Aiglon College
Welcome to the Junior School
Aiglon’s Junior School comprises the Wonder Years (Ages 7–11) and Discovery Years (Ages 11–14). Nestled on our mountain campus since 1991, it blends academic excellence, character development, and a nurturing community to prepare students for lifelong learning.
From the Junior School Director
We welcome day students in Years 3–4, with boarding available from Year 5 in our dedicated junior houses—La Baita (boys) and La Casa (girls). Each house offers a caring, structured environment supported by a full residential team. Students progress through to Year 8, when they transition seamlessly into Aiglon’s senior school.
We draw on our stunning alpine environment, diverse community and experienced staff to build a strong foundation in early education. We prepare children for future transitions and lifelong success.
Stuart Hamilton
Years 3 - 6
Wonder Years
Ages 7 - 11
Years 7 - 9
Discovery Years
Ages 11 - 14
Introducing our Juniors
Our Junior school has been an integral part of the school community since 1991. Nestled in its own corner of upper campus, junior school parents praise the homely and warm environment and the caring residential teams. Students build relationships with friends from all over the world, and most continue on to study at Aiglon for the rest of their school careers.
Junior School Video
https://youtu.be/-anZUSeQxGY
Character Education
Mountain School
“Courage, kindness – and never give up.” That is the motto of survival expert and adventurer Bear Grylls. Like us, he believes that learning is at its most powerful when it is experiential and meaningful, and when it develops character. Which is why we are partnering with the Bear Grylls Survival Academy to create Mountain School, an integrated, value-driven outdoor education programme.
How does Mountain School work?
Each week, Year 3-4 students have a dedicated "mountain day" where knowledge and skills developed in the classroom are taken outdoors. Based in local mountain huts or other nearby rivers and forests, students undertake personal and team challenges which have been developed in collaboration with the Bear Grylls Survival Academy team.
What will students do?
Students will pair curricular knowledge such as soil studies and deforestation with survival skills like shelter building and making fires. Each term focuses on a different set of seasonal skills in the Alps that will be developed as Year 3-4 progress through the Wonder Years.
“Our achievements are generally limited only by the beliefs we impose on ourselves.”
Bear Grylls
Experiential Education
Discovery Trips
Aiglon Discovery Trips (ADTs) are designed for Discovery students (Years 7-8) to deepen curricular understanding in a practical, exciting way. Students embark on longer trips each year that extend classroom lessons into real-world applications. These adventures are crafted to complement the curriculum and promote personal growth.
USA Space Camp Trip
Greece Sailing Trip
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Balanced Development
Mind
Rigorous academic curriculum blending classical and progressive philosophies, emphasising literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and creativity.
Body
High-quality sports programme with elite partnerships, comprehensive facilities, fostering teamwork, resilience, and excellence in competitive and recreational activities.
Spirit
Creative arts core to ethos, nurturing innovation and passion through music, art, and drama, offering diverse opportunities for expression and skill development.