Swiss Federal diploma

Swiss Federal Matura : The golden diploma to study in Switzerland

Thanks to its unique blend of academic excellence, cultural richness and high quality of life,
Switzerland offers a compelling alternative to studying in the UK or the US.

Renowned Swiss universities like ETH in Zurich and EPFL in
Lausanne consistently rank among the best in the world. Moreover, being primarily funded by the government, they have low tuition fees compared to other European countries.

Chantemerle prepares students for the Swiss Federal Matura diploma. This is the only diploma that allows automatic access to all public Swiss universities and engineering schools. The diploma is also very well accepted abroad.

The Matura is primarily taught in French, emphasizing proficiency in the French language. International students who are beginner in French can join through our French immersion programme.

Various options are also available :

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 Swiss Matura ?

Ages

16 to 19 years old

Curriculum

Swiss Federal Matura
Swiss Engineering schools admission exams (EPFL and ETH)

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.

More information about our high school

An efficient preparation for the Swiss matura

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 Swiss Federal Matura in 3 or 4 years. The Swiss Matura is a comprehensive and selective diploma programme that opens the door to a wide range of higher education opportunities both in Switzerland and abroad. Its interdisciplinary curriculum promotes student autonomy, a broad cultural understanding, and sharpens critical thinking skills. 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.

The Swiss Bilingual Matura (bilingual French-English)

The Matura also exists as a bilingual diploma. 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. This bilingual option places international, english-speaking students in a better position to complete their Matura.

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)