Swiss Maturity (Matura) diploma

The right diploma for the right university

Switzerland is becoming a popular choice amongst international students to pursue higher education abroad. Swiss universities and engineering schools not only rank among the best in the world but are also very affordable.

Chantemerle prepares students for the Swiss Matura diploma. This is the only diploma that allows automatic access to all Swiss universities and engineering schools (EPFL and ETH). It is also very well accepted abroad: According to the US Embassy in Berne, “in general, Swiss students who have obtained the Swiss Matura obtain transfer credits equivalent to one or two semesters of university credit in the USA”.

The Matura is primarily taught in French, emphasizing proficiency in the French language. Students who are beginner in French can join this pathway through our French immersion programme. German or Italian are prepared as second language, together with English as a third language.

Our high school programme features various options :

Bilingual Swiss Matura Diploma: International candidates with a B2 level in English can also choose the bilingual Matura option that is partially taught in English.
EPFL advanced preparation: Students willing to enter the prestigious engineering schools in Lausanne or Zürich can choose to enroll for an advanced programme in mathematics and physics (Analysis I; Linear Algebra; Physics).

Why the Matura ?

Ages

16 to 19 years old

Curriculum

Swiss Federal Matura French baccalaureate

Accomodation

Boarding (5 or 7 days)
Day school

Informations

General brochure

Fees

Pricing list

An ideal study environment for success

A stimulating study environment

About 35 students are following our Matura programme in a pleasant, modern and bright study environment. Our high school campus is located less than 10 minutes’ walk from Vevey station.

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An efficient preparation

We offer our students a comprehensive Matura preparation involving weekly formative assessments based on past papers. This approach provides students with the vital practice they need to succeed in the final exams.

Advanced programme in mathematics / physics

The students aiming at the prestigious Swiss engineering schools (EPFL, ETH) are encouraged to follow a reinforced Matura programme in mathematics and physics. As an option, we also offer the possibility of preparing for the French Baccalaureate with a focus on maths/physics on year 2 of the core curriculum.

Personalised coaching

Our personalised coaching approach is designed to help students with becoming efficient and autonomous students. With small classe sizes and modern teaching methods, our Matura programme is tailored to each student’s strengths and personal, social and academic plans.

Sport & Study programs

Our program provide young athletes with flexible timetables so that they can meet the demands of their intensive training schedules without foregoing their education. At the moment we have elite athlete-students in tennis, ice-hockey, football, horse riding and basketball.

Bilingual matura

On request, Chantemerle also offers a bilingual option to candidates with a B2 level in English, offering students a qualification that holds value beyond the borders of Switzerland. Students taking the bilingual option take history and geography as well as the complementary option (philosophy or advanced maths) in English. They also have the option of writing their Matura thesis in English.

A demanding and comprehensive programme

Chantemerle prepares for the Federal Matura in 3 or 4 years. Examinations are administered by the Swiss Matura Commission (CSM) and cover 13 examination subjects, 9 written tests and 8 oral tests. In accordance with the federal examination guidelines, the subjects assessed in the examination are divided into two parts. In order to obtain the diploma, students must also complete a personal research project: the Matura project, which we monitor as part of our training courses.

Students taking the bilingual option take history and geography as well as the complementary option (philosophy or advanced maths) in English. They also have the option of writing their Matura thesis in English.

1st year, core programme, no exam

Main topics

Mathematics
French
German or Italian
English
3rd language
Options

Experimental Sciences:

Biology
Chemistry
Physics

Social Sciences :

Geography (also available in English)
History (also available in English)
Arts

2nd year, 1st exam session : 6 topics (written exams)