Secondary school
Swiss academic preparation
Building confidence for high school
Chantemerle proposes a demanding, comprehensive and internationally recognised programme. Inspired by the French curriculum, our programme meets the requirements of the Plan d’études 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 personalised attention
Small class sizes allow for truly personalised 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, internalising, 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, personalised support, and meaningful evaluation to help every student reach their full potential.
A demanding and comprehensive official curriculum
Chantemerle’s secondary curriculum is organised 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 programme (maths/physics, French and German) is open to all students who wish to continue their upper secondary studies and prepare for the Swiss Matura.
Likewise, personalised support hours are offered to students with learning difficulties (dys-, ADHD, HP children).
Preparing for future success
At the end of middle school, students at Chantemerle are prepared for several internationally recognised exams that assess academic progress and language proficiency. These exams serve both as benchmarks and stepping stones for future academic choices:
Swiss Certificate of Secondary Education (AVDEP)
Admission exams to enter Swiss public high school
Language certifications:
DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française)
Cambridge English Qualifications
Goethe-Zertifikat
Year after year, our consistently high success rates in national exams reflect and validate the effectiveness of our approach.