Ecole Internationale de Genève - Campus des Nations vs International School of Geneva - Founex
Ecole Internationale de Genève - Campus des Nations and International School of Geneva - Founex are both in Geneva, about 12 km apart. Both schools offer IB and IBCP programmes, and International School of Geneva - Founex also offers Cambridge IGCSE and Swiss. Published annual fees are close, at CHF 23,500 - 35,790 for Ecole Internationale de Genève - Campus des Nations and CHF 19,800 - 35,470 for International School of Geneva - Founex. Both take pupils from 3 to 18. International School of Geneva - Founex is the larger school, with around 4,500 pupils to Ecole Internationale de Genève - Campus des Nations's 1,090. Typical class sizes are 21 at Ecole Internationale de Genève - Campus des Nations and 20 at International School of Geneva - Founex.
Campus des Nations is located in the heart of Geneva's international quarter and is easily accessible by public transport from both the city centre and major residential areas. The UN, the ILO and the WHO are among its neighbours, and many employees' children attend the campus. The campus has two sites: Pregny, serving Pre-Reception to Year 3 (ages 3 to 7), and Saconnex, accommodating Year 4 to Year 13 (ages 8 to 18). Saconnex features modern, purpose-built facilities including spacious, bright classrooms, dedicated performing arts spaces, a large sports hall, a welcoming cafeteria, and outdoor areas with all-weather basketball courts.
Location
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Stages
Stages
Pregny serves Pre-Reception to Year 3 (ages 3 to 7). Saconnex accommodates Year 4 to Year 13 (ages 8 to 18).
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School type
School type
International IB continuum campus; two campuses (Pregny and Saconnex).
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
90 nationalities represented; the student body is extremely diverse.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Learning support staff assist students with learning difficulties; students with moderate to severe learning needs can follow the Extended Support Programme.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
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Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
We provide a transport service to and from each campus that covers parts of the cantons of Geneva and Vaud, as well as neighbouring France.
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application and enrolment fees
- Application fee: CHF 250 per child (non-refundable; payable by credit card: Visa and MasterCard only). - Registration fee (new students or students returning after ≥2 years): CHF 2,500 (payable to confirm place; non-refundable). - Capital Development one‑off (new students only): CHF 4,000 (one-time, payable to confirm place; non‑refundable).
Annual tuition fees (2026–2027) — annual and per‑instalment amounts
Tuition is shown below as the annual amount (CHF) followed by the four instalments. Instalment schedule: 1st instalment 20% due 30 June 2026; 2nd instalment 30% due 31 August 2026; 3rd instalment 30% due 31 December 2026; 4th instalment 20% due 31 March 2027.
- Tuition instalments and due dates: 1) 20% — 30 June; 2) 30% — 31 August; 3) 30% — 31 December; 4) 20% — 31 March. Any other invoice must be paid by the due date shown on that invoice. - Late payment: the School may charge a late payment fee up to a maximum of 1.25% of the amount due per month of delay (covers interest and administrative costs). The Foundation may refuse class entry or withhold diplomas/transcripts for unpaid invoices. - Advance payment on re‑enrolment: CHF 1,000 per child (non‑refundable if the student does not return); this amount is deducted from the first instalment.
Refunds and cancelled‑enrolment penalties
- Registration fee and the one‑off Capital Development Fee (CHF 4,000) are non‑refundable. The re‑enrolment advance (CHF 1,000) is non‑refundable if the student does not return. - Any started school term is entirely due. Withdrawal penalties (examples for the 2026–2027 schedule): - Withdrawal up to 30 April 2026: no tuition refund (but non‑refundable fees are retained). - Withdrawal 1 May–15 June 2026: penalty = 15% of annual tuition. - Withdrawal 16 June–31 July 2026: penalty = 25% of annual tuition. - Withdrawal 1 Aug–30 Sept 2026: charged for 1st school term. - Withdrawal 1 Oct–31 Dec 2026: charged for 1st and 2nd school terms. - From 1 Jan 2027: charged 100% of annual tuition. - Transport and cafeteria: in the event of illness lasting more than four weeks, a refund for cafeteria/transport can be considered on request and only on production of a medical certificate; requests must be made when the student returns to class (week of return) at the latest.
Other fees and recurring / optional charges
- Annual Capital Development Funding (separate from the one‑off CHF 4,000) of CHF 500 is listed as not included in tuition and will be invoiced separately where applicable. - Tutorial fees (including World Languages), external examination fees (IB and Maturité suisse), study and cultural trips (field weeks), winter sports outings, transport, restaurant/cafeteria services, extra‑curricular activities, and other optional courses/lessons are not included in tuition and are invoiced separately. - Restaurant (lunch) subscription sample rates (per term / total) — Campus des Nations included in the Foundation lunch schedule: - Pre‑Reception (2 days): 1st term CHF 200; 2nd term CHF 130; 3rd term CHF 140; total CHF 470. - Pre‑Reception/Reception/classes 1–2 (4 days): 1st term CHF 390; 2nd term CHF 260; 3rd term CHF 270; total CHF 920. - Classes 3–6 (4 days): 1st term CHF 520; 2nd term CHF 345; 3rd term CHF 360; total CHF 1,225. - Classes 7–9 (4 days): 1st term CHF 710; 2nd term CHF 475; 3rd term CHF 500; total CHF 1,685. - Classes 10–13 (5 days): 1st term CHF 1,025; 2nd term CHF 680; 3rd term CHF 725; total CHF 2,430. - Transport service (sample zone rates, round‑trip and one‑way; amounts shown per term and total): - Round‑trip Zone 1: 1st term CHF 1,480; 2nd term CHF 970; 3rd term CHF 1,055; total CHF 3,505. - Round‑trip Zone 3: 1st term CHF 1,625; 2nd term CHF 1,070; 3rd term CHF 1,160; total CHF 3,855. - One‑way Zone 1: 1st term CHF 1,110; 2nd term CHF 725; 3rd term CHF 790; total CHF 2,625. - (Zones 1–5 available; full zone table and totals are provided on the transport schedule.) - After School Care (ASC): ASC is invoiced per term (1st term/2nd term/3rd term) and flat rates apply; no reduction is given for ASC flat rates. Exact ASC charges depend on campus and class and are invoiced via the Finance/Services billing schedule.
Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable. Students must live with their parents or a close relative named as legal guardian; the School reserves the right to terminate the Enrolment Contract if this condition is not met.
Fee payment options and methods
- Preferred settlement methods: e‑payment through your bank platform (via the Parent portal), or "bulletin de versement (BVR)" using the payment slip attached to the invoice. In exceptional cases, payments may be made by bank transfer to the Foundation account (IBAN and SWIFT/BIC details appear on invoices). Application fee (CHF 250) is payable online by credit card (Visa and MasterCard only).
Discounts, financial aid and special notes
- Multi‑child discount (on request): for families with three or more children attending the School (10% for 3rd child; 15% for 4th child; 20% for each additional child). Forms and annual renewal required. Bursaries (financial assistance) are available for current students and are allocated annually.
Key policy points (summary)
- The financial commitment is for the full year; instalment due dates and late payment policy apply. Registration and capital development confirmation fees are non‑refundable. Any started term is entirely due; withdrawal penalties increase later in the calendar year and may reach 100% of tuition if withdrawal occurs from 1 January. Transport/cafeteria refunds for prolonged illness require medical certification and are considered on request.
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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
The school offers an English/French programme with instruction primarily in English and a strong emphasis on French. It is a certified IB continuum school offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme and Careers-related Programme. The World Languages Programme teaches 15 languages.
1. Submit your application online through the Admissions platform and create an account. Applications can be submitted for the current school year or for future years, and the earlier the application is submitted, the better the chances of obtaining a place. Depending on the number of places available, new students may be admitted during the year up to May 1. 2. Provide the listed documents to support the application. A recent passport photo is required for the school ID, and proof of date of birth is required for applicants up to age 5. Include copies of the end-of-year school reports for the last two years (in English or French) and the current year's reports if applicable. Include a short essay describing the child or a self-portrait drawing, with the child's name underneath, and complete the online payment of the CHF 250 application fee. 3. Admissions criteria. All applications are considered individually, taking into account placement in the present school, any changes during the applicant's education, languages spoken, and final goals. The level of maturity and age are considered, with exceptions possible on a case-by-case basis. Children must be toilet trained before they start school. 4. Offers of places for entry in September. Places will be offered by the Admissions Office by telephone or email from February onwards to the end of August. Following the acceptance of a place by the parents, a contract is sent by the Admissions office. The place is secured upon receipt of the enrolment contract signed by the parents and of the payment of the Registration Fee and the Capital Development Fund Fee. 5. Come and join us. To begin, create an account and submit your application via the Admissions platform. Applications can be submitted for the current year or future years. Early submission improves the likelihood of securing a place. If questions remain, contact the Admissions team via the online form, by email, or by phone.
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Scholarships
Scholarships
Fully funded scholarships are available for promising students from diverse backgrounds. Since 2019, scholarships have been donor-funded and support exceptional students through the Ecolint Scholarship Programme. The programme includes an overview, eligibility criteria, what is included, the selection process, and the application process, with more details available in the Ecolint Scholarships brochure.
