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Malvern College Switzerland offers excellent pastoral support to nurture and care for younger pupils in a home-like environment with skiing, tennis and outdoor activity built into the timetable.
Nestled in the Swiss Alps, a premium British-boarding school Malvern College Switzerland offers to explore and tailor your interests and strengths for greater academic success exclusively delivering gold standard of British education, Pre-IGCSE, IGCSE and A-Levels, for international pupils aged 11 to 18.
An outstanding home nestled in the majestic Swiss Alps.
Courses are enhanced through MCS's innovative approach to co-curricular activities and to Project-based Learning. Pupils are provided with an unrivalled opportunity to make the most of their education as they progress through their most important years of development.
The curriculum is available from the ages of 11-18, starting with Pre-IGCSE in Y7, Y8, and Y9. Pupils then progress to the IGCSE programme for Y10 & Y11, and finish with A Level courses (Y12 & Y13).
Based on the British national curriculum.
Why choose Malvern College Switzerland?
Academic Excellence
Offering the globally recognised gold standard of British academic qualifications:
- Pre-IGCSE
- IGCSE
- A Level
Personal Development
Unrivalled co-curricular opportunities together with a multi-cultural environment, helping shape the pupils who study here, into citizens of the world.
Athletics and Sports Clubs
- Tennis Academy
- Ski and Snowboard Academy
- Year-round sports
- Outdoor education
Pathway to Top Universities
With strong academic skills and high motivation, pupils having successfully completed their A Levels at MCS, are in a great position to access any of the world's best universities.
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Year 7, Year 8 & Year 9
Age 11, Age 12 & Age 13
Age 11, Age 12 & Age 13
Pre-IGCSE
The Pre-IGCSE programme covers the British curriculum for the first 3 years of secondary education, referred to as Years 7, 8 and 9 (ages 11, 12 and 13).
The Pre-IGCSE programme prepares pupils for the content and subjects which they will study for their IGCSE exams. The curriculum is designed to enable pupils to become confident and successful independent learners, improving the personal, learning and thinking skills that will ensure their academic success higher up the school. The curriculum introduces pupils to a wide range of academic and cultural experiences designed to stimulate their intellectual curiosity.
The Pre-IGCSE years at MCS are a great time to develop wide-ranging and transferable skills that will be needed as pupils work their way through the school and onto the exciting worlds of university and work. Those following this programme are encouraged to read widely, to develop digital skills and to invest time and energy in the Co-curricular and pastoral sides of college life.
All pupils study English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Art & Design, Design Technology, a Modern Foreign Language (French / Spanish), Physical Education, Computing, Drama and Life Skills (PSHE). Non-native English speakers receive lessons in English as an Additional Language if required.
The Pre-IGCSE programme prepares pupils for the content and subjects which they will study for their IGCSE exams. The curriculum is designed to enable pupils to become confident and successful independent learners, improving the personal, learning and thinking skills that will ensure their academic success higher up the school. The curriculum introduces pupils to a wide range of academic and cultural experiences designed to stimulate their intellectual curiosity.
The Pre-IGCSE years at MCS are a great time to develop wide-ranging and transferable skills that will be needed as pupils work their way through the school and onto the exciting worlds of university and work. Those following this programme are encouraged to read widely, to develop digital skills and to invest time and energy in the Co-curricular and pastoral sides of college life.
All pupils study English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Art & Design, Design Technology, a Modern Foreign Language (French / Spanish), Physical Education, Computing, Drama and Life Skills (PSHE). Non-native English speakers receive lessons in English as an Additional Language if required.
Year 10, Year 11
Age 15, Age 16
Age 15, Age 16
IGCSE
IGCSE stands for International General Certificate of Secondary Education. It is equivalent to the GCSE qualification taken by UK students to prepare them for A Levels. IGCSEs are offered in many countries across the world as well as in the UK itself, where many private schools feel they are better preparation for A Levels than the GCSE.
IGCSEs are internationally recognised qualifications that lead directly into A-levels.
At MCS most pupils study the following ‘core’ subjects at IGCSE:
Mathematics
A Modern Foreign Language – French or Spanish
English - Either First Language and/or Literature or English as an Additional Language
Biology, Chemistry and Physics - Dual or Triple Award Science depending on ability
Pupils are also able to choose additional ‘option’ subjects to study at IGCSE:
The optional subjects available to IGCSE pupils will continue to develop as the School continues to grow.
IGCSEs are internationally recognised qualifications that lead directly into A-levels.
At MCS most pupils study the following ‘core’ subjects at IGCSE:
Mathematics
A Modern Foreign Language – French or Spanish
English - Either First Language and/or Literature or English as an Additional Language
Biology, Chemistry and Physics - Dual or Triple Award Science depending on ability
Pupils are also able to choose additional ‘option’ subjects to study at IGCSE:
- Art & Design
- Business Studies
- Computing
- Design Technology
- Geography
- History
- Physical Education
The optional subjects available to IGCSE pupils will continue to develop as the School continues to grow.
Year 12, Year 13
Age 17, Age 18
Age 17, Age 18
A-Level
A Levels are two year academic courses designed to lead candidates directly on to university. The vast majority of pupils will take A Levels in 3 subjects during Years 12 and 13. The A Level subjects on offer at Malvern College Switzerland can be found below.
The A Level curriculum is supplemented by supervised private study in order to prepare pupils for the rigours of university life. Also built into the curriculum are numerous opportunities for collaborative project work and for research. Sixth Formers at Malvern College Switzerland also receive advice tailored to their specific interests about university applications and careers.
A Levels allow for specialisation, but this does not come at the expense of a broad and holistic curriculum. A Levels allow for entry into universities around the world; they are widely recognised and well-respected qualifications. We anticipate being able to offer the subjects listed below for those starting in September 2023.
SUBJECTS OFFERED:
Art & Design * Biology * Business Studies * Chemistry * Computing * Design Technology * Economics * English Literature * French * Geography * History * Mathematics * Further Mathematics * Spanish * Physics * Physical Education
In addition to their A Level subjects, Sixth Form pupils will also have the opportunity to undertake additional ‘elective’ options, to supplement and enrich the in-depth learning occurring in their A Level subjects. Examples of some of the elective options on offer at MCS are below. Each of the below electives will enable pupils to achieve an additional, internationally-recognised qualification, which they will be able to use for University and job applications, alongside their 3 A Level qualifications.
As during the Pre-IGCSE and IGCSE programme, English as an Additional Language lessons remain available for pupils during the Sixth Form if required.
The A Level curriculum is supplemented by supervised private study in order to prepare pupils for the rigours of university life. Also built into the curriculum are numerous opportunities for collaborative project work and for research. Sixth Formers at Malvern College Switzerland also receive advice tailored to their specific interests about university applications and careers.
A Levels allow for specialisation, but this does not come at the expense of a broad and holistic curriculum. A Levels allow for entry into universities around the world; they are widely recognised and well-respected qualifications. We anticipate being able to offer the subjects listed below for those starting in September 2023.
SUBJECTS OFFERED:
Art & Design * Biology * Business Studies * Chemistry * Computing * Design Technology * Economics * English Literature * French * Geography * History * Mathematics * Further Mathematics * Spanish * Physics * Physical Education
In addition to their A Level subjects, Sixth Form pupils will also have the opportunity to undertake additional ‘elective’ options, to supplement and enrich the in-depth learning occurring in their A Level subjects. Examples of some of the elective options on offer at MCS are below. Each of the below electives will enable pupils to achieve an additional, internationally-recognised qualification, which they will be able to use for University and job applications, alongside their 3 A Level qualifications.
- Maths in Context
- Global Perspectives
- Thinking Skills
- Independent Research Projects
As during the Pre-IGCSE and IGCSE programme, English as an Additional Language lessons remain available for pupils during the Sixth Form if required.
Year 11 (15+)
ONE YEAR IGCSE – Pre A Level
The Foundation Year programme is available for pupils who are age-appropriate for the A Level programme, but who have not studied the British Curriculum previously, or who have not sat IGCSE examinations. Experience has demonstrated that pupils in this situation benefit greatly from a foundational year, inducting them into the British curriculum and ensuring that they have the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the A Level programme.
Pupils in the Foundation Year follow a curriculum equivalent to IGCSE / Year 11. They will study a broader range of subjects than in the A Level programme (English, Maths, Science, a Language and a Humanities), and sit an accelerated suite of IGCSEs at the end of the academic year. They will then select which subjects they would like to study for the 2-year A-Level programme at the end of the Foundation year.
This programme is an excellent option for pupils who are looking to join us for a one-year enrichment programme, enabling them to gain valuable, internationally-recognised qualifications from their time at MCS.
Leysin, Switzerland
OUR CAMPUS
Malvern College Switzerland is nestled in the Swiss Alps in the village of Leysin, Switzerland. The campus is centrally positioned in the village and faces south, ensuring a steady stream of sunlight throughout the day.
The village hosts a wide array of amenities that are available to residents of the village, including Malvernians. The village has a population of roughly 4000 with over 60% composed of foreign nationals and pupils.
With the mountain lifts just a 3 minute drive or 10 minute walk from the campus, MCS is a haven for winter and summer sports enthusiasts.
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Campus Facilities
The facilities at Malvern College Switzerland are superb and pupils are encouraged to make the most of what is on offer. There are many different common rooms, several games rooms, a computer lab, a yoga studio, a music room, a large auditorium, a gym, an arts studio, science laboratories, classrooms and a climbing wall.
These on-site facilities are supplemented by the facilities available in the village which include, amongst other things: a sports hall, gym, equestrian facilties, ski slopes and an ice rink.
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Boarding
Boys' and girls' dormitories are entirely separate and self-contained, kept apart in different wings of the Swiss Alpine Centre building.
Each room is en-suite with a mountain view. Pupils either sleep in rooms of 2 or 3, depending on age with single rooms available for Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13).
Each room is en-suite with a mountain view. Pupils either sleep in rooms of 2 or 3, depending on age with single rooms available for Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13).
Rooms are furnished to Malvern College standards providing pupils with a high-quality environment for learning and living. Provision is made for Malvernians to personalise their living space and make it their own.
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Ski & Snowboarding Academy
At MCS we are fortunate to have on our doorstep access to the Leysin Ski resort piste and Snow Park. With over 100km of piste, alongside designated Slalom and Giant Slalom training piste, our pupils have direct access to world class facilities throughout the Ski season. In addition to the extensive network of piste, our pupils are able to hone their free-style skills in the world renown Freestyle Snow Park which can be directly accessed via the tele-cabine which is located only 10-minute walk from our school’s font door.
Our Ski Academy pupils experience the opportunity to train regularly throughout the week with dedicated ski instructors alongside experiencing a well-balanced and integrated academic schedule to ensure each individual athletes’ requirements are shaped. Our MCS staff will remain a pivotal champion of each sport academy pupil to ensure their pastoral and academic needs are supported and their schedule for training and rest are well-balanced. Pupils will have the opportunity to train on the slopes up to five times a week, with a mix of training with the School and with the Leysin Ski club. Gate training will be available at regular opportunities as scheduled by our partners at Leysin Ski Club.
Ski & Snowboarding Academy
At MCS we are fortunate to have on our doorstep access to the Leysin Ski resort piste and Snow Park. With over 100km of piste, alongside designated Slalom and Giant Slalom training piste, our pupils have direct access to world class facilities throughout the Ski season. In addition to the extensive network of piste, our pupils are able to hone their free-style skills in the world renown Freestyle Snow Park which can be directly accessed via the tele-cabine which is located only 10-minute walk from our school’s font door.
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