Bell One World Nursery & Primary School vs British School of Geneva

	B Bell One World Nursery & Primary School Geneva, Switzerland	B British School of Geneva Geneva, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 7,300 - 27,650	Fees / year CHF 21,400 - 28,700
Age range	Age range 2 - 11 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 380
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 14
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1993	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Bell Colombettes is in Geneva, in the Nations district near the Palais des Nations (UN) in Parc de l'Ariana. It is easily accessible by public transport with car drop-off points. Train, tram and bus links serve the Right Bank, including Servette, Petit-Saconnex, Nations and surrounding districts. Address: 12 Chemin des Colombettes, 1202 Geneva.	Location Located at Av. de Châtelaine 95A, Vernier, CH, in Geneva's international quarter. The campus is on the main road through Châtelaine, two minutes from the motorway and a 10-minute drive from the United Nations. It is easily accessible for students commuting from across the city and nearby areas.
Stages	Stages Nursery and Primary School for ages 2–9; includes Nursery, Primary Reception (age 4+), Year 1–2 (Key Stage 1) and Year 3–4 (Key Stage 2).	Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, A-level College
School type	School type Nursery and Primary School (English-medium).	School type British international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix BSG welcomes students from over 70 nationalities; 60+ languages spoken; English and French are core languages, with additional languages including German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Japanese.
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Country affiliation	Country affiliation UK curriculum framework (EYFS and National Curriculum).	Country affiliation United Kingdom
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School day runs from 8:30am to 4:45pm.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus service available via Chatelaine stop serving routes 6, 19, 22 and 51; dedicated transport service for pupils from the right bank of Geneva or nearby France.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fees - No separate application or one-time registration fee is listed for the Nursery & Primary tuition schedule; enrolment is billed by invoice as below. Tuition fees — Nursery (Bilingual Nursery & Pre‑School Class) — CHF - Prices are shown per term (Term 1 Autumn 16 weeks, Term 2 Winter 12 weeks, Term 3 Spring 10 weeks) and as a yearly total. - Nursery 1 / Nursery 2 / Pre‑School — part‑time (half days): - 2 half days: CHF 2,415 (Term 1) • CHF 1,815 (Term 2) • CHF 1,510 (Term 3) • Year total CHF 5,740. - 3 half days: CHF 3,390 (T1) • CHF 2,540 (T2) • CHF 2,120 (T3) • Year total CHF 8,050. - 4 half days: CHF 4,085 (T1) • CHF 3,065 (T2) • CHF 2,550 (T3) • Year total CHF 9,700. - 5 half days: CHF 5,480 (T1) • CHF 4,105 (T2) • CHF 3,415 (T3) • Year total CHF 13,000. - Nursery — full‑day options: - 2 full days: CHF 5,320 (T1) • CHF 3,990 (T2) • CHF 3,320 (T3) • Year total CHF 12,630. - 3 full days: CHF 7,500 (T1) • CHF 5,625 (T2) • CHF 4,690 (T3) • Year total CHF 17,815. - 4 full days: CHF 9,095 (T1) • CHF 6,820 (T2) • CHF 5,685 (T3) • Year total CHF 21,600. - 4 full days & 1 half day: CHF 10,490 (T1) • CHF 7,860 (T2) • CHF 6,550 (T3) • Year total CHF 24,900. Tuition fees — Primary School (Reception and Years R–4) — CHF* - Primary fees are shown per term (T1 Autumn 16 weeks, T2 Winter 12 weeks, T3 Spring 10 weeks) and as a yearly total. - Reception (2 half days & 2 full days): CHF 7,255 (T1) • CHF 5,440 (T2) • CHF 4,535 (T3) • Year total CHF 17,230. - Reception, Key Stage 1 & 2 (Year R to 4) — 4 full days: CHF 9,095 (T1) • CHF 6,820 (T2) • CHF 5,685 (T3) • Year total CHF 21,600. - 4 full days & 1 half day: CHF 10,490 (T1) • CHF 7,860 (T2) • CHF 6,550 (T3) • Year total CHF 24,900. - Reception and Primary — 5 full days: CHF 11,645 (T1) • CHF 8,730 (T2) • CHF 7,275 (T3) • Year total CHF 27,650. - A 5% discount is applied to the lowest fee for a sibling, or to the annual fee payment. Additional costs and optional charges — CHF - Holidays programme (per week): Half days CHF 415 • Full days CHF 710. - Early doors (08:00–08:30) or Late pick‑up (12:00–12:15 / 16:45–17:00): CHF 15 per occurrence. - iSensi hot lunch (per day): CHF 10. - Occasional lunch (12:00–13:10, no meal provided): CHF 15 per day. - After School Club (16:45–18:00): CHF 20 per day. - Other ancillary costs (trips, specialist activities, materials) may be charged separately; published fee pages list the standard optional items above. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued either termly or annually. Payment is due within 10 days of the postmark of the invoice and must be received before the start of the term. Payment methods / Fee payment options - Payments can be made using payment slips (BVR), by credit card (Visa or Mastercard), or by bank transfer. Boarding / Accommodation - The One World Nursery & Primary provision is a day programme (school hours noted as open 08:30–16:45), and no boarding fees or residential provision are listed. Refunds and cancellations - If the school cancels a course before its start (for example if a group cannot be opened), the school will automatically refund all booking fees paid. - To cancel a confirmed booking, a written cancellation request must be submitted; refunds or charges after cancellation are handled according to the notice period and the school's booking terms and conditions. Notes* - Items marked with an asterisk indicate inclusion of Young Learners classes on Wednesdays for specified ages; the schedule and exact entitlement are shown with each fee option.	Fee details Registration / Application fees - Registration fee: CHF 1,045 payable at time of enrolment or re-enrolment. This registration fee is non-refundable except where the school is unable to offer a place. - Re‑enrolment discount: a special 10% reduction was offered to maintain the registration fee at CHF 950 for families who completed re‑enrolment payment by the specified re‑enrolment deadline. Capital development / one‑time fees - Capital Development Fee: a one‑time non‑refundable fee of CHF 3,000 is charged in a student's first year and is payable on enrolment. This fee is not refundable. Tuition fees (termly instalments and annual totals) — day students - Reception (Early Years): 1st instalment CHF 9,200; 2nd instalment CHF 6,900; 3rd instalment CHF 6,900; Total annual tuition CHF 23,000. - Years 1–2: 1st instalment CHF 10,060; 2nd instalment CHF 7,545; 3rd instalment CHF 7,545; Total annual tuition CHF 25,150. - Years 3–6: 1st instalment CHF 10,320; 2nd instalment CHF 7,740; 3rd instalment CHF 7,740; Total annual tuition CHF 25,800. - Years 7–9: 1st instalment CHF 10,920; 2nd instalment CHF 8,190; 3rd instalment CHF 8,190; Total annual tuition CHF 27,300. - Years 10–11: 1st instalment CHF 11,480; 2nd instalment CHF 8,610; 3rd instalment CHF 8,610; Total annual tuition CHF 28,700. - Years 12–13 (Sixth Form / A Level): 1st instalment CHF 12,340; 2nd instalment CHF 9,255; 3rd instalment CHF 9,255; Total annual tuition CHF 30,850. - Early Years half‑day programme (available to children aged 3–4): Tuition fee CHF 11,500 per school year. Monthly instalment option (alternate payment plan) - A monthly payment plan is available by agreement with the Principal for families paying the entirety of school fees privately. Monthly instalments are payable on the 1st of each month from August to May (10 instalments). Example monthly amounts (10 instalments): Reception CHF 2,369; Years 1–2 CHF 2,591; Years 3–6 CHF 2,658; Years 7–9 CHF 2,812; Years 10–11 CHF 2,956; Years 12–13 CHF 3,178. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard termly instalment due dates (when paying by 3 instalments): 1st instalment due 1 August; 2nd instalment due 1 December; 3rd instalment due 1 April (dates shown on the schedule). Tuition fees for students who arrive during the academic year are charged on a termly basis. - Invoices for additional services (school lunches, transport, uniforms, extracurricular activities, after‑school care, learning support, external exam registration for Years 9–13, and field trips) are issued termly and are generally payable within 30 days of invoice. Late payments may incur additional charges or penalties as per school policy. - Discounts: an early payment discount (paying the full annual tuition before the specified early‑payment date) and specified reduced rates for particular payment arrangements are included in the school's published payment terms and may apply when conditions are met. Boarding - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for this school; fees and schedules apply to day students. Other costs and typical additional charges - School lunches: invoiced termly as an additional service. - Transport (school bus): annual charges are billed and published per route/zone; example indicative annual bus rates for the published transport service cover several zones (example zone prices published as guidance). - Uniforms: uniform costs are invoiced as an additional cost when required; specific uniform prices are not listed in the tuition schedule and are invoiced separately. - After‑school clubs and extracurricular activities: invoiced termly as additional services. - Swimming: listed annual charge CHF 220. - Lockers: deposit CHF 25 (refundable on leaving provided locker key is returned); lost key charges apply. - Calculators / curriculum equipment: KS3 basic calculators provided; KS4 calculators charged (example: CHF 130 for KS4 calculators); replacement deposits or charges for lost items may apply. - Learning support, private tutoring and some specialist services: fees set by agreement and invoiced termly. Refund information - The Registration Fee (CHF 1,045) is non‑refundable except where the school is unable to offer a place. The one‑time Capital Development Fee (CHF 3,000) is non‑refundable. - Certain refundable deposits (for example, locker deposits) are refunded when the student leaves provided the relevant conditions are met (for example, returning the locker key). Invoices for non‑tuition services are processed and refunded or charged according to the school's terms for each service. Late payment penalties and terms for refunds of non‑tuition items are set out in the school's terms and conditions. Fee payment options and bank details - Bank transfer details are provided for fee payment (IBAN and SWIFT/BIC shown); bank transfer is the documented payment method for tuition and instalments. Example bank details published for remittance: IBAN CH30 0024 0240 2100 9801 A; BIC / SWIFT UBSWCHZH80A. - A monthly instalment plan (10 monthly payments from August to May) is available by agreement with the Principal. The school publishes discounts that may apply for early full payment or for qualifying payment arrangements. (End of fee overview)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Bell One World Nursery & Primary School uses the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework in Nursery to Primary Reception, and progresses to Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3–4). The Bell Way provides six core principles guiding learning, developed with an Emeritus Professor from the University of Cambridge. Learning is child-led and theme-based, with learning taking place inside and outside the classroom and personalised teaching in small groups. English-language instruction features prominently, with Nursery activities described as learning through purposeful play in English. Bell Switzerland serves learners from ages 2 to 18, with programmes located in Geneva's Nations district.	Curriculum details An enhanced English National Curriculum is delivered from Early Years through to A Level. Early Years Foundation Stage; International Primary School (ages 5-11) follows the English National Curriculum; International Secondary School (ages 11-16) leads to IGCSEs; A Level College (ages 16-18) offers A-levels. Years 7 to 9 (Key Stage 3) study a broad range of subjects, while Years 10 and 11 focus on IGCSE core subjects and elective options. Language provision includes English and French as core offerings, with German, Russian and Spanish available through co-curricular activities; A-Level courses include English Language and Literature and French, with additional modern languages offered for a fee. Class sizes are small: Early Years classes have a teacher and teaching assistant with no more than 18 students, and A-Level groups are no larger than 14.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Student:staff ratio is 1:8 (1:6 for Nursery 1).	Student teacher ratio Class sizes are small across the school: Early Years classes have a teacher and teaching assistant with no more than 18 students; A-Level classes are no larger than 14.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results In 2022/23, IGCSE results included a 100% pass rate in English Language, English Literature, Chemistry, Statistics and History. 43% achieved top 7-9 grades overall, and 83% achieved the top grade 9 in French. A-level results show a 97% pass rate, with 84% of grades A-C and 28% A-A.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression 9 out of 10 students secure offers from Russell Group, Top 50 and QS-ranked universities. Future destinations show 92% acceptance into first-choice destinations. Graduates secure places at prestigious universities in the UK and around the world.
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Facilities	Facilities
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Arrange a visit or speak with the Nursery and Primary School Team by using the Contact us option or Visit us page to discuss your child's needs and ask questions. 2. If ready to enroll, start your registration by contacting Bell to begin the enrollment process. 3. View School Term Dates and School Fees to understand the calendar and costs; the school is located in Geneva's Nations district and is conveniently accessible by public transport. 4. The nursery and primary school day runs from 8:30am to 4:45pm at Bell Colombettes (12 Chemin des Colombettes, 1202 Geneva) and Bell Camille-Vidart (Chemin Camille-Vidart 15, 1st Floor, 1202 Geneva). The curriculum starts with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and progresses through Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, with core principles of The Bell Way.	Admissions Applications are accepted throughout the year, subject to space. The admissions journey: 01 Get in touch today by enquiry form or call; 02 Join a campus tour or virtual tour; 03 Submit your application; 04 Application review; 05 Get ready to start. Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year, with the admissions team assisting with the application, assessments and any necessary paperwork for employers or visa applications. To enrol, submit: Application for Enrolment signed by a parent or guardian; Emergency and Health Questionnaire; Proof of payment of the registration fee 950 CHF and the one-off Capital Development Fee 3,000 CHF; if currently attending another school, a recent report from your current institution is also required. Assessments used include GL Assessments for Years 3 to 13, Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4), New Group Reading Test (NGRT), Lucid Exact and Progress Test Series. The admissions policy ensures fair and appropriate procedures in reviewing all applications and offering places; next steps are communicated after the review.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships ISP Future Pathways Scholarships provide exclusive scholarship opportunities from universities worldwide for students within the International Schools Partnership network. Amounts vary by university and may include up to 50% of tuition fees; automatic eligibility upon application. Institutions listed include Bond University (50%), Colorado State University (20%), University of Nottingham Malaysia (50% first-year foundation), St Mary's University London (15% of first-year tuition), IESEG School of Management (10%), Hope College (up to 30,000 USD annually), Linfield University (up to 25,000 USD annually), SAE Institute Dubai (20%), and other ISP partner scholarships. For more information, scholarships@ispschools.com.
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