Essential Facts for Our Partners
This page brings together the essential facts and resources education agents and consultants need when introducing Surval Montreux to families. From programme options to admissions timelines, here is everything you need to support your clients effectively.
School Overview
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- Type: International all-girls boarding school
- Ages: 12–19 (Academic Year, Winter Camp, Swiss Gap Year); 9–18 (Summer Camp)
- Location: Montreux, French-speaking region of Switzerland
- Affiliation: Part of the Bellevue Education group
- Languages of instruction: English and French (and Spanish for Summer Camp)
- Average class size: 6 students
- Accreditation: Cognia-accredited American High School Diploma programme; AP courses available
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Programmes Offered
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- American High School Diploma: With AP courses for university preparation
- Swiss Gap Experience: Pre-university year combining languages, culture, travel, and enrichment
- Short-term academic stays: From one term to one year
- Short-term language immersion: From 3 weeks to one year
- Summer Camp: 2–6 week programmes (ages 9–18) with languages, activities, and excursions
- Winter Camp: 3–12 week programmes with skiing, languages, and cultural activities
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Admissions Process Highlights
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- Entry points: Year-round for most programmes
- Application documents: Application form, school reports, references, copy of passport
- Interview: Online or in person with Principal or Admissions Team
- Language requirements: All levels accepted; tailored support available
- Visa requirements: Students from outside Schengen may require a Swiss study visa (we assist with documentation)
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Boarding and Welfare
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- Room types: 2–3 girls per room; some singles available. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms overlooking the lake.
- Pastoral care: Dedicated boarding team, personal mentor for every student, on-site nurse, access to counselling
- Meals: A varied choice of healthy, international menu with special dietary needs accommodated
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Fees and Extras
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Travel and Location
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- Nearest airport: Geneva (1 hour by car/train) Other notable cities close by include Lausanne (20 minutes by train), Zurich (3 hours by train), Milan (3h30 mins by train) and Paris (4 hours by train)
- Transfers: Arranged by the school on arrival and departure days
- Local highlights: Lake Léman (also known as Lake Geneva), Montreux Jazz Festival, Chillon Castles, Rochers-de-Naye, Lavaux Vineyards UNESCO, world famous ski resorts, Vevey, Swiss chocolate and cheese experences, outdoor adventures like hiking and watersports, cultural events and museums, UNESCO historic towns like Yvoire
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Key Contacts for Partners
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We'd be delighted to work with new partners and are here to help you. Please don't hesitate to reach out to find out more about our Partner Agreements and how you can work with Surval.
Sarah Kershaw | Acting Admissions Manager
Dagmar Beránková | Marketing Manager
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Downloadable Resources
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Media Resources
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We Are Here to Support You!
If you need further details, customised materials, or a virtual meeting to introduce Surval to a family, please contact our Admissions Team. We are committed to making the process seamless for both you and the families you work with.
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