Two rules govern the philosophy of boarding: a harmonious and balanced acquisition of knowledge and an all-round education that goes beyond the classroom.
Music, dance, cinema, theatre, art workshops, video and photographic workshops are among the activities on offer. Pupils in the terminale can attend plastic arts courses with a view to taking this at the BAC.
Sainte Croix des Neiges organises visits for all classes together, to towns and cities with rich cultural heritages: Egyptian museum in Turin, the Gruyère valley, Bern, etc.