École privée depuis 1966
Boarding and day school for boys and girls ages 6 to 18
Authentic in its Swiss family values and traditions, Chantemerle carries forward the same educational vision since 1966.
Chantemerle’s limited number of students creates an exclusive community, allowing for individualised support and care.
As an independent school, Chantemerle’s small-scale structure allows us to achieve strong academic results while maintaining fair and competitive fees.
Our school
Founded and run by the Wegmüller family since 1966, Chantemerle is an independent boarding school in Switzerland welcoming students aged 6 to 18 for academic year, language immersion and summer programmes.
Guided by authentic Swiss values and traditions, Chantemerle offers a personalised, traditional and effective education in a warm, family environment. Our approach is based on simplicity, balance, well-being and the culture of effort, helping students develop academically while growing in confidence, independence and character.
Beautifully located between Lake Geneva and the Alps, with campuses in Blonay and Vevey near Montreux and Lausanne, Chantemerle provides an inspiring setting for academic and personal development. As an independent and small-scale school, we combine high-quality education with personalised attention and excellent value for money.
Brochure of Chantemerle school
Academics
Swiss Matura
The Swiss pathway at Chantemerle offers a continuous journey from primary through secondary education to the Swiss Matura diploma preparation. Taught in French, the Matura is a prestigious diploma that is also well recognised internationally.
Direct access to Swiss public universities without entrance exams (EPFL, ETHZ, HEC St-Gallen, medical schools)
Open to international, non French speaking students through our French integration programme
Primary, secondary and high school
IGCSE and A Levels
Accredited by the Cambridge International Examination Board, Chantemerle prepares students for IGCSEs, A Levels and University Foundation courses, with international university opportunities.
An internationally recognised, academically rigorous route
Specialisation in a limited number of subjects
Ideal for motivated and independent students such as student-athletes
Boarding life
As an independent Swiss boarding school, Chantemerle welcomes a close-knit community of around 45 boarding students and 55 day students. Our intentionally small size allows us to provide personalised attention, individual support and a caring environment for every student.
Beautifully located between Lake Geneva and the Alps, Chantemerle offers international and Swiss students a balanced education combining academics, sports, arts, outdoor activities and life skills.
At Chantemerle, students develop independence, confidence and lasting friendships within a supportive school community, with connections that continue through our active alumni network.
Learn more about boarding life →Language immersion
Chantemerle’s language immersion programmes combine the regular academic programme with intensive French and/or English courses, preparing students for DELF and Cambridge language examinations.
Beyond the classroom, students enjoy skiing, sports, outdoor activities, cultural excursions and fun group experiences, while living in a safe and supportive boarding community.
The programme helps young teenagers develop language skills, independence, confidence and social skills while discovering Swiss culture and enjoying an international experience.
DELF
Cambridge English
Summer camps
2 to 5-week sessions between June 27th and August 1st 2027. Chantemerle offers a summer programme combining a very popular learning programme with academics, sports, outdoor activities and the discovery of Switzerland.
With only 65 students, our summer camp is known for its family atmosphere and personalised support. The programme promotes healthy, balanced living, with limited screen time and plenty of opportunities for sports, arts and outdoor experiences.
Explore our summer camp 2027
Admissions
Founded in 1966 and still run by the same Swiss family, Chantemerle is a small, personalised boarding school with around 60% Swiss students, offering genuine immersion in Swiss culture and the French language. Our educational model combines academic excellence, a healthy lifestyle, strong values and a culture of effort, all at accessible tuition fees.
Chantemerle has two campuses in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Our boarding campus in Blonay overlooks Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps, offering a safe and inspiring natural setting. Our campus in Vevey provides a dynamic urban environment for pre-university students. Chantemerle offers easy access to Lausanne and Geneva, world-class ski resorts and Switzerland’s leading universities, combining nature, culture and city life.
Chantemerle welcomes day school students from age 6 and boarding students from age 9. Younger children benefit from a caring, family-oriented environment with small classes, personalised attention and a balanced programme combining academics, sports, arts and outdoor activities.
Chantemerle follows the Swiss pathway preparing for the federal Matura. Taught in French, it provides direct access to Swiss public universities, including EPFL, ETH Zurich and Swiss medical schools, and is also recognised worldwide. Students with little or no French can first join our French Language Integration Programme. Chantemerle also prepares international students for the Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels certifications.
Chantemerle offers 5-day, 7-day and flexible boarding options. Students enjoy a safe, family-oriented environment with supervised study, healthy meals, sports, cultural activities and weekend excursions, helping them grow in independence and confidence.
Still have a question about admissions or fees?
Yann Wegmüller, our director, answers every family personally.
