Verbier International School

The Spirit of Verbier

At Verbier International School, we believe in education with altitude. With an experience built on the guiding principles of courage, kindness, curiosity, family, and teamwork, our students grow into compassionate, independent global citizens, ready to navigate the future with resilience and an adventurous spirit.

Founded in 2011, it welcomes boarders aged 11 to 18 to a stunning campus that blends alpine tradition with modern learning spaces. The school offers world-class ski-in, ski-out facilities in a safe Alpine village in the heart of Verbier and is accredited by Cognia and the IBO.

Boarding Students

Nationalities

80000

Annual Boarding & Tuition Fees (CHF)

ACADEMICS

Languages: French and English

IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma (IBDP) & High School Diploma

Beyond the classroom, we offer a dynamic 'Education by Experience' with over 20 specialised clubs and a world-class Ski Academy. From the creative arts to high-altitude athletics, our co-curricular programme is designed to turn the Swiss Alps into a daily learning playground.

Ratio Staff / Students: 1:4

Foreign languages: French, English, Spanish, German, Italian.

SUMMERS CAMPS

Dates: 29 June – 2 August (5 weeks)
Age: 11–17 years old

Why Verbier in Summer

Verbier is a bustling hub of summer activity, including: hiking across 500 km of trails, mountain biking, via ferrata, trail running, golf, e-biking, horse riding, zipline, swimming, nearby surfing and wakeboarding.

The Centre Sportif features a 600 m climbing wall, two squash courts, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a volleyball court, gym, omnisport field, sports hall, and a swimming pool.

Entrepreneurship & Leadership

Mornings are dedicated to dynamic workshops that build entrepreneurial and leadership skills. In the afternoons, students put theory into practice through hands-on projects and activities. Evenings feature themed events designed to foster social skills and strengthen our community spirit.

WIINTER CAMPS

Options: Available for both day and boarding students
- Dates:
  Camp 1: 21 December – 3 January (2 weeks)
  Camp 2: 14 February – 21 February (1 week)
- Age: 11–17 years old
Morning: Ski/snowboarding lessons.
Afternoon: To practice more technical skiing aspects to improve skills.
Apres-Ski: Post-ski activities include swimming, yoga, tennis, climbing, trampolining, dancing, etc.
Dinner/Evening: Boarders enjoy a varied dinner followed by evening activities such as torch night walks, movie nights, ice skating, board games, etc

CO-CURRICULAR

We believe in 'Education with Altitude,' where academic rigor meets the resilience of the outdoors. Our boutique size allows for a bespoke co-curricular program that challenges students to step out of their comfort zones and into their potential.

A dynamic co-curricular programme featuring creative arts, technology, and mountain sports like climbing, ice hockey, and e-biking
Leadership and character forged through the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and Student Council
Elite Ski & Freeride Academies with professional coaching fully integrated into the academic weekly timetable
"Education by Experience" philosophy with year-round outdoor learning and alpine expeditions right from the doorstep
High-performance partnerships for competitive skiing, plus seasonal academies for tennis, golf, and horse riding
Global citizenship developed through cultural excursions and international service-learning trips
IB World School & Cognia Accredited

Book a campus tour with us

We would be delighted to arrange apersonalized tour and accompany you throughout the visit, ensuring you have all the information needed to make the best possible decision