Aiglon College
Aiglon College is a private co-educational boarding school in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Founded in 1949 by former Gordonstoun teacher John C. Corlette, it occupies a scenic location in the alpine village of Chesieres, close to the ski resort of Villars-sur-Ollon, 58 kilometers from Lausanne.
| Aiglon College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Chesières-Villars , Vaud Switzerland | |
| Coordinates | 46.3°N 7.05°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent school, day and boarding |
| Motto | "The balanced development of mind, body and spirit." |
| Established | 1949 |
| Founder | John C. Corlette |
| Chairman of Governors | Elisabeth van de Grampel |
| Headmaster | Nicola Sparrow |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 9 to 18 |
| Enrollment | ~400 |
| Houses | 8 boarding houses |
| Colour(s) | Aiglon Blue Aiglon Red |
| Publication | Aiglon Magazine |
| Former pupils | Aiglonians/Aiglonites |
| Website | aiglon |
The school prepares its students for IGCSE exams and the IB Diploma, and is also known for its extensive program of outdoor education and prowess in winter sports. The school is a founding member of the Round Square conference of schools.
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