Verbier International School

The Secondary school, which welcomes students up to the age of 16 (Year 11), was accredited by CIE (Cambridge International Education) as an exam centre. May and June 2021 saw our first cohort of students succesfully take their IGCSE exams . We offer a challenging array of subjects and the Cambridge ICE Certificate in preparation for further study at A Level or IB Diploma. A talented and well-qualified team of teachers ensures each and every student is taught and supported according to their needs.

The Primary school continues to provide our younger pupils with a warm and attentive approach to teaching and learning. Chalet Mascotte is a hive of activity, full of happy and busy little ones. The dedicated team of primary teachers are committed to educating our pupils but also in creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Students arrive at the Secondary school well-prepared for the challenges ahead thanks to a seamless curriculum. In September 2021 VIS opened a new Pre-School, which will give the opportunity for children between 2 and 3 years old to discover a love of learning in a bilingual environment.

Another innovation is the opening of a small Boarding House for our secondary students. Chalet L’Epervier will be home to between eight and ten boys and girls who will be warmly welcomed by the resident House Parents. It will be as close to a happy family as can be, thanks not only to its small size but also to sympathetic and close pastoral care.

A new Headmaster started in September 2021 to steer the ship into new waters. Mr. Esmond Tweedie, who is married and a father of three, comes more than well-equipped for the job. After studying at Eton and Durham University, he gained his stripes at Oundle School, one of the largest private schools in the UK. Over the next eleven years, he developed a very successful career at Aiglon College, an internationally renowned school in Villars (Vaud). No doubt VIS will continue to thrive in his capable hands.

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