Collège Alpin International Beau Soleil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Collège Alpin International Beau Soleil |
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Collège Alpin Beau Soleil, Route du Village 1, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon, Suisse
Villars-sur-Ollon
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Switzerland
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| Coordinates | 46°17′58″N 7°03′10″E / 46.29944°N 7.05278°E |
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| Type | Private school, International school, Boarding school |
| Established | 1910 |
| Authorizer | NEASC, IBO, CIS, & ECIS |
| Principal | Stuart White |
| Staff | 120 |
| Faculty | 90 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 180 |
| Color(s) | Dark Navy, Gold, Bright Blue |
| Nickname | CABS |
| Tuition | CHF 150000 in tuition and boarding (2019–2020) |
Collège Alpin International Beau Soleil, often called Beau Soleil, is a special private school in Switzerland. It is a boarding school, meaning students live there while they study.
The school was started in 1910 by Madame Bluette Ferrier. It is located high up in the Swiss Alps, about 1,350 meters (4,429 feet) above sea level. You can find it in a beautiful place called Villars-sur-Ollon.
Beau Soleil offers a full education for students aged 11 to 18 years old. Students come from more than 50 different countries around the world. This makes it a truly international place to learn!
The Daily Telegraph newspaper has called Beau Soleil "One of the most exclusive schools in the world." This means it is a very unique and sought-after school. It has also been described as one of the most expensive schools.
The school is known for valuing new ideas and ways of learning. It has often been listed as one of the top schools globally. Since 2020, it has been part of The Schools Index, which highlights leading schools worldwide.
Famous People Who Went Here
Many interesting people have studied at Beau Soleil. Here are a few of them:
- Nikola Shterev — A race car driver from Canada.
- Princess Marie of Denmark — A princess from Denmark.
- Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg — The future Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
- Prince Félix of Luxembourg — A prince from Luxembourg.
- Princess Claire of Luxembourg — A princess from Luxembourg.
- Peter O'Sullevan — A famous horse racing commentator and journalist.
- Tina Cooper — An English doctor who specializes in children's health.
- Jacques Villeneuve — A Canadian Formula 1 race car driver.
- Florian Picasso — A well-known DJ and music producer.
More About Schools Like This
If you are interested in other international schools or boarding schools, you might want to look at these:
- List of international schools
- The Schools Index
- Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz
- Leysin American School
- Institut Le Rosey
- Aiglon College
- American School in Switzerland
- Institut Auf Dem Rosenberg
- Ecole D'Humanité
