Parent's Review of Aiglon College in Chesieres Villars
What is the name of your child's school? (Please report on one school per survey.)
Aiglon College
In what town or city is this school located?
Chesieres Villars
How would you describe this school? (i.e. American, British, International, Local, etc.)
International
What grade levels are represented at this school?
9-18 years old
How do most children get to school everyday? (bus, train, walk, etc.)
Boarding school
How would you describe the facilities at this school? What extra-curricular activities are available?
Probably the most extensive extra curricular program that you could imagine. They are leaders in adventure training through compulsory expeditions which take place most weekends. Sking in the winter term and a host of performing arts initiatives
What has this school done to help your child transition from the curriculum in your home country into the curriculum in your new country? Are there programs to prepare your child for repatriation?
The school teaches in English, the transition was smooth form an entirely French curriculum to bilingual to preparation for external exams in English. My daughter is now totally bilingual and now busy learning a third language. The school is sensitive to cultural requirements and effectively prepares students for entry into any universtity in the world.
How would you describe the social activities available for parents through this school? Are there parent-teacher organizations?
An extensive range of activities are arranged for both local parents and the parents of the boarders. All former parents remain in contact with the school through the alumni organisation.
What advice would you give to someone considering enrolling their child in this school?
It is an expensive option but it is definitely value for money .
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