Aiglon College
| Aiglon College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| , Switzerland | |
| Coordinates | 46°18′N 7°03′E / 46.3°N 7.05°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent school, day and boarding |
| Motto | "The balanced development of mind, body and spirit." |
| Established | 1949 |
| Founder | John C. Corlette |
| Chairman of Governors | Elisabeth van de Grampel |
| Headmaster | Nicola Sparrow |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 9 to 18 |
| Enrollment | ~400 |
| Houses | 8 boarding houses |
| Colour(s) | Aiglon Blue Aiglon Red |
| Publication | Aiglon Magazine |
| Alumni | Old Aiglonians |
| Website | aiglon |
Aiglon College is a private co-educational boarding school in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Founded in 1949 by former Gordonstoun School teacher John C. Corlette, it is in the alpine village of Chesieres, close to the ski resort of Villars-sur-Ollon, 58 kilometers from Lausanne.
The school prepares its students for IGCSE exams and the IB Diploma, and is also known for its program of outdoor education and prowess in winter sports. All students are required to take part in expeditions. These include hiking, camping, mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, ski mountaineering, and other outdoor challenges.