Le Rosey operates across two fully residential campuses. The main campus is located in Rolle, between Geneva and Lausanne, and is easily accessible by train and car. 

From January to March, the school community moves to its alpine campus in Gstaad. The move happens during the Christmas and Spring holidays with blue trunks appearing a few days before around campus. Teachers’ children too young to be at Le Rosey are schooled in a lovely temporary Ecole des Benjamins on campus. The seasonal move forms an integral part of the school’s rhythm and educational model, with winter sports, including skiing, incorporated into the weekly programme. 

Throughout the school year, students and staff benefit from a wide range of sports (swimming pools, tennis, padel, gym, beach volleyball, etc.) and recreational facilities (sailing centre by the lake, BBQ pits, off-season mountain apartments, etc.). When not required for classes or school activities, these facilities are available for staff use according to a published schedule. 

Accommodation for intern teachers is provided by the school and fully covered. Teachers and their families are housed in furnished, on-campus flats within the boarding houses in Rolle and Gstaad. 

Apartments are suitable for family life and are pet-friendly. Intern families also benefit from full board, with three meals provided daily throughout the year. 

The children of staff members are educated at Le Rosey. Further information is provided during the interview process. 

The daily schedule at Le Rosey varies between the Rolle and Gstaad campuses. 

In Rolle, classes typically run from 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. Late afternoons are dedicated to the Sports–Arts–Technology programme, which takes place from 16:00 to 19:00. Evenings are mostly for study, with regular concerts and talks in the Paul & Henri Carnal Hall and Philo.

In Gstaad, academic classes are held each morning from Monday to Saturday, with additional classes on Monday and Thursday afternoons. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons, students participate in the winter sports programme.

A more detailed daily timetable is available here.

Yes. Teachers regularly share meals with students and take part in whole-school events. They are also encouraged to join expeditions, trips, and other activities that shape the boarding experience during evenings and weekends. 

Intern teachers typically cover one or two evenings a week and two to four weekends a term. 

Many teachers also choose to become tutors, for which an additional stipend is provided. Tutors meet with a small group of students regularly. 

Beyond teaching and boarding duties, all teachers are expected to participate in ongoing professional development. This includes maintaining a personal learning plan, participating in school events, and contributing to departmental and cross-departmental initiatives. 

In the final two years, every Roséen follows either the French Baccalaureate or the full International Baccalaureate Diploma programme. In the past, Le Rosey has built its own bi-cultural programme allowing students to choose both diplomas. This programme largely draws from a combination of the British National Curriculum and the French Education Nationale.  

Boarding teachers are currently expected to perform their boarding duties (see relevant FAQ) and teach 24 periods of class, attend regular department meetings, and participate in professional development, including peer observations and collaborative course preparation; they attend and engage in regular whole-school events and take part in school life by supporting a club, partaking in trips and expeditions. 

Average class size at Le Rosey is 9 students. Depending on the subject, some classes may have up to 16 students. 

Average tenure at Le Rosey is 12 years. While some staff bring energy and fresh ideas for three or four years, most fall in love with the school and the community in the long run.

A well-distributed staff age range, along with regular retirements and a growing team, allows for a healthy addition of about 6 to 15 new teachers each year.  

Beyond the impressive in-school EduFest, EduTech, INSETS, departmental trainings and Collaborative Networks, a generous provision is made for teachers attending conferences, workshops and training and eager to earn advanced degrees.

While time away from the classroom is sometimes a discussion point, budget is much less so when the request fits the school’s vision and overarching professional development themes.  

Tailored French and English classes are offered to all staff at Le Rosey and very popular. They lead to official certifications.