Institut Le Rosey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Institut Le Rosey |
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Château du Rosey
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| Type | Private boarding school |
| Motto | Une École pour la Vie (A School for Life) |
| Established | 1880 |
| Authority | Federation of Swiss Private Schools |
| Authorizer | NEASC, IBO, CIS, & ECIS |
| Director | Christophe Gudin |
| Headmistress | Laëtitia Peynon-Mudry |
| Headmaster | Kim Kovacevic |
| Staff | ~200 |
| Faculty | 90 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | ~400 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 4:1 |
| Alumni | Old Roseans |
Institut Le Rosey, often called Le Rosey or just Rosey, is a special private school in Rolle, Switzerland. It's a boarding school, which means students live there. The school started in 1880. It was founded by Paul-Émile Carnal at the old Château du Rosey, a castle from the 14th century.
Le Rosey also has a campus in the ski resort village of Gstaad. Every year, from January to March, all the students, teachers, and staff move to Gstaad. In 2015, Christophe Gudin became the school's fifth director. Kim Kovacevic is the headmaster. Le Rosey is known as one of the world's best private schools. It is also among the top international schools in Switzerland.
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About Le Rosey
Le Rosey offers a special education where students learn in two languages. They can study in either French or English. Students can choose to earn an International Baccalaureate diploma. They can also get a French Baccalaureate, which is for French-speaking students.
To keep the school very international, there's a rule. No more than 10% of the students can come from the same country. In 2006, students from 52 different countries attended Le Rosey. About 60% of the students were from Europe. In 2007, the school had 380 students, with an equal number of boys and girls. Most students are between 14 and 18 years old.
There are many teachers for the students. The school has about 3.5 students for every teacher. Class sizes are usually small, with fewer than 20 students. Teachers often stay at Le Rosey for more than ten years. Students at Le Rosey are called "Roseans." Former students are known as "Old Roseans."
The main campus in Rolle has 28 hectares (about 69 acres) of beautiful land. The school also has a sailing center on Lake Geneva. It is called the "Fleur d'Eau." Le Rosey is thought to be the only boarding school in the world that moves campuses with the seasons. In spring and autumn, classes are held at the Rolle campus. This campus is located between Geneva and Lausanne. For the winter months, everyone moves to Gstaad, a ski town.
School History
The Château du Rosey is a very old castle. It is on Le Rosey's main campus in Rolle. This castle dates back to the Middle Ages. It now holds the school's main reception area. Paul-Emile Carnal chose this spot for the school in 1880. He loved nature, history, and the countryside. The Rolle campus is right next to Lake Geneva.
In 1911, Paul-Emile Carnal gave the school to his son, Henri-Paul Carnal. In 1917, the school started moving to Gstaad for the winter. This was to avoid the thick fog that often covered Lake Geneva.
In 1947, Louis Johannot and Helen Schaub took over the school. They were the third generation of directors. In 1967, Le Rosey started accepting girls for the first time. A separate campus was opened just for girls. In 1980, Philippe and Anne Gudin de la Sablonnière became the fourth generation of directors.
In the 1990s, many students were from Russia. After this, the school brought in the 10% rule. This rule limits how many students can come from one country. In 2014, Le Rosey opened the Paul & Henri Carnal Hall. This is a special center for arts and learning. It is used by the school and the local community.
School Approvals
Swiss Approvals
Le Rosey's high school education is not officially approved as a public high school (Gymnasium) by the Swiss government in Bern.
International Approvals
Institut Le Rosey is fully approved by several international groups. These include the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It is also approved by the International Baccalaureate. The school is recognized by the Ministry of National Education of France. It is also approved by the Council of International Schools. Le Rosey is a member of the European Council of International Schools.
What Students Learn
Le Rosey's school plan is made to give a wide and deep education. It is for students from all over the world. The main language for learning is French or English. This depends on the student's chosen program.
Younger students, from Class 9 (around US 3rd grade) to Class 7 (around US 5th grade), follow a special program. It combines the French national curriculum for French classes. It also uses the British national curriculum for English classes. This mix helps create an international education.
Students in Classes 6–2 (around US 6th–10th grade) pick their main language. They continue their studies in French or English. Students can also learn their first language. They might even learn a third or fourth language. In the last five years, Le Rosey has taught over 20 different languages. English and French classes are required.
When students reach Class 3 (around US 9th grade), they start a two-year program. This program gets them ready for either the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Or they can prepare for the French Baccalaureate. Both of these programs cover the last two years of school.
School Buildings and Sports
Rolle Campus
Le Rosey's main campus in Rolle is very large. It has 28 hectares (about 69 acres) of land next to Lake Geneva. The campus is split into two parts. One part is for boys, and the other, called La Combe, is for girls.
The boarding houses have 179 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The school buildings have 53 classrooms. There are eight science labs and 14 special rooms. There are also 48 apartments for teachers. The school has two nurse's offices. The library has between 20,000 and 30,000 books. There is a theater, three dining rooms, and two snack bars. The campus also has an auditorium and two gyms. There is even a chapel.
For sports and arts, Le Rosey has many facilities. There are ten clay tennis courts. There's a 25-meter indoor pool and a wellness center. There's also a 25-meter outdoor pool. The school has three football pitches. There's a special rugby pitch and a running track. Students can use a shooting and archery range. There's an outdoor theater and a computer-controlled greenhouse.
Off-campus, Le Rosey has its own horse riding center. It has 30 horses. There's an indoor riding school, a dressage area, and a clubhouse. The school's sailing center is also off-campus. It has ten small boats, three motorboats, three yawls, and a 38-foot yacht.
Gstaad Campus
The school's winter campus is in the ski town of Gstaad. It has several traditional chalets (wooden houses) in the town. The girls' campus is in Schönried. This is a 10-minute train ride from Gstaad. It has five chalets used only for sleeping and eating.
Students use local facilities in Gstaad. These include a swimming pool, fitness center, and tennis courts. There's an ice hockey rink, a bowling alley, and curling. Students can enjoy 250 km (about 155 miles) of ski slopes. There are also 120 km (about 75 miles) of cross-country ski tracks. Students can go snowshoeing on 65 km (about 40 miles) of trails. There are also climbing walls and special climbing paths called via ferratas.
School Costs
As of 2011/12, the yearly cost for living and learning at Le Rosey was about CHF 125,000. This is around US$133,000. This amount does not include extra costs for sports or other activities.
The Rosey Foundation helps students who are "especially deserving." They offer scholarships to these students. Institut Le Rosey does not give scholarships directly. Scholarships are only available through the Rosey Foundation.
Alumni Association
The International Association of Former Roseans (AIAR) is Le Rosey's group for former students. Members of this group have played important roles in world history. The AIAR is a well-known network of former students. It has representatives in most countries and many big cities.
The first alumni group was started in 1922. The current AIAR was set up in 1964. The school does not publish a list of its former students. Only former students can go to AIAR events and meetings.
Famous Former Students
Institut Le Rosey has more than 5,000 former students. Many of them come from important families. These include the Hohenzollern, Rothschild, and Rockefeller families.
The school has taught many royal family members and people from high society. These include Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, and members of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty of Egypt. Kings like Albert II of Belgium and Rainier III of Monaco also studied here.
Other famous former students include Sean Lennon (John Lennon's son). Also, Julian Casablancas and Albert Hammond Jr. from the band The Strokes. Actress Tracee Ellis Ross also attended Le Rosey.
Future Plans for Gstaad Campus
In January 2008, a Swiss magazine reported that Le Rosey was looking to sell its Gstaad winter campus. The school wanted to build a new campus somewhere else. The director, Philippe Gudin, was talking with local officials in Schönried. This is a town near Gstaad. He wanted to build a new main campus on undeveloped land. But this plan faced problems because of building rules.
The school wanted a new campus for a few reasons. The current campus was full, and there wasn't enough space for more students. Also, there wasn't enough room for all the staff who live on campus. Gudin said the new winter campus would still be in Switzerland. He also mentioned that the French Alps could be an option. The land the school owns in Gstaad is very valuable. But Gudin said the high value of the land was not why they planned to sell it.
See also
In Spanish: Instituto Le Rosey para niños
- Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz
- Leysin American School
- Ecole d'Humanité
- Collège du Léman
- Collège Alpin International Beau Soleil
- Aiglon College
- American School in Switzerland
- Institut auf dem Rosenberg
