1837
Creation of a middle-level commercial school in Lausanne, marking the beginnings of commercial education in the Canton of Vaud and the foundations of the future Gymnase de Beaulieu.
History of the Gymnase de Beaulieu
History
Historical timeline of the Gymnase de Beaulieu
Dive into more than 180 years of history of the Gymnase de Beaulieu and the Association of Graduated Students. This timeline highlights the major milestones in the evolution of the Lausanne business school and the educational heritage of the Canton of Vaud.
1869
Opening of the Canton-de-Vaud Higher School of Commerce as the commercial branch of the Cantonal School of Industry. At the time, it included industrial, commercial, and agricultural sections. Did you know? Before Beaulieu, the School of Commerce was located at No. 7 Chauderon.
1892
Replacement of the Cantonal Industrial School by four distinct schools under a single management. The commercial section officially becomes a School of Commerce.
1908
A new law officially names the institution the Lausanne Higher School of Commerce, Administration, and Railways. Did you know? There used to be a room named "CFF" (now Room 412). Here is a class photo from the year 1907.
1913 -1915
Construction of the current school, south of the Beaulieu College. Did you know? Charles Thévenaz was the architect of the School of Commerce. He can be seen in the photo with his son Charles-François, the future architect of the Pontaise Olympic Stadium.
1915
Inauguration ceremony of the new building in Maupas.
1919
Jubilee of the Higher School of Commerce. The "Teachers' Conference" room featuring about fifty of them, many sporting impressive facial hair, and only three female teachers. Although female students were admitted as early as 1906, boys and girls would continue to study separately for a very long time.
1936
Diplomas and certificates of commercial maturity are recognized as equivalent to the Federal Certificate of Competence awarded after the final apprenticeship exam for commercial professions. Did you know? At least six different models of typewriters were used for typing courses. Typing, microscopy, and chemistry classrooms in images.
1969
Celebration of the school's centenary.
1992
Opening of a scientific annex to the north of the building, made necessary by the requirements of the Federal Baccalaureate curricula.
1996
The new facilities of CESS Beaulieu and the renovated original building are inaugurated.
2006
The Fréminet annex is transformed, increasing its student enrollment capacity.