At École Vinet, a private school in Lausanne, we support every family from the very first contact to make the admission process clear, simple, and personalised. Whether your child is joining primary school (7P and 8P) or secondary school (9th to 11th grade) or an upper-secondary education post-compulsory class (RAC MATU, pre-apprenticeship), here are the key steps to know.
École Vinet welcomes students with diverse profiles and favours a personalised approach to admission. Entry conditions are primarily based on the alignment between the student’s background, needs, and the school’s educational project.
The school accepts students from age 10, from 7th grade through the end of post-compulsory education (secondary and upper-secondary education).
Admission does not follow the standard procedure of public schools in the canton of Vaud. It is based on an individual interview with the student and their family, allowing us to assess how well the school’s support aligns with the student’s educational goals.
Age, academic history, results, motivation, and specific needs are evaluated holistically, without automatic criteria or sole reliance on grades.
Certain classes or programmes may require specific prerequisites (academic level, orientation goals, language skills or prior results), which are assessed during the admission interview.
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Families contact the school during the current school year for the following year to schedule a visit. An on-site meeting is arranged, including a school tour. If the family decides to enrol their child, the necessary documentation and formalities are completed, and a place is reserved for the upcoming year.
During the current school year, families may contact the school to join mid-year. An on-site meeting with a school tour is arranged, and a one-week trial period can also be scheduled to get to know the school better. If the family decides to enrol their child, the admission process is completed, and the student may start mid-year, subject to availability.
Please note that for students coming from public schools, mid-year enrolment in 11th grade or the RAC programme is not possible if the goal is to take the public gymnase admission exam in the same year.
The family contacts the school to book an appointment and explain their situation and the target class.
The school provides certain documents in preparation for the meeting.
An interview to understand the student’s needs, explain the school, and tour the campus.
A response is given after reviewing the application and interview. A trial period may be possible.
Enrolment is finalised after approval, according to the provided procedures.
To prepare for the school meeting, please bring the student’s report cards from the last two years and class agenda, if available. Any other documents the family considers useful may also be presented to support the discussion.
Below are answers to the main questions that parents and students may have about enrolling their children at École Vinet.
Yes. The interview usually takes place on site, but a video conference is also possible.
Yes. Every application is carefully reviewed and discussed in collaboration with the family.
Yes. We have experience supporting students with learning difficulties and adapt our support to each student's needs.
Yes. We welcome international students who may initially speak little French and provide them with tailored support.
Contact the school using the application and contact form on this page. An on-site meeting is then arranged, including an interview with the student and their family and a school tour.
Please bring the student’s report cards from the last two years and class agenda, if available. Any other document the family considers useful can also be presented.
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