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december

secret santa

The magic of Christmas once again filled the Boarding School with our Secret Santa, bringing emotions and joyful surprises. Students were excited to discover the thoughtful gifts prepared Here we see IB student Ayuka sharing the moment with other boarding students.  

A day on the ice

Spending a few moments on the ice and learning to ice skate is a great way to end the year and celebrate the upcoming holiday. Add the warming hot chocolate drink that followed and you have a special Winter moment.
This snap shows students from Thailand, South Africa, Hong Kong and Ecuador and a teacher from Turkey. Not traditional places for ice skating.

Future entrepreneurs.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Takes Off at Ecole Lemania!

Our IB students have launched an exciting Entrepreneurial Competition—a unique opportunity to turn the theories learned in their IB Business Management classes into real projects.

Open to all Ecole Lemania students, across all programmes and ages, this competition invites teams of up to three students (in English or French) to develop and submit their business ideas by February. Finalists will pitch their projects to a panel of teachers and local business leaders.

And, just like true entrepreneurs, participants are aiming for a return on their investment! The top three projects will be awarded prizes for their creativity, feasibility, and impact.

Geo political concerns

Teenagers are often confronted with wider concerns of which they may have limited knowledge.
As part of the academic program support, our boarding students attended a geopolitical conference focused on the Arctic, a region that has become increasingly strategic due to new maritime routes, access to key resources, and military developments in the Far North.
Speakers included a leading Danish Arctic specialist and a former U.S. ambassador.
The students enjoyed the conference, finding the issues raised of great interest and importance for their future.

Academic Research – looking beyond Google

Prep Year and IB1 students spent an inspiring day at the Bibliothèque Cantonale et Universitaire (BCUL).
From discovering research tools to navigating academic resources, students got a first taste of what it means to learn and investigate like true scholars.
Understanding how to undertake independent research will help our students build confidence and curiosity as they prepare for the challenges of the IB Diploma!

Feeliing the christmas spirit

Students enjoyed a magical day at Grand Parc and Santa’s Village, two must-see destinations during this festive season

This outing is part of the boarding school weekend programme and will be an opportunity to share a festive moment to mark the end of the year.

november

university & career fair

This was an important day for our students and families with prestigious colleges and universities on campus to present their programmes and answer students’ questions.

This is a great opportunity to prepare for the future, discover new paths and clarify future career choices.

It was important that parents were also invited and several of our final year students were able to obtain face to face interviews with their parents supporting and advising them

2025/26 Student council

Welcome to the new IB Diploma Programme student council members.
This year we have 4 new students voted into the group, representing 6 nationalities. We already have an exciting list of ideas to pursue in the coming months and we can look forward to making some positive changes for the student experience at Ecole Lemania.
Thank you to Ignacio, Xenia, Sophie, Zoe, Eva and Thomas for their input and enthusiasm.

importance of academic support

The academic support  provided by the boarding staff is a key element that contributes to student success.

The personalised and effective support underpins academic programmes and support from teachers and goes a long way to ensuring student success.

Here Valentine du Pasquier, Head of Boarding, is seen with two recent and very happy boarders who have successfully completed their studies. Her dedication to following each students progress and path through school life has been vital in establishing a support system that helps students balance work and play.

october

chess club starts again

The Ecole Lemania chess club is where strategy meets fun.

Students challenge their minds, sharpen their focus, and learn to think several moves ahead — all while enjoying friendly competition.

New players always welcome!

Rap concert in geneva & a big surprise

This weekend some of our boarding students attended the Global Fest concert at Geneva Arena, an evening rich in rap music with an electric atmosphere. Performing were renowned French artists such as Naps, Lynda and Uzi.
However the biggest surprise of the night occurred when they met former Brazilian international footballer and Ballon ‘Or winner Ronaldinho at the event.
It turned out to be an evening that our students will not forget soon!

Happy Birthday Ayuka

New student Ayuka, from Japan, celebrated her birthday yesterday with her friends in boarding.

As is customary, Ayuka chose the evening meal and her birthday cake, prepared on campus by our chef and his team.

ken Salehi – first visit in 40 years

After more than 40 years, Ken Salehi recently returned to visit Ecole Lemania. Originally from Iran, Ken is now a Senior Business Developer at a healthcare company in California.

Ken is seen here on the balcony of his old room in the boarding house. The tour of the school and revisiting his old room stirred up  strong memories and emotions of his formative years at Ecole Lemania.

turin trip

What did you do over the long weekend? Some of our Prep and IB1 students took the opportunity to enjoy a long weekend of discovery in Turin.
The experience included Egyptian mummies, classic and antique cars, the royal palace and of course, pizza.

Helena drops in on a visit to lausanne

Welcome back to campus Helena Broström. Back in 1992, Helena was a language student at Ecole Lemania and she dropped in to visit us during a recent family trip to Lausanne.
Abir, our assistant to the Director of boarding, was happy to give Helena and her mother a tour of the school including a nostalgic visit to her old room in the girls dorm.

discovering nature

Our preparatory class students were lucky enough to take part in « Specimens 24. Nos collections racontent » …, a unique Naturéum exhibition, in partnership with the Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History and the Plateforme 10 museums.
Well done to our young explorers!

going to visit the king

As the Ecole Lemania trip to London comes to an end. The final word goes to one of the students who participated and clearly had a great time.
“A big thank you to everyone, students and teachers for a great trip to London! It was really enriching and enjoyable to share this experience with you..”

bacc fr signature

Ecole Lemania has been educating students in Lausanne and the region for over 100 years. This includes programmes in French and in English and we recently signed a new agreement with GESBF (Groupement des Écoles Suisses preparing for the French Baccalaureate) and the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad). This took place at the consular residence of France, in the presence of the Ambassador of France, representatives of the French National Education as well as all the directors of the GESBF member schools.

This affiliation reinforces our Ecole Lemania’s commitment to academic excellence and guarantees the sustainability of the internationally recognized French Baccalaureate.

The 20K in Lausanne

This was the first time, Ecole Lemania took part in such a large-scale sporting event with pupils and teachers joining forces to ran together.

They showed tremendous team spirit and competitive spirit and determination for this rewarding experience.

Congratulations to all who took part!

AI Conference

On Thursday, May 1st, Lemania school hosted an inspiring conference on artificial intelligence and education, led by Mohamed Jean-Philippe Sangaré and Warda Bailiche.
Organized by Mr. Saadallah and Mr. Lehmici, members of both the school’s teaching staff and Boarding school team, the event brought together mainly Boarding students, who showed a strong interest and remarkable participation.
It was an evening rich in discussions about the challenges and possibilities of ethical and human-centered AI.

Student Ambassadors

Prep Year student Ignacio and IB 1 student Cyrus have been appointed IB student ambassadors.
Since the start of this academic year they have both been highly active on campus; helping with visits, being members of the student council, organising events and clubs, and being available to provide help and assistance.
Your participation this year has been noticed and greatly appreciated.

weekend racers

This weekend, our Boarding school students took on the karting track in Payerne.

Speed, adrenaline, and unforgettable moments on the circuit!

Congrats to Moncef for securing 3rd place!

ice age

Today, our Preparatory Year had an incredible workshop exploring Ice Age, Global Warming, Earth’s formation, oceans, mountains, glaciers, climate change, and its consequences.
They even analyzed fossils including dinosaur footprints! Using these fossils, the students reconstructed what the landscape of that time might have looked like. It was an amazing journey through time, uncovering the secrets of our planet’s past and understanding how it shapes our present.
A truly fascinating experience!

european universities visit

Many thanks to the representatives of the universities represented by the European Universities Consortium (EUC) for their fascinating presentations this morning.
The five schools presenting; IE University (Madrid), Bocconi (Milan), Constructor (Bremen), KIT Karl Benz School of Engineering, (Karlsruhe) and EHL Hospitality Business School (Lausanne) highlighted the various international options available. With the range of Bachelor Degree programmes available, students would have the opportunity to study in Europe, Asia and the USA and begin an international career and future.

fondue in the snow

It was perfect day for skiing at the Portes du Soleil on Sunday.

Boarding students and staff made the most of the exceptional conditions to enjoy a fondu followed by photo session to capture the moment.

maths prof new books

We are pleased to announce that our mathematics teacher, Mr Bahram Zaerpour, has just published two exceptional books for students preparing for the Swiss Matura examinations.

These books contain solutions to mathematics examinations since 2013.
The solutions are supplemented by explanations and tutorials that are very easy to understand and are available at bookshops across Switzerland.

alumni visit

It was a pleasure to welcome Business Diploma graduate Rajsri Vijayakumar back to Ecole Lemania today for her first visit in several years.
Rajsri remembers vividly the day that her father dropped her off on campus and was delighted to take a tour of Ecole Lemania and share some of her experiences with her own family.