Ecole des Arches is a private Swiss day school in central Lausanne, offering a distinctive pathway from Montessori-inspired primary education through to Swiss Matura preparation and vocational IT training. Founded in 1985, the school is best suited to families seeking a smaller, more personalised alternative to conventional Swiss schooling, with a strong emphasis on autonomy, structured work habits, and individual follow-up. Its offer includes La Petite Odyssée for younger pupils, a developing lower-secondary Projet Dumas, a 12th-year option, preparation for the Swiss Maturité, and CFC routes in computing. What differentiates Ecole des Arches is its unusual combination of Montessori foundations, exam preparation, and practical professional pathways within one Lausanne institution. Families often choose it for its central location, flexible progression, and attentive academic support.

Located in the beautiful Lausanne, Vaud, Ecole des Arches has been providing exceptional education since 1985. With a student body of 200 students from around the world, the school offers a truly international learning environment with instruction in French.