Préfleuri International Alpine School is a family-style boarding school in Switzerland welcoming children aged 3 to 14 in the heart of the Swiss Alps. With French and English sections, small classes and an international environment, the school combines academic excellence, bilingual education and outdoor experiences including skiing and mountain activities.
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.
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’s Forest School brings nature to our students’ doorstep, fostering resilience, teamwork, and a deep respect for the outdoors through hands-on exploration in the Swiss forest and meadows.
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.
The school has excellent connections with our local medical doctors, paediatricians and specialists that can help and advise us regarding any medical problems.
Our all-inclusive Sports programme, Expedition programme, and after school clubs allow opportunities for our students to discover a wide variety of sports and physical activities.
Meal times are an important part of Prefleuri life. It is a moment where we take time to sit together, to savour the food that has been lovingly prepared, and talk about the day.
Please find below Préfleuri’s academic calendar 2020/21. You can also download this as a pdf.
The grounds of Préfleuri cover two hectares surrounded by forests and fields. The school is a short distance from the village centre and offers the children a
Préfleuri International Alpine School welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 13, from all over the world, as boarders or day pupils for the academic school year
