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Ecole Riviera

Updated July 2026

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École Riviera is a premium bilingual French/English private school located in Montreux, Switzerland, serving children from 3 months to 16 years of age. The school is characterized by its small size, which fosters a family atmosphere and strong relationships between staff, pupils, and parents.

Programme tracks

Teaching approach

The school is committed to inspiring individual growth, academic excellence, and global citizenship within a warm, secure, and welcoming environment. It emphasizes a balanced, rounded curriculum that integrates 21st-century skills, problem-solving, and technology. The school values human qualities such as respect and empathy, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of the future while encouraging them to share their own cultures and learn from others.

Programmes

The school provides a bilingual education for children aged 3 months to 16 years, structured into Pre-School (3–4 years), Infant School (4–6 years), Primary School (6–13 years), and Secondary School (13–16 years). The curriculum is designed to build strong academic foundations while incorporating life skills and practical know-how. Teaching is delivered by a qualified, international team that utilizes modern technologies and collaborative methods to support student development.

Student support

EAL support
Unknown
Learning support
Unknown

Learning support

The school maintains a virtual learning environment to ensure continuity of education during temporary school closures. This platform is designed to develop independent learning skills and digital literacy, allowing students to make progress through virtual classrooms.

Tuition & fees

Annual tuition by grade

2025-2026
Annual tuition by grade
GradeAgesAnnual
Preschool (Full time)Riviera School (Montreux)3–4CHF 20.8K
Preschool (2 days minimum)Riviera School (Montreux)3–4CHF 9.6K
Year 1 to 2Riviera School (Montreux)4–6CHF 16.2K
Year 3 to 4Riviera School (Montreux)CHF 16.9K
Year 5 to 6Riviera School (Montreux)CHF 17.5K
Year 7 to 8Riviera School (Montreux)CHF 18.4K
Year 9 to 11Riviera School (Montreux)CHF 18.8K
Preschool, Year 1 and 2 (Full time)Blancpain School (La Tour-de-Peilz)CHF 16.2K
Preschool (Half-time)Blancpain School (La Tour-de-Peilz)CHF 10.9K
Year 3 to 4Blancpain School (La Tour-de-Peilz)CHF 16.9K
Year 5 to 6Blancpain School (La Tour-de-Peilz)CHF 17.5K
Year 7 to 8Blancpain School (La Tour-de-Peilz)CHF 18.4K

Source:PDF2025-2026_Annual-Calendar_Primary_Secondary.pdfPDF2025-2026-ERS-Fees-2025-2026-V1.0-en.pdfPDF2025-2026-BP-General-terms-1-2025.pdfPDF2025-2026-BP-Fees-2025-2026-V1.0.pdf

Other fees(4)
Other fees
Registration fee· Administrative fees Billed once – non refundableCHF 490
Materials· Included in the annual tuition fee (all-inclusive)
Bus / transportyear· Zone 1 (- 5km). Zone 2: 1,900 CHF, Zone 3: 2,600 CHF (morning and evening, 5 days a week)CHF 1.3K
Mealsyear· Midday meal and supervision 1x per weekCHF 600

Discounts

  • Full-payment discount: 2%
  • Sibling discount: 10%

Admissions

Prospective families are encouraged to contact the school to book a tour or an appointment with the Head of School. This process allows families to experience the school's atmosphere and view its facilities firsthand. Detailed information regarding fees and general conditions is available through the school's admissions office.

Calendar

The school provides specific academic calendars for its different locations and age groups. Separate calendars are available for the Riviera Pre-School, Riviera Years 1–11, and the Blancpain campus (Pre-School to Year 7). These documents outline term dates and holidays for the academic year.

Facilities

LibraryPlaygroundArt roomMusic roomTheatre / auditoriumDining hall

About the campus

The campus features a library, an arts and crafts room, a music and theatre room, and a school canteen. Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards (IWBs), and older students utilize mobile computer devices. For physical education, the school uses external sports halls, a local swimming pool in Montreux, and outdoor sports fields when weather permits.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a variety of extra-curricular activities, including organized clubs. Additional support services for students include morning and evening childcare, Wednesday childcare, and supervised homework sessions.

  • Mairead BrosnanDirectrice

    Mairead Brosnan serves as the Directrice of École Riviera. She emphasizes a teaching approach that focuses on discovering and developing each child's unique potential, fostering self-confidence, and balancing academic knowledge with essential life skills like respect and empathy.