Middle school programme at Chantemerle

Swiss academic preparation

Effective preparation for high school

Chantemerle proposes a demanding, comprehensive and internationally recognized programme. Inspired by the French curriculum our programme meets the requirements of the Plan d’Etudes Romand (PER).

Secondary school students prepare for admission to the Swiss Matura programme. With the support of a career guidance specialist, Chantemerle also assists students in their search for an apprenticeship by preparing them for vocational school entrance tests.

Our students are prepared in the best possible conditions, as demonstrated every year by our excellent results in national and cantonal exams.

An effective and structured teaching approach

At Chantemerle, through solid and rigorous teaching methods, we help our students become independent, efficient, and confident learners :

Small class sizes and personalized attention

Small class sizes allow for truly personalized instruction tailored to each student’s needs. This approach ensures every learner receives individual attention, feels confident to participate, and benefits from lessons adapted to their pace and style.

Step-by-step approach

At Chantemerle, we believe that lasting academic success is built one step at a time. Our structured, step-by-step approach allows each student to progress at their own rhythm—fully understanding, internalizing, and applying what they learn.

Clear and simple rituals

Our classroom routines are intentionally designed to be clear and consistent, helping students feel confident and focused throughout the day. Over time, students develop self-discipline and a natural rhythm in their studies—laying the foundation for long-term academic success.

Daily supervised assignments

Students receive short, consistent, and purposeful supervised assignments. These are built into a well-defined routine, helping students develop autonomy and accountability.

Formative and summative assessments

Weekly and monthly assessments provide a structured way to monitor each student’s development. Both formative and summative evaluations help validate acquired competencies, identify areas for improvement, and ensure timely support

Proven results

Our consistently high success rates in national and international exams are a clear reflection of the effectiveness of our teaching approach, combining structure, personalized support, and meaningful evaluation to help every student reach their full potential.

A demanding and comprehensive official curriculum

Chantemerle secondary curriculum is organized around 5 key domains that are common to both the French and Swiss programmes:

Languages to communicate effectively. French as 1st language, English and German as 2nd languages.
Methods to learn more effectively and become autonomous
Mathematical thinking and the scientific approach to better understand the world.
Space and time. History and geography, philosophy and religion.
Responsible citizenship. Chantemerle’s “School of life programme”

To meet the needs of all our students, an advanced preparation program (math/physics, French and German) is open to all students who wish to continue their upper secondary studies and prepare for the Swiss Matura. Likewise, personalized support hours are offered to students with learning difficulties (dys-, ADHD, HP children).

Exams prepared at the end of middle school

At the end of middle school, students at Chantemerle are prepared for several internationally recognized exams that assess academic progress and language proficiency. These exams serve both as benchmarks and stepping stones for future academic choices:

French National General Certificate of Secondary Education
Admission exams to enter Swiss public high school
Language certifications:
- DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française)
- Cambridge English Qualifications
- Goethe-Zertifikat required

Year after year, our consistently high success rates in national exams reflect and validate the effectiveness of our approach.