THE IB EXPERIENCE

Why choose Ecole Lemania?

Ecole Lemania is an excellent study environment for students who want to take the IB Diploma Programme.

With experienced teachers and an international campus, students grow and mature in a boarding or day school environment.

Living and studying in our city campus means that students can have an experience which offers a normal teenage life rather than the cloistered and isolated life available in more remotely located schools.

Small class size is important and classes range from 8-15 students. This means that teachers can give students their full attention and support and a close bond is made in each group.

Programmes in English

This 1-year or 2-year programme gives students the skills and knowledge they need to hit the ground running when they start the International Baccalaureate and are also the first 2 years of the high school diploma.

Students will improve their language level, become accustomed to living in a boarding school, make new friends in a new location and learn study skills.

A globally recognised and valued award and the ideal preparation for university entrance around the world.

This 2-year academic programme covers six academic subjects as well as three additional tasks which need to be completed. Students prove academic capability, maturity and a sense of community and self-awareness. All this prepares students for university and the challenges of everyday life.

All students completing at least 2 years of the 4 year programme will receive a High school diploma. Transfer credits will be required for any years not taken at Ecole Lemania.

day or boarding option

Day students

Ecole Lemania has been an important part of many students academic success for several generations. Not only students in Lausanne but from areas in the Lake Geneva, Vaud and Fribourg regions.

The student body reflects not only the different regions and Cantons but also the international and multicultural nature of Switzerland. Day students come from many nationalities and backgrounds, studying in either English or French.

Boarding options

Ecole Lemania boarding students live on campus in Lausanne with seperate floors for male and female students.

Choosing from the 5 day or 7 day option, they are housed in a range of single or double rooms, with full board, housekeeping and laundry service included.

Academic support and pastoral care is provided by the boarding team, creating a close knit community.

Dr. Giovanna Crisante, IB diploma Director

I make sure the program runs smoothly and strive to improve the quality of the teaching, fostering dialogue between students, teachers and parents.

The added value of the IB Diploma Program at Lémania comes from the teachers: most of them have a doctorate and ten years or more teaching experience. They attach great importance to remaining available and flexible, to adapt their teaching approach to the needs of each student.

Our teachers prepare students for exams to the best of their abilities.
In the second year we try to finish the syllabi at least one month before the start of the official exams, in order to simulate the exams every day so that the students are perfectly prepared. Unfortunately, exams are still every student’s nightmare. I still remember, many years later, my Diploma exams.

teachers at ecole lemania

The success of our students and the friendly, professional atmosphere created by the teachers is important for students and for parents. Our teachers have either Phd or Master degrees in their chosen field and are fully trained to meet the specific needs of an IB teacher.

Accessibility and being available when students or parents have questions helps to improve the study experience and gives a good example to students that communication is a key skill. The IB reinforces this message placing importance on personal development, group work and community activity that is supported and enhanced through the participation and support provided by teachers.

Mission & Values

Ecole Lemania was founded in 1908. Since then, we have grown and changed with the times to become a school with a strong Swiss and international identity.

Our mission is to be:

The preferred local Swiss private school with a worldwide presence
A privileged institution for our pupils and students in the long term
A school that contributes to a responsible and sustainable education.

The International Baccalareate Diploma Programme embodies the spirit and values of Ecole Lemania; academic achievement, intercultural understanding and respect.

why do people love Lausanne?

Best small city

Voted best small city in the world and in the top 20 cities for international students, it offers all the attractions of a metropolis, yet on a human scale.

This is partly because Lausanne is blessed with a breathtaking natural setting. Lake Geneva, the Alps and the Jura mountains are its backdrop, and the Lavaux UNESCO terraced vineyards are close by.

Best for international students

Lausanne has been voted in the top 20 best cities for international students by QS rankings in the last few years.

International students discover unique museums such as Plateforme 10 and the new Arts District or the Olympic Museum. The location and variety of options is helped with a modern metro system that enable students to visit and be part of this unique city.

Studying in Switzerland

Switzerland is known as a safe country with a stable economic and political climate.

Visitors are welcomed and invited to share and admire the natural beauty of the landscapes.

Renowned for excellent schools and universities, Switzerland is at the forefront for education, training and research.

A Swiss education is life changing and life-enhancing full of momentous experiences.

International students make up 30% of the student body in Switzerland.

Living and studying alongside students from many countries, tolerance and understanding soon becomes second nature and is a great advantage throughout life.

Switzerland is a gateway to Europe. France is visible from our boarding house, Italy is within two hours drive.

Students can make the most of there time in Switzerland with unforgettable experiences.

Visit Switzerland and other countries. See how cultures, cuisines and customs change and visit the best of Europe.