Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne
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Description of Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne
- Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
- Established: in 1906
- The age of students: 11-19 years
- Total number of students: 600 people 54 on the boarding basis
- Type of accommodation: residence (boarding house).
The small private boarding school Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne is located in the French-speaking canton of Switzerland, in the cozy Lausanne, practically on the shores of Lake Geneva. The school has been successfully operating for more than 100 years: it is famous for its quality of educational programs, professional teachers and excellent accommodation and service conditions. Today, the school is attended by about 600 people - these are boys and girls from 13 to 18 years old (a mixed form of studying is accepted here).
Conveniently, high-school students have the opportunity to choose an educational course - a Swiss certificate or an international baccalaureate (IB): depending on the chosen course, the language of instruction (English or French) is chosen.
Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne has a multicultural, international environment, much attention is paid to the linguistic development of children: graduates are fluent in at least 3 foreign languages.
What are the most important questions parents ask when looking for the right Swiss school?
First of all, safety and reliability for children is assessed. They are also looking for extracurricular activities, opportunities to travel around the country and beyond, in general the lifestyle on campus.
Educational process
The school provides the opportunity for a "continuous" school day:
- Afternoon care and morning activities for children: from 7:00 to 18:30. Until 8:45 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m., students attend recreational activities,
- Additional classes for high school students: from 16:30 to 18:00. They are conducted on the topics of career guidance, career and their interests.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne
AVERAGE CLASSES
The studying of students aged 11-14 (grades 6-8) is quite intensive: the curriculum includes 13-15 key general educational subjects, as well as English and German (in small groups, almost daily). From the 7th grade to the program classical Latin is added, in the 8th grade - Greek.
Parents receive a full report on the child's successes and evaluations on a monthly basis, with recommendations from teachers on further education and development.
The academic year in Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne is divided into 3 terms:
- Autumn - from August 24 to December 2 (vacation from October 15 to October 30)
- Spring - from January 8 to April 7 (holidays from 11 to 26 February)
- Summer - from April 24 to June 30.
SENIOR CLASSES
In high school (9-10 years of education, 14-16 years), the study of the main academic subjects continues, at a more profound and complex level. To prepare for the final programs, special additional courses are provided: it can be preparation for IB (starts in April on Easter holidays) or to Swiss Maturity (starts in August).
Each trimester of students are waiting for intermediate exams to track the progress and level of program mastery, if necessary, adjust the curriculum. Parents receive a full report on the child's study twice in the trimester.
The academic year in Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne is divided into 3 terms:
- Autumn - from August 24 to December 2 (vacation from October 15 to October 30)
- Spring - from January 8 to April 7 (holidays from 11 to 26 February)
- Summer - from April 24 to June 30.
SWISS CERTIFICATE OF MATURITY
The program for obtaining a Swiss matriculation certificate is offered to students aged 17-18 - 11-12 secondary schools. All studying is in French.
The curriculum includes 12 general educational disciplines - at the end of the course students are expected to have written or oral examinations in each direction:
- First foreign language (French)
- Second foreign language (Italian / German)
- The third foreign language (Latin / Greek / English / German / Italian)
- Art (fine arts / music)
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Biology
- History
- Optional electives (biology and chemistry / economics and law / Ancient Greek or Latin / modern foreign language - German, Spanish, English, Russian).
The academic year in Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne is divided into 3 terms:
- Autumn - from August 24 to December 2 (vacation from October 15 to October 30)
- Spring - from January 8 to April 7 (holidays from 11 to 26 February)
- Summer - from April 24 to June 30.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
The final two-year program is designed for students aged 17-18 (11-12 grades), taught in English (you can choose a French-language version or bilingual (bilingual) course).
The curriculum of each student includes 6 disciplines: 3 of them are studied at a standard level of complexity, 3 - on a more in-depth, advanced. For observance of the academic balance, all available subjects are divided into discipline groups - it is enough to choose one discipline from each block:
- Foreign Language - A (French, Spanish, English, Russian, German, Italian) + literature in selected language
- Foreign Language - B (English, Italian, Spanish, German, French)
- Humanities (history, economics, geography)
- Natural sciences (biology, physics, chemistry)
- Mathematics
- Fine art or optional elective (you can choose another foreign language, humanitarian or natural science discipline).
In addition, all students on the IB program attend lessons in 3 additional specialties:
- Theory of knowledge (TOK) - 100 academic hours. It is dedicated to the development of critical and analytical thinking, philosophical and cultural knowledge, strengthening of interdisciplinary connections;
- Writing of an expanded academic essay: the skill of independent research, writing and presentation, the correct argumentation, the analysis of information and the protection of one's point of view;
- CAS course (Creativity, Service, Activity): extracurricular activities in a sporting, creative, social and charitable environment.
The academic year in Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne is divided into 3 terms:
- Autumn - from August 24 to December 2 (vacation from October 15 to October 30)
- Spring - from January 8 to April 7 (holidays from 11 to 26 February)
- Summer - from April 24 to June 30.
Summer camp
- Age of participants: 9-18 years
- Duration of the program: from 1 to 5 weeks
- Dates: July 1-7, July 8-14, July 15-21, July 22-28, July 29-August 4, July 8-August 4 (DELF preparation program), July 8-August 4 (Cambridge preparation program)
- Languages ​​studied: English, French.
Every summer, Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne conducts professional summer camp programs for children and adolescents from 9 to 18 years old. Children from all over the world can participate in the camp with any level of language proficiency (English and French are available). The camp is opened from July 1 to August 4: the duration of participation is chosen depending on the goals and objectives set and can be from 1 to 5 weeks. There are several directions available:
Multisports.
The program includes a large variety of sports activities and physical activity for children of all ages and different physical developmen:
- Pool
- Beach volleyball
- Tennis
- Mountaineering
- Horseback riding
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Floorball
- Amusement park
- Mountain bike.
Some sport activities are paid additionally.
Preparing for the DELF exam
- Age of participants: 9-18 years
- Languages ​​studied: English, French
- Duration of the program: from 1 to 5 weeks
- Dates: July 1-7, July 8-14, July 15-21, July 22-28, July 29-August 4, July 8-August 4 (DELF preparation program), July 8-August 4 (Cambridge preparation program) .
The DELF Diplôme d'Etudes de Langue Française vocational French preparation course is conducted in two programs depending on the level of language proficiency (level A1 and level A2). The course lasts for 4 weeks and includes 88 lessons (45 minutes each), which are conducted using a special unique technique. Every week, students perform special tests to assess the opportunities and problem areas, to adjust the curriculum. At the end of the course, students can register at the specialized center DELF and take the exam. The lessons are complemented by active extra-curricular life and leisure.
Some sports activities are paid extra.
French / English courses
- Age of participants: 9-18 years
- Languages ​​studied: English, French
- Duration of the program: from 1 to 5 weeks
- Dates: July 1-7, July 8-14, July 15-21, July 22-28, July 29-August 4, July 8-August 4 (DELF preparation program), July 8-August 4 (Cambridge preparation program) .
Standard language courses. All children upon arrival pass special tests and are distributed in groups in accordance with the existing level. The program includes 22 lessons of 45 minutes each, classes are held in the morning, the day and evening is devoted to outdoor activities, sports, activities and excursions. Due to the high professionalism of teachers, children receive valuable knowledge and skills and significantly improve their level.
Children are accommodated in the comfortable rooms of the hotel (Hôtel Suisse) with a private bathroom and all the amenities. The village where the camp is held is located in a beautiful mountain area with clean air and stunning nature, the children are constantly supervised and the camp staff guarantee their safety.
Some sports activities are paid extra.
French / English courses.
- Age of participants: 9-18 years
- Duration of the program: from 1 to 5 weeks
- Dates: July 1-7, July 8-14, July 15-21, July 22-28, July 29-August 4, July 8-August 4 (DELF preparation program), July 8-August 4 (Cambridge preparation program)
- Languages ​​studied: English, French
Standard language courses. Upon arrival all children pass special tests and are distributed in groups in accordance with the existing level. The program includes 22 lessons of 45 minutes each, classes are held in the morning, the day and evening is devoted to outdoor activities, sports, activities and excursions. Due to the high professionalism of teachers, children receive valuable knowledge and skills and significantly improve their level.
Children are accommodated in the comfortable rooms of the hotel (Hôtel Suisse) with a private bathroom and all the amenities. The village where the camp is held is located in a beautiful mountain area with clean air and stunning nature, the children are constantly supervised and the camp staff guarantee their safety.
Some sports activities are paid extra.
Kindergarten
- Age - from 3 to 6 years,
- The term of study is three years.
Education in kindergarten takes place according to the French-English Montessori program. Montessori pedagogy contributes to the all-round development of the child, respecting the rhythm and individuality of each of them. The curriculum includes the study of the basics of English and French, writing, mathematics, graphics, environment, art and psychomotor skills. The learning process is based on a game that promotes communication between children and adults, the development of motor skills and speaking.
The kindergarten is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Children are given the opportunity to attend classes throughout the week or only in the morning. If the child attends classes in the morning, then the price of the program is 80% of the declared one.
Grade school
- Age - from 6 to 10 years,
- The term of study is four years.
Primary school students are taught in a bilingual environment with equal use of French and English. Starting from the fourth grade, a third language, German, is added to the curriculum.
The program is based on natural sciences and humanities, mathematics, arts and physical education. In the learning process, students are allowed to use a computer, tablet and multimedia tools to search for information, create projects and team work on research. Classes in the classroom are held in the format of communication between the teacher and students: setting the topic and the main question, finding a solution to the problem and voicing theories. Students have the opportunity to express their opinions, constructively challenge and argue their opinions, while friendliness and mutual respect always reign in the classroom.
Foreign students of the fourth grade gradually begin to prepare for the Cambridge exams in English. They will need knowledge for further education, and the certificate will help them move to the middle classes and study in the older ones.
Ski camp
- Age - from 7 to 18 years,
- The duration of training is a week.
Since its inception, the institution has made sports one of the main areas of study. Ski camps, which are organized every winter, provide children of primary and middle, high school with the opportunity to try themselves in this sport.
- Ski camp for primary school
It is held in Saanenmozero. 42 children between the ages of 7 and 9 from any institution – not just ENSR – are admitted to the classes. They are offered skiing lessons and other winter activities during the day under the guidance of professionals. Participants of the ski course are divided into groups of six people so that teachers can give care and attention to each of the pupils.
The cost of the program includes accommodation and meals, transport, ski pass, ski lessons and all activities.
- Ski camp for middle and high school students
Organizes classes in the ski resort of Leysen. With a maximum capacity of 80 people, this camp is open to students in grades 5 to 12, that is, between the ages of 10 and 18. The program offers all-day skiing lessons for all levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced and competition preparation).
Participants in this snow camp will be divided into groups of no more than 10 students.
The camp is also open to students who do not attend the Ecole Nouvelle. The price of the course includes meals, accommodation, transportation, ski pass, ski lessons, evening activities and round-the-clock supervision.
Windsurfing Camp
- Age - from 11 to 19 years,
- The training period is two weeks.
Vacation windsurfing lessons are held in different countries from year to year. Since the opening of this program, course participants have visited the south of France, the Antilles in the Netherlands, the Canary Islands in Spain, Egypt, Greece, Italy.
During these windsurfing camps, students are introduced to an exciting sport and other beach holiday options such as kayaking or volleyball. Students will also attend several cultural excursions and a variety of other activities. Unlike regular sports at school, students get an unforgettable experience of living in a foreign country.
Accommodation, meals, prices
On the spacious picturesque campus (a total area of ​​2.5 hectares) students are offered equipped with comfortable, cozy residences. Students are offered fully furnished and equipped rooms for 2-3 people (high school students can claim a personal bedroom).
Eating in Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne is also organized on the full board basis - the diet is varied, balanced, tasty, fully covering the needs of adolescents. In 2014 the school was awarded the FourchetteVerte high award for the most healthy and varied food for its pupils. Fresh vegetables and fruits are always present on the table, low-fat nutritious soups and hot dishes, yogurts, cheeses, tasty and low-calorie desserts.
Subjects, specialties
Activities Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne
Practically every day in the evening, interesting entertainment and leisure activities are organized for students. On weekends students are offered various excursions, walks, sightseeing tours to the nearest cities, cultural and historical sights.
Advantages
- Two options for graduation,
- Multicultural student environment,
- High-quality accredited programs,
- Thematic camps.
Facilities and equipment at Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne
Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne deservedly takes pride in its extensive sports infrastructure:
- Grand Sports Hall
- Gym
- Tennis Courts
- Volleyball courts
- Basketball courts
- Football fields.
Admission dates and extra charges
The academic year in Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne is divided into 3 terms:
- Autumn - from August 24 to December 2 (vacation from October 15 to October 30)
- Spring - from January 8 to April 7 (holidays from February 11 to February 26)
- Summer - from April 24 to June 30.
The course price already includes:
- Studying on the selected course
- Accommodation and meals (residence, full board)
- Accident insurance
- Sports, leisure and entertainment
- Free Internet access.
The following components are paid additionally:
- Registration fee
- Supportive English language course for foreigners (EFL)
- Additional extracurricular activities
- Compulsory medical insurance
- Tuition fee (refundable)
- Round trip tickets
- Round trip
- Personal pocket expenses
- Visa support fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fee (payable at the Embassy).
Extras:
- Registration fee (for accommodation) 1000 CHF
- Deposit for a course/programme 7000 CHF
Enrolment process
The process of admission to ENSR consists of several stages:
- Filling out an online form, providing the required documents,
- Payment of the registration fee,
- Approval of the application from the admissions committee,
- Payment of deposits,
- Visit to campus for language testing and other entrance examinations.
Perspectives
Graduates of the school enter leading universities in the USA, Canada, Great Britain, Switzerland and other countries - among them:
- University of Warsaw,
- University of Oslo,
- Lomonosov Moscow State University,
- Saint Petersburg State University,
- Royal Polytechnic Institute in Stockholm,
- University College of London (UCL),
- Stockholm School of Economics,
- London School of Economics (LSE),
- University of Cambridge,
- London Metropolitan University,
- Philadelphia University,
- Sloan School of Management,
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute,
- Harvard University.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Applicants must present the following documents to the admissions office:
- Birth certificate
- Several passport-size photographs
- School-filled application form
- Copy of the passport
- Medical insurance + certificate of vaccinations
- Progress report for the last 1-2 years.
Please note that all documents must be translated into English and notarized.
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
