Academic support in Lausanne: individualised support for students in grades 7 through 11

Academic support at École Vinet is designed for students from grade 7 to grade 11, VP or VG, whether they are enrolled at Vinet or at another school in Lausanne. One teacher, one student, one subject: each session is built around your child's actual needs, whether that means closing a gap, strengthening the basics or going further in a subject they enjoy. Support sessions mostly take place at the end of the day, on site, in a structured and supportive setting.

Whether your child needs targeted help in French, maths, English or another subject in the Vaud curriculum, lessons are tailored to their level and pace. Working one to one with a teacher who knows the requirements of the Canton of Vaud is often what changes the dynamic of a school year. This private learning experience, at a school that has been based in Lausanne for over 185 years, is open to all primary and secondary students in French-speaking Switzerland who are looking for serious, personalised support.

What Is Academic Support In Lausanne?

Academic support is one-to-one help, focused on a specific subject, that complements what the student receives in class. It is not a private lesson found on an online platform with no educational framework behind it. It is structured pedagogical support, delivered by people who know the requirements of the Vaud curriculum and know exactly where students at this level tend to struggle, and what approach helps them succeed.

In Lausanne, families often choose between tutors, online platforms or support centres. What École Vinet offers is different: a genuine school setting, carefully selected tutors, an approach built around the student's needs session after session, and clear, ongoing communication with the family throughout the year.

How Does Academic Support Work At École Vinet?

Each support session is built on a simple principle: one teacher, one student, one subject. No groups, no imposed standard programme. The content of each session is tailored to what the student is going through at that moment, whether it is a concept not fully understood in class, an upcoming exam, or the need to catch up on older foundations.

Support sessions take place on École Vinet's premises, one-to-one, mainly at the end of the day after lessons. They can also be held between lessons or at midday, depending on the student's availability and timetable. This flexibility allows support to be worked naturally into the school week, without adding extra strain at home in the evening, which makes it more effective. A typical session lasts around an hour, enough time to work effectively on a specific point without tiring the student.

Which School Levels Are Covered?

Support lessons at École Vinet cover classes from 7P to 11th grade, on the pre-gymnasium track (VP) and the general track (VG), in all subjects of the Vaud secondary curriculum such as French, mathematics, German, English, physics, chemistry, or biology. They are open to students enrolled at École Vinet, as well as to students from other schools in and around Lausanne who are looking for professional, structured academic support in Lausanne.

Support Provided By École Vinet

This is something few families think to check before the first session, yet it changes everything. The quality of academic support depends directly on the setting it takes place in: who runs the session, using what approach, with what knowledge of the Vaud curriculum and of what is actually expected at the student's level. This is exactly the kind of serious, transparent supervision that École Vinet puts at the centre of its academic support offer.

At École Vinet, sessions are delivered by trained teachers and by students selected by the school, all familiar with the requirements of the Vaud secondary curriculum. Unlike private lessons found through an online platform, where the tutor is chosen with no real educational guarantee, every tutor at Vinet is chosen for their ability to quickly identify the student's specific needs, carry out an accurate assessment of their gaps, and build a suitable plan for progress. They know what is expected of a 9th-grade VP student in mathematics, where 10th-grade students typically struggle in German, and how to explain something differently when another teacher's explanation has not worked.

This one-to-one support is open to all students in Lausanne from grade 7 to grade 11, not only those enrolled at the school. Each session is dedicated entirely to that student. Parents who trust us value this transparency: they know exactly who is working with their child, using what approach, and in what setting. The result is real, measurable progress, visible both in the student's schoolwork and in the confidence they regain session after session.

What Are The Benefits Of Academic Support At École Vinet?

185 years of academic experience

École Vinet has been supporting students for over 185 years. This experience translates into a well-honed support organisation, carefully selected tutors, and an in-depth understanding of the requirements of the Vaud school system, well beyond what an independent private tutor can offer.

Monitoring that adapts throughout the year

If the student's needs change, the support is adjusted accordingly. Tutors stay in touch with the teaching team to adapt the content of each session to the priorities of the moment.

For students already enrolled at Vinet: an added advantage

The student is already known to the teaching team. Continuity between regular lessons and support sessions is natural, communication between everyone involved flows smoothly, and adjustments happen faster.

Working In A School Setting, Not The Living Room

Where support takes place is not a minor detail. A student who receives a tutor at home stays in their usual environment: the sofa, the phone within reach, the kitchen a few steps away. The mindset is not the same as in a classroom. It is a simple observation, but one that families often only notice afterwards, once they have tried both approaches.

At École Vinet, support takes place on the school's premises, a setting the student already associates with work and concentration. Located in the heart of Lausanne, the school is easily accessible from the different neighbourhoods of the city and its surrounding area. This setting changes the dynamic of the session: the student arrives in a different frame of mind, more available, more focused, and ready to fully commit to their support session. It is this closeness between the place of learning and the place of school life that makes the difference, particularly for young people who struggle to settle down to work once they are back home.

This is a practical, concrete advantage that families notice quickly, whether the student is already at Vinet or comes from another school in Lausanne or the surrounding area.

Academic Support Isn't Just For Struggling Students

Academic support is often seen as something for students who are struggling. That view is too narrow. Among the students who attend support sessions at École Vinet, some are not struggling at all: they simply want to structure their preparation for written exams, make progress in a subject they are passionate about, or build solid foundations ahead of an approaching transition between school cycles.

An 11VP student who wants to deepen their knowledge of mathematics before entering gymnasium, a 9th grader who feels their level of German is not yet where it needs to be, an 11VG student who wants to strengthen their French before end-of-year exams: these are concrete examples of profiles that benefit from personalised one-to-one support, even when their school results are not poor. There are also students who want to build their autonomy and study skills, two areas that one-to-one support can work on in depth, session after session, at a pace chosen to suit them.
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Support can be occasional or more intensive depending on need: a few targeted sessions before an important exam, or regular support throughout the semester. It is precisely because the support is tailor-made that it can help students with very different profiles, from primary to secondary level, whether they are aiming to progress or simply looking for an excellent, structured working environment.

Individualised support makes it possible to work on exactly what the student needs, at their own pace, with a teacher who is fully available and attentive. Making progress, regaining confidence, learning how to learn: this is what a well-run support session can achieve. A service open to Vinet students and to those coming from another school in Lausanne alike, with a single goal: to succeed.

How To Register For Academic Support At École Vinet

The process is simple. Just contact École Vinet directly to explain your child's situation: their level, the subject concerned, and their availability. The school assesses the needs and proposes a suitable arrangement as quickly as possible, depending on availability. There is no automated online registration form: enquiries are handled personally, to make sure the support arrangement chosen truly matches the family's expectations.

Support is available throughout the school year, subject to availability. Families who want to plan ahead are advised to get in touch as early as possible, particularly at the start of the year or after school holidays, when demand tends to be higher. École Vinet welcomes students from Lausanne as well as those from the surrounding area, whether they attend a state school or another private school. Support can be set up quickly, with the main priority being to find the right tutor for the right student.

Fees and session costs are communicated directly by the school at first contact, based on the student's profile and needs. Payment and terms are discussed transparently at that point, with no immediate commitment. The aim is to find the arrangement that best fits, whether your child needs occasional catch-up help, exam preparation, or regular support throughout the year.