At Oaks and Pines, the girls are schooled in Switzerland, with a rigorous routine of classes, homework, and old fashioned discipline in a ‘family’ atmosphere. Parents send their daughters to O&P to ensure the best results, and the girls are strictly kept to their lessons, the Principal and Tutors do see to that !

The school is located on the shore of Lake Geneva near Montreux, in the shadow of the majestic Alps. An 18th century castle – set in a large arboreal park – serves to house the school. Schoolrooms, tutors’ studies and apartments, library, dining-room and other facilities are located on the ground floor.

On the second floor, each girl is provided with a comfortable individual room. It is to be noted that the girls’ rooms have no doors, which is a considerable aid to keeping mischief in check.

Mischief happens; it would be irresponsible to pretend otherwise. Fortunately the school’s superbly trained and dedicated faculty is quite prepared to address any infractions that may occur. It sometimes happens that the only way to get a pupil’s undivided attention is to put her over one’s knees, and warm her backside. In serious cases sterner discipline may be required, and use of the cane is not unheard of.