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Welcome to Copperfield International School, the only ski-in, ski-out IB school in the world!
Our admissions team are looking forward to getting to know you and your family. We strive to make our admissions process transparent, thorough and trouble-free. Our mission is to find students who demonstrate great character, potential, and a natural curiosity.
We use OpenApply to ensure that our process is smooth and efficient. You will have the opportunity to speak with members of our faculty, our leadership team, our headteacher, as well as students and parents.
Meet our Head of Admissions,
Hannah Leggett
Welcome to Copperfield! We are so delighted that you are considering our school for your family. If you would like to discuss what we offer, take a virtual tour, or even visit our beautiful campus in person.
Please
or call +41 27 520 6100.
Applying to Copperfield
Annual Admission
Admissions at Copperfield is a year-round process. We accept applications from students anywhere in the world and integrate them into our community and curriculum. Our preference is for an annual application – like this the student and family experiences Verbier and Copperfield to the fullest extent. We are currently accepting applications for the 2024/25 academic year, and strongly encourage you to commence your application by 21st April 2024.
Winter Admission
Copperfield is unique in that families can join us for a winter season from their regular school. It is common for families to take a short break from a school in New York, or London, or Hong Kong, before returning once the snow is gone! We properly integrate winter students into our annual cohort, involving handovers with previous schools, pre-assessment to assist with class allocations, and early reach outs to make sure your child knows names and faces on day one!
Campus Visit
We encourage all families, where possible, to visit us in person. Like this, your family will get a clear sense of 'fit' with both Verbier and the school. We are delighted to offer tours of one hour, including meetings with your children's potential teachers, our Heads of Department, and the Headteacher. It''s very important that your decision is the most informed one, and so we also offer classroom experiences to your children, so that they meet future classmates and test out their future playground!
The process
The admissions process at Copperfield is personal and friendly. We are happy to schedule multiple calls, host multiple visits, and give you the time and information you need to make this important decision. The first step is to fill out our registration form using the button below, after which our Head of Admissions will reach out. Then, a virtual tour or a campus visit, before a final decision is made on both sides. We aim to complete the admissions process in a matter of weeks, not months, allowing you and your family to focus on getting ready for life in Verbier and at a new school!
Admissions Contacts
Our admissions team is here and ready to assist you on every step of your application.
Call us on: +41 27 520 6100
Or enquire here
Residential Admissions
Verbier is fun, beautiful and safe. We are delighted to offer residential schooling to students, where evenings are spent preparing meals together, studying with the residential team, enjoying Verbier's brilliant sporting and social amenities, and weekends are spent exploring the mountains.
Your child can live in Verbier all year and benefit from an unparalleled life in the serenity of the majestic Swiss alps. We are always happy to speak to families interested in residential life at Copperfield. Please use the button below to make an inquiry.
FAQ
Quelles langues sont proposées ?
Nous enseignons actuellement en anglais et proposons le français et l'allemand dans le cadre de notre programme de base. L'espagnol, le suédois, le mandarin et l'italien sont facultatifs.
Nous enseignons principalement en anglais mais prévoyons d'être bilingues dans l'année à venir.
Quel cursus suivez-vous ?
À l'issue de notre autorisation d'enseigner le Baccalauréat international, nous proposerons le Programme primaire de l'IB pour les 3-12 ans et le Programme du diplôme pour les 16-18 ans.
Les étudiants âgés de 13 à 15 ans étudieront pour les iGCSE, tandis que les 16 à 18 ans auront également la possibilité de passer les A-Levels.
Comment est la communauté de Verbier ?
Il est impossible de définir Verbier comme une seule chose. Il y a une communauté de skieurs extrêmes, d'amateurs occasionnels de pistes bleues, de cyclistes, de gourmands, de collectionneurs d'art, de gens du monde entier.
Notre communauté scolaire comprend au moins 18 nationalités, et Verbier bien d'autres. Il y aura une maison pour vous ici, d'où que vous veniez.
Si vous et votre famille aimez être dehors, être social et apprendre, alors vous adorerez vivre à la montagne.
Quelle est la date limite de candidature?
Copperfield accepte les nouveaux étudiants sur une base continue, toute l'année. Que vous soyez une famille cherchant à construire une vie à la montagne, ou que vous ayez besoin de plus de temps pour déterminer si c'est pour vous, nous sommes là pour vous aider.
À quelle fréquence skiez-vous ?
Nos élèves skient plus que toute autre école locale, avec au moins neuf heures par semaine pendant l'hiver, et des dispositions supplémentaires pour les enfants particulièrement passionnés.
Nos élèves sont encadrés par le premier moniteur de Verbier, Mike Coppens, et son équipe de l'Ecole Suisse de Ski Verbier.
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