Ecole Nouvelle / International Boarding School of Lausanne
ENSR / IBSL is a co-educational, private school, operating as a limited, not-for-profit organisation. Founded in 1906, this renowned private institution is over a century old and now welcomes over 600 students.
ECOLE: the school provides a spectacular setting for an international education.
NOUVELLE: infused with the spirit of innovation.
SUISSE ROMANDE: situated in Switzerland’s French-speaking region near Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), close to both the Latin and Germanic worlds, the school enjoys a privileged position in the centre of Europe.
Mission Statement
Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande is a private educational establishment committed to helping students become responsible individuals in an ever changing global society and in whatever communities they may later live. The School is non-denominational and strives to ensure that the personal beliefs of each student are respected.
At ENSR our core values are as follows:
- The global development of our students, not only from an academic point of view, but also the body and mind.
- The development of their sense of responsibility and mutual respect.
- The development of their feeling of belonging to a local community, particularly the school community.
- The development of an open-minded attitude to an international perspective and to multiculturalism.
- The adaptation to the individual needs of our students.
Education
The Founder of ENSR, Edouard Vittoz, believed that a quality education rests on valuing individuality, interpreting educational programs with flexibility and promoting harmonious collaboration.
Quality of teaching highly qualified and competent teachers, committed to their students and enriching the educational offering.
Quality of the environment the school overlooks the medieval cathedral city of Lausanne and enjoys access to numerous sporting facilities.
Internationalism ENSR / IBSL promotes global understanding and the welcoming of non French-speaking students and multilingualism through the early introduction of English, then German.
A look at ENSR history
From its foundation to today, ENSR has blended tradition with innovation, adapting to new generations while staying true to its mission of cultivating happy, well-rounded learners.
Discover our school history throughout the years!
Discover our programmes
From kindergarten Montessori to the International Baccalaureate or Swiss Maturity.
Maternelle Montessori
An age of awakening and discovery
Encouraging the development of the child, while respecting the rhythm and personality of each individual and developing autonomy and self-discipline.
Primary School
A time to learn
Developing skills in reading, writing and mathematics, undertaken in a spirit of discovery and inquiry.
Middle School
Time for transition
Supporting the shift from childhood to teenage years by optimizing the potential of each student thanks to the constant guidance of the teaching staff.
High School
Preparing students for the future
In our High School, students work towards either the Swiss Maturity or the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Discover our diplomas
The Swiss Maturity or the International Baccalaureate.
The Swiss Maturity
Path of excellence
Recognized internationally, it provides access to many prestigious universities and institutes around the world.
The International Baccalaureate
An alternative to the Swiss Maturity
The International Baccalaureate is a worldwide well-known diploma among many university and institutions.
Interested in ENSR for the education of your child?
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