Latest News
Our Latest News helps families, students, and staff stay connected with school life, from key announcements and upcoming events to the stories and achievements that make Saint-Charles unique.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026Small School, Big Opportunities: The Advantages of Personalised Education
In education, bigger does not always mean better. While large schools may offer impressive facilities and extensive programmes, smaller schools have a distinctive advantage: the opportunity to know every student as an individual.
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Sat, 10 Oct 2026The benefits of a bilingual education
Why learning in French and English develops more than language skills — and how bilingual education prepares young people for success in an international world.
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Sun, 04 Oct 2026Swiss Maturité vs International Baccalaureate: Which Is Right for Your Child?
How to understand two prestigious academic pathways and choose the best route to university success.
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Sun, 04 Oct 20265 reasons to go to a Swiss boarding school
At Saint-Charles International School, we are proud to offer exceptional Sports Academy partnerships that allow talented young athletes to combine high-level sport with an outstanding international education and boarding experience in Switzerland.
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Sun, 04 Oct 2026Sports Day News
At Saint-Charles International School, we are proud to offer exceptional Sports Academy partnerships that allow talented young athletes to combine high-level sport with an outstanding international education and boarding experience in Switzerland.
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Sun, 04 Oct 2026Horse Riding Academy News
At Saint-Charles International School, we are proud to offer exceptional Sports Academy partnerships that allow talented young athletes to combine high-level sport with an outstanding international education and boarding experience in Switzerland.
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Fri, 04 Sep 2026Every Voice Matters: How Our School Community Is Shaping the Future of Saint-Charles
With 174 responses from across our school community, the survey reflects our commitment to transparency, collaboration and continuous improvement.
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Fri, 04 Sep 2026The School Challenge
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Sun, 26 Jul 2026Choosing the Right Pathway
Understanding the Three Senior Academic Pathways at Saint-Charles
At Saint-Charles, students entering the final two years of school (ages 16–19) can follow one of three internationally recognised academic pathways: the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), the IB Diploma Programme Courses (IB Courses), or the Saint-Charles High School Diploma (HSD).
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Wed, 08 Jul 2026Faith, Community and Belonging at Saint-Charles
For more than a century, Saint-Charles has been shaped by its Catholic heritage. While today we are a diverse international school welcoming students of different nationalities, cultures and beliefs, our historic connection to the Catholic faith remains an important part of who we are. It provides continuity with our past, strengthens our values and connects our students to the community of Porrentruy and the wider Jura.
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Wed, 27 May 2026Saint-Charles Education Blog 1 May 2026
Great international schools are built on excellent teaching, strong relationships, and continuous improvement. At Saint-Charles, our bilingual and internationally minded approach helps students flourish academically, personally, and culturally — discover the thoughts of Executive Director, Esmond Tweedie, on our educational philosophy.
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Tue, 12 May 2026Academy partnership
At Saint-Charles International School, we are proud to offer exceptional Sports Academy partnerships that allow talented young athletes to combine high-level sport with an outstanding international education and boarding experience in Switzerland.
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Mon, 04 May 2026Duke of Edinburgh International Award
At Saint-Charles, education extends far beyond the classroom. The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award provides our students with an outstanding opportunity to develop independence, resilience, teamwork and leadership through experiences that challenge them in new and exciting ways.
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Tue, 21 Apr 2026BSA Accreditation
Saint-Charles is proud to join the select group of Swiss international boarding schools accredited by the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA).
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Fri, 31 Jan 2025SGIS Badminton Tournament Success
The SGIS badminton tournament took place at the International School of Lausanne, bringing together strong competitors from international schools across Switzerland.