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Aiglon College was founded by John C. Corlette in 1949 and opened with just six pupils.^[1] A former teacher at Gordonstoun, Corlette had sympathised with the theories of its founder, Kurt Hahn, and began to think about opening a school of his own.^[2]

Corlette suffered from ill-health as a child and was never physically robust. This spurred a personal philosophy emphasising stamina and toughness, and upon which the principles of Aiglon would be founded.^[2] Corlette's decision to open a school in Switzerland was likely inspired by his own experience: he left Stowe at 16 to finish his education at Alpine College, having been sent there for the benefit of his health.^[2]

Following a financially precarious beginning, during which it rented various chalets, the school acquired its first permanent building with the purchase of the Hotel Beau-Site in 1955, now known as Clairmont.^[3] Though founded as a school on the British model, by 1957 half the student body were American nationals. British parents at this time were put off by a combination of high fees and a weak pound.^[4]

That decade, another idea borrowed from Gordonstoun, the 'rank system', was implemented. This ranked boys according to merit, academic or otherwise, with extra privileges awarded to the higher ranked.^[5] In 1968 the school became co-educational and 22 girls arrived that September.^[6]

By the 1970s Aiglon had drawn some criticism due to the fullness of its programme, with the working day running from 7am to 8:45pm for the youngest children, and up to 11pm for the oldest; though the school maintained this was necessary to "develop the whole child" and set this against long vacation times, which lasted up to 11 weeks in the summer.^[7] American author Allen Kurzweil recalled the eccentricities he encountered when he was sent to Aiglon in 1971.^[8]

Early morning were given over to fresh-air callisthenics, cold showers, and meditation. Afternoons were reserved for skiing and hiking. A retired opera singer with ill-fitting dentures taught elocution.

— Allen Kurzweil, The New Yorker, 2014

In line with the aims of its founder, school culture "placed a premium on stoic self-reliance" and injuries were a fact of life.^[8] During the academic year Kurzweil attended, one student lost the tips of two toes to frostbite, another almost died after falling into a crevasse, and a girl was permanently disfigured on the local slalom course after taking a bamboo gate too closely.^[8]

In 1972 the Indian spiritual leader Chinmayananda Saraswati visited the school and gave talks on the Hindu faith.^[9] That year, Corlette stepped down as Executive Headmaster and took on the new title of Director and Founder.^[9]

By 1983 there were approximately 250 pupils from 142 nationalities, and the school was becoming well established as a popular choice for celebrity parents, including Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, Roger Moore and Dame Joan Sutherland

A 1995 Newsweek profile noted that high fees did not "buy luxury" at Aiglon, and student dormitories were surprisingly modest.^[10] Such "unpretentious surroundings" were said to be popular with wealthy parents who did not want their children to be living in too much comfort.^[10]

In 2019 Nicola Sparrow became the first woman to lead the school.^[11]

Applications can be submitted up to a year in advance of the intended entrance date. Decisions are made twice a year, the first round being in December and the second in March. Additional places following the second round may be allocated "on a rolling basis".

Admissions assessment consist of an interview, which require the participation of both the prospective student and their parents, as well as a series of tests to measure academic ability.

As of 2021 there were 8 senior boarding houses with 350 senior students (defined as those aged 13-18) and 2 junior houses with room for 75 students, of which the youngest are 9 years old. Students occupy a study bedroom shared with no more than three others. Houseparents live on-site. The oldest students are in single or double rooms.

Students are required to complete nine outdoor expeditions each year. These take place on the weekend and students can be away for a day or both weekend days. Skiing is part of physical education and during winter months the school week is adjusted to allow for it

Hatfield College, Durham is one of the constituent colleges of Durham University. The following is a list of notable people to have matriculated at the college.

Where known, degree type, subject and year of graduation are included.

• Gordon Cameron – Master of Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge (1988–1990)^[12]
• David Jasper – Principal of St Chad's College, Durham (1989–1991)
• Stephen Moulsdale – Principal of St Chad's College, Durham (1904–1937)
• Arthur Prowse – Principal of Van Mildert College, Durham (1965–1972)^[13]
• Ian Taylor – Principal of Van Mildert College, Durham (1999–2000)
• Andrew Teverson – Pro-Vice Chancellor of University of the Arts London (2022–)^[14]

• John Atkinson – Emeritus Professor of Classics at the University of Cape Town
• Tim Carter – David G. Frey Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Brian Dobson – Reader Emeritus of Archaeology at Durham University; President of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle^[15]
• Paul Edwards – Professor of English and African Literature at the University of Edinburgh
• Simon J. Gathercole – Reader in New Testament Studies and Director of Studies at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge^[16]
• Michael Jarrett – Professor of Archaeology at Cardiff University^[17]
• Harold Orton – Professor of English Language and Medieval English Literature, University of Leeds (1946–64)
• David Reeder – Lecturer in Urban History, University of Leicester^[18]
• Gareth Stansfield – Professor of Middle East Studies at University of Exeter^[19]
• Ted Wragg – Professor of Education at the University of Exeter (1978–2003)

• Cliff Addison – Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at University of Nottingham (1960–78)^[20]
• Richard Arculus – Professor in School of Earth Sciences at Australian National University
• David Axon – Professor at the University of Hertfordshire and Rochester Institute of Technology
• Gilbert Ronald Bainbridge – Wolfson Professor of Energy Studies at Newcastle University
• Keith Clark – Emeritus Professor in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London
• Kingsley Dunham – Director of the British Geological Survey (1967–75); winner of the Wollaston Medal (1976)^[21]
• Joseph Holden – Professor of Physical Geography at University of Leeds (2007–)^[22]
• Nigel Glover – Professor of Physics at Durham University
• Rebecca Goss – Professor of Organic Chemistry at University of St. Andrews (2018–)
• Basil Charles King Professor of Geology at Bedford College; Bigsby Medal (1959)^[23]
• Brian Scarlett – Professor of Chemical Technology at Delft University of Technology (1983–2000)
• Joe Smartt – Reader in Biology at Southampton University (1990–96)
• Mark A. Smith – Professor of Pathology at Case Western Reserve University
• David Vaughan – Scientist at British Antarctic Survey; Lead Author on IPCC Fourth Assessment Report
• Stan Woodell – Lecturer in Botany at Oxford University (1959–88); Emeritus Fellow of Wolfson College, Oxford (1989–2004)^[24]
• Philip Woodworth – Oceanographer; former Director of the Permanent Service for Mean Sea Level

• Poppy Adams – author and television director; The Behaviour of Moths (2008)^[25]
• Oliver Balch – author and freelance journalist; Viva South America! A Journey Round a Restless Continent (2009)^[25]
• Dominic Carman – legal affairs journalist; former feature writer for The Times
• Alexander Frater – author and travel editor; Chasing the Monsoon (1990)
• John Kay – chief reporter for The Sun
• Colin McDowell – former Fashion Editor of The Sunday Times
• Katharine Preston – writer and public speaker; Out With It: How Stuttering Helped Me Find My Voice (2013)^[25]
• Rosa Rankin-Gee – novelist; The Last King of Sark (2011) and Dreamland (2021)^[25]
• David Shukman – Science Editor of BBC News (2012–2021); Reporting Live from the End of the World (2010)^[25]

• Jonathan Darlington – Generalmusikdirektor of the Duisburg Philharmonic (2002–2011)
• Tim Exile – drum and bass producer
• Malcolm Goldring – conductor and musical director
• Paul Keenan – composer of contemporary classical music
• Alec Roth – composer best known for Arion and the Dolphin (1994)
• Riva Taylor – jazz singer-songwriter
• Jake Thackray – folk musician, The Last Will and Testament of Jake Thackray (1967)^[26]

• Mark Durden-Smith – Channel 5 sports presenter^[26]
• Jonathan Gould – sports presenter; MLB on Five (1997–2008)
• Mark Pougatch – ITV Sport presenter
• Jeremy Vine – broadcaster and journalist; Panorama (2007–2010) Eggheads (2008–present)^[25]

• David Arkless – President of End Human Trafficking Now (2011–)
• Ian Marchant – Chairman of Thames Water (2018–2023)
• Richard Paniguian – Group Vice-President at BP (2002–2008), Head of Defence and Security Organisation (DSO) (2008–2015)
• Richard Pease, 4th Baronet – Head of Crux Asset Management (2015–2023)
• Tim Smit – co-creator of Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project
• James Timpson – CEO of Timpson Group (2002–) and Chair of the Prison Reform Trust (2016–)
• Oliver Tress – founder of Oliver Bonas
• Rachel Skinner – President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (2020–2021)
• Stephen Welton – CEO of Business Growth Fund (2011–)

• Chaitanya Bishnoi – Haryana (2015–2023) and Chennai Super Kings (2018–2019)^[27]
• Thomas Bruce – Durham UCCE (2005)^[28]
• Nick Compton (DNG) – Middlesex (2001–2009), Somerset (2010–2014) and England (2012–2016)^[29]
• Graham Cowdrey (DNG) – Kent (1984–1998)
• Tim Curtis – Cambridge University (1983) and Worcestershire (1979–1997)^[30]
• Peter Deakin – Cambridge University (1996) and Dorset (1999–2006)^[31]
• Paul Dixey – Kent (2005–2010), Durham UCCE (2007–2010) and Leicestershire (2011–2012)^[32]
• Edwin Hardy – Europeans (1915)^[33]
• George Harper – Durham UCCE (2009–2010) and Buckinghamshire (2008–2012)^[34]
• Steve Henderson – Worcestershire (1977–1981), Cambridge University (1982–1983) and Glamorgan (1983–1985)^[35]
• Thomas Jameson – Cambridge University (1970) and Warwickshire (1970)^[36]
• James Lawrence – Durham University (1995) and British Universities (1998)^[37]
• Harry McInley – Durham MCCU (2015)^[38]
• Gavin Moffat – Cambridge University (1996)^[31]
• James Rowe – Durham UCCE (2001) and Kent Cricket Board (2002)^[39]
• Andrew Strauss – Middlesex (1998–2012) and England (2003–2012)^[30]
• Frank Tyson – Northamptonshire (1952–1960) and England (1954–1959)^[30]
• Freddie van den Bergh – Surrey (2011–2019) and Durham MCCU (2012–2014)^[40]
• Charlie Wallis – Durham MCCU (2012–2013)^[41]
• Nathaniel Watkins – Oxfordshire (2011), Durham MCCU (2011–2013) and Jersey (2012–2019)
• James Wilkes-Green – Guernsey (2015)
• Michael Yeabsley – Cambridge University (1995)^[42]

• Rodney Dethridge – Bedfordshire (1982)^[43]
• Kim Norkett – Glamorgan (1974)^[44]

• Gavin Featherstone – coached United States at 1984 Olympics and South Africa at the 1996 Olympics^[30]
• Rui Saldanha – represented Great Britain at 1972 Olympics^[30]

• Warren Bradley – Manchester United (1958–1962) and England (1959)^[30]

• Simon Barr – Gold medallist for Germany in Lightweight men's eight at the 2014 and 2015 World Championships^[45]
• Angus Groom – Silver medallist in Quadruple sculls at at the 2020 Olympics^[45]
• Alice Freeman – Bronze medallist in Women's eight at 2007 World Championships, 5th place in Women's eight at the 2008 Olympics^[46]
• Louisa Reeve – Bronze medallist in Women's eight at 2007 World Championships^[46]
• Emily Taylor – Silver medallist in Women's eight at 2008 European Championships^[46]

• Toby Allchurch – represented England on tour of Japan, Fiji and Tonga (1979)^[47]
• Josh Basham – Newcastle Falcons (2018–2022)^[48]
• Richard Breakey – Scotland (1978)^[30]
• Jeremy Campbell-Lamerton – Scotland B (1985–1986) and Scotland (1986–1987)^[47]
• Will Carling – Harlequins (1987–2000) and England (1988–1997)^[49]
• Will Greenwood – Harlequins (1994–1996 and 2000–2006), Leicester Tigers (1996–2000) and England (1997–2004)^[50]
• Mark Griffin – United States (2003–2005)^[50]
• Charlie Hannaford – England (1971)^[47]
• Fitz Harding – Bristol Bears (2020–)
• Stuart Legg – Newcastle Falcons (1997–2000)^[50]
• Peter Lillington – Scotland B (1981–1982), also represented Scotland on tour of New Zealand (1981)^[47]
• Andy Mullins – England B (1988) and England (1989)^[49]
• Marcus Rose – England (1981–1987)^[47]
• Dave Walder – Newcastle Falcons (1999–2006) and England (2001–2003)^[50]
• Peter Warfield – England (1973–1975)^[47]
• Ben Woods – Newcastle Falcons (2003–2008), Leicester Tigers (2008–2012) and England Saxons (2006–2012)^[50]

• Mark Hudspith – long-distance runner; bronze medallist in the Marathon at the 1994 Commonwealth Games^[51]
• Jon Solly – gold medallist in the 10,000 metres at the 1986 Commonwealth Games^[51]

• Gabriela Knutson – Czech tennis player; career-high singles ranking of 155^[52]

Category:Lists of people associated with Durham University