Swiss Federal Matura diploma
Direct access to Swiss universities
Swiss Federal Matura diploma: exclusive gateway to Swiss and international universities
Why choose the Swiss Matura?
Automatic access to all Swiss public universities, including federal institutes
International recognition for university entry in Europe, USA, and beyond
A balanced curriculum combining sciences, humanities, and languages
Non-Swiss students (foreign residents) who obtain the Swiss Matura diploma are granted the same rights as Swiss students when applying to Swiss universities, including automatic admission and access to the same tuition fees, which are among the lowest in Europe.
This makes the Matura an excellent value for families seeking high-quality, internationally recognised education such as EPF Lausanne, ETH Zurich, or medical schools.
Swiss Matura brochure
French: an opportunity for international students
The Swiss Matura is taught in French: a challenge for non-French-speaking students that quickly becomes a valuable opportunity. Chantemerle proposes a French integration programme to help students new to French reach fluency (B1/B2). The Matura is also available in a bilingual format (French/English).
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 for EPFL/ETHZ
Alongside the Matura programme, our advanced preparation in mathematics and physics aims at strengthening these core subjects while developing rigour, organisation, and resilience under pressure. The goal is to maximise students’ chances of success in the first year at EPFL, ETH Zurich, and medical schools.
Personalised coaching
Our personalised coaching approach is designed to help students become efficient and autonomous. With small class sizes and modern teaching methods, our Matura programme is tailored to each student’s strengths and personal, social and academic plans.
A stimulating study environment
Born from the experience and educational success of Chantemerle, LémanMaturité is an independent spin-off dedicated to preparing students for the Swiss Matura diploma. Located in Vevey, LémanMaturité welcomes around 30 students in a pleasant, modern, and bright study environment, just a 10-minute walk from the train station.
Sport and study programmes
Our programme provides 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.
A demanding and comprehensive curriculum
Chantemerle prepares for the Swiss Federal Matura in 3 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 12 examination subjects. 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 Matura also exists in a bilingual format (French-English). Students taking the bilingual option take history and geography as well as the complementary option (philosophy, biology or economics and law) 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.
No exam
1st year, core programme
Main topics: mathematics, French, German or Italian, English, 3rd language.
Options: experimental sciences (biology, chemistry, physics), social sciences (geography and history, also available in English), arts.
1st exam session
2nd year: 6 topics (written exams)
Experimental sciences (biology, chemistry, physics), social sciences (geography and history, available in English), arts.
2nd exam session
3rd year: 7 topics (oral and written)
French (1st language), German or Italian (2nd language), English (3rd language), mathematics.
Specific options (OS): maths/physics, biochemistry, 4th language.
Complementary options (OC): philosophy, biology or economics and law (available in English). Thesis (also in English).
And where are they now?
We are proud to present the academic careers of students who have been preparing for the Swiss Matura or the French baccalaureate with us during the academic school years 2021-26.
Our school32
graduates
95 %
success rate
Admissions
University of Geneva
University of Neuchâtel
University of Fribourg
HEC
HEP
EPFL
University of Bern
EHL Hospitality Business School
United States
Art schools