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CURRICULUM Academic ProgrammeThe Prep Forms follow a primary-style integrated programme, incorporating a broad range of subjects.1st and 2nd Forms: English, Mathematics, French, History, Geography, Science, Religious Studies, ICT, Art, Music, Drama andPhysical Education.3rd Form: English, Mathematics, French, History, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Religious Studies, ICT, Spanish, German,Russian, Mandarin, Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education and PSHE. Further information is available in the 3rd Form Studies Guide.4th & 5th Forms: Students in these forms study 9 subjects for 2 years in preparation for the (I)GCSE exams which are takenin May and June at the end of the 5th Form. The courses follow detailed syllabuses prepared by UK-based external publicexamination boards. All students take English, Mathematics, Science, French, Religious Studies and Physical Education.In addition, they then choose 3 other exam subjects:• One of the Arts: Art, Drama or Music.• One of the Social Sciences: Geography or History.• One further subject from the following: History, Geography, Music, Art, Drama, Spanish (for beginners), German (forbeginners).Their choice is guided by the student’s tutor, who ensures that the choice is balanced and appropriate in the light of the student’sstrengths and future goals.L6th & U6th Forms: Students study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). Students choose six subjects,three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). Once again, the process is a guided one and the final outcome iscarefully tailored to the students’ individual needs and goals. Further information is available in the IB Diploma Studies Guide.The IB choices are as follows:Group 1:Language AEnglishFrenchSpanishItalianRussian*Arabic*Mandarin*Japanese*Group 2:Second LanguageEnglish BFrench BSpanish BFrench ab initio (SL ONLY)**Spanish ab initio (SL ONLY)**German ab initio (SL ONLY)**Italian ab initio (SL ONLY)*** A separate charge will apply** Ab initio courses are for beginners in the language*** Other subjects from groups 2, 3 and 4 will be offered here,subject to demandGroup 3:Individuals and SocietiesEconomicsBusiness and ManagementHistoryGeographyGroup 4:Natural SciencesBiologyChemistryPhysicsEnvironmental Systems (SL ONLY)Group 5:MathematicsMathematics HLMathematics SLMaths Studies (SL ONLY)Group 6: ***Arts and ElectivesMusicTheatre ArtsVisual ArtsEnrichment ProgrammeExpeditions: All students are expected to take part in the Expeditions programme, which consists of a variety of outdooractivities. In the Autumn and Summer terms these include trekking, mountain biking, rock climbing, orienteering, ropescourses and camp craft. The principal activities in the Winter term are ski-touring, cross country skiing and snow-shoeing. LongExpeditions for Junior and Middle School students take place in the Winter (ski-touring based in a mountain hut or hostel) and inthe Summer (a three-day extended hike).Physical Education: All students participate in the PE Programme. In the Autumn and Summer terms, a range of activities areoffered, including tennis, basketball, cross-country running, volleyball, gymnastics, badminton, table tennis, fitness for health,weight training, squash, yoga, swimming, aerobics, football, rugby and track and field athletics. In the Winter term the mainactivity is skiing (on- and off-piste and cross-country); snowboarding, freestyle and ski race training are also offered.CAS: Aiglon’s extra-curricular programme. Students are required to participate in a balanced programme of Creativity, Action andService outside the normal curriculum. There are approximately 100 activities which normally include: adventure club, astronomy,baking for charity, ballet, book club, chess club, choir, climbing, current affairs, dance, debating, drama, fashion design, Duke ofEdinburgh’s Award, film making, football, fitness, global issues, helping local primary school children, investment club, meals forthe elderly, model united nations, karate, painting on porcelain, jazz band, rock band, recycling, riding, round square, Spanish filmclub, stand-up comedy, swimming, volley ball, year book production.Round Square: In addition to projects in the local community, Aiglon students have recently participated in projects in Thailand,Rwanda, Peru and Nepal. Students also engage in the annual Regional and Global conferences and may have an opportunity towork on the Round Square committee.Music: Ensembles of various types and sizes run through the year. Instrumental lessons are available in piano, guitar (includingclassical, electric and bass), percussion, strings (including violin and cello), brass and woodwind; a more comprehensive list isavailable on request. It is compulsory for any student taking GCSE or IB Music to also take some form of instrumental musiclessons, a minimum of 30 minutes per week (at an extra cost).2

PUBLIC EXAMINATION RESULTS 2012I(GCSE) and O Level Examination Results 2012Aiglon College Aiglon CollegeSummer 2012 4-Year AverageA* 15% 16%A/A* 43% 40%A*-B 70% 69%A*-C 85% 88%A-G 100% 99.9%IB Diploma Results 2012Subject Points Average7 6 5 4 3 2Arabic A1 HL 0 0 0 2 0 0 4.00English A1 HL 0 0 12 10 0 0 4.55English A1 SL 0 4 7 2 0 0 5.15French A1 HL 0 0 0 1 1 0 3.50French A1 SL 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.00German A1 SL 0 0 1 0 0 0 5.00Italian A1 SL 0 0 0 2 0 0 4.00Portuguese A1 HL 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.00Russian A1 SL 0 1 3 2 0 0 4.75Spanish A1 SL 0 0 1 0 0 0 5.00Arabic B HL 0 3 2 0 0 0 6.00English B HL 1 9 2 0 0 0 5.92English B SL 2 2 0 0 0 0 6.50English AB SL 0 1 1 0 0 0 5.50French B HL 2 1 1 0 0 0 6.25French B SL 0 3 6 5 0 0 4.86German A2 SL 0 1 0 0 0 0 6.00German AB SL 0 3 0 1 1 0 5.00Japanese B SL 1 0 0 0 0 0 7.00Mandarin AB SL 0 0 1 0 0 0 5.00Spanish AB SL 0 1 5 0 0 0 5.17Spanish B HL 1 1 2 0 0 0 5.75Spanish B SL 1 0 0 0 0 0 7.00Bus & Man HL 0 1 6 6 4 0 4.24Bus & Man SL 0 1 0 0 1 1 3.67Economics HL 0 2 7 2 0 0 5.00Economics SL 0 2 0 0 0 0 6.00Envmt & Soc SL 0 1 4 10 4 2 3.90Geography HL 0 1 1 0 0 0 5.50Geography SL 0 1 0 1 0 0 5.00Hist Eur/ME HL 0 3 10 5 0 0 4.89History SL 0 1 2 1 0 0 5.00Philosophy HL 1 1 2 1 0 0 5.40Philosophy SL 0 1 0 0 0 0 6.00Biology HL 0 2 7 2 0 0 4.29Biology SL 0 0 1 3 0 1 4.17Chemistry HL 0 1 2 2 2 1 4.00Chemistry SL 0 0 0 2 2 2 3.00Physics HL 0 0 5 2 0 0 4.71Physics SL 0 0 1 0 0 1 3.50Maths Studies SL 0 2 6 12 4 2 4.08Maths HL 0 0 2 2 2 0 4.00Maths SL 0 2 1 3 10 3 3.42Music HL 0 1 3 1 0 0 5.00Music SO Perf SL 0 1 0 0 0 0 6.00Theatre HL 0 1 3 3 1 0 4.50Visual Arts OpA HL 0 1 3 2 0 0 4.83Visual Arts OpA SL 0 1 0 0 0 0 6.00Visual Arts OpB HL 0 0 1 0 0 0 5.003

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FEES 2013-14 As of September 2013, in Swiss Francs.Fees 2013-14 Annual July JanuaryMiddle & Upper Schools Boarding 86’200 57’467 28’7333rd to U6th FormsDay 61’000 40’667 20’333Junior SchoolBoarding 66’730 44’485 22’2451st and 2nd FormsWeekly Boarding 57’660 38’440 19’220Day 43’350 28’900 14’450Preparatory Forms Boarding 54’000 36’000 18’000Weekly Boarding 48’000 32’000 16’000Day 30’000 20’000 10’000Pocket Money Annual July JanuaryMiddle & Upper Schools 6th Form 3’400 2’400 1’0005th Form 1’700 1’200 5004th Form 1’360 960 4003rd Form 1’020 720 300Junior School Prep, 1 st & 2 nd Forms 680 480 200Other ChargesOne-time Charges:Registration Fee 2’000Eagle Association (ACAEA) 1’800Joining Fee and Deposit 12’000Initial Clothing Charges:Junior School* 3’5003rd to 5th Forms* 3’6006th Form* 2’700Additional Annual Charges:Ski pass* children 550adults 850Winter Equipment 200Health Insurance* children 2’050adults 6’700On-Site Healthcare 400ESL/IB Languages 13’850IB Fees per year 7’050*ApproximatelyNotesRegistration Fee: A one-time non-refundable registration fee of SFr 2’000 is payable when the Application Form is submitted.Joining Fee and Deposit: A joining fee and deposit of SFr 12’000 is required in addition to the fees set out above.SFr 10’000 will be refunded on the final invoice when the student leaves Aiglon. SFr 2’000 will be used for funding bursaries andscholarships. See Financial Conditions on the next page concerning deposit refunds.Aiglon College Alumni Eagle Association: The charge of SFr 1’800 is included on the first term’s invoice only, following whichthe student is a fully-paid up life member of the ACAEA.Initial Clothing Charge: There is a one-time initial clothing charge for the standard school clothing, including uniform. This doesnot apply to all Day students.Health Insurance: There is a compulsory health insurance premium for those students who are not covered by a Swiss healthinsurance policy. The premium for students aged 8 to 18 is in the region of SFr 2’050, which covers the whole year. The fulladult premium (in the region of SFr 6’700) is payable as of the calendar year in which students turn 19. Bills for out-patient(ambulatory) medical treatment are reimbursed to 90% after being charged to the student’s account. Hospitalisation, accidentsand repatriation are covered 100%.Pocket Money: Pocket money is charged in advance with the fees.VAT: VAT is chargeable on the school account. The amounts above include Swiss VAT at the appropriate prevailing rates.Details of rates and amounts charged are given on the Invoice.Bank: Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland • IBAN code CH84 0076 7000 T080 0320 5 •Swift code BCVLCH2L • Account number T 800.32.05 • We have secure online credit card payment facilities on our website atwww.aiglon.ch/information/admissions/fees-and-charges/online-payments. We regret that payment of the fees by cheque is notacceptable.5The Aiglon Fees include:• Class tuition• Accommodation and all meals for boarders (lunch onlyfor day students)• Physical Education, CAS and Expeditions programmes,including trips to sporting events and matches• Residence tax (taxe de séjour) and permits• A basic stationery allocation• Loan of text books and other materials for class (somemay need to be bought)• Use of school Library, computer network and otherresources• Laundry for boarders only (but not Dry Cleaning)• Pastoral Care including tutoring• Expeditions, including Cultural Long ExpeditionsThe Aiglon Fees do not include the following items, which arechargeable in arrears to a student’s account:• Optional Social Trips• School Uniform beyond the initial clothing charge• Ski equipment rentals• Stamps and phone cards• Private academic, music and sports lessons and learningsupport• Other Charges listed under “Fees” above• Dry Cleaning• Toiletries and other sundries• Stationery beyond the termly allowance• Travel to/from the school, Special Escorts and booking fees• Health insurance, medications and on-site healthcare• Public examination entry fees and invigilation costs• University applications• ISCO Careers Tests (5th Form students)• Costs arising from damage to property• Travel insurance for trips and excursions• Charges for ESL lessons in 1st to 3rd Forms• Non-mainstream IB languages• School trips outside Switzerland

FINANCIAL CONDITIONS1. Annual FeesThe fees for the first two terms are due by 31 July and for the third term by 31 January. The fees are reviewed annually by theBoard of Governors, although in exceptional circumstances fees may be subject to an interim review.2. Enrolment of a New Studenta) If a student is accepted, his or her place is reserved on receipt of the deposit.The deposit is reimbursed when the student leaves the school, provided the account has been fully settled.b) Admission is confirmed on receipt of the fees for the first two terms, which are due by 31 July.c) In the event of written cancellation of enrolment before 31 July, the fees, but not the deposit, will be reimbursedin full. Cancellation after that date will mean that the fees for the first term are payable.d) Students enrolling mid-year have to pay the full fees for the remaining part of the academic year before enrolling.In the case of such a student withdrawing, the fees are not refundable.3. Re-Enrolmenta) Those parents wishing to withdraw a student for the following academic year must inform the Head Master in writingbefore 31 March. If cancellation occurs after this deadline, fees in lieu are due for the first term and the deposit will notbe reimbursed.b) Aiglon will retain a place for all other students.4. Expulsion and SuspensionThe fees for the whole term are due in the case of expulsion. If a student is suspended for misconduct, transport andaccommodation costs will be passed on to the parents.5. Absence from SchoolFees are not reimbursed when schooling is missed, for sickness, injury or any other reasons. Parents who are concerned shouldtake out their own insurance.6. WithdrawalIf a student is to be withdrawn by parents during the school year, one term’s written notice, addressed to the Director ofAdmissions, is required. Fees for the following term are payable and the deposit will not be reimbursed if this notice is not given.In cases where withdrawal is mutually agreed by parents and the Head Master, only the fees for the term in progress are payableand the deposit will be reimbursed, provided the student’s account has been fully settled.7. Late PaymentIn the case of late payment of fees or extras, Aiglon reserves the right to charge 1% per month interest.In exceptional cases, the student may not be allowed to return to the College until the outstanding balance has been paid.8. TribunalIn the case of litigation between the School and parents, the competent Tribunal will be that of Vevey.9. Term DatesFor the purposes of this agreement term dates are:Autumn term: 1 September to 31 December; Winter term: 1 January to 31 March; Summer term: 1 April to 31 August.On the admission of a student to Aiglon College, the Parent/Guardian is required to sign a copy of these Financial Conditions toconfirm acceptance.ADVANCE PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEESIt is possible to make a lump sum payment in respect of school fees. The advantages of making such a payment will vary accordingto individual circumstances, but might include any number of the following:• Certainty of funding during your child’s education: An advance payment of a lump sum will ensure that funds are available topay guaranteed amounts towards future fees.• Transfer of funds from grandparents’ or parents’ estate: The advance payment of fees by a grandparent or parentremoves the monies from the relevant estate. In some cases, this can be a very effective element to death duty planning.• Fixing exchange rate at date of payment: An advance payment will be converted at the exchange rate applicable on receipt offunds, thereby removing exposure to the risk of future adverse movements in exchange rates.• A discount is allowed in respect of lump sum payments: Where a lump sum advance payment is made, a discount will beallowed.• The level of discount will vary according to prevailing interest rates and how far in advance the payment is made.• Individual quotations will be provided on application.Partial Funding: The amount of an advance payment does not have to be designed to cover full fees. If appropriate, it can bedesigned to cover a lesser percentage of the fee, leaving parents to pay the balance as billed.Please note that paying fees in advance does not protect against future fee increases.If the advance fee scheme is of interest, and you wish to receive a quotation or further details, please contact the SchoolAccountant, by email at finance@aiglon.ch.6

ADMISSIONS PROCEDUREStage 1: Arrange a VisitStage 2: Application Form and Supporting DocumentationAn offer of a place at Aiglon cannot be confirmed until we are in receipt of all of the following documentation.Please note that discovery of false or incomplete information may jeopardize a child's right to remain at the school.1. Application FormThis should be filled in and signed by the person responsible for the student’s education.2. Registration FeeThere is a SFr 2’000 registration fee per child which is non-returnable, payable when the Application Form issubmitted. This can be paid online by credit card or by bank transfer (see page 5 for details).3. Health CertificateThis should be filled in and signed by the student’s doctor.4. 10 recent passport-sized colour photographs (Please ask us for specifications)5. Copies of the Student’s School ReportsThese should be submitted for at least the 12 months prior to application.6. Character RecommendationsThese should be addressed to the Director of Admissions by the Headmaster, Headmistress or Principal of thestudent’s present school. No decision on admissions is taken until the character recommendation has been received.7. TranscriptWe require a final transcript from the student’s current school for all candidates aged 14 and over.8. A photocopy of the student’s passportOnly the page with the photograph and personal details is required, or, for Swiss residents, an “Attestation deDomicile” from the Commune.Stage 3: Entrance Tests and InterviewsThe Entrance Tests (total 3 hours) are normally taken at Aiglon.The following three papers have to be taken by all applicants before any decision can be made:• General Ability• Mathematics• English (and an English as a Second Language Test where appropriate)An Interview with the Head Master and/or Junior School Headmaster is usually required.Stage 4: Final DocumentationThe School will send:1. School Handbook and Diary2. Final enrolment papers for signatureTo secure your child’s place at Aiglon College, payment of a Joining Fee and Deposit of SFr 12’000 per student is required atthis stage. This can be paid online by credit card or by bank transfer (see page 5 for details). SFr 10’000 will be refunded onthe final invoice when your child leaves Aiglon. SFr 2’000 will be used for funding bursaries and scholarships. See FinancialConditions on page 6 concerning deposit refunds.Stage 5: Passports, Permits and VisasWe will take care of Residence Permits for non-Swiss residents, but we cannot obtain Visas on students’ behalf: thismust be done by parents. Visas are not required for students holding passports from Western Europe and Japan. For othercountries, the Admissions Office is happy to advise. Further information is also available on the Swiss Federal Office forMigration website, www.bfm.admin.ch. Where a Swiss visa is required, the student must submit an application for a multientryvisa by the end of May at the latest to the Swiss Embassy or Consulate in their own country. Please note that visascan take up to 12 weeks to process.Stage 6: PaymentFor students starting at Aiglon in September, we will send an invoice for the first two terms’ fees, payable by 31 July.For students starting at other times of the year, the fees are payable prior to the student’s arrival.AIGLON COLLEGE1885 Chesières-VillarsSwitzerlandTel. +41 (0)24 496 6161Fax +41 (0)24 496 6162Email admissions@aiglon.chWeb www.aiglon.chMarch 2013