About Us
A Loving Eye on Every Child
A Trusted Family Boarding School in Switzerland
At Préfleuri International Alpine School, we believe that a true education nurtures both the mind and the heart. Since 1948, our family-style bilingual boarding school in Switzerland has welcomed children aged 3 to 13 from all over the world.
Préfleuri is more than a school — it’s a school you can trust, where learning takes place in a nurturing environment surrounded by the natural beauty of the Swiss Alps. Our small class sizes allow for individual attention learning, ensuring that every child feels known, valued, and supported.
As one of the best holistic education schools in Switzerland, Préfleuri combines academic excellence, emotional growth, and outdoor adventure to create a truly balanced educational experience.
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From the Headmistress
I first experienced Préfleuri as a child during a winter camp when I was only six years old. Prefleuri was very instrumental in my life, and I am privileged to enable many more children to be inspired to dream, to create and to develop their thirst for learning.
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Top 5 Reasons to Choose a Boarding School in the Swiss Alps
Why do so many families choose a boarding school in the Swiss Alps rather than a city-based school?
At Préfleuri International Alpine School, we believe nature, individual attention, and a nurturing environment play a key role in a child’s development. Discover the top reasons parents choose Préfleuri, a family boarding school in Switzerland, for young children aged 3 to 13.
Why choose a family-style boarding school in Switzerland?
Choosing a family-style boarding school in Switzerland means giving your child more than an education — it’s offering them a second home in the Swiss Alps, where learning, nature, and friendship come together in harmony.
Adventure and Discovery: Préfleuri’s Swiss School Trip Experience
Préfleuri’s Junior Boarding School students embarked on a three-day journey to Meiringen, exploring Swiss landscapes and history. From ancient caves to the interactive Ballenberg museum, they experienced adventure and discovery at every turn.
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Préfleuri International Alpine School welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 14, from all over the world, as boarders or day pupils for the academic school year or for sports and study holidays. In a privileged location in Switzerland, you will find Préfleuri nestled on a sunny alpine plateau surrounded by nature. Only 2 km from the prestigious Alpine ski resort of Villars-sur-Ollon and close to Lake Geneva.