A Unique School
Shaping Confident, Capable, and Exceptional Young Women
Surval Montreux is Switzerland’s only true international all-girls boarding school. Since our founding in 1961 as a Swiss finishing school, we have evolved into a forward-thinking academic community where tradition meets modern relevance.
Set high above Lake Geneva in the French-speaking region of Switzerland, Surval is home to up to 60 girls from over 20 nationalities. In this close-knit community, every girl is known, valued, and supported to discover her strengths, pursue her ambitions, and shape her own future.
Our Philosophy: Every Girl Matters
Our girls are at the heart of all we do. From the moment she arrives, we focus on where she is in her learning and how we can take her forward — ensuring challenge, progression, and personal fulfilment. We take time to understand her goals and aspirations, then tailor her Surval experience to help her achieve them.
A Personalised Approach to Learning
Surval’s curriculum is built around the individual. Small class sizes, expert teachers, and a coaching-style approach give each girl the academic challenge and personal guidance she needs to excel. Whether she is with us for one term, one year, or her entire high school journey, our aim is for her to leave with the strongest possible academic credentials, ready for university admissions worldwide.
More Than Academics
Surval life blends rigorous study with cultural enrichment, travel, and personal development. Programmes in languages, etiquette, culinary arts, and leadership build confidence, cultural fluency, and life skills. Our location in the heart of Europe opens doors to unforgettable experiences — from skiing in the Alps to exploring historic cities.
A Global Family
On graduation, our girls join a worldwide network of Survaliennes — women who carry the values, skills, and friendships formed here into their lives and careers. This enduring connection is a source of inspiration, opportunity, and lifelong support.
Surval Montreux: Creating powerful stories, transforming futures.