Blog

  • Sun, 22 Mar 2026

    18 Years Later - A Transformative Year at Surval

    Emily Logothetis (Greece, 2007–2008) returned to Surval eighteen years after her transformative year overlooking Montreux and Lake Geneva — a place she still describes as life-changing.

  • Fri, 20 Mar 2026

    Lean In Girls: Celebrating the Stories and Strength of Surval Women

    Our Lean In Girls club is dedicated to empowering women and girls within the Surval community, giving students a platform to share stories of resilience, achievement, and personal growth. As part of this initiative, club members have been interviewing fellow students, teachers, and staff — beginning with Agnes (Swiss Gap, Russian), who reflects on her journey, challenges, and successes.

  • Fri, 20 Mar 2026

    Celebrating Creativity and Voice in English Class

    Our Grade 11/12 English students explored identity and belonging through a creative project inspired by The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. After designing symbolic “Rooms of Identity,” they read powerful monologues in the voice of their chosen characters. The result was a moving showcase of creativity, empathy, and confident self-expression.

  • Thu, 19 Feb 2026

    Pooja

  • Thu, 27 Nov 2025

    Celebrating our Swiss Gap Survalienne

    Montse’s words perfectly capture the essence of our Swiss Gap Programme—a distinctive pre-university adventure for young women aged 17–19. Combining language learning, cultural immersion, and personal growth, it is designed to empower young women equipping them with confidence, independence, and practical life skills they need to thrive at university and beyond.

  • Thu, 27 Nov 2025

    From Foundation Year to Swiss Gap - Meet Elizaveta

    Elizaveta’s Surval journey began in 2015, when she joined the Foundation Year with curiosity, courage, and a bright spirit. From those first steps, she embraced every challenge and opportunity, growing through her studies and graduating during Covid in 2020. Her story didn’t end there — drawn back by the friendships, the learning, and the spirit of adventure, she returned in 2021 for the Swiss Gap programme, continuing to shape her unique Surval path.

  • Thu, 27 Nov 2025

    Meet our Assistant Head Teacher - Mrs Walmsley

    Two decades of championing inclusion & neurodiversity in Switzerland.

  • Thu, 27 Nov 2025

    From Surval to Success: Charlotte’s Entrepreneurial Story

    Charlotte (2021, UK) joined Surval in 2018, spending three impactful years growing in confidence, independence, and community spirit. Active in all aspects of Surval life, she embraced every opportunity. Today, she channels that same drive into her own Security Installation Company, proudly following her father’s path while forging her own. A true Survalienne, she continues to embody courage, ambition, and self-belief.

  • Thu, 27 Nov 2025

    Faith’s Story – A Celebration of Resilience, Independence, and Hope during the Pandemic

    A Celebration of Resilience, Independence, and Hope during the Pandemic, from Foundation Year to graduation to Swiss Gap.

  • Tue, 25 Nov 2025

    Surval's Japan Cultural Discovery Tour

    After an unforgettable journey through Japan, Viviana (Grade 12, Mexico) reflects on Surval’s recent educational and cultural experience across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. Her words capture the beauty of Japan’s contrasts — where modern innovation meets timeless tradition — and the lasting impact of discovering the world as Survaliennes.

  • Thu, 23 Oct 2025

    Bringing Surval to Seoul: A Heartfelt Visit

    Our Principal, Mrs Woodhouse, recently had the pleasure of visiting South Korea, where she was warmly welcomed by Zena and her mother, Mrs Shin, in their home city of Seoul. The visit celebrated Zena’s unforgettable experience at Surval’s Winter Camp last year and provided an opportunity to connect with friends and families eager to learn more about life at Surval Montreux.

  • Mon, 13 Oct 2025

    Surval Montreux & Zoe4Life: Running Towards a Cure

    Charity is one of the core pillars of life at Surval Montreux, and this month our girls have embraced this spirit wholeheartedly — from bake sales and ribbon sales to lacing up their trainers for a cause. Their efforts all came together in support of Zoe4Life, a Swiss charity bringing hope to children and families affected by cancer.

  • Tue, 26 Aug 2025

    Creating Stories, Transforming Futures: Surval's University Destinations

    At Surval, we believe that education should be as individual as the girls who walk through our doors. We are committed to helping each student not only achieve academic success, but also discover who she is and what she aspires to become. Through personalised support and a forward-thinking approach, Surval equips girls with the confidence, clarity, and preparation to take their next steps into the world.

  • Tue, 17 Dec 2024

    Vienna you stole our Hearts

    Our students spent a wonderful weekend in Vienna, exploring its beautiful architecture and festive Christmas markets. Below is a blog written by our Grade 10 student, sharing her experience of this magical trip.

  • Fri, 29 Nov 2024

    Chasing the Northern Lights in Iceland

    Our Iceland trip was unforgettable—from geysers and glaciers to the Aurora Borealis. The girls explored Iceland’s wild landscapes, built friendships, and embraced new challenges.
    Below are highlights from our Grade 8 and 9 students, along with creative writing inspired by Iceland’s stunning scenery.