About our School

Inspiring a Generation

When John Corlette founded Aiglon in 1949 he set into motion an evolving educational community that is more than simply a Swiss boarding school. Drawing from foundational principles as a basis of approach, at Aiglon we understand that through the balanced development of mind, body, and spirit our community sets out together upon a journey that has the power to engage and enrich us.

Founded in 1949

For over seventy years Aiglon has benefitted from a founder whose classical ideas, joined with progressive philosophies, continue to inspire our development. From the school’s very beginning with just six pupils to the thriving school we are today, John Corlette is the creative and committed root from which each of our individual journeys has grown.

Expeditions

The spirit of "ex" is central to Aiglon’s philosophy. There are many kinds of expeditions at Aiglon, and they are an important part of what makes an education here unique. Examples of expeditions include kayaking and camping at Lac Léman, road cycling on the circuit at Bex, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing between mountain huts.

Meditation

Meditation has resided at the core of Aiglon life since the school’s inception. It is a driving aspect of our daily activities and rooted in our guiding principles. John Corlette considered a structured meditative practice to be essential to the development of students and faculty alike and worked to instil methods to best inspire and enrich the whole student.

Not-for-profit

As a community-owned school, Aiglon is unique among its peers. Our not-for-profit status ensures that everyone, from the Board to the football coach, has one priority: student experience.

Director's Welcome

Meet Nicola Sparrow, Aiglon School Director. Nicola offers a warm welcome to our school and invites you to discover our community.

The Aiglon Ethos

Our school was founded on a distinctive ethos: the balanced development of mind, body, and spirit. This philosophy underpins everything we do.

Founder & History

From our very beginning with just six pupils to the thriving international boarding school we are today, John Corlette is the creative and committed root from which Aiglon has grown.

Governance

Meet our dedicated team of volunteers: alumni, parents and friends who keep Aiglon's vision alive today.

School Leadership

Aiglon's senior leadership team is responsible for the day-to-day running of the school.

Not-for-Profit

As a community-owned international boarding school, Aiglon is unique among its peers — but we have a responsibility to reinvest in our school for today and the future.