Léman Maturité specialises in preparing international students for the Swiss Matura (Maturité fédérale), with individual academic and language support.
The school's status
The Swiss Matura gives international students the same entitlement as Swiss nationals. It is the diploma that guarantees direct and automatic access to the country's universities.
Our school is a member of AVDEP (Association vaudoise des écoles privées, the association of private schools of the canton of Vaud) and is officially recognised by the authorities for the purpose of student visas.
Visa
We recommend completing enrolment at least 2 months, and ideally 3 to 4 months, before lessons begin.
School reports for the last 2 years, certificates, the application form and a personal statement, sent through the form on this site.
January – MayAn interview with teachers to assess the student's level.
January – MayPayment and submission of the file to the SPOP, the cantonal migration office. Note that the visa application is tied to boarding at Chantemerle.
January – MayThe B residence permit (Permis B) is issued and the academic year begins at Léman Maturité.
July – AugustStudy
Boarding
Our long-standing partnership with Chantemerle allows us to offer boarding at a school known for the attention it pays to students' wellbeing and development. It is a safe environment for children aged 6 to 18.
Chantemerle official website →Community
Our students come from many different countries, so a child joins a genuinely international community.
Questions
📋 Admission and enrolment
School reports for 2 years, a copy of the passport, a personal statement, the application form and parental consent for students under 18.
Yes. After an individual assessment we choose the right route, either the preparatory year or the Swiss Matura course directly.
Not necessarily. A student can start with the preparatory year, which includes intensive French.
We accept Swiss francs (CHF) and euros (EUR). Cryptocurrencies are not accepted at present.
📚 The academic programme
The main Swiss Matura programme requires a level of B2 or above.
Yes: Mathematics–Physics, Biology–Chemistry, Economics–Law, Arts or Languages.
Arts is part of the curriculum. Sport is offered through clubs (boxing, fitness, skiing). A number of our students compete at a high level.
Yes. We support the whole application process to Swiss universities, including EPFL and ETH Zürich.
Yes. The Swiss Matura is a prerequisite for entry to medicine, law and engineering in Switzerland.
🏅 Recognition and examinations
It is well regarded in Europe, the United States and Canada, and often counts in a student's favour when applying to American universities.
There are 2 attempts. If neither succeeds, a student may repeat the year and sit the examinations later.
Yes. We run intensive revision sessions before the examinations and weekly mocks (Maturité blanche).
🇨🇭 Life in Switzerland
Yes. The boarding school provides supervision, safety and guardianship for students under 18, 24 hours a day.
Holding the Swiss Matura and graduating from a Swiss university opens up real prospects for a career and a life in the country.
