Institut auf dem Rosenberg

Since 2011, Bernhard Gademann, BA (Hons) and MA, both in entrepreneurial management, from the European Business School (EBS), London. Previously held various positions at Thomson Reuters, followed by director, strategic partnerships at Fitch

School reports for previous three years plus a personal statement required upon application, followed by interview and entry exams. School encourages school visits if possible and is accommodating as to timing. No official priority placement

A small university counselling team provides support and liaise with industry professionals from the countries of the desired universities. Parents seem happy with provision, as do most students. Students have gone on to study in a variety of

In 2025, IBDP average point score was an impressive 38 (worldwide average 30), higher than its usual average which hovers at around 35 points. At A level, 92 per cent A*-B grades. At AP, average score 4 out of 5. School doesn’t release IGCSE results,

Broad range of curriculum on offer including IGCSE’s, A levels, AP’s (Advanced Placements) and IB diploma. School is also an official SAT testing centre.

A personalised study plan is created for each student upon entry, with a tailored schedule,

Mild learning needs (eg ADHD and dyslexia) are supported through school’s small specialist support department and through the highly personalised attention each student receives thanks to small class sizes and the high teacher/student ratio.

Some younger students arrive with little or no English, and there is good support available. School is an official CEFR language testing A1-C2 level (including Cambridge, Goethe, DELF) centre and runs IELTS (International English Language Testing

Visual arts are a real strength here; a passionate art teacher debated the merits of A level versus IB visual arts courses with us on our tour of the compact but well-equipped arts room.

Students encouraged to play one to two musical instruments

A massive selection of (non-competitive sport) and activities on offer (around 40!) provided by trained professionals, eg skiing and ice-skating (during winter weekends), mountain biking, football, golf, swimming, volleyball, basketball,

Around 210 boarders and about 15 day students (latter limited to grades 1–5 only) are accommodated in different art-noveau villas (with heritage protections) which have been fully restored to a high standard but retain a ‘homey’ feel. The majority

Approach to discipline described as ‘consequent’ by school’s president, whereby every student knows the school’s code of conduct and what is expected of them, and the school sets out clear consequences. Merit based system in operation, students can

A wide mix of around 57 students nationalities: top four are Swiss at 12 per cent, US at 10 per cent, followed by Germany nine per cent, and Russia and Italy both at eight per cent, as well as quite a few families from the Middle East and Asia.

Family owned and managed in the fourth consecutive generation. Fully funded by fees, no endowments accepted. A strictly limited scholarship programme based on student's academic promise and the family's financial need, which must be agreed a couple

An elite school combining old world European charm, etiquette and luxury, with a future-orientated perspective on education. Undoubtably suits families who are not price sensitive, and are looking for tailored learning, a huge range of