Junior Boarding School
Junior Boarding School in Villars
A Family-Style Bilingual Boarding School in the Swiss Alps
At Préfleuri International Alpine School, boarding is more than a place to stay — it’s a place to belong.
Here in the Swiss Alps, children from around the world find a home away from home in a warm, family-style community.
Each pupil is welcomed into a caring environment that encourages independence, friendship, and respect for others.
Our bilingual primary boarding school combines high academic standards with a deep respect for childhood.
We believe that learning continues long after the bell rings — through nature, play, discovery, and shared experiences.
Préfleuri’s chalet-style campus, surrounded by forests and meadows, creates the perfect balance between structure and freedom.
Our boarders live in small groups, cared for by dedicated house parents who ensure every child feels secure, valued, and understood.
With small class sizes and a focus on individual attention, we help each child grow in confidence and curiosity, at their own rhythm.
As one of the best nature and family boarding schools in Switzerland, Préfleuri offers more than academic preparation — we nurture resilience, kindness, and a love for life in the mountains.
At Préfleuri, boarding means more than staying at school: it’s growing up, exploring, making friends, discovering nature, building confidence.
It’s a family-style bilingual boarding school where each day is full of purpose and joy.
at a glance
A Big Family
Ages 3 to 13
Our boarding school welcomes girls and boys from ages 3 to 13.
Bilingualism
At Préfleuri, learning English and French is assured.
20 Nationalities
We are a big family of more than twenty nationalities from all over the world.
1:3 ratio
With a teacher to students ratio of 1:3. children are always surrounded by us.
Our warm and welcoming chalet, nestled in the prestigious Swiss ski resort of Villars-sur-Ollon, offers comfortable rooms accommodating up to four children.
Each child enjoys their own personal space, which they can make their own with photos and decorations — a true home from home.
Within this family atmosphere, children play, laugh, and grow together, forming friendships that cross borders and last a lifetime.
Guided by caring, attentive adults, Préfleuri’s Swiss junior boarding school in Villars-sur-Ollon helps children grow into independent, confident, happy and fulfilled young people.
They develop maturity of mind, a strong sense of self, and the readiness to thrive in excellent secondary schools around the world.
Our warm family atmosphere ensures individual attention for every child. We carefully consider each phase of a child’s development and design activities that meet their educational and social needs.
It’s the little things that make a home
Playing board games, sharing bedtime stories, preparing and enjoying meals together — it’s in these simple moments that our students find comfort and joy.
Listening, laughing, and having fun together create a happy, family-style atmosphere where everyone feels they belong.
Within the boarding house, unity, respect, and cooperation are encouraged every day.
Children learn to appreciate one another, work as a team, and show kindness and care — lessons that last a lifetime.
Academics Opportunities
The boarding team pays close attention to the academic progress of each child, regularly communicating with teachers to ensure steady development.
They support every student in their studies — encouraging their efforts, listening to them read, and helping with homework when needed.
Through this caring guidance, children gain confidence in their abilities and develop a strong sense of self-esteem.
After school, our boarders are also encouraged to speak French in daily life.
The boarding team gently supports this learning by creating natural opportunities to listen, repeat, and practice the language during everyday activities in the boarding house.
Exceptional surroundings
Préfleuri is nestled in the exceptionally beautiful alpine resort of Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland.
We believe it is our responsibility to teach children the importance of respecting and caring for the environment.
By discovering nature and learning to appreciate it, each child understands that they can play a role in preserving our planet.
Always supervised, the children enjoy their free time outdoors, exploring and playing in our safe, spacious grounds surrounded by nature.
Outdoor play is an essential part of daily life at Préfleuri — it gives our pupils the chance to run, breathe, laugh, and recharge after a busy day of learning.
Running in nature. Laughing. Learning. Growing. Thriving.
At Préfleuri, childhood is lived to the fullest — in freedom, joy, and complete safety.
Boarding School LIfe
A Busy Week
Homework
Homework
Clubs
Clubs
Wednesdays
Wednesdays
Weekends
Weekends
Sleep over
Sleep over
Computers
Computers
Boarding Opportunities
Boarding offers opportunities for children to develop their independence and gain confidence in their own abilities whilst being supported by our attentive team
Latest news
Boarders' News
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.
Préfleuri: Open Doors to Educational Excellence!
Join us at Préfleuri International Alpine School for our Open House event on December 4th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Discover our unique pedagogical approach nestled in the Swiss Alps. Explore our facilities, meet our dedicated team, and learn about special rates for day schooling. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience educational excellence firsthand. Register now!
Our promise
During the whole of their school life, your children are lovingly offered help and advice
We adapt to your needs
Flexi boarding
We understand that the needs of each pupil and family are unique. This is why we offer a service that is flexible enough to meet almost all of these needs.
With flexi-boarding students can stay with us for one night, a week-end, the week or more. Our Flexi-boarding students are welcomed into our Préfleuri boarding family whether it is for one night or one week. They follow the same programme as the full-time boarders and are cared for by our professional boarding team.