Brillantmont International School

What Brillantmont International School does

Brillantmont International School is a family-owned private boarding and day school established in 1882 in Lausanne, Switzerland. It operates as the oldest Swiss boarding school continuously owned and run by the same family, currently in its fifth generation of Frei family stewardship (Corinne, Eric, and Anne Frei, with Anne as Head of School since 2019). The school serves approximately 100 boarding students across five boarding houses alongside a day student cohort, with a student body drawn from over 30 countries. Academic offerings target students aged 13-18 in Grades 8-12 and combine two internationally recognised pathways: British IGCSE and A-Levels (notably the only school in the Lausanne area to offer this), and the American High School Diploma. The core technology stack is standard for international boarding schools, supported by the Veracross admissions portal, HubSpot-hosted information hub, and a STEAM curriculum (Robotics and Coding) introduced as compulsory in 2018.

The business model is tuition-driven and subscription-based, with annual fees published in dedicated schedules for boarding and day students (2026-27 academic year fees released). Three revenue streams comprise the model: (1) full academic year boarding and day tuition as the primary engine, (2) seasonal Summer Course (July-August, ages 10-16, 45th edition in 2024) and Winter Course (January-February) programmes, and (3) Term Abroad / 13th Grade and Short Stay options for post-high-school and short-term enrolments. Go-to-market is direct and sales-led: families apply via the school's portal, supported by global education fair attendance ('Meet Brillantmont around the world'), campus visits, video calls, and live virtual tours. No third-party distributors or external capital are involved; the institution remains wholly family-owned with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A, or external investors.

Commercial credibility is anchored by accreditations from NEASC and CIS (re-accredited July 2023), Cambridge International Examinations Fellowship Centre status (since 2002), and memberships including Swiss Learning (founding member since 2007) and the Swiss Private School Register. Marketing leverages the school's 140+ year heritage, an independent review by The Good Schools Guide (June 2025), and alumni word-of-mouth. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Brillantmont International School

Legal name

Brillantmont International School

Website

https://brillantmont.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Brillantmont International School is a family-owned private boarding and day school in Lausanne, Switzerland, founded in 1882 and currently in its fifth generation of Frei family ownership. It serves approximately 100 boarding students aged 13-18 from 30+ countries, offering British IGCSE/A-Levels and American High School Diploma programmes, supplemented by seasonal Summer and Winter Courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private International Boarding School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pre-College Summer/Winter Academic Programs (High School Students) (EDAIAIAD), Overseas Boarding School Enrollment & Placement (EDAIAHAA)

Keywords

• International boarding school
• Secondary education
• IGCSE A-Level programs
• High school diploma
• Summer language courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Lausanne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Boarding School Tuition: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to boarding and day students. Fee schedules are published annually for both boarding and day student programmes for academic years (e.g., 2026-2027).
2. Summer Course Programme: Seasonal residential summer language and activity courses for students aged 10-16, running July-August, generating additional revenue.
3. Winter Course Programme: Winter language and activity course programme running January-February, providing supplemental seasonal revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Brillantmont International School is a family-owned private boarding and day school in Lausanne, Switzerland, delivering secondary education to students aged 13-18 (Grades 8-12) through two parallel academic pathways: the British IGCSE/A-Levels programme and the American High School Diploma. The school also runs seasonal residential Summer and Winter language and activity courses for students aged 10-16, plus a Term Abroad / 13th Grade post-high school programme. Tuition fees charged to boarding and day students are the primary revenue driver, with published fee schedules for each academic year.

Product overview

Brillantmont International School offers a unified educational programme centred on its core School Year Programme for boarding and day students in Grades 8-12. The school provides two primary academic pathways: the British IGCSE and A-Level programme (the only school in the Lausanne area to offer this), and the American High School Diploma. These are complemented by seasonal offerings including the Summer Course for ages 10-16, Winter Course (January-February), and Term Abroad/13th Grade options. All programmes benefit from the school's family-run atmosphere, international student body from 30+ countries, and location in French-speaking Switzerland near Lake Geneva.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Summer Course: Summer language and activities program for students aged 10-16, offering French or English learning with activities and Swiss exploration.
• Winter Course

Products and services

• School Year Programme (Boarding and Day) Full academic year boarding and day school programme for students in Grades 8-12 (ages 13-18), offering British IGCSE/A-Levels and American High School Diploma pathways. Students may enrol for a full school year, a single term, or longer (Term Abroad / 13th Grade). Applications are open for the 2026-27 academic year.
• British IGCSE and A-Level Programme Internationally recognised British curriculum pathway leading to IGCSE certifications and A-Level qualifications, preparing students for university admission worldwide. Brillantmont is the only school in the Lausanne area to offer this programme.
• American High School Diploma American curriculum programme offering an alternative pathway to university admission, complementing the British IGCSE/A-Level offerings for international students.
• Summer Course Immersive summer residential programme for students aged 10-16, offering French or English language learning combined with activities, mountain hikes, lakeside activities, and Swiss cultural experiences. The 2026 Summer Course runs during July-August.
• Winter Course January-February residential programme offering short-term academic and cultural immersion in Switzerland during the winter season, featuring language learning and activities.
• Term Abroad / 13th Grade Programme Post-high school programme allowing students to spend a term or the 13th grade year abroad, providing additional academic preparation and international exposure before university entry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students achieve excellent grades enabling admission to top universities including University College London (UCL)

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Swiss LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Brillantmont is a founding member of Swiss Learning since 2007, a consortium of leading Swiss private schools that promotes Swiss private education internationally and provides a network of affiliated institutions.
• Cambridge International ExaminationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Awarded Fellowship Centre Status by Cambridge International Examinations in 2002, recognising the school's commitment to and involvement with Cambridge programmes (IGCSE and A-Levels). The school is also a Fellowship Centre for Cambridge Assessment.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983Fully accredited by CIS since 1983 and re-accredited in July 2023. CIS is a leading global association of international schools focused on accreditation and professional development.
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983Fully accredited by NEASC since 1983 and re-accredited in July 2023. NEASC is one of the oldest and most respected school accreditation bodies in the United States and internationally.
• College Board (US)minorOthersDesignated as a test centre for US College Board examinations (SAT, AP) in Lausanne, Switzerland, allowing students to sit US college entrance exams on campus.
• Swiss Group of International SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Swiss Group of International Schools, a network of international schools in Switzerland.
• Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ECIS, an international educational organisation supporting collaboration among international schools.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Collège du Léman: Collège du Léman is a Swiss international school near Geneva (Versoix), offering boarding and day programmes with multiple curricula (French, IB, American, British). Directly comparable to Brillantmont in Lake Geneva region location, international boarding model, and broad curriculum offering.
• Le Rosey: Le Rosey is the most famous Swiss boarding school, also offering premium international education with campuses in Rolle (Switzerland) and Gstaad. Like Brillantmont, it serves UHNW international families and offers both French and British curriculum pathways, but operates at a larger scale (~400+ students).
• Leysin American School: Leysin American School (LAS) is a Swiss boarding school in the Vaud Alps offering American High School Diploma and AP programmes to international students. Comparable to Brillantmont in Swiss Alpine location, American curriculum pathway, and international boarding target market.
• Aiglon College: Aiglon College is a leading Swiss international boarding school in Chesieres-Villars, offering British curriculum (IGCSE/A-Levels) and IB. Directly comparable to Brillantmont in target market (international families), curriculum mix, and Swiss Alpine location, with a similar mid-size scale.
• Institut auf dem Rosenberg: Rosenberg is a premium Swiss boarding school in St. Gallen, founded in 1889, serving international families with multiple curriculum options including British, American, and IB. Highly comparable to Brillantmont in boutique scale, premium pricing, and Swiss heritage positioning.
• TASIS The American School in Switzerland: TASIS is a prestigious American-curriculum international school in Lugano/Montagnola, Switzerland, serving boarding and day students with American High School Diploma and AP programmes. Comparable to Brillantmont in international boarding model and Swiss location, though TASIS serves a wider age range (PreK-12/PG).
• Surval Montreux: Surval Montreux is a boutique Swiss girls' boarding school on Lake Geneva, offering personalised programmes including language immersion and high school preparation. Comparable to Brillantmont in small-scale Swiss boarding model, family-feel positioning, and international female student focus.
• Beau Soleil: Beau Soleil is a top Swiss international boarding school in Villars, offering both French and English sections. Comparable to Brillantmont in Swiss Alpine boarding, international student mix, and premium family target market, though typically larger in scale.

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education: Nord Anglia Education is a large operator of premium international schools worldwide (60+ schools), including the Collège du Léman in Switzerland. As a broad incumbent, it offers overlapping capabilities with Brillantmont but serves a much wider portfolio and geography, with corporate (PE-backed) ownership versus Brillantmont's family ownership.

Others

• Swiss Learning: Swiss Learning is a consortium of leading Swiss private schools of which Brillantmont is a founding member since 2007. Not a competitor but an enabling ecosystem player that collectively promotes Swiss private education internationally, providing marketing leverage and referral pathways for member schools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brillantmont-international-school

Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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