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Vaud · Boarding / Day

Préfleuri Int. Alpine School

A long-established junior boarding and day school in the Vaud Alps, dedicated to children in their early and primary years.

Préfleuri Int. Alpine School

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Overview
Location
Ollon / Villars · Vaud
Type
Boarding / Day
Ages
3–13
Curriculum
International programme
Language
English · French
Student body
Around 14 nationalities represented
Students
Girls & boys (co-educational)
Academic & learning environment

Préfleuri teaches in parallel British and French sections for children from age three to thirteen, following the UK and French national curricula alongside an early bilingual foundation. The small scale allows close individual attention as pupils prepare for entry to senior schools.

Student experience

Boarding is offered on a full or flexible basis within a deliberately family-style, home-like setting for young children. Daily life blends structured learning with mountain life, and a framework of guiding virtues underpins pastoral care.

Extra-curricular activities

The alpine location supports skiing through a dedicated ski race academy, forest-school activity and seasonal camps, with regular excursions across Switzerland.

Admissions

Admission is by application through the school, with both full and flexible boarding arrangements considered.

Key strengths
  • Specialist junior age range (3–13)
  • Parallel British and French curricula
  • Family-style boarding for young children
  • Alpine setting with ski race academy
Our perspective

A considered choice for families seeking an early-years and primary boarding environment built around the needs of younger children before transition to a senior school.

Selecting the right school depends on a careful understanding of the student’s profile and long-term objectives — our advisory work focuses on aligning these elements.