Institut Le Rosey

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Institut Le Rosey is an exceptionally prestigious private international boarding school in Switzerland, renowned for its rigorous academic programs and truly global community. It offers a bilingual education in French and English, preparing students for either the International Baccalaureate (IB) or the French Baccalaureate, with a strong emphasis on holistic development across academics, arts, sports, and leadership. The experience for international students is central to its ethos, as the school hosts students from over 100 nationalities, fostering a uniquely diverse and multicultural environment. Extensive pastoral care and academic support are provided to ensure a smooth transition and integration for all students. A distinctive characteristic is its unique dual campus system, relocating from its main campus in Rolle to a winter campus in Gstaad for three months each year.

Background

Institut Le Rosey (French pronunciation: [ɛ̃stity lə ʁozɛ]), commonly referred to as Le Rosey or simply Rosey, is a private boarding school in Rolle, Switzerland. It was founded in 1880 by Paul-Émile Carnal on the site of the 14th-century Château du Rosey in the town of Rolle in the canton of Vaud. The school also owns a campus in the ski resort village of Gstaad in the canton of Bern, to where the student body, faculty and staff move during the months of January through March. In 2015, Christophe Gudin, son of the fourth director of Le Rosey, Philippe Gudin, became the fifth director. Kim Kovacevic is the headmaster. Le Rosey is included in The Schools Index of the world's 150 best private schools and among top 10 international schools in Switzerland.

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