Collège du Léman and Institut Florimont are both in Geneva, about 11 km apart. Both schools offer IB and Swiss programmes. Collège du Léman also offers IBCP, IPC, Advanced Placement (AP), American, Cambridge (Primary) and Cambridge IGCSE, and Institut Florimont also offers French. Published annual fees are CHF 24,900 - 36,980 at Collège du Léman and CHF 19,300 - 29,500 at Institut Florimont, which puts Collège du Léman roughly 27% higher. Collège du Léman takes pupils from 2 to 18, and Institut Florimont from 3 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 1,900 and 1,600 pupils. Typical class sizes are 13 at Collège du Léman and 20 at Institut Florimont.
IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Swiss Curriculum
Curriculum
IB (DP), French Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
1,900
Pupils
1,600
Typical class size
Typical class size
13
Typical class size
20
Instruction language
Instruction language
English, French
Instruction language
French, English
Opened
Opened
1960
Opened
1905
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Route de Sauverny 74, CH-1290 Versoix, Geneva, Switzerland. The campus sits between the Jura Mountains and Lake Geneva, offering outdoor spaces and modern facilities. It is about a 20-minute drive from the airport and within easy reach of Geneva city and the surrounding countryside.
Location
Geneva, Petit-Lancy, Switzerland. Located in the Petit-Lancy district of Geneva.
Stages
Stages
Pre-school Ages 2 to 6; Primary Ages 6 to 11; Middle School & Secondaire I Ages 11 to 14; High School & Secondaire II Ages 14 to 18. Boarding Ages 10 to 18.
Stages
Maternelle (Kindergarten); Primaire (Primary); Lower Secondary (Cycle) – three years with French or bilingual (French/English); Upper Secondary (Secondaire 2) – Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate, or International Baccalaureate (IB).
School type
School type
Day and boarding international school in Geneva, Switzerland.
School type
Private school offering francophone or bilingual programmes.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Students from more than 120 nationalities.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme with fifteen periods of English per week, taught in small, single-level groups, and a fully scaffolded pathway into English-medium education.
Additional learning support
Individualised support provided by dedicated teaching teams that tailor to each student's pace and goals.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Switzerland
Country affiliation
Switzerland
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Catholic
School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
Florimont bus service is offered to students living in the Geneva region, the canton of Vaud and neighbouring France. Places are limited; registration is valid for the academic year. The service depends on applications received and deadlines, previous registrations, requests for return journeys, distance between home and school, and journey time. Parents are not allowed to accompany their children on the first day of school.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application and one‑time fees (new students) - Application fee: CHF 500 per student. - Admission (registration) fee: Day students CHF 3,800 per student; Boarding students CHF 4,800 per student. - Security deposit (refundable if conditions met): Day students CHF 600; Boarding students CHF 6,000.
Annual tuition and boarding fees (amounts by year group / grade) - Day students (annual tuition, 2025–2026): - Preschool (2–3 yrs): CHF 24,900 per year. - Preschool (4–5 yrs / Kindergarten): CHF 24,900 per year. - Primary (G1–G5 / CP–CM2 / BIL1–BIL5): CHF 29,300 per year. - Middle School (G6–G8 / BIL6–BIL8): CHF 34,500 per year. - High School (G9–G10 / IGCSE 1–2): CHF 35,980 per year. - G11–G12 (IB1–IB2): CHF 36,980 per year. - French‑stream middle/high years (example ranges): 6ème–4ème CHF 33,500; 3ème & 2nde CHF 35,180; 1ère–Tle CHF 35,980.
- Boarding students (G5–G12 / CM2–Tle, annual): CHF 113,500 per year. Partial‑year (subject to availability): 1st semester CHF 62,500; 2nd semester CHF 73,900. Included items are listed below.
How payments are billed and common payment schedules (due dates and terms) - Advance / deposit on fees required to confirm a place: - Day students: Advance on tuition CHF 2,500 due shortly after invoice/offer (to confirm enrolment). - Boarding students: Advance on tuition & boarding CHF 39,000 due within 15 days of invoice/offer.
- Standard payment plans for the academic year (dates shown are the published deadlines for the 2025–2026 year): - Plan A — single payment: entire balance due on 15 June 2025. - Plan B — two installments: two equal payments (50% / 50%): first due 15 June 2025 and second due 15 November 2025 (day students) / 5 November 2025 (boarding schedule shows the second installment date). - Plan C — monthly direct‑debit option (day students): ten monthly payments from 30 June 2025 to 31 March 2026; Plan C carries an administrative charge of CHF 500 per child and requires authorization for direct debit. (Plan C for day students only; when available it requires direct debit.)
- For boarding students the published balance amounts after the advance are: under Plan A the balance due on 15 June 2025 is CHF 74,500; under Plan B the two balances are CHF 37,250 + CHF 37,250. The advance (CHF 39,000) plus these balances equals the published annual boarding fee of CHF 113,500.
Billing, late payment and collection terms - Invoices are issued electronically by default; paper invoices available on request. Refunds are made by bank transfer to the payer named on the original payment. - Late payment consequences: fixed reminder charge (CHF 150 per 2nd reminder), and default interest (published at 12% for late payments). Non‑payment may result in suspension from classes, withholding of documents and other sanctions.
Boarding fees — inclusions and specifics - Annual boarding fee (G5–G12 / CM2–Tle): CHF 113,500. This annual amount includes health insurance, provision of an iPad or MacBook Air (depending on grade) and insurance for those devices, books and mandatory school supplies, field trips and discovery days, three mountain weekends, personal laundry service (excess use/dry‑cleaning invoiced separately), EAL and Mathematics courses for the first marking period (for qualifying new students), sports uniform, blazer and a ski jacket. Exam fees (IB, MATU, BAC, TOEFL, SAT, IGCSE) are invoiced separately. Partial‑year boarding fees are published as CHF 62,500 (first semester) and CHF 73,900 (second semester), subject to availability.
Other fees and mandatory/optional additional costs - Exam fees for external assessments (IB, Swiss Maturité, French Baccalauréat, TOEFL, SAT, IGCSE, etc.) are invoiced separately. - School books: one set of school books is included in the published tuition; additional or replacement books are invoiced if required. - School supplies: certain supplies for preschool and primary are provided and included; additional supplies may be invoiced. - Lunch, bus transport and many after‑school activities are invoiced separately when applicable; bus and lunch services have separate general conditions. Example excursion charges for preschool/primary are published (e.g., CHF 105–115 per outing where applicable). Uniforms are mandatory for Preschool and Primary and are invoiced separately for day students; sports uniform, blazer and ski jacket are included for boarding students. - Optional services (non‑exhaustive): private lessons, boarding trips, enhanced learning support and some extracurricular items may be invoiced separately. Any excess laundry use or dry‑cleaning is charged in addition to included laundry.
Refund, cancellation and early‑departure terms (summary) - General rule: enrolment is for the full academic year (August–June) and signing the Tuition Summary or paying any portion of the advance creates an irrevocable commitment to pay for the full academic year except as set out in the published cancellation rules. - Day‑student cancellation (examples from published schedule for 2025–2026): - Cancellation received before 30 June 2025: release from the obligation to pay the full year by payment of the non‑refundable advance (CHF 2,500) plus one‑time fees. - Cancellation received between 30 June 2025 and 15 August 2025: contractual penalty approx. 50% of annual tuition plus one‑time fees. - Cancellation after 15 August 2025: full year's tuition and one‑time fees are due (100%). - Boarding cancellation (examples from published schedule for 2025–2026): - Cancellation received before 30 June 2025: release from full‑year obligation by payment of the advance on tuition and boarding (CHF 39,000) plus one‑time fees. - Cancellation between 30 June 2025 and 15 August 2025: contractual penalty comprising a published portion of tuition and boarding (CHF 76,250) plus one‑time fees. - Cancellation after 15 August 2025: full annual Tuition and Boarding fees plus one‑time fees are due. Early‑departure notification deadlines (for partial refunds/penalties) are published (examples: notification by 30 Sep ~ 50% tuition / 100% boarding; by 31 Dec ~ 80% tuition / 100% boarding; after 31 Dec ~ 100% of annual tuition and boarding). - Security deposit refund: the refundable security deposit is returned without interest within three months after departure when all financial obligations have been fulfilled; the refund is made by bank transfer to the original payer.
Accepted payment channels and practical payment notes - Published payment channels include bank transfer and card/online payments via an approved international payment platform (Flywire is used for tuition payments and supports bank transfer and card/online payment methods). Payments made by card or online methods are typically guaranteed to the school; Flywire processing times vary but are commonly 2–3 business days to deliver funds to the school. Direct debit authorization is required for the monthly Plan C option. Payments from certain sanctioned countries or sanctioned banks are not accepted. Refunds are made by bank transfer to the payer on record.
Administrative charges and extras - Administrative charge for Plan C (monthly) for day students: CHF 500 per child (CHF 50 per month over 10 months). Direct debit is mandatory for Plan C. - Reminder charge and default interest for late payments: CHF 150 for a second reminder and default interest at 12%.
(Amounts and dates above are published for the 2025–2026 academic year and shown in the school's 2025–2026 published fee schedules and general conditions.)
Fee details
Application and registration fees - Registration fee (all year groups): CHF 500. - Re‑entry fee (all year groups): CHF 300. - An enrolment/re‑enrolment deposit is collected at the time of the first invoice in the first quarter. Registration and re‑entry fees are non‑refundable.
Tuition fees by year group (per quarter and per year — academic year 2025–2026) - Primary (11th–10th common core): Quarter 1 CHF 8,285; Quarter 2 CHF 6,470; Quarter 3 CHF 5,445; Year CHF 20,200. - Primary (9th–7th): Quarter 1 CHF 8,305; Quarter 2 CHF 6,485; Quarter 3 CHF 5,460; Year CHF 20,250.
- Middle School (6th–5th): Quarter 1 CHF 8,980; Quarter 2 CHF 7,015; Quarter 3 CHF 5,905; Year CHF 21,900. - Middle School (4th): Quarter 1 CHF 9,640; Quarter 2 CHF 7,525; Quarter 3 CHF 6,335; Year CHF 23,500.
- French Baccalauréat (3ème): Quarter 1 CHF 9,720; Quarter 2 CHF 7,590; Quarter 3 CHF 6,390; Year CHF 23,700. - French Baccalauréat (2nde): Quarter 1 CHF 10,295; Quarter 2 CHF 8,040; Quarter 3 CHF 6,765; Year CHF 25,100. - French Baccalauréat (1ère): Quarter 1 CHF 10,825; Quarter 2 CHF 8,455; Quarter 3 CHF 7,120; Year CHF 26,400. - French Baccalauréat (Terminale): Quarter 1 CHF 11,260; Quarter 2 CHF 8,790; Quarter 3 CHF 7,400; Year CHF 27,450.
- All tuition fees are quoted in Swiss francs (CHF), VAT included.
Half‑board (school lunches) and related charges - Half‑board (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, including supervision): Quarter 1 CHF 1,150; Quarter 2 CHF 915; Quarter 3 CHF 735; Year CHF 2,800. The half‑board is optional and is invoiced with school fees. - School textbooks (all year groups): CHF 150 per year (charged separately).
Other costs and optional charges - School transport (bus) is charged separately; places are limited and the bus service is organised and billed outside the tuition fee (registration for bus routes is required). - Language courses beyond the standard timetable, private lessons, after‑school care, supervised study beyond standard hours, optional sports and extra‑curricular activities, pedagogical outings and multi‑day trips, medical/infirmary costs, damages caused by pupils, exam registration fees and fees for university application dossiers are not included in tuition and are charged separately. - Private lesson example rate (indicative internal rate shown in the Guide for Parents): CHF 85 per 45‑minute lesson with an Institut Florimont teacher (rates for student teachers differ). Private lessons are invoiced separately.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and half‑board are invoiced at the start of each quarter and are payable within 10 days of the invoice. If an invoice is unpaid after 10 days, a formal notice is issued allowing a further 10 days; reminder fees apply (CHF 50 for the first reminder, CHF 100 for the second). Interest is charged at 5% after the second reminder and the school may suspend services or terminate the tuition contract for non‑payment. - In the event of a pupil leaving during a term, tuition and half‑board for the current term (vacations excluded) remain payable in full.
Discounts and reductions - Sibling discounts on tuition: third child 25% reduction; fourth child 50% reduction. Children of former students receive a 20% reduction on tuition for their first year.
Boarding (residential) provision - Institut Florimont does not publish a full boarding (internat) fee; the school offers an optional half‑board (meals) service billed separately and school transport is available as a separate service. No full‑time boarding fees are listed.
Refunds and cancellation rules - Cancellation / refund schedule for a confirmed enrolment: - Cancellation up to 31 March: registration fee and deposit are non‑refundable. - Cancellation from 1 April to 31 May: registration fee and half of the first term tuition are payable. - Cancellation from 1 June onwards: registration fee and the full tuition for the first term are payable. - Registration/re‑entry fees are non‑refundable even if the pupil is not admitted. These provisions also apply to re‑registration. In case of departure during the academic year, the current term's fees remain due in full.
Fee payment options and invoicing contact - Invoices specify the payment instructions to be used; tuition and optional services are billed by the school's Accounts department. For invoicing or payment enquiries, contact Accounts at compta@florimont.ch or Reception at reception@florimont.ch.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Colle8ge du Le9man offers a tailor-made education with a broad range of internationally recognized curricula and diplomas. In High School, students follow five distinct pathways: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), American High School Diploma, French Baccalaureate, and Swiss Maturite9. From an early age, students can learn in English, French, or a combination of the two, and can switch between pathways year-to-year in a bilingual environment. The Made for You approach focuses on matching strengths and interests, supported by a diverse community of more than 120 nationalities. The school reports strong results, including a 100% pass rate across all five diplomas, an IBDP average score of 36.5, 69% of IGCSE students achieving A* to A, and destinations at top universities such as Cambridge and University College London.
Curriculum details
The curriculum runs from kindergarten to upper secondary. Maternelle (Kindergarten) lasts three years and prepares children for primary school. Primaire (Primary) supports pupils throughout, helping them increase knowledge and skills. Cycle (Middle School) provides a common core of three years, offered in French or in a bilingual French/English programme, and leads to the Swiss high school programme (Plan d'Étude Romand). Secondaire 2 (Upper Secondary) prepares pupils for three diplomas: Swiss Maturité, French Baccalauréat, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. There is a strong focus on language learning and a bilingual curriculum. The school is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and Cambridge Examinations (CIE).
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
100% pass rate across all five diplomas. IBDP point score average 36.5, higher than the global average. 69% of IGCSE students earned A* to A grades. Graduates go on to top universities, including Oxford, University College London, Ecole hf4telie8re de Lausanne, and Universite0 Bocconi.
Exam results
IB Diploma Programme: 2023 graduation class of 36; Florimont IB pass rate in 2023 is 95% (world average 79%); 69% of IB students achieved 32 points or more, 47% achieved 36+ points, and 14% achieved 40+ points. IB pass rates for 2019–2023 range around the mid-90s to 100% (2019: 95%, 2020: 97%, 2021: 100%, 2022: 96%, 2023: 95%). French Baccalauréat: 100% pass rate; 2023 honours rate 97% with an average of 15.46/20. Swiss Maturité: two language tracks (francophone and bilingual); pass mark 4/6; last year's average 4.9/6; 94% pass rate and 35% honours. Destinations for graduates include universities such as UNIGE (University of Geneva), UNIL (University of Lausanne), EPFL, Sciences Po Paris, and universities in the USA (e.g., Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Brown, Columbia), the UK (Oxbridge), and other top institutions in Switzerland, Europe, Canada, and beyond.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Many Colle8ge du Le9man graduates continue their studies at leading universities worldwide, including Oxford, University College London, Ecole hf4telie8re de Lausanne, and Universite0 Bocconi.
Higher education progression
Graduates pursue a wide range of higher education paths. Destinations include University of Geneva (UNIGE), University of Lausanne (UNIL), EPFL, Sciences Po Paris, and leading universities across the USA (Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Brown, Columbia, Penn), the United Kingdom (Oxford, Cambridge), Canada (University of Toronto, others), and other global institutions. The IB Diploma graduates and the French Baccalauréat and Swiss Maturité cohorts commonly progress to prestigious universities and selective programs worldwide.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
Challenging the Most Able: in Grades 11 and 12, the school selects its most talented mathematicians to participate in Athena, a university‑level mathematics programme organized with the University of Geneva.
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
The admissions journey at Collège du Léman starts with an online enquiry. You can also arrange a personalised campus tour or a one-to-one virtual discovery meeting. The admissions team guides you through the requirements and a step-by-step process: start with an enquiry, join a tour or a virtual discovery meeting, and then proceed with the online application if you wish. After submitting the online application, you must send supporting documents; prospective boarders complete a video questionnaire; a non-refundable CHF 500 application fee is payable; your child's current school must complete a confidential report form. The admissions team reviews applications; if spaces are available, a place is offered within five working days. Once enrolled and fees are paid, the start date is confirmed and a welcome pack is issued. A CDL virtual tour is available for remote families. Important dates for day school and boarding can be downloaded. The admissions process can take as little as two or three weeks from first contact to offer; applications are accepted year-round and students can start at any time during the academic year. CDL offers boarding for ages 8 to 18 and provides a bilingual program from Pre-school to Middle School; in High School, a range of diplomas is available, including IGCSEs, the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), the American High School Diploma, the French Baccalaureate, and the Swiss Maturité; language of instruction can be English, French, or a combination, with some subjects taught in the other language.
Admissions
Step 1: Parents have initial meeting with Brice Clerc, Head of Admissions, who handles all enquiries so he can get to know each child, their family and their personal circumstances. The initial meeting connects the family and child with the aims of the admissions process and clarifies personal circumstances to guide next steps. It sets the foundation for enrolment discussions.
Step 2: Prospective pupil and parents are given a tour of the school. The tour allows the family to see the school environment and spaces. The tour complements the first step by providing a direct impression of how the school operates. The tour contributes to the decision-making process for enrolment.
Step 3: You will be sent a letter confirming your child's enrolment. The letter is signed by the Director General. The enrolment letter confirms that the child has been accepted. This step finalizes the admissions process.
What documents do we need from you? Please bring the following information to your initial meeting with Mr Brice Clerc: – Copy of official ID showing date of birth (identity card, passport) – Copy of end-of-year school reports for the last two academic years – Copy of school report for the current academic year
Admission criteria: Children wishing to enter 14th (3-4 years) or 13th (4-5 years) must be toilet-trained before they start. – Previous school records. – Higher education plans. – Linguistic ability. – High-level practice of arts or sports discipline. You will receive a letter signed by the Director General confirming your child's enrolment.
Scholarships
Scholarships
CDL has offered academic scholarships in the Secondary. In 2020-2021, four academic scholarships were available. Noa was a CDL scholarship winner in 2019-2020, Sophie was a CDL scholarship winner in 2020-2021, and Capucine was featured as a scholarship winner in 2021.
