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Institut Le Rosey
A leading boarding school in Switzerland. Where rich tradition meets modern outlook. Bilingual learning in an international community. A School for life.
8–18
Ages
400
Students
1:5
Ratio
1880
Founded
About Institut Le Rosey
Rosey’s alumni have created a powerful and effective association whose members hail from many backgrounds with several of them leaving their mark on the history of the 20th century. Despite Le Rosey’s attachment to its traditions, discipline and educational standards, the school has always been innovative and at the forefront of many pedagogical advances, especially in the areas of language teaching, biculturalism, personal development, the integration of sports and arts in daily life, motivation and the place of values in education.
Institution Details
Type
Ages
Students
Ratio
Founded
City
Annual Fee
Independent Boarding School
8–18
400
1:5
1880
Rolle, Switzerland
See website
Contact & Enquiry
rosey.ch →
Quote
“Cultivating a global community of leaders, Le Rosey empowers each student to innovate while honoring timeless traditions.”
— Institut Le Rosey
Philosophy
How they teach
Institut Le Rosey emphasizes a holistic education that integrates rigorous academics with a strong emphasis on arts and sports, fostering personal growth. The school embraces Swiss educational traditions, promoting bilingualism and cultural diversity within its international community.
Outcomes
Where students go
A structured, dynamic network of Anciens (Rosey alumni) with its own resources, the AIAR is present in the majority of countries across the globe as well as most major cities. It is one of the most effective and lively alumni associations in the world.





Our Assessment
How Institut Le Rosey performs
Expert Staff
Coaching Credentials
With an international teaching staff, one would expect teaching methods and approaches to vary – and they do. Whilst only selecting highly qualified staff, Le Rosey does not believe in a one-size-fits-all teaching technique.
Student Care
Student Wellbeing
Institut Le Rosey supports student wellbeing through a comprehensive pastoral care system, including dedicated housemasters and housemistresses, and access to professional counselling services, ensuring a nurturing boarding environment in the Swiss Alps.
Curriculum
Academic Integration
Rosey students are diverse both in what they know and how they have learnt. Our curriculum is international with the breadth and depth characteristic of the strongest national and international programmes and a strong emphasis on languages.
Achievements
Competitive Pathway
All students proceed to university and over 30% of these to universities ranked in the top 25 across the world including the Ivy League, MIT, Stanford and “Ivy League Plus” in the US, and Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities in the UK.
Facilities
Facilities & Resources
Classes are given here as they are in Rolle, with a few changes: there are classes in the morning only, including on Saturday, with the exception of Thursday when classes are held all day. The other afternoons are reserved for sports on snow and ice!
Progress
Ongoing Accountability
Le Rosey maintains high educational standards through regular progress reports and biannual parent-teacher meetings, complemented by its adherence to the rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) accreditation, ensuring continuous student development and accountability.
Admissions &
How to Apply
Once online application forms and required documents have been received (details below), candidates are invited to spend a day on the campus as soon as possible, but no earlier than 15 months before the start of the desired entry year, to get to know the school and to take entrance tests (in Mathematics, English or French, and their mother tongue). They are interviewed by an academic advisor, who will also answer any questions they may have.
Enquiries Open
Year-round
Application Deadline
Rolling admissions
Annual Fee
See website
Location
Rolle, Switzerland
Website
“Cultivating a global community of leaders, Le Rosey empowers each student to innovate while honoring timeless traditions.”