In October, five student athletes from Collège Champittet took part in the school's inaugural trip to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, USA. This exciting opportunity forms part of the school's collaboration with IMG Academy, a world leader in sports education. For one week, the students participated in the Nord Anglia Challenge, an experience reserved exclusively for Nord Anglia Education students aged 13 and above. At IMG Academy's premier youth sports campus, the young athletes trained with expert coaches in a world-class sporting environment. Participants developed confidence and leadership skills as they sharpened their technique in basketball, football, volleyball and other sports. They also formed new international friendships while training and competing alongside Nord Anglia Education peers from around the world. The trip represents a significant milestone in the school's commitment to offering students opportunities to learn beyond the classroom and pursue their passions in a high-performance setting.
Through elite coaching and high-level competition, the Nord Anglia Challenge pushes students beyond their comfort zone, supporting both athletic development and personal growth. This experience enables participants to strengthen key skills such as leadership, motivation and resilience—qualities that are crucial for future academic and career success, as well as in sport. As part of the Nord Anglia Education family, Champittet students can take part in IMG Academy Camps at preferential rates and join Nord Anglia Challenge weeks, which offer training across a range of sports. Like the school's longstanding collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT and UNICEF, the partnership with IMG Academy brings new opportunities for students to learn beyond the classroom, pursue their passions and develop new skills. The school is delighted to offer this enriching experience and to help students realise their potential, both on and off the field. Such initiatives reflect a broader educational philosophy that values holistic development and international exposure.
