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Aigion
College, founded in 1949, seeks to emphasise, in accordance with the principles
of its founder, John Corlette, the education of the whole person. The school is
registered as a charitable trust in Switzerland. the UK, USA, Holland and
Canada. Aiglon is an independent, non-profit, coeducational,
international boarding school run on British independent school lines with 57
nationalities represented. It is situated on a 25-acre alpine site 2,500 feet
above the Rhone Valley. There are four houses for girls and four for boys, each
with its own houseparents. The teacher/pupil ratio is 1:6. Facilities include a
new computer centre, eight laboratories for science and languages, and new
maths, art and music departments. All courses except foreign
languages are taught in English. French is compulsory in most classes. The
preparatory class (ages 9-1 1) is conducted in a totally bilingual environment,
with pupils following 50% of their courses in French. |
The Lower
School curriculum consists of English, French, history, geography, mathematics,
general science, computer literacy, art, music, drama and religious knowledge.
Biology, chemistry, physics, German and Spanish are added in the Middle
School.In the Upper School fifth form students take seven or eight courses
leading to GCSE.
In the sixth form two year courses lead to GCE A
level, which may qualify for US Advanced Placement. The school is a centre for
US College Board and TOEFL. Virtually all graduates go on to universities and
colleges in the USA, UK and Europe. The rigorous academic programme is
complemented by a high degree of pastoral care and a challenging programme of
sports activities, including skiing, tennis, soccer, athletics, gymnastics,
swimming, basketball and volleyball. Expeditions into the mountains and to
European cultural centres take place throughout the year. Admission is by
examination, interview and previous school record. Scholarships may be awarded
to candidates of outstanding merit. |