Daily life

NEW FAMILY WELCOME GUIDE | 2021-2022

Routine is important and understanding what your average day will look like is helpful as you get used to life on the mountain.

Our daily routine changes with the seasons; knowing whether you are skiing in the afternoon or in class, is all down to your personal timetable and the Aiglon schedule. Regular attendance checks throughout the day help us to know where everyone is.

EVENINGS & WEEKENDS During free time you have access to the Sports Centre, Music and Art Departments, can visit your friends' houses or go into town. Weekend programmes include further excursions, expeditions or cultural trips.

EXEATS An exeat is a weekend away with parents or other adult (with parent permission). Approval is granted at the houseparent's discretion. More info about exeats and other important parts of school life are in our Handbook.

MONEY You have everything you need at school, but for extras, a weekly allowance is an option. We recommend the following:

Year 9: CHF 30 Year 10: CHF 40 Year 11: CHF 50 Year 12-13: CHF 100

Students under 15 must have a parent present to open a local bank account. For the Junior School, students receive CHF 20 per week. This pocket money is charged as part of the school fees.

School life

Even though so much is happening at Aiglon, you will spend most of your working days in class. Our academic programmes are top-notch and we are here to help prepare you for whatever lies ahead.

SUBJECT CHOICES If you are joining the IGCSE or IB programmes, our Studies Office will work with you to choose your subjects. You will meet with them to make sure that your courses will work for you and your plan.

COLLEGE & CAREERS From Year 10, our dedicated team will send you important information about beginning the university application process.

EXTRA LESSONS Many students take private music lessons or can take extra lessons for additional support. Information about these costs are in the Financial Information document.

REPORTS & MARK READINGS Academic reports and regular mark readings / grades are released each term. This information is available on an online portal. Parents are also invited to schedule teacher meetings at the end of each term. YOUR TUTOR

Your tutor is like a guide through Aiglon's academics. Assigned to your boarding house, tutors work with you and a few other students to help make sure you stay on track. They are on duty in the evenings and weekends and are available to help with your homework/prep or offer extra support in case you need help.

For parents, a student's tutor should be your primary contact for all academic questions or concerns. Tutors will write to you during the first few weeks of the term to introduce themselves and answer any questions.