​Institut Le Rosey
Switzerland
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Commonly referred to as Le Rosey or simply Rosey, is the oldest boarding school in Switzerland and one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the world. The school also owns a campus in the ski resort village of Gstaad in the Canton of Bern, where the student body, faculty, and staff move to during the Winter months of January through March. Institut Le Rosey is currently owned by its fourth generation of Directors, Philippe and Anne Gudin, who assumed ownership of Le Rosey in 1980. Mr. Michael Gray is the current Headmaster of the school. During most of the 20th century, Le Rosey was referred to as the "School of Kings", as the school has educated many notable alumni, including 7 monarchs. To sustain an international atmosphere at Le Rosey, there exists a quota where no more than 10% of the students may come from a single country. The Student-teacher ratio is 5:1 with the average class size being less than 10 students, and the average teacher's length of stay at Le Rosey is over ten years.
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Le Rosey's philosophy is inspired by what Harvard educationalist Howard Gardner has called "multiple intelligences": "its aim is to develop all Roseans’ talents through academic, sporting and artistic programmes”
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​“Once you experience it you want to go back for more,” said Jose Gomez from Venezuela, a now Ancien Roseen.​​