Primary School

At Verbier International School, childhood is celebrated. We believe that the primary years should spark curiosity, nurture confidence, and lay the foundations for a lifelong love of learning.

Our Primary School follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), an internationally recognised curriculum that encourages children to become inquisitive, caring, and reflective learners. Rather than simply memorising facts, students develop the skills to ask meaningful questions, think critically, collaborate with others, and make connections between what they learn and the world around them.

One of the unique strengths of VIS is that our Primary and Secondary students learn together on the same campus. This creates a genuine sense of community, where younger children are inspired by older students, develop confidence through daily interactions, and naturally look ahead to the next stage of their educational journey. Older students, in turn, become role models and mentors, creating a school culture built on kindness, responsibility, and mutual respect.

Learning regularly extends beyond the classroom. Every Friday, our Forest School programme transforms the forests and mountains surrounding Verbier into an outdoor classroom. Through exploration, teamwork, problem-solving, and hands-on activities, children develop resilience, independence, environmental awareness, and a deep appreciation for nature, all while enjoying the incredible Alpine environment that surrounds our school.

Our commitment to sustainability is equally authentic. VIS has proudly adopted a local cow, giving our youngest students the opportunity to learn first-hand about animal welfare, farming traditions, food production, and responsible stewardship of the environment. It is just one example of how learning becomes meaningful through real-life experiences.

Creativity is woven throughout the curriculum. Students actively participate in music, drama, visual arts, design and technology, languages, sports, and whole-school productions, discovering new talents while developing confidence, communication, and collaboration. Every child is encouraged to contribute, perform, create, and express themselves in ways that celebrate their individual strengths.

Above all, our Primary School is a place where children feel safe, valued, and known. Small class sizes, exceptional teacher support, and a warm family atmosphere ensure that every child receives the individual attention they need to flourish: academically, socially, emotionally, and personally.

You can find out more about our Curriculum Guides below:

Foundation Stages 1 and 2

Years 1 and 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

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