Program Overview

Introduction to the College Champittet Program

The College Champittet offers a unique educational experience that combines academic excellence with a strong emphasis on personal development and character building. The program is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in all areas of life.

Academic Excellence

The College Champittet is committed to providing an exceptional academic education that is tailored to the needs of each individual student. The school offers a range of programs, including:

• Preschool
• Primary school
• Secondary school
• Open-air school The open-air school program is a unique aspect of the College Champittet's curriculum, which allows students to learn and develop their skills in a natural and outdoor environment.

Open-Air School Program

The open-air school program is designed for students in the preschool and primary school levels. The program aims to develop students' linguistic, mathematical, and motor skills through outdoor activities such as:

• Finding, counting, and comparing objects of a certain shape or color
• Listening to and describing natural sounds
• Telling a story inspired by their physical environment
• Observing nature using tools such as magnifying glasses and tweezers
• Gathering and arranging natural materials to create letters, numbers, and art
• Playing games that require physical balance and coordination

Activities for Older Students

For older students in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, the open-air school program continues to develop their skills in mathematics, literature, geography, environmental studies, and other subjects through outdoor activities such as:

• Writing a postcard, story, or description of the natural landscape
• Taking measurements and identifying geometry in nature
• Practicing multiplication and division using natural objects
• Classifying natural elements into categories, such as minerals, animals, or vegetables
• Drawing a detailed illustration of a tree, leaf, or fruit
• Drawing a map of the region

Importance of Outdoor Education

The College Champittet believes that outdoor education is essential for children's development and well-being. By spending time in nature, students can develop a range of skills and values, including:

• Calmness and agility
• Better health and socialization
• Cooperation, trust, autonomy, and creativity The school's outdoor education program is designed to provide students with a positive and alternative experience to screen time, and to help them develop a deep connection with nature and with others.

Global Education

The College Champittet offers a global education that is unique and exceptional. The school is part of the Nord Anglia Education group and provides students with an international education that is imbued with Swiss heritage and standards of excellence. The school's mission is to provide students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in all areas of life.