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Taught languages English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Institut Le Rosey is a private international boarding school for ages 8 to 18, with two campuses in Rolle and Gstaad. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the French Baccalaureate, the British curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum, with English and French as languages of instruction in a bilingual framework. Students choose a main language (French or English) and study most subjects in that language, while at least one subject is studied in the other. A Le Rosey Bilingual Diploma is awarded at the end of the Pre-Bac programme, in addition to the IB Diploma or French Baccalaureate. The Rolle campus sits on 28 hectares; the Gstaad Campus supports winter and mountain learning. Facilities include the φlo building, the Paul & Henri Carnal Hall (900–1000-seat concert venue), a Learning Centre and on-site sports fields. The school offers 100+ extracurricular options and a CASC programme with charity and leadership opportunities.
Institut Le Rosey has 400 pupils, instruction in English, French.
Location
Main Campus in Rolle, Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva; the campus spans a 28-hectare estate with historic houses and extensive sports facilities. The girls' campus is nearby to the boys' campus, and Juniors (ages 8–12) live on the Rolle campus. A Winter Campus operates in Gstaad, in the Bernese Alps.
Stages
Ages 8–18; Roséens choose French or English as the main language of instruction and study the majority of subjects in that language.
Annual tuition at Institut Le Rosey ranges from CHF 56,100 to CHF 159,600 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration Fees
- Non‑refundable one‑time registration fee: CHF 3,000. - Separate scholarship application fee (when applying for a Le Rosey partial scholarship): CHF 500.
Tuition and Boarding fees — Cadets & Seniors (Classes 5 to Terminale)
- Annual boarding & tuition fee: CHF 159,600. - Termly fee: CHF 53,200 (three school terms per year). - Admission deposit on offer acceptance: CHF 68,200 (payable within 10 days). This amount comprises the non‑refundable first term fee and a CHF 15,000 guarantee deposit for extras; any surplus of the guarantee deposit is reimbursed after the term following the student's departure.
Tuition and Boarding fees — Juniors (Classes 9 to 6)
- Annual boarding & tuition fee (boarders): CHF 105,900. Termly fee: CHF 35,300. - Annual fee for day students (available only in Classes 9, 8 and 7): CHF 56,100. Termly fee for day students: CHF 18,700. - Admission deposit on offer acceptance for Juniors: CHF 50,300 for boarders (CHF 33,700 for day students), payable within 10 days. This sum comprises the non‑refundable first term fee and a CHF 15,000 guarantee deposit for extras; any surplus of the guarantee deposit is reimbursed after the term following the student's departure.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- For newly admitted students: the required deposit (see above) must be paid within 10 days of the admissions decision to confirm the place. Subsequent term fees follow the published term deadlines. - For returning students (re‑enrolment): Cadets & Seniors annual fees may be paid in two instalments — first+second term combined and third term separately — with specific deadlines (example: first+second term payment due 1 April; third term due 31 January of the following year). Juniors boarders follow a similar two‑instalment schedule; Juniors day students may be billed in three termly payments. Exact instalment amounts and deadlines are published in the school's financial conditions. - Extra expenses (debours) are invoiced separately four times per year and are payable within 30 days of issue. A debours invoice that is not contested in writing within 30 days is deemed accepted.
What tuition and boarding fees include
- Tuition and boarding fees cover: all official academic classes, school books, use of facilities (labs, library, art rooms), internet access, all sports lessons (including ski pass, golf, horse‑riding where applicable), group music and arts activities, accommodation, meals, local tourist taxes for Rolle and Gstaad, household linen and laundering (excluding dry‑cleaning), transport of personal effects between campuses, boarding house activities and many compulsory trips (mountain programme), university guidance and transcripts, and school performances.
What is not included (supplementary fees and mandatory extras)
- Supplementary annual charges (examples): - International Baccalaureate (IB) section (Classes 1 and T): CHF 13,300 (annual). - French Baccalaureate section (Classes 1 and T): CHF 4,900 (annual). - Private individual music lessons: CHF 3,800 per year for one weekly lesson. - Extra‑curricular mother‑tongue language lessons (for Bac preparation): CHF 2,700 per year per weekly period. - Certain personal costs (e.g., dry‑cleaning, personal purchases, some optional activities and external exam registration fees) are charged separately. Extra invoices for these items are issued as debours.
Uniform and clothing costs
- Uniform pieces are provided through the school but are charged to families as a supplementary cost; required items include formal blazer(s), insignia, trousers or dress, sports and expedition clothing (sports bag, waterproof jacket, trekking shoes, ski clothing), and possible team kit. Costs vary by item and by whether items are supplied already by the student (e.g., an existing blazer can be re‑badged). A blazer is mandatory; several items may be reused year‑to‑year.
Insurance and medical coverage
- All pupils not domiciled in Switzerland must be covered by the school's collective health and accident insurance for the period 1 September to 31 August; this is a mandatory charge for non‑Swiss domiciled students and covers private ward hospital treatment in Switzerland and limited overseas coverage while travelling. Dental and orthodontic costs are typically not covered except after an accident.
Refunds and withdrawal rules
- The payment for the first term included in the admission deposit is non‑refundable in the event of withdrawal. - The CHF 15,000 guarantee deposit for extras: any surplus is reimbursed at the end of the term following the student's departure; the deposit covers extra expenses billed as debours. - If a family cancels an existing registration or re‑enrolment between 1 April and the start of the school year, the amount paid for the first term is not reimbursed. Written notice deadlines for withdrawal (for example, to withdraw a child for the following academic year) are specified and must be respected.
Fee payment options and bank details
- Bank transfer is provided as a payment method; the school publishes its UBS bank account details (IBAN CH90 0024 3243 G764 0169 0, SWIFT UBSWCHZH80A). Families are expected to use the published bank details for transfers and to respect payment deadlines.
Other practical points about fees
- Le Rosey does not pay agents or intermediaries; families who use agents pay them directly. Families are responsible for any additional optional costs not covered by the standard fees. Invoices that are not contested in writing within 30 days are deemed accepted.
Academics
Institut Le Rosey teaches British Curriculum for students aged 8 to 18.
Curriculum
The curriculum is international with a strong emphasis on languages. English and French are the languages of instruction, now combined in a bilingual system. Roséens choose French or English as their main language of instruction and study the majority of subjects in that language; as soon as they are able, they study at least one subject in another language. A fully bilingual programme yields a Le Rosey Bilingual Diploma at the end of the Pre-Bac programme. All students follow the IB diploma or the French baccalauréat.
Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size is fewer than ten students.
Higher Education Progression
All students proceed to university; over 30% of graduates attend universities ranked in the top 25 worldwide, including Ivy League, MIT, Stanford, Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Rosey supports student social and emotional wellbeing through a dedicated wellbeing framework. A health and wellbeing team includes five nurses, a health assistant, two qualified counsellors, and two learning-support professionals on campus. Two infirmaries provide medical care on site, with a network of doctors and hospitals in Rolle and Gstaad for additional care. The school runs wellbeing initiatives such as wellbeing ambassadors and wellbeing conferences to share practices with other schools. The Student Committee and a disciplinary council help maintain a respectful community and address bullying, supporting integration for new students. Balanced routines—healthy meals, daily sport, and the winter mountain environment—contribute to overall wellbeing.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Le Rosey does not usually admit pupils with severe learning differences. For those with learning differences that can be supported, teachers, tutors and specialists provide assistance. Two Learning Support Specialists (one also a qualified speech therapist) are on staff to support learners as needed.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Rosey is a bilingual international boarding school with English and French as the two working languages. Students choose English or French as their main language of instruction and most subjects are studied in that language. French and English classes are provided at varying levels, with additional language classes available, and as soon as they are able, students study at least one subject in another language. Fully bilingual study can lead to a Le Rosey Bilingual Diploma at the end of class 2.
Mental Wellbeing
The Rosey supports mental wellbeing through a structured wellbeing framework and a team including two qualified counsellors on campus. A network of mental health professionals is available in close proximity to Rolle and Gstaad. The school hosts wellbeing initiatives such as wellbeing ambassadors conferences to share practices with students. On-campus health services and a balanced lifestyle contribute to students' mental wellbeing.
Safeguarding
Le Rosey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All new employees undergo security clearance, including criminal-record checks and a Swiss extract for working with children. The school adheres to high standards of safeguarding in recruitment and personnel practices.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Complete the admissions application online and prepare the required documents: a copy of the academic record and a Medical Report completed by your doctor. The dossier is read in detail by three people including the Headmaster and is discussed in weekly admissions meetings by a committee comprising the Director General, Headmaster, and Director of Admissions; decisions are usually made within two weeks of the dossier being completed. 2. For younger applicants (ages 8–12), applications can be submitted throughout the year and decisions are made as soon as the dossier is complete. For candidates in classes 3, 2, and 1 (ages 12 and up), admissions are conducted in rounds with two main sessions in December and February; after January 31, decisions are made on a rolling basis or the dossier may be placed on the Waiting List. 3. A campus visit is encouraged during the admissions process; the vast majority spend a day on campus to interview and meet Roséens; the visit helps families assess fit and observe the school culture. 4. If no place is available at Le Rosey, candidates on the Waiting List may be offered a place later if space becomes available. Le Rosey's Waiting List interacts with Le Régent International School, which may offer places to wait-listed candidates when space or quotas allow, with possible transfer between Rosey and Le Régent under certain conditions. 5. Partial scholarships are available; registration for the 2026/2027 school year runs from September 1 to December 31, 2025; to pursue a partial scholarship, register online and indicate the request, paying a CHF 500 application fee. Scholarships are awarded to three to five students each year, require a substantial contribution to tuition and disclosure of financial information, apply to candidates from class 3 to class 1, and Le Rosey does not award full scholarships.
Scholarships
Le Rosey grants between three and five partial scholarships each year. Registration for the 2026/2027 school year takes place from September 1 to December 31, 2025. Scholarship applications must be made between September 1 and December 31; applications received in January or later are carried over to the following year. Families of scholarship recipients must make a substantial contribution to tuition and non-obligatory expenses and provide financial information; scholarships are available to candidates from class 3 to class 1; full scholarships are not offered.
Waitlist
Dossiers may be placed on the Waiting List when places are full or nationality/language quotas are reached. For classes 3, 2, and 1, decisions are taken at two sessions (early December and mid-February) and then on a rolling basis; if a place becomes available, families are informed and may accept. Le Rosey enforces nationality quotas, and Le Régent International School may offer places to wait-listed candidates if space or quotas allow; wait-listed candidates may transfer to Le Régent under the described conditions.
FAQs
What curriculum does Institut Le Rosey offer?
Institut Le Rosey offers IB, British, French, International Baccalaureate curriculums. The curriculum is international with a strong emphasis on languages. English and French are the languages of instruction, now combined in a bilingual system.
What age range does Institut Le Rosey cater for?
Institut Le Rosey accepts students from age 8 to 18. Ages 8–18; Roséens choose French or English as the main language of instruction and study the majority of subjects in that language.
What are the fees at Institut Le Rosey?
**Application / Registration Fees** - Non‑refundable one‑time registration fee: CHF 3,000. - Separate scholarship application fee (when applying for a Le Rosey partial scholarship): CHF 500. **Tuition and Boarding fees — Cadets & Seniors (Classes 5 to Terminale)** - Annual boarding & tuition fee: CHF 159,600.
Where is Institut Le Rosey located?
Institut Le Rosey is located in Switzerland. Main Campus in Rolle, Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva; the campus spans a 28-hectare estate with historic houses and extensive sports facilities. The girls' campus is nearby to the boys' campus, and Juniors (ages 8–12) live on the Rolle campus.
Is Institut Le Rosey co-educational?
Institut Le Rosey is a co-educational (boarding) school. Private international, 100% boarding, co-educational.
How do I apply to Institut Le Rosey?
The admissions process at Institut Le Rosey: 1. Complete the admissions application online and prepare the required documents: a copy of the academic record and a Medical Report completed by your doctor.
Does Institut Le Rosey offer scholarships or financial aid?
Institut Le Rosey offers scholarships and financial aid. Le Rosey grants between three and five partial scholarships each year. Registration for the 2026/2027 school year takes place from September 1 to December 31, 2025.
Does Institut Le Rosey offer boarding?
The school is a 100% boarding school; all Roseans are boarders; the academic year is shared between two campuses: the Main Campus in Rolle and the Winter Campus in Gstaad.
What learning support does Institut Le Rosey provide?
Institut Le Rosey provides learning support services. Le Rosey does not usually admit pupils with severe learning differences. For those with learning differences that can be supported, teachers, tutors and specialists provide assistance.
Does Institut Le Rosey offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?
The Rosey is a bilingual international boarding school with English and French as the two working languages. Students choose English or French as their main language of instruction and most subjects are studied in that language.
What facilities does Institut Le Rosey have?
Le Rosey operates a 100% boarding program across two campuses: the Main Campus in Rolle on a 28-hectare park and the Winter Campus in Gstaad, a mountain village of chalets. The Rolle Campus houses boys and girls on separate campuses nearby and features state-of-the-art educational, sporting and arti Sports facilities include: The Winter Campus in Gstaad gives Rosey students access to Saanenland facilities including swimming pools, gyms, tennis courts, ice hockey rinks, bowling and curling.
What extra-curricular activities are available at Institut Le Rosey?
Institut Le Rosey offers a range of extra-curricular activities. Arts: Visual arts cover drawing, painting, silk or porcelain work, photography, design, modelling and 3-D printing, sculpture. Music: Students learn to play instruments, join the orchestra or classical, jazz or rock ensembles, and sing in choirs, with regular concerts throughout the year.
What languages are taught at Institut Le Rosey?
French and English are the principal languages of instruction; students choose French or English as their main language and study most subjects in that language. French and English classes are obligatory and are offered at levels from beginner to native speaker. Students can study up to four languag The school teaches in English and French.
Who is the head of Institut Le Rosey?
The head of school at Institut Le Rosey is Christophe Gudin.
How many students attend Institut Le Rosey?
Institut Le Rosey has approximately 400 students. The school serves students from age 8 to 18.
When was Institut Le Rosey founded?
Institut Le Rosey was founded in 1880. Five generations of owner-directors have guided Le Rosey and continually striven to enhance a unique educational institution providing students with an international education.
Where do graduates of Institut Le Rosey go to university?
All students proceed to university; over 30% of graduates attend universities ranked in the top 25 worldwide, including Ivy League, MIT, Stanford, Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities.
Does Institut Le Rosey have a uniform policy?
Dress Code varies by time of day and activity.
What is the parent community like at Institut Le Rosey?
The Student Committee is elected by Rosey students and is responsible for organizing social and leisure activities, promoting the integration of new students, and ensuring there is no bullying within.
