TheSurvalDifference
Girls come to Surval for an exceptional educational experience: whilst covering the academic core required of any High School student, our goal is to offer a truly holistic experience unique to Surval.
We want girls to be excited about their courses, to be inspired to explore new interests, and to have their eyes opened by experiences that will have lifelong impact. We seek to develop curious, resilient, open-minded, and ambitious individuals.
As girls progress through the grades at Surval, the impact of their experience becomes increasingly deeply embedded. As they look ahead to the forthcoming year at Surval, girls are excited to identify new opportunities which will add to their portfolio of experiences, skills and interests and support further growth and development.
Challenge Own Lead
University Counselling begins Millie Masterclasses
AcademicsatSurval
Grade 8
Grade 9
5 Academic subjects
4 COL Electives
University Counselling
Millie 1:1 sessions
Exam Preparation
University Counselling Application support
Grade 10
Grade 11
5 Academic subjects
4 COL Electives
Up to 7 credits
High School Diploma Programme
Grade 12
5 Academic subjects
4 COL Electives with the option of 1 Academic elective
Up to 7 credits
5 Academic subjects
4 COL Electives with the option of 2 Academic electives per term
5 Academic subjects
4 COL Electives with the option of 2 Academic electives per term
Up to 7 credits
Up to 7 credits
Surval`s High School Diploma programme is aligned with the American High School programme and accredited by COGNIA. Students joining Surval part way through the 4-year programme will have their prior credits calculated based on their studies in their previous school. The High School programme is a broad, flexible and challenging programme and enables students to join from other curriculum programmes.
Course Credits
Students receive 1 full credit for each full course requiring 120 hours of study over an academic year and half a credit for courses requiring 60 hours of study over an academic year. Students must earn a minimum of 24 credits to graduate over 4 years of High School study from Grades 9-12, of which 18 credits must be earned from the study of core academic subjects. A further 6 credits can be earned from non-core academic subjects such as Art, Culinary Arts, and Sport & Wellbeing, or further academic electives.
Attendance
Students must complete Grades 9-12 with 90%, or higher, attendance in all classes.
Typically, students at Surval will earn the required number of credits for graduation as follows - please note this is the minimum requirement and generally, students will achieve more credits by the end of Grade 12:
A student attending Surval Montreux for 4 years from Grade 9-12 would receive 28 credits, 3 years of dedicated university counselling and the option of taking up to 8 Advanced Placement courses.* 1 credit in each Science subject - Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Environmental Science is available as an additional Science.
** Students are expected to take French and will supplement this study with Language Enrichment in other languages. The French programme at Surval prepares students for the DELF examinations, leading to an internationally recognised certificate.
International Examinations
Surval prepares students for external internationally recognised examinations to support university applications: IELTS, TOEFL, SATs, European language examinations (Cambridge & DELF).
Subject Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total Core Academics English 1 1 1 1 4 Mathematics 1 1 1 3 Sciences * 1 1 1 3 Social Studies 1 1 1 3 World Languages ** 1 1 1 1 4 COL Curriculum Language Enrichment 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 2 Art 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 2 Culinary Arts History of Art (G11 & above) Surval Core 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 1 Sports & Wellbeing 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 2 Total Diploma Credit 24
Grade % GPA Grade % GPA A+ 97-100 4 C+ 77-79 2.3 A 93-96 4 C 73-76 2 A- 90-92 3.7 C- 70-72 1.7 B+ 87-89 3.3 D+ 67-69 1.3 B 83-86 3 D 65-66 1 B- 80-82 2.7 F Below 65 0
CareersandUniversityCounselling atSurvalMontreux
ProgrammeofCareersGuidancesessions,masterclassesandguestspeakers
Surval’sCoreUniversityandCareerssessionsaredeliveredbySurvalstaff,Milliecounsellorsandexternalguest speakersandpartners.
Independent study skills, building your profile
all
Grade- specific Open
Building your profile - your goals, interests, preferences and strengths, opportunities; University Application workshops (US, UK, other)
University Application workshops (US, UK, other); University course research building to draft applications, preparation for IELTS, SATs; continuing to build your profile
Finalising university applications; preparing for the transition to university/next steps
Masterclasses and guest speakers
Grade 9
to
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
1:1UniversityCounsellingprogramme
A2-yearprogrammeforGrades11/12students-designedforstudentsenteringGrade11andgoingonto graduatefromSurval
Grade 11 - Autumn Term
A series of 5 x 1:1 1 hour sessions exploring student interests, ambitions, strengths and profile, leading to a comprehensive roadmap for university applications. Parents are invited to join the final session online when the counsellor will present proposed options and next steps. These 1:1 sessions are run by a Millie counsellor, and coordinated by Surval. Surval’s tuition fees cover the cost of these sessions.
Session 1: Programme Induction
Session 2: Major Exploration
Session 3: University Exploration
Session 4: Academic and Extra curricular Profile Evaluation
Session 5: Roadmap Delivery
Grade 11 - Spring Term
Follow up action plan from university applications roadmap, guided by a Surval mentor e.g. start to draft university applications, work on an independent project to develop knowledge and insights around your chosen field of study, sign up for summer opportunities
Grade 12 - Autumn Term
Finalise and submit university applications, including preparation for IELTS, SATs as required.
Work with your Surval mentor to finalise applications, essays and prepare all documentation required.
OR
Opt for Millie package of support with applications (additional charge - direct contract between parent and The Millie Group)
SurvalworksinpartnershipwithTheMillieGroup,aninternationalgroupofexperienced,qualifiedcareersand universitycounsellorsandmentorswhoprovideadmissionssupportandtutoringforinternationalschoolstudents.
TheSurvalAward
A Surval education provides girls with a breadth of outstanding experiences and opportunities. To ensure that no value from the vast amount of experiences is lost, and lasting value is capitalised on, all girls participate in the Surval Award.
Quite simply, the Surval Award provides both a platform, and the space to truly reflect how these experiences are shaping their futures. Not only does this reflection ensure that impact is gained and realised, but it also provides an opportunity to reward the continuity of commitment of girls. The Surval Award is given with Pass, or Distinction depending on the level of reflection demonstrated by the girl.
LanguageandCulture
Developing a love of languages and curiosity for cultural exploration.
LanguageandCulture
AmbassadorshipandS
AmbassadorshipandService
Making a positive difference to the lives of others and the world about us.
Challenge Own Lead
PassionProject
Immersing ourselves in the exploration of a passion unique to our personal interests, goals and
PhysicalEndeavour
Challenging ourselves physically and embracing sports for life.
P assi on Project Phy s icalEndeavo u r
ervice
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2024-25SportsatSurval
Sailing
Skiing
Snowboarding
Tennis
Fitness
Track Training
Cycling
Snowshoeing
Horse Riding
Golfing
ClubsandStudentVoices
Surval Clubs
Business Club
Knitting Club
Boardgames/Chess Club
Book Club
Debate Club
Art Club
Run Club
Surval Student Voice
Etiquette & Events Voice
Environmental & Sustainability Voice
Charity Voice
Media & Communications Voice
Weekly Local Charity Support
Domaine Foyer, Cartons du Coeur
2024-25WeekendActivities andExcursions
Towns and Cities
Lausanne
Geneva
Sion
Aosta, Italy
Bern
Mountain Villages and Resorts
Desalpes, Fribourg
Jungfrau
Interlaken
Chamonix, Mont-Blanc
Gstaad
Les Diablerets (Ski Day)
Portes-de-Soleil (Ski Day)
Fun and Adventure Activities
Lake Day
Hikes
Aqua Park
These are sample activities and excursions. The programme is finalised taking into account the interests of the girls.
2024-25ResidentialTrips
January
February
March - April Service
January-February Ski
March
May
February
March
June
September Adventure Weekend
October Iceland
November Vienna Christmas Market
Verbier (Ski weekend)
Milan & Venice Trip
Europa Park
Week
Paris French & Culture
Loèche-les-Bains (Ski weekend)
Boston MUN & Campus Visits
Verbier (Ski weekend)
Trip (Conservation)
Autumn Term 2024
Thursday 29 August
2024-25TermDates
Start of Term - Arrival Day
Friday 30 August - Sunday 1st September Student Induction
Friday 30 August
Saturday 19 - Sunday 27 October
Parents’ Welcome and Brunch
Autumn mid-term break (girls may depart on Friday 18 October)
Friday 13 December End of Term
Saturday 14 December - Sunday 5 Janaury Winter Holiday
Winter Term 2025
Sunday 5 January
Start of Term - Arrival Day
Sunday 26 January - Saturday 1 February Ski Week
Friday 21st March
Saturday 22 March - Sunday 6 April
Spring Term 2025
Sunday 6 April
Thursday 29 May - Sunday 1st June
End of Term
Spring Holiday
Start of Term - Arrival Day
Ascension Long Weekend (no lessons)
Thursday 12 June Graduation / End of Term
Summer Camp
22 June - 2 August
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