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.
Préfleuri’s CM2/6ème students explore The Little Prince, sharing insights with younger peers each week to foster growth, curiosity, and a love for reading.
We are delighted to announce the progress on our new building that will house seven state of the art classrooms. This new development will free up space
Switzerland has been covered by snow over the weekend, winter has finally arrived in the Alpine state. Records of snow for the season with 73 centimetres of
Grindelwald, a village in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps, is a popular gateway for the Jungfrau Region, with skiing in winter and hiking in summer. It’s also a base
Summer is still here. Our boarding students still take advantage of Préfleuri’s summer activities Students enjoying swimming, boating and water sport activities on Lake Geneva
