Collège Champittet know from experience.

In March, students and boarders in Grades 7 to 12 enjoyed one of Collège Champittet’s most beloved traditions: our annual Ski Camp. For four magical days, our students explored the snowy peaks of Fiescheralp, a Swiss mountain resort in Valais.

At Collège Champittet, we believe that helping students reflect on their future goals and how to achieve them is key to preparing them for a successful future.

Collège Champittet is committed to educating the leaders of tomorrow: global citizens who will know how to act in a world that is constantly changing, and who have a firm sense of social purpose.

A school community like Champittet may sometimes suffer together, but it always stands together.

The arrival of spring is a wonderful time for our young learners to take a break from daily routines and explore the world.

The recent Swiss Maturité examinations demonstrated exceptional resilience among our students and teachers. After the tragedy in Crans-Montana, many were unable to even consider sitting the exams, which were due to begin two weeks later. Still in shock and dismay, they were unable to concentrate on their revision and feared facing the stress of exams that were crucial for their university admissions.

Many of our Champittet students embarked on new adventures both abroad and in Switzerland during our February break. From participating in community service in Tanzania, to discovering the culture of Japan, to hitting the slopes in Zermatt, our school trips introduced our young travellers to new landscapes and experiences.

At Collège Champittet, we believe that our students’ families play a crucial role in their learning success. We’re here to support parents in every step of their child’s journey, from choosing academic subjects to achieving higher education and career goals.

Our annual STEAM programme at Collège Champittet aims to spark curiosity, foster creativity and develop collaboration through interdisciplinary learning. Powered by our collaboration with MIT, our STEAM curriculum helps students sharpen their skills and knowledge in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.

Collège Champittet has been shaping young minds for more than 120 years. Our heritage of Swiss tradition, international innovation and humanistic values is at the heart of our educational approach today. But did you know that the buildings of our Pully campus also reflect the history of our school?

Exams can often be a stressful time for students, making strategies for coping with the pressure all the more important. At Collège Champittet, we believe that prioritising student wellbeing is key to ensuring success, both academically and personally.

How can we sum this up in three sentences, a message focused on hope: Nothing could have prepared us for this tragedy, which claimed the lives of three students at the College, as well as four recent alumni, and seriously injured two students. Great care is needed to support young people who are shocked by this news and these images.

At Collège Champittet, our Forest School programme brings outdoor adventure into everyday learning. The UK’s Institute for Outdoor Learning has reported that regular outdoor learning enhances academic performance, social skills, behaviour and learning engagement.

The holidays are always a time for giving back at Collège Champittet. As part of our school year’s theme of “Compassion”, we are especially proud of our community’s efforts this December to make donations – including food, toys and blood – and fundraise for those in need, both near and far.

It has often been said that “educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” Yet, the question of how to develop a strong moral compass is often brushed aside as schools focus on test scores and academic results. At Collège Champittet, we consider ethics to be inseparable from a well-rounded education.

Discover the career journey of our Head of School, who continues to lead our school after more than a decade of dedicated service.

The idea that barbarism always lurks in the shadows of ignorance, ready to strike when the right conditions are met, has long been a central idea in classical philosophical thought.

At Collège Champittet, we believe that the performing arts are for everyone. Engaging with music, dance and drama from a young age opens doors to self-expression and self-discovery, whether pursued professionally or as a hobby.

In November, our Champittet boarding students spent a memorable five days discovering the rich heritage of Italy’s capital.