SEK International School Les Alpes
SEK-Les Alpes is situated in St. Nicolas la Chapelle in the French Savoy, at the heart of Europe, surrounded by the stunning Alpine landscape across a vast 15,000 square meters. The school's facilities, blending seamlessly with the Alpine environment, consist of two spacious buildings with dormitories and state-of-the-art teaching resources to support the holistic development of students. Established in 1990 as a private Spanish school, SEK-Les Alpes is officially recognized by French educational authorities.
SEK-Les Alpes embraces a comprehensive educational approach by offering learning experiences for students aged 13 to 15 in three languages (French, Spanish, and English) within a well-rounded formal and non-formal education program. The curriculum extends beyond traditional subjects, incorporating aspects such as fostering future entrepreneurs, leaders, and young scientists, enhancing the overall school experience.
With more than 1,600 students from various nationalities, all sharing an interest in refining their French language skills and engaging in snow and mountain sports, SEK-Les Alpes provides a unique environment. Skiing is a major sport at the school, with top-notch instructors from the French Ski School guiding students on the best pistes. While the Megève ski resort, offering over 400 km of pistes, is nearby, easily accessible alternatives like Courchevel, Tignes, and La Plagne are also within reach. The academic program includes the DofE bronze category, and during winter, they serve as the headquarters for a private technical training school for high-performance ski athletes.
Curricular enrichment activities are crucial to students' personal and academic growth at SEK-Les Alpes. Excursions to nearby cities such as Geneva, Chamonix, Albertville, Annecy, Grenoble, Lyon, and Chambèry are part of the experience. Moreover, longer trips to iconic destinations like Venice, Florence, Sienna, Milan, Verona, and Paris are meticulously organized and supervised by their dedicated teachers.
Across all SEK International Schools, they offer a high-quality online learning model that allows students to continue their education seamlessly if needed. This model includes synchronous and asynchronous classes and personalized monitoring by teachers and tutors, proving successful for students and families.
Detailed information:
- Address: Val d'Arly, Flumet, 73590 Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle, France
- Founded: 1990
- Phone: +33 4 79 31 76 76
- Mail: sek-lesalpes@sek.es
- Ages: 13-15 years old
- Website: https://lesalpes.sek.es/
