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Collège Alpin Beau Soleil

Route du Village, 1, Villars-sur-Ollon, 1884, Switzerland
IB Diploma ProgrammeIB Middle Years ProgrammeIBBoarding Life
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Verified School
Annual Fees$ 189,268 – $ 205,012
University Rate95%of graduates
Ages11 – 18
Nationalities66+on campus

Collège Alpin Beau Soleil is a IB Diploma Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB school in Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland. Founded in 1910. It serves 300 students for students aged 11–18. Annual tuition ranges from $170,341 to $184,511 USD.

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Location & Getting There

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NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1910
Year Founded
300
Students Enrolled
66+
Nationalities
95%
University Placement
Boarding Available
EAL Support
SEN Support
Visa Support
Rolling Admissions

Key Details

Curricula Offered
IB Diploma ProgrammeYes
IB Middle Years ProgrammeYes
IBYes
Support Services
EAL SupportYes
SEN SupportYes
Visa SupportYes
Bus ServiceNo
Accreditations
IB
Languages of Instruction
EnglishFrench

Academic Performance

95%
University Placement Rate

Key facts

Founded
1910
Ages
11–18 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
300
Fees
$ 170,341$ 184,511 / year

Fees & the true cost of attendance

Published fees

$ 170,341$ 184,511 per year.

Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.

Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.

About

Collège Alpin Beau Soleil is a private, coeducational boarding school in Switzerland authorized by the International Baccalaureate since 2004. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme and IB Middle Years Programme with instruction in English and French.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Over 50 nationalities
  • Balanced and personalised curriculum
  • Exceptional Alpine environment
  • IB World School designation

University Destinations

95% of Collège Alpin Beau Soleil graduates go on to higher education. Recent graduates have been accepted at universities including:

University of Cambridge
University College London
King's College London
London School of Economics
University of St Andrews
University of Edinburgh
University of Glasgow
University of Manchester
University of Pennsylvania
New York University
University of Southern California
University of Melbourne
Cornell University
Boston University
University of California Los Angeles
Emory University
IE University
Maastricht University
Sciences Po
Bocconi University
University of Toronto
McGill University
University of Amsterdam

Fees & Financials

Grade / YearAnnual Fee
Grades 6-10CHF 171,990~$ 191,100
Grades 11-12CHF 183,390~$ 203,767
Boarding (Full Year)$127,501

Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.

Original currency: CHF 115'910. Application fee: $3,300.

Admissions Process

  1. 1Complete the application form (download or complete online). Step 2: Provide references by having the current school complete the reference form. Step 3: Pay a non-refundable application fee of CHF 3,000. Step 4: Campus tour or Virtual Discovery Meeting, with option to meet the Admissions Team in your region. Step 5: Admissions Committee reviews the application and aims to decide within a week, with an offer issued in writing.

Admissions Details

Admissions Open
September
Application Deadline
Ideally between September and December
Admission Deposit
$16,500
due on acceptance

Boarding Life

Boarding Type
Full boarding
Capacity
300 students

Six boarding houses described as warm and welcoming homes away from home for students from around the world

Full Boarding, Termly

School Day

The academic day runs from 8:20 am to 4:15 pm, Monday to Friday.

Student Life

House System

The school uses a house system with six boarding houses (Beau Soleil Boys, Tam, La Renardiere, Emilie, Ferrier, and Deux Chalets); each house has its own character, fostering a sense of identity and belonging and supporting house-based activities.

Food & Dining

Meals are included as part of boarding; the fees cover accommodation, meals, laundry, and standard boarding services.

Clubs & Activities
Academic and IntellectualArts and CreativeCultural and Language

Facilities & Programmes

Sports
Swimming pool
Tennis courts
Ski slopes
Fitness suite
Arts
Visual Arts
Design
Music
Creative and Performing Arts
Co-Curricular
Summer Camps
Sports
Activities
Excursions

Student Demographics

School Type
Co-educational
Age Range
1118
Middle School
Secondary School
High School
Sixth Form
Nationalities
66+
countries represented on campus
Student Body
Boarding capacity300

School Background

Governance & Ownership

private

Sports Programme

Facilities
Swimming poolTennis courtsSki slopesFitness suite

Frequently Asked Questions

Fees at Collège Alpin Beau Soleil vary by year group. Contact the admissions office for a full fee schedule.