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An Education With Altitude

Set in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Verbier International School offers an exceptional education where academic excellence, personal growth and outdoor adventure come together in one of the world’s most inspiring environments.

Founded in 2011 by several local families, VIS has grown into a thriving international day and boarding school, welcoming students from around the world. Our approach combines academic ambition with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, character development and the opportunities offered by our unique alpine setting.

In 2025, Verbier International School entered an exciting new chapter by joining Dukes Education, a leading international family of schools and educational institutions. With shared ownership between Dukes Education and a Swiss family, VIS combines the strength of an international educational network with a strong local connection, remaining firmly rooted in its Swiss alpine identity.

The same year, the school opened its new home, Les Trois Cimes, a purpose-designed campus in the centre of Verbier. Located adjacent to the Verbier Sports Centre, the campus offers modern learning environments and outstanding facilities that support academic achievement, creativity, sport and student wellbeing.

Today, VIS welcomes students aged 3 to 18 from more than 55 nationalities, creating a vibrant and diverse international community. As a school, we combine the opportunities and ambitions of an international education with the personal attention, strong relationships and sense of belonging that come from being part of a close-knit community.

At VIS, altitude is not only measured in meters. It reflects our ambition, our outlook and the heights we encourage every student to reach.

A School Inspired by the Mountains

The mountains are far more than our backdrop, they are an essential part of the VIS experience.

Verbier is recognised as one of the world’s premier alpine destinations and has been voted Switzerland’s Best Ski Resort multiple times at the prestigious World Ski Awards. Located within the renowned 4 Vallées ski area, students have access to more than 410 kilometres of pistes and some of the finest winter sports facilities anywhere in the world.

Yet life in Verbier extends far beyond skiing. Throughout the year, students benefit from a healthy, safe, and active lifestyle, with opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, climbing, golf, leadership expeditions, and outdoor learning.

The highest peak accessible from Verbier is Mont Fort, standing at 3,330 metres. Combined with our school campus at 1,500 metres, this unique setting has inspired one of our defining ideas: an education with altitude.

At VIS, altitude is not only measured in metres – it reflects our ambition, our outlook, and the heights we encourage every student to reach.

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