Welcome to Aiglon’s Strategic Framework 2026–2031. This document captures our collective vision for the next chapter in Aiglon’s extraordinary journey — one that honours our founding ethos while embracing the opportunities of a rapidly changing world. As School Director, I am proud to introduce a plan that is rooted in who we are and inspired by who we are becoming. Since our founding over 77 years ago by John Corlette, Aiglon College has remained unwavering in its purpose: To educate the whole person — mind, body, and spirit.

Nicola Sparrow
School Director

Aiglon stands in a position of considerable strength. In addition to impressive academic results, growing enrolment, and financial health, the school has delivered transformative campus developments and celebrated notable achievements beyond the classroom, from expeditions and service projects to successes in the arts, sciences, sports and innovation.

This strategy articulates that shared understanding and translates it into a clear direction for the years ahead. It is a synthesis of an 18-month stakeholder engagement process.

The strategy was approved by the Aiglon Board in December 2025.

The Founding Vision of John Corlette
The balanced development of Mind, Body, and Spirit remains the central, organising principle of an Aiglon education. The Aiglon community universally affirms that the school’s mission to foster the development of the whole person who aspires to make a positive impact on the world around them, is a distinguishing factor.  

A Grounded, Down-to-Earth Culture
Aiglon is distinguished by a culture that values humility, authenticity, and kindness. The culture is consistently described by parents, alumni, staff and board members as being grounded, down-to-earth, non-pretentious and non-materialistic. Life at Aiglon is disciplined and values-led. The school fosters an environment where character, contribution, and effort are valued above material status. It provides a healthy, authentic environment for young people to discover who they are, away from the pressures of social elitism.

Unique Use of the Swiss Mountain Environment
Aiglon’s identity is inextricably linked to its alpine setting. The mountains are not merely a backdrop; they are an active ingredient in the educational programme, used year-round to provide an environment for challenge and learning. The mountain location in Switzerland provides a powerful assurance of safety, stability, and neutrality in an otherwise volatile world, a factor consistently cited by parents as a primary reason for choosing Aiglon.

Scholarship and Not-for-Profit Status
The scholarship programme is a core pillar of Aiglon's identity and a tangible expression of the school’s commitment to service and diversity. It creates a unique social, cultural and economic mix that is one of Aiglon’s most admired features. Similarly, the not-for-profit model stands apart in a sector increasingly shaped by private equity ownership and profit extraction. Together, these are two of the clearest signals of identity, giving Aiglon an authenticity of mission that others cannot match. This reaffirmed identity provides the foundation for the school's ambition. It is also what enables Aiglon to compete and win in a crowded marketplace.

Thank you to all who have dedicated time and have actively participated in the review process workshops with the consultants. 

As we move forward, this strategy will guide priorities and decision-making, while creating the space for reflection, dialogue, and collaboration. Faculty and staff voices will shape how our ambitions are realised in practice, and professional judgement will be valued as we refine what we do and how we do it.