Types of sport
The Sport Etude programme is open to all sports and to a sportsperson who wish to practice their passion with the help of a flexible timetable and a supportive teaching team. Every athlete has the choice to participate.
Passion and Commitment
Sports at St. George's plays a key element in the daily lives of all students. We recognise and support the commitment required from students in practising high-level sports. Sport Études is a bespoke programme for students who demonstrate passion and commitment to sporting activity. It provides a balanced structure between the development of particular talents and academic life.
OBJECtives
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A robust and bilingual academic education |
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Preparation for entrance in Swiss and international universities |
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A flexible and adapted timetable |
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A partnership with recognised professionals |
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A programme of nutrition, mental coaching and physical preparation |
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Constant contact and follow-up |
academic programme
St. George's International School prepares certified and international programmes that provide access to the best Swiss and international universities.
Secondary 1 (Middle School 10-14 years old)
Cambridge Lower Secondary International
Secondary 2 ((Senior School 15-18 years old)
IGCSE Cambridge International
International Baccalaureate
Partners Sport Etudes
Tennis
Yannick Fattebert is a former professional tennis player and former coach of Stan Wawrinka with whom he won 6 titles. Yannick is co-founder of Sport Spirit.
Golf
Christophe Bovet is a former professional golf player. Christophe is now Regional Coach
Ski
Marc-Henri Duc is Director of the Villars Ski School and Swiss Snowsports.
Physical preparation
Billy Karageorgakis is co-director of the Puidoux Athletic Performance Centre and coach of the men's national golf team.
mental preparation
Leila Ungun is co-director of the Puidoux athletic performance centre. Leila is Captain of the Women's National Golf Cadres.
Sport Etudes Preparation Programme
Physical preparation sessions are organised every week either in Puidoux at our partner Golf-Fit or at the school under the guidance of Mr Médard, our Sports Tutor. These sessions can be global and/or specific to each sport and each athlete. Nutrition and mental coaching sessions are also proposed to prepare students for a better management of their competitions. These sports training sessions are completed by cryotherapy sessions.
From our Sport Etudes Students
My name is Ben, I come from Denmark. I am 16 years old and have been at St George's for 10 years. I used to ski with the Danish national youth team, but now I have moved into golf, I am currently a member of both Montreux Golf Club, Verbier Golf Club and Hornbæk Golf Club. I have a handicap of 20,4 and am aiming to reduce it to below 10 by the end of this academic year. I train 5 times a week, 3 times on the course, and 2 times in the fitness centre. I also compete regularly in junior competitions and I have won both the Verbier junior open and the Championnat de Valais junior.
I joined the Sport Études group because of my very busy schedule involving both school and my elite sport. Sport Études has helped me to manage my time efficiently as well as collaborating with my teachers and other members of staff to ensure that I can compete and train whilst staying on top of my school work. I also enjoy the fitness sessions, where we sometimes learn about the proper nutrition for our sports and have good recoveries sessions in the cryotherapy chamber.
I’m Chris, I am 14. I’m part of the Sport Études program in year 10, and have been in St. George's for 2 years. I come from Australia, and oddly enough I play ice hockey. I play as a defence for HC Valais-Chablais, where I train 3-4 times a week with extra games. Sport Études surrounds me with other motivated athletes, as well as offering as many opportunities to enhance my skills as far as possible. Flexible timetables and Academic support allows me to remain focused on my school work while continuing to play the sports I love. I hope to keep playing ice hockey in future years, with the help of Sport Études.
My name is Adam, I’m 17 years old and I’m from Poland, I’m in year 12 and it’s my first year in St. George’s International School. I play football, for Stade-Lausanne, I train 3 times a week+ a match on the weekend. When I don’t have team training I train individually. I enjoy fitness sessions and the fact that there is more flexibility in my school timetable.
My name is Maria, I am 13 and I come from Russia. I am in year 8 and it is my fourth year in St George’s. I play tennis in Sport Etudes. I am part of club Veveysan in St Legier. I play at least 5 times a week and compete nearly every single week and I am an R4. I joined Sport Etudes because I wanted to have more training sessions which are only possible in school time and I really like sport Etudes because of the chance I get to train more and because I really like the fitness sessions!
Hi, my name is Jonathan and I come from Denmark. I am 12 years old and I am in year 8. This is my 9th year at St. George’s. I ski and play golf. I am part of golf club Montreux and golf club Verbier. In the summer, I train 10 hours of golf a week. I am also part of ski team Phillipe Roux, in Verbier, and in the Winter, I have ski training 9 hours a week. As well as that, I compete in a local ski race every Saturday. I have also competed in the Danish skiing championships in 2019 where I got two 6th places and a 4th place. Something that I really like about Sport Études is the fitness sessions and the good advice from the golf and ski pros. I also like the special Sport Études PE kit.
My name is Mikhail. I come from Russia, I am 17 years old, I am in year 12 and I have been in St. George’s since year 7. I play tennis as my Sport Études sport. I am a member of Club Veveysan de Tennis. I train 7 times a week and perform in tournaments on a monthly basis. I joined the Sport Études programme as I like the flexibility I have with the training and the fact that the teachers know that I play tennis at a competitive level and they help me with catching up on what I missed. Also, I learn some exercises for particular groups of muscles during the fitness sessions. In future, I hope that the skills I learn now will help me keep a balanced and sporty lifestyle and that I will know that I have a bigger range of skills in sports.
Meet the team
Mr. Chapuis, Director Sport Etudes
Mr Chapuis is responsible for the Sport Studies Section at the school, contacts, internal logistics and registration. He is also Head of Middle School. David is a trail runner and marathon runner.
Mr. Gillan, academic tutor Sport Etudes
Mr Gillan follows the students on a daily basis and follows up with the teachers. He is in charge of the academic development of the students and their well-being at the school. Mike is an ultra-distance runner (Berlin 160km, Atacama Desert) and "Iron Man".
Mr. Médard, sport tutor Sport Etudes
Mr Médard ensures the logistical coordination of the training sessions, the sports, nutritional and mental preparation of the students and permanent contact with their clubs. Pierre is a former coach of the French Junior ski team.
mrs. Kling, Head of learning centre
Mrs Kling is the Head of the Learning Centre. Mrs Kling provides organisational and pedagogical support to Sport Etudes students who wish to do so.
mrs. Haesler, university counsellor
Mrs Haesler provides support for guidance, research and the pursuit of higher education, particularly in American and British universities.
Dr Brooke, Head of Senior School
Dr Brooke is the Head of the Senior School, students between the ages of 15 and 18 prepare for the IGCSE exams and the International Baccalaureate Diploma and its variants.