PROGRESSIVE and holistic education since 1934
+90
years of progressive education
+8.000
alumni in our network
110
students enrolled annually
6
students per class
AN EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY BASED ON INDIVIDUAL LEARNING NEEDS
Paul Geeheb, 1946, Founder of Ecole d’Humanité
“But the whole educational path of a person in his or her entirety is an individual matter; thus it is a grave injustice to establish the same school program even for just two different children. What is important is to let every child find and progress on his or her own individual educational path”
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS - US AND SWISS EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS
US HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
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The US high school program at the Ecole d’Humanité offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. Learners can opt to challenge themselves in Advanced Placement (AP)® courses or pursue the Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID)® in preparation for university study worldwide.
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The US high school program is for students in grades 8 through 12.
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This program is taught in English.
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See the course catalog
AP® PATH PROGRAM
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The AP Path Program is unique amongst boarding schools in Switzerland. Part of our broader AP Program, the AP Path offers a fully customized, goal-oriented, educational plan for students who wish to push themselves academically and attend competitive universities around the world.
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The AP® Path Program is for students in grades 10 through 12.
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This program is taught in English.
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AP courses of study offered at the Ecole include AP Biology; AP Physics; AP Chemistry; AP World History; AP Human Geography; AP Calculus AB; AP German; AP Environmental Sciences; and AP Literature and Composition, among others.
SWISS MATURA PROGRAM
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The Ecole d’Humanité Matura preparatory program spans three and a half years and is taught in small groups of approximately four to eight students. Students are tutored in the core academic subjects in preparation for the credentialing exams. Guided by attentive and passionate teachers, Ecolianers also prepare their Matura thesis, a formal research paper in a subject of the student’s choice.
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The Swiss Matura program is for students in grades 10 through 13.
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This program is taught in German.
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Students sit the first partial examination in February of the 12th grade, which covers the following subjects: biology, chemistry, geography, history, physics, and either music or visual arts. At the end of the 13th grade, students complete the second partial examination in German, English, French, Mathematics, their chosen major, and a supplementary subject. See the course catalog.
CO-CURRICULAR
BOARDING LIFE
CAMPUS
ADMISSIONS
A PROGRESSIVE BOARDING SCHOOL IN HASLIBERG, THE HEART OF SWITZERLAND
The Ecole d’Humanité
The Ecole d’Humanité is the only boarding school in Europe offering a truly progressive education in both English and German.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
At the Ecole d’Humanité, your classrooms overlook stunning mountain peaks, and they open wide to the world around you. Discover the principles of aerodynamics on the ski slope, and gather data for your environmental biology class in the local waterways.
Growth and Confidence on Stage
In our co-curricular program you may see yourself grow in confidence on the stage. Perhaps you’ll choose to learn the art of blacksmithing or choreograph a dance performance. You’ll hike and ski, and you’ll have the chance to climb, knit, do pottery and much, much more.
Living and Learning Together
You’ll live together with some of your best friends in one of our chalet dorms, where teachers are always on hand for homework help or a celebratory high-five.
A SCHOOL UNLIKE ANY OTHER
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75 years of progressive education
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50 hours of outdoor activities per week
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Average of 7 students per living unit
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70% of food produced in Switzerland
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30 hours of Community Service
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Average class size 6 students
ECOLE STORIES, NEWS AND EVENTS
WHY THE ECOLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU
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Our innovative educational approach focuses on experiential learning, theme-centered teaching and profound immersion in core academic subjects.
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The Ecole offers two educational programs in two languages. In our American Program, students are taught in English and follow a rigorous US high school curriculum. Students in the American Program have the option of enhancing their credentials through our Advanced Placement® courses.
The Swiss Program is taught in German and offers a Swiss secondary education and the option to prepare for the Swiss Matura.
More about the Swiss System
More about the US System
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On a peaceful, village-like campus with views of majestic mountain peaks, our international school brings together students and educators from over 20 nationalities. Surrounded by flower strewn meadows, tranquil alpine streams and lush forests, the Ecole offers an ideal location from which to explore the natural world.
ACADEMICS AND BEYOND
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The Ecole d’Humanité is a school unlike any other. Our innovative and engaging courses will spark your curiosity while teaching 21st Century skills. In small classes of between four and ten students, you’ll receive personalized attention end enjoy the freedom to follow your interests. Instead of letter grades, you’ll get a comprehensive report detailing your progress on your own personal learning journey.
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The Ecole d’Humanité offers a co-curricular program unmatched in scope. Express your creativity on the theater stage. Learn to forge Damascus steel in our metalworking workshop. Soar to new heights on the ski hill. Refine your artistic voice in our painting studio. Whatever you choose, you will uncover hidden talents, develop resilience, and follow your passions.
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Ours is a boarding school unlike any other. You’ll live in small, cozy dorms in one of our chalets that dot our village campus. You’ll be supported by caring educators who are on hand 24/7. You’ll be surrounded by a warm and welcoming community, where lifelong friendships are born.
A UNIQUELY HOLISTIC APPROACH TO LEARNING
The Ecole d’Humanité is the only school of its kind in Europe. We are a progressive boarding school with a truly holistic approach to education, offering university preparatory education in English and German.
Our exceptional college preparatory curriculum comes together with our extensive co-curricular program to nourish the intellectual, artistic, athletic, social and emotional development of our students.
On our peaceful mountain campus, the Ecole d’Humanité brings together a unique constellation of strengths - a history of innovation in education, an extensive array of enrichment opportunities, and a supportive and nurturing community of educators.
Against this backdrop, you will follow your intellectual curiosities, uncover new talents, build your leadership skills, express yourself creativity, and discover educational opportunities beyond your wildest dreams.
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