How to apply

The application journey in six easy steps

We are still accepting applications for 2025-2026.

Brillantmont International School takes a holistic approach to reviewing the application of every candidate. In addition to academic achievements, we are looking for candidates who are open-minded and will thrive in an international community.

Step 1:
The family complete the online registration form below and send the rest of the completed forms to us by email to: admissions@brillantmont.ch

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the student comes to the school for a visit and interview in person or has an interview by Zoom. This is very important and can take place before or after sending in the various admissions documents.

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Brillantmont sends a request for a teacher recommendation from the current school (the family should send us the name and email of a teacher / counsellor who knows the applicant well)

Step 2:
The family pay the registration fee of CHF 2’000 (this is non-refundable)

Step 3:
The school explains how to take the Admissions tests in Mathematics and English. The answer sheets /test results should be communicated to admissions@brillantmont.ch


Step 4:
The completed admissions file is reviewed by our Head of Admissions and the decision is communicated in writing:

  • Acceptance
  • Waiting list
  • Refused

Step 5:
If accepted, Brillantmont sends an Offer of Admission and an Acceptance Form.


Step 6:
The family ticks all the boxes on the Acceptance Form and returns it to Brillantmont. This must be done within 10 days
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the family pays the Admission Deposit within 10 days (CHF 12’000 for a boarding student or CHF 2’000 for a day student. This secures the student's place.

The admission is not final until the Admission Deposit is received. The Admission Deposit is refunded at the end of the student's stay.


What's next?

On receipt of the Admissions Deposit, the admission is confirmed and the student is now part of the Brillantmont community.

The Head of Academics will make contact in the coming days to talk about the academic programme and the new student will be connected to a "buddy". Information about arrival will be sent during the summer holidays.

Student visa:
Students who are staying for longer than 3 months and who do not come from a European country may require a student visa to enter Switzerland. 

Please refer to the official website here to see which nationalities require visas. A student cannot enter Switzerland without the correct visa. 

The visa can take up to 12 weeks to process. Therefore, applications for the new school year must be made as soon as possible, to ensure that the student can commence the new school year on time.
Please be aware that is the family's responsibility to apply for the entry visa for the student.

Student permit:
Once a student has arrived in Switzerland, Brillantmont will apply for a student residency permit.

If you have any questions or need assistance, our Admissions Team is ready to help in any way they can. Telephone +41 21 310 0400 or contact admissions@brillantmont.ch