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According to a long-term study by Harvard University, it is the quality of our social relationships that makes us happy. But for our Director, happiness is about more than relationships alone.

This autumn break, a group of Champittet students in grades 11 to 13 travelled to Madagascar to help build a new home for children attending our Foundation’s school in Andrafiabe.

In October, five Champittet student athletes joined our first school trip to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, USA. This exciting opportunity is part of our collaboration with IMG Academy, a world leader in sports education.

Ready for a summer of growth, friendship and discovery in Switzerland? Registrations are now open for Champittet Leadership Camp 2027! We are thrilled to announce campers can now join one of three age-appropriate summer programmes: Juniors (ages 10 to 12), Teens (ages 13 to 14) and Seniors (ages 15 to 17).

At College Champittet, we are committed to investing in the long-term professional development of our teachers and staff in order to provide the very best for our students.

In addition to academic learning, we place the utmost importance on prevention workshops. Their aim is to enable our students to deal with different situations using practical and appropriate tools.

In 2026–2027, we’re thrilled to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Champittet’s Cultural Season!

The range of school trips and excursions on offer today is infinitely greater than it was in my day. As a pupil at Champittet from 1976 to 1982, I particularly remember our trips to the Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard, to stay with the chanoines.

Learning a language is one thing. Learning in a language is another. That distinction is at the heart of bilingual education.

In September, our Secondary students set off for eight destinations across Europe as part of a highly anticipated Champittet tradition : the Cultural Trips.

We are honoured to welcome political essayist and novelist Giuliano da Empoli on 27 October 2026 as part of our “Grandes Conférences” series.

One year since its launch, our House System was created to strengthen connections across our school. Every student from Preschool to Grade 9 at Collège Champittet belongs to one of our four Houses: Wolves, Bears, Eagles and Lynxes.

During the Morges literary festival Le livre sur les quais, we’re proud to share that our Swiss Maturité students in Grades 11 to 13 presented works of their own creation. Giving a public reading of their writing, they captured the life stories of the residents of the Foundation Rozavère retirement home

As I begin my 12th school year at Champittet, it is always a joy to be reunited with our pupils and our colleagues. The theme for the 2026–2027 academic year will be ‘languages & cultures’, a key strength of the Champittet community.

The holidays are the perfect time for children to follow their passions and explore new experiences. At Collège Champittet, our Holiday Club camps give children the opportunity to do just that, no matter what your child loves to do best.

When school ends for the summer holidays, the work continues at Collège Champittet to deliver the best learning experience for our students. Every year, we undertake a range of renovation and development projects to keep our campus modern, welcoming and fit for the future.

Before welcoming our students back to Collège Champittet, our teachers and staff gathered for several days of learning, collaboration and connection, paving the way for a successful academic year ahead.

Starting a new school year is exciting, but this period also brings many changes for students and parents. At Collège Champittet, we do everything possible to help our learners feel at ease from the very beginning.

From June to July, our Champittet Summer Leadership Camp brought together young people from across the world for an enriching journey of adventure, exploration and self-discovery.

Starting a new school is one of the biggest shifts in a child's life. A new building, new faces, a new routine, possibly a new language. Most children find their feet faster than parents expect, but the weeks around the transition still need careful handling. Whether your child is joining a new school at the start of the year or mid-term, here is how you can help them begin with confidence.