Collège Alpin Beau Soleil

The Beau Soleil Podcast

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Welcome to The Beau Soleil Podcast with student voices from the Swiss Alps. Recorded at Collège Alpin Beau Soleil in Villars-sur-Ollon, this podcast shares stories, conversations and insights from life at one of Switzerland’s leading international boarding schools. From academics and adventure to leadership and global perspectives, our students explore what it means to learn, live and grow at Beau Soleil.

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What does art teach us that other subjects cannot? 14.05.2026 41:46

In Episode 3 of The Beau Soleil Podcast , we explore art not simply as a subject, but as a process of reflection, identity, vulnerability and interpretation. Joined by Grade 12 Visual Art students, our Art Faculty Lead Carla Meisel and Dr Paul Lynch, this conversation moves far beyond exhibitions, technique or assessment. Together, we discuss the emotional and deeply personal process behind creati...

Kilimanjaro: Lessons from a Summit That Never Happened 09.03.2026 23:57

What happens when a group of students attempt to climb Africa’s highest mountain — and don’t reach the summit? In this episode of The Beau Soleil Podcast , students Bella and Momo join our Head of PE and Sport Science, Ms King, to reflect on their recent Kilimanjaro expedition and the difficult decision to turn back when weather conditions made it unsafe to continue. Rather than focusing on the su...

Beau Soleil x The Juilliard School: A Conversation with Ms Byrom 12.02.2026 16:22

In this episode, we explore Beau Soleil’s collaboration with The Juilliard School and what it means for our students. Ms Cozzarolo and Estelle sit down with Ms Byrom, our Drama Coordinator, to discuss how the partnership enhances our performing arts programme and how creative thinking plays a central role in life at Beau Soleil. Discover how global artistic excellence meets the Swiss Alps. Learn m...