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School Profile 2020 - 2021
ADDRESS Aiglon College Avenue Centrale, 61 1885 Chesières Switzerland
CEEB CODE 796-120
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Richard McDonald executivedirector@aiglon.ch
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Nicola Sparrow headofschool@aiglon.ch
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Please contact the Admissions Office for all prospective enquiries: aiglon.ch/admissions
UNIVERSITY COUNSELLING
SCHOOL DEMOGRAPHICS
Patience Fanella-Koch Director careers@aiglon.ch
AIGLON STUDENTS 380 Total students 45% Boys | 55% Girls 85% Boarders | 15% Day students Ages 9 - 18 64 Nationalities represented
Edith Miletto Assistant Director careers@aiglon.ch
AIGLON FACULTY
125 Total teachers 3:1 Student-teacher ratio 13 Nationalities represented
ACCREDITATIONS
International Baccalaureate Council of International Schools New England Assoc. of Schools & Colleges Round Square (Founding Member)
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SCHOOL PROFILE | 2020 - 2021
Aiglon at a glance
Aiglon was founded in 1949 by British visionary, John Corlette, and is located at 1170 metres in the Frenchspeaking village of Chesières in the Swiss Alps. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The aim of the school is the balanced development of mind, body and spirit through challenge, respect, responsibility, diversity and service. Aiglon students build close relationships with teaching staff through a tutorial system offering individualised counselling throughout their entire high school experience.
PATHWAY TO THE AIGLON DIPLOMA
To graduate from Aiglon all students are expected to develop as well-rounded young people and must achieve beyond just their academic programme. Each of the below components are required to graduate with the Aiglon Diploma. − MIND: ACADEMIC PROGRAMME Students are either entered as candidates in the IB Diploma Programme, or they pursue a series of IB-level courses to achieve the Aiglon Diploma. All students complete the Extended Essay and CAS portfolio (see pages 4-5). − BODY: EXPEDITION, PE, SPORT All students are required to participate in multiple expeditions per term (normally two or three). This outdoor education programme involves: camping, orienteering, multi-day trekking, or in the winter: alpine skiing, ski touring, cross-country skiing and ice climbing. All years also participate in PE through a range of sport activities throughout the year. − SPIRIT: MEDITATION, SERVICE, LEADERSHIP Students are expected to adhere to the Guiding Principles and demonstrate a positive approach to their studies and school life. All students participate in Aiglon's meditation assemblies, have multiple opportunities for local or international service as well as pursue leadership roles in school and house. − ACTIVITY PROGRAMME Aiglon's activity programme is integrated into school life with music, drama, creative, sport and service offerings organised by teachers and students. Developing a well-rounded Aiglon activity portfolio is central both to the IB CAS requirements and full participation in the Aiglon programme.
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CLASS OF 2020 OVERVIEW
IB AVERAGES (2012 - 2020)
A total of 74 students of the Class of 2020 were entered for the Diploma. The cohort average was 37.8. The overall pass rate was 99%, and additionally, 35% of the students achieved a score of 40 or above. Likewise, 100% scored 30 or above.
SAT AVERAGES (2017 - 2020)
IB PASS RATE Pass Rate Overall Pass 40+ Points 30+ Points 24+ Points
IGCSE RESULTS (2019 - 2020)
2020 99% 35% 100% 100%
2019 100% 20% 94% 100%
CLASS OF 2021 GPA Quintile First Second Third Fourth Fifth
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Rank 1 - 16 17 - 32 33 - 47 48 - 63 64 - 79
GPA Range 6.67 - 7.00 6.25 - 6.67 5.75 - 6.25 5.33 - 5.75 3.25 - 5.33
SCHOOL PROFILE | 2020 - 2021
Senior programmes and results
Aiglon senior students follow a rigorous and highly personalised curriculum that requires them to explore their world and enable them to pursue their interests.
YEARS 10 & 11 - IGCSE, O-LEVELS, PRE-IB
Aiglon offers the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), British GCSE, O Levels and pre-IB as comprehensive two-year programmes. All offer a balanced mix of practical experience, theoretical knowledge and develop a range of core skills including knowledge recall, teamwork and problem-solving.
YEARS 12 & 13 - INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
The two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme was introduced at Aiglon in 2010. The IB is an academically demanding, well-rounded programme that is suited to the Aiglon study style which encourages independent learning, enquiry and self-sufficiency. IB students choose six subjects, three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). Almost all subjects are available at both levels. In addition to the six subjects students must complete an Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge course and a Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) programme to gain the Diploma. - GRADE POINT AVERAGES The unweighted cumulative grade point average is updated at the end of each term. Aiglon’s academic assessment periods happen in December and June for Years 10-12, and December and March for Year 13. Any disciplinary actions on matters of serious behavioural concern are typically reported to universities if the probationary period is still active at the time of application. - ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS Our academic distinctions include: Distinction Roll: Average mark reading of 6.5 or above with no 'Below' grades. Honour Roll: Average of 6.0 or above with no 'Below' grades. Merit Roll: 3 or more (E) Exceeding Expectations grades and recognises effort rather than just attainment.
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Offered subjects and results Aiglon offers 57 IB subjects across the six groups. Each subject is listed with the 2020 cohort average and the distribution of individual scores across the course.
AVG
7
6
5
4
3
2
Arabic A: Lang & Lit HL
5
0
0
1
0
0
0
Business Management HL
Arabic A: Lang & Lit SL
6
0
1
0
0
0
0
Business Management SL
Chinese A: Lang & Lit HL
5.67
0
2
1
0
0
0
Chinese A: Lang & Lit SL
5.75
0
3
1
0
0
English A: Lang & Lit HL
5.97
4
21
5
0
English A: Lang & Lit SL
5.94
3
9
4
0
English A: Lit HL
6.33
3
2
1
English A: Lit SL
6
1
1
French A: Lang & Lit SL
6
1
German A: Lit SL
6
Italian A: Lang & Lit HL
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2020 SUBJECTS (BY GROUP)
2020 SUBJECTS (BY GROUP)
AVG
7
6
6.34
13
7
1
Economics HL
6.71
0
Geography HL
0
0
Geography SL
0
0
History SL
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
6.5
2
2
0
0
0
0
Russian A: Lit HL
4
0
0
0
1
0
0
Russian A: Lit SL
5
0
0
2
0
0
0
Spanish A: Lit SL
5
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swedish A: Lit SL (self-taught)
6
0
1
0
0
0
0
LANGUAGE A: GROUP 1
Japanese A: Lang & Lit HL
5
4
3
2
13
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
22
9
0
0
0
0
6.13
10
7
5
1
0
0
6.33
1
2
0
0
0
0
7
1
0
0
0
0
0
History Europe HL
6.29
3
3
1
0
0
0
Philosophy HL
5.75
2
3
2
1
0
0
Biology HL
5.7
1
5
4
0
0
0
Biology SL
5.5
1
2
5
0
0
0
Chemistry HL
5.75
2
3
2
1
0
0
Chemistry SL
5.17
0
3
1
2
0
0
Env. And Soc. SL
6.12
14
10
10
0
0
0
Physics HL
6.1
5
2
2
1
0
0
Physics SL
5.1
2
1
3
4
0
0
INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES: GROUP 3
NATURAL SCIENCES: GROUP 4
LANGUAGE B: GROUP 2 Chinese B - Mandarin HL
7
4
0
0
0
0
0
Chinese B - Mandarin SL
7
3
0
0
0
0
0
MATHEMATICS: GROUP 5
6.22
7
8
3
0
0
0
Furth. Maths HL
6.33
2
1
0
0
0
0
5.03
2
13
10
10
3
0
English B HL
2
0
0
0
0
Math. Studies SL
4
5
3
3
0
0
Mathematics HL
5.7
4
1
3
2
0
0
3
6
2
1
0
0
Mathematics SL
5.43
5
9
10
6
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
5.67
0
4
2
0
0
0
7
1
0
0
0
0
0
6.6
3
French Ab. SL
5.67
French B SL
5.92 4
English B SL
German Ab. SL German B HL
6.5
1
1
0
0
0
0
German B SL
5
0
0
1
0
0
0
Italian B HL
7
1
0
0
0
0
0
Japanese B HL
7
1
0
0
0
0
0
6.67
2
1
0
0
0
0
6
0
2
0
0
0
Russian B SL
6.67
2
1
0
0
Spanish Ab. SL
Mandarin Ab. SL Portuguese B SL
ARTS & ELECTIVES: GROUP 6 Music HL Music Gr.Perf SL
6
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Theatre HL
5.89
2
4
3
0
0
0
0
0
Visual Arts HL
5.33
3
1
1
4
0
0
5.33
1
1
3
1
0
0
Spanish B HL
7
3
0
0
0
0
0
Spanish B SL
6.1
3
5
2
0
0
0
Music So.Perf SL
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SCHOOL PROFILE | 2020 - 2021
Higher education acceptances Includes acceptances and offers from 2015 - 2020. Class of 2020 destinations are listed in bold. Institutions are sorted by geographical region. United States of America American University Amherst College Babson College Bard College Bentley University Berklee College of Music Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Brown University Bryant University Bryn Mawr College Bucknell University California College of the Arts Carleton University Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Chapman University Claremont McKenna College Colgate University Connecticut College Cornell University Dartmouth College Denison University Dickinson College Drexel University Duke University Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emerson College Emory University Fashion Inst of Design & Merchandising Fashion Inst of Technology Florida Inst of Technology Fordham University Franklin & Marshall College George Washington University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Grinnell College Indiana University Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College Lehigh University Lewis & Clark College Loyola Marymount University Lynn University Maine Maritime Academy Marist College Massachusetts College of Art and Design Massachusetts Maritime Academy Menlo College Middlebury College Minerva Schools at KGI New York University New York University, Tisch Northeastern University Oberlin College Occidental College Otis College of Art & Design Pace University Pepperdine University
Plymouth State University Pratt Institute Providence College Purdue University Quinnipiac University Reed College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhode Island School of Design Ringling College of Art & Design Rollins College Salve Regina University Santa Clara University Sarah Lawrence College School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of the Museum of Fine Arts School of Visual Arts Scripps College Skidmore College Smith College Southern Methodist University St. Lawrence University Stanford University Suffolk University Syracuse University Texas Christian University Texas Tech University The New School (Parsons) Trinity College Tufts University Tulane University University of California, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz University of Colorado, Boulder University of Denver University of Miami University of Michigan University of North Carolina University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Portland University of Richmond University of Rochester University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of Tampa University of Texas, Austin University of Vermont University of Virginia Vassar College Villanova University Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University Wentworth Institute of Technology Wesleyan University Wheaton College Yale University
Bath College Birkbeck, University of London British and Irish Modern Music Institute Brunel University London Cardiff University Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design City & Guilds of London Art School City, University of London Conde Nast College of Fashion and Design Courtauld Institute of Art Coventry University Durham University Hult International Business School - London Imperial College London Istituto Marangoni London King's College London Kingston University Lancaster University London School of Economics and Political Science Loughborough University Middlesex University New College of the Humanities Newcastle University Queen Mary, University of London Regent's University London Richmond, The American International University in London Royal Holloway, University of London SOAS, University of London Tech Music School - London University College London University for the Creative Arts at Epsom University of Aberdeen University of Bath University of Birmingham University of Brighton University of Bristol University of Buckingham University of Cambridge University of East Anglia University of East London University of Edinburgh University of Exeter University of Greenwich University of Kent University of Law University of Leeds University of Leicester University of Manchester University of Nottingham University of Oxford University of Reading University of Roehampton University of Sheffield University of St Andrews University of Surrey University of Sussex University of the Arts London University of Warwick University of Westminster
United Kingdom Academy of Contemporary Music Architectural Association School of Architecture
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Worldwide American University of Paris (FR) Amsterdam University (NL) Bocconi University (IT) Brighton and Sussex Medical School (UK) Business School Lausanne (CH) Carl Benz School of Engineering (DE) Charles University (CZ) City University of Hong Kong (HK) Concordia University (CA) Dalhousie University (CA) Delft University of Technology (NL) Duke Kunshan University (CN) Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (CH) Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (CH) Erasmus University College (NL) Erasmus University Rotterdam (NL) Franklin University Switzerland (CH) Glion Institute of Higher Education (CH) Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HK) IE University (ES) International University, Geneva (CH) Istituto Marangoni (IT) John Cabot University (IT) Keio University PEARL (JP) Keio University Shonan Fujisawa (JP) King Mongkut's Inst of Technology Thonburi (TH) Leiden University (NL) Lucerne University of Applied Sciences (CH) Maastricht University (NL) McGill University (CA) McMaster University (CA) Medical University of Warsaw (PL) Monash University (AU) New York University, Abu Dhabi (UAE) New York University, Shanghai (CN) Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano (IT) Royal Academy of Art, the Hague (NL) Simon Fraser University (CA) Sophia University (JP) Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality (CH) Universidad Iberoamericana (MX) University College Utrecht (NL) University of Applied Sciences, the Hague (NL) University of Belgrade (RS) University of Bologna (IT) University of British Columbia (CA) University of Geneva (CH) University of Groningen (NL) University of Lausanne (CH) University of Melbourne (AU) University of St. Gallen (CH) University of Sydney (AU) University of Toronto (CA) University of Zurich (CH) Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL) Waseda University (JP) Webster University, Geneva (CH) Western University (CA) Yale-NUS College (SG)
SWITZERLAND
Avenue Centrale 61, 1885 Chesières, Switzerland +41 24 496 61 61 www.aiglon.ch
Published on Oct 7, 2019
The aim of the school is the balanced development of mind, body and spirit through challenge, respect, responsibility, diversity and service...
Published on Oct 7, 2019
The aim of the school is the balanced development of mind, body and spirit through challenge, respect, responsibility, diversity and service...