Ecole Internationale de Genève - La Châtaigneraie vs Ecole Moser Nyon
Ecole Internationale de Genève - La Châtaigneraie and Ecole Moser Nyon are both in Geneva, about 7 km apart. Both schools offer IB and Swiss programmes, and Ecole Internationale de Genève - La Châtaigneraie also offers Cambridge IGCSE. Published annual fees are CHF 24,500 - 35,790 at Ecole Internationale de Genève - La Châtaigneraie and CHF 18,500 - 34,000 at Ecole Moser Nyon, which puts Ecole Internationale de Genève - La Châtaigneraie roughly 15% higher. Ecole Internationale de Genève - La Châtaigneraie takes pupils from 3 to 18, and Ecole Moser Nyon from 4 to 18. Ecole Internationale de Genève - La Châtaigneraie is the larger school, with around 1,560 pupils to Ecole Moser Nyon's 600.
La Châtaigneraie campus is in Founex, in the Canton de Vaud, just 20 minutes from Geneva. Set among farmland, overlooking Lake Léman, the campus has stunning views of the Alps and the Jura.
Location
Allée des Moulins 16, 1274 Grens, Nyon, Switzerland. The campus is located in Grens, a district of Nyon.
Stages
Stages
Primary School and Secondary School.
Stages
Primary; Secondary I; Gymnasium
School type
School type
Bilingual campus (French/English) with programmes for all students up to Year 9; from Year 10, students choose between the IGCSE/IB route (Anglophone) or maturité suisse (Francophone).
School type
Private school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
1560 students aged 3 to 18; 82 nationalities.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Learning Support staff assist students with learning difficulties; an Extended Support Programme is available for moderate to severe learning needs.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Switzerland
Country affiliation
Switzerland
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
Transport service to and from the campus covers parts of the cantons of Geneva and Vaud, and neighbouring France.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application and enrolment fees
- Application fee: CHF 250 per child, non-refundable and non-deferrable. Payment for the application fee is accepted online by credit card (Visa and MasterCard only).
- Registration fee (new students or students returning after an absence of two years or more): CHF 2,500, payable to confirm the place. This fee is non-refundable.
- Capital Development Fee on initial enrolment (one-time): CHF 4,000, payable to confirm the place and non-refundable. This amount is charged once upon initial enrolment and is not re-invoiced after an extended period of absence.
- Advance payment on tuition for re-enrolment (current students): CHF 1,000 per child, non-refundable should the student not return. The amount is deducted from the first instalment when the child returns.
Annual tuition fees (2026–2027) — annual and term breakdown (CHF)
- Pre-Reception ("regular", same hours as other Primary classes): Annual CHF 23,000. Term instalments: 1st = CHF 4,850; 2nd = CHF 4,850; 3rd = CHF 6,400; 4th = CHF 6,900. (Pre-Reception "regular" is not available at La Châtaigneraie due to cantonal staffing rules.)
- Note: Tuition fees include books and teaching materials. Students enrolled in the Extended Support Programme are charged double the listed tuition rates for that programme.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition instalment schedule (2026–2027): 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. Other invoices must be settled by their stated due date.
- The financial commitment is for the full school year; no reduction will be made for absence, withdrawal or dismissal except as explicitly provided in the cancellation/withdrawal policy.
- Late payment charge: the School may charge up to 1.25% of the amount due per month for overdue instalments (covering interest and administrative costs). Failure to pay may lead to refusal of class entry, withholding of final examinations, diplomas, reports and transcripts.
- Preferred payment methods: parents indicate their preferred payment method via the parent portal (E-payment through the bank platform or using the BVR slip attached to invoices). In exceptional cases, payments can be made by bank transfer to the Foundation account (IBAN and SWIFT/BIC provided on invoices).
Other costs and services (not included in tuition; invoiced separately)
- Annual Capital Development Funding (separate from the one-time CHF 4,000 initial capital development fee): CHF 500 (for capital cost and equipment). This is invoiced in addition to tuition.
- Tutorial fees (including world language tutorials) and fees for any optional or additional courses or lessons beyond the mandatory programme.
- Fees for external examinations (e.g., International Baccalaureate and Maturité suisse) and examination-related costs.
- Study and cultural trips (field weeks), winter sports outings, project trips and similar extracurricular trips; these are invoiced separately on an ad‑hoc basis.
- Transport (school bus) and restaurant/cafeteria services are charged in addition to tuition; transport and cafeteria are invoiced separately by term. Transport is subject to VAT where applicable and places should be reserved by stated deadlines. Cancellation rules and deadlines apply for transport.
- Extra-curricular activities and After School Care (ASC) are charged separately. Flat-rate ASC fees are not refundable. Refunds for ASC or other flat-rate services are not generally granted except under specified conditions.
- School supplies, optional music lessons and other miscellaneous costs are invoiced separately. Each school publishes an activities calendar with estimated costs for planning.
- No school uniform fee or boarding fee is listed in the financial conditions; boarding is not provided: students must live with their parents or a named close relative (guardian).
Refunds, cancellations and penalties
- Registration and the one-time Capital Development Fee (CHF 4,000) are non-refundable. The re-enrolment advance (CHF 1,000) is non-refundable should the student not return, but will be deducted from the first instalment if the student does return.
- Withdrawal penalties (amounts invoiced depending on date the School is notified): - Withdrawal notified by 30 April (inclusive): no penalty (non-refundable fees are not reimbursed). - Withdrawal 1 May–15 June (inclusive): 15% of annual tuition fees. - Withdrawal 16 June–31 July (inclusive): 25% of annual tuition fees. - Withdrawal 1 August–30 September (inclusive): invoiced for the 1st school term. - Withdrawal 1 October–31 December (inclusive): invoiced for the 1st and 2nd school terms. - From 1 January onwards: 100% of annual tuition fees is payable.
- Pro‑rata invoicing: for tuition only, students arriving during the school year are invoiced pro‑rata starting in October based on the agreed commencement date.
- Specific refund for transport/cafeteria: in case of an illness lasting more than four weeks, a refund may be considered on request on production of a medical certificate; the request must be made during the week the student returns to class at the latest. Otherwise, no reduction or reimbursement is made for non‑use of services.
Discounts, financial aid and special notes
- Multi-child discount: for families with three or more children attending the School, reductions are available on request (10% for the third child; 15% for the fourth; 20% for each additional child). Application for the discount must be made to the Accounting Department before the start of the new school year.
- Bursaries (financial assistance) are available for current students subject to funds and approval by the Bursary Committee; these are typically for one year only. Application details are handled by the Finance Director's office.
Summary of key bank details and payment method notes
- Application fee: online credit card only (Visa, MasterCard). Other invoices: E‑payment via parent portal or BVR payment slip; exceptional bank transfers to the Foundation account (IBAN CH45 0024 0240 2899 4620 F; SWIFT/BIC UBSWCHZH80A). Late payment charges and collection measures apply for overdue invoices.
Fee details
Application / Registration Fees
- A registration (enrolment) fee of CHF 1,000 is required for every new pupil; a place is reserved upon receipt of this enrolment fee and the signed enrolment agreement. - Administrative and re‑enrolment fee: CHF 200 per year to confirm re‑enrolment (waived for the third and any additional children).
Tuition fees — Primary (1P–4P)
- 1P: CHF 18,500 per year. - 2P: CHF 18,500 per year. - 3P: CHF 19,500 per year. - 4P: CHF 19,500 per year.
- Enrolment is valid for one full academic year. School year divided into 1st semester (September–January) and 2nd semester (February–June). Tuition is payable in two instalments in August and January. Cancellation during the year does not entitle to a reduction of tuition.
Primary — Additional compulsory / regular charges
- School books, teaching materials & computer environment: CHF 350 per year (1P–4P). An invoice is sent at the start of the school year. - Activities fee (flat): CHF 150 per year (covers activities and short school trips; does not cover school camps). - School restaurant: CHF 1,450 per semester (meals, snacks and supervision included). - After‑school care (annual rates, enrolment optional; valid for the year): - 1 h/week: CHF 650 - 2 h/week: CHF 750 - 3 h/week: CHF 1,000 - 4 h/week: CHF 1,100 - 5 h/week: CHF 1,300 - 6 h/week: CHF 1,400 - 7 h/week: CHF 1,550 - 8 h/week: CHF 1,650. - Wednesday afternoon care: CHF 2,700 per year (lunch and activities included, with some exceptions). - Extracurricular workshops: CHF 650 to 750 per year (optional). - Transport (optional): - Door‑to‑door shuttle: CHF 4,900 per year (sibling discounts: 30% for 2nd child, 50% for 3rd child). - Private shuttle Nyon station <> school: CHF 2,200 per year. - Private shuttle Asse station <> school: CHF 900 per year.
Tuition fees — Primary (5P–8P)
- 5P: CHF 20,500 per year. - 6P: CHF 20,500 per year. - 7P: CHF 21,500 per year. - 8P: CHF 21,500 per year.
- Enrolment valid for full academic year; semesters and instalment schedule as above (August and January). Cancellation during the year does not give rise to a price reduction.
Primary 5P–8P — Additional charges
- School books, teaching materials & computer environment: CHF 590 per year. - Activities fee (flat): CHF 150 per year. - School restaurant options: CHF 1,450 per semester (supervision included) or CHF 250 per semester (supervision included; pupils bring a picnic). - Studies (semester options): 1 day: CHF 400 / sem; 2 days: CHF 700 / sem; 3 days: CHF 900 / sem; 4 days: CHF 1,100 / sem. - After‑school care: same hourly schedule/rates as 1P–4P. Wednesday afternoon care and extracurricular fees as above. Summer school (1 week): CHF 450. Transport as above. Administrative/re‑enrolment fee CHF 200 / year.
Tuition fees — Secondary I (Year 9–Year 11)
- Year 9: CHF 23,500 per year. - Year 10: CHF 24,500 per year. - Year 11: CHF 25,500 per year.
- Enrolment valid for one full academic year (10 months). Semesters: September–January and February–June. Tuition payable in two instalments in August and January. Cancellation during the year does not give rise to a price reduction.
Secondary I — Additional charges
- School books, teaching materials & computer environment: CHF 780 per year. - Activities fee (flat): CHF 100 per year. - School restaurant: CHF 1,550 per semester (or CHF 250 per semester for picnic option). - Studies (per semester): 1 day: CHF 400; 2 days: CHF 700; 3 days: CHF 950; 4 days: CHF 1,200. Extracurricular workshops CHF 500–990 per year. Summer school 1 week CHF 450. Transport and administrative fees as above.
- Standard gymnasium (2.5 years model): - S1+S2: CHF 29,500. - S3+S4: CHF 29,500. - S5: CHF 25,500 (S5 tuition fees are payable in full in August). - Double Diploma (Swiss Maturité + IBDP): - S1+S2: CHF 29,500. - S3+S4: CHF 32,000. - S5+S6: CHF 34,000.
- Enrolment valid one full academic year; tuition generally payable in two instalments in August and January unless otherwise stated; S5 payable in full in August. Cancellation during the year does not give rise to a price reduction.
Gymnasium — Additional charges
- School books, teaching materials & computer environment: CHF 950 per year. - Activities (flat): CHF 60 per year. - School restaurant: 10‑meal card CHF 125 (drinks extra). - Studies (per semester): 1 day CHF 400; 2 days CHF 700; 3 days CHF 950; 4 days CHF 1,250. Revision courses and IBDP/maturité exam fees: additional charges apply (revision courses quoted CHF 450–750; special IBDP week CHF 700; additional fees for IBDP and maturity exams). Transport and administrative fees as above.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed per semester and is due in advance. Standard instalments are payable in August and January. Monthly payment arrangements are available subject to a 2% surcharge. Late cancellation penalties and refunds follow the deadlines set by the school (cancellation by registered letter received by 15 February to avoid late‑cancellation penalties; penalties apply for later cancellations). For cancelled enrolments, the applicable penalties include a charge equal to three months of tuition if cancellation is received between 15 February and 1 June, or a charge equal to one semester if received after 1 June. When a pupil leaves or is expelled during the school year, the interrupted semester is due in full.
Boarding fees
- Not applicable to the Nyon day campus: no boarding or boarding fees are listed for Ecole Moser Nyon; available campus services are for day pupils (school restaurant, after‑school care, shuttle).
Other costs and optional fees
- School materials / book fees (amounts vary by level as listed above). - Activities, camps, trips and study‑support fees (amounts vary by level and activity; many are charged in addition to tuition and must be paid when requested). - Extracurricular workshops and summer school fees. - Transport (shuttle) fees and sibling discounts. - Revision course, exam and special course fees at gymnasium level.
Refunds and cancellations
- Cancellation during an academic year does not entitle parents to any reduction of the tuition already due for that year; if a pupil leaves or is expelled during the year, the interrupted semester is due in full. Cancellation deadlines and associated penalties are specified by the school (see the re‑enrolment and cancellation schedule and penalties). In case of cancellation of a pre‑enrolment/registration after payment, the registration fee is not refundable; if the school refuses an application, the registration fee is refunded.
Fee payment options and invoicing
- Tuition is due by semester in advance; the school issues invoices for tuition and materials. Monthly payment can be arranged with a 2% surcharge. Specific payment arrangements, instalment schedules and invoice details are handled by the school's billing process.
Notes
- Sibling discounts: third child 20% discount on tuition, fourth child 50% discount (conditions apply). Administrative re‑enrolment fee waived from the third child.
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
Bilingual (French/English) programmes for all students up to Year 9. From Year 10, students choose between an anglophone route (IGCSE/IB) or the francophone maturité suisse route. Five programmes, diplomas and certificates are offered: IB Primary Years Programme, IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme, maturité suisse.
Curriculum details
The School offers a global pathway over 6, 10 or 14 years, from primary school (from 1P) or Secondary I (9th grade) to the Swiss maturité or to the double diploma: Swiss maturité + International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Primary education is multilingual, with gradual immersion in German and English. Secondary I provides multilingual education in years 9–10 with German and English reinforced at multiple levels, and three streams in year 11: Bilingual German, Bilingual English, and Classic. Gymnasium offers Swiss Maturité in bilingual German or bilingual English, and a Swiss Maturité + IBDP double diploma, plus Sport/Art Studies; extracurricular activities include morning lectures, supervised study, study trips, campus visits and summer schools. Our training paths run from 1P to 10th with plurilingual immersion; from 11th grade onward students choose a pathway leading to the most suitable diploma(s). As of the 2024–2025 academic year, Ecole Moser serves about 450 students.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
1:11 teacher–student ratio in Secondary.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
IBDP pass rate: 98% (past 5 years).
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
Deeper Learning and pre-university training in higher secondary lead to diplomas of excellence: bilingual Swiss Maturité and bilingual International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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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
1. Applications are submitted online for the current school year or future years. The earlier you submit an application, the better the chances of obtaining a place. The required documents include a recent passport-size photo for the school ID, proof of date of birth for applicants up to age 5, copies of the end-of-year reports for the last two years (in English or French), copies of the current year's reports (if applicable), an essay or a self-portrait by the child with their name, and online payment of the CHF 250 application fee. The Admissions team reviews these materials as part of assessing suitability. 2. Admissions criteria: All applications are considered individually. The factors include placement in the present school, any changes during the applicant's education, languages spoken, final goals of the applicant, level of maturity and age, and toilet training (toilet training must be completed before starting school). The Principals may ask for further information or invite the applicant for an interview as part of the assessment. 3. 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, depending on place availability. After acceptance, a contract is sent to the parents. The place is secured upon receipt of the enrolment contract signed by the parents and payment of the Registration Fee and the Capital Development Fund Fee. 4. Come and join us: If you are ready to apply for a place, you must submit your application via the Admissions platform, where you will need to create an account. We look forward to receiving your application and reviewing it as part of the admissions process. For additional questions, the Admissions team is available via the online form.
Admissions
1. Submit the enrolment fee and the enrolment agreement signed by all legal representatives (both parents, regardless of their marital status and the age of the child) to reserve a place. Enrolments are valid for one full academic year (10 months), from September to June. Applications are reviewed carefully due to differences in programmes, options chosen, results obtained and behaviour scores. 2. Tuition and funding: Tuition fees are set by year and level. In 2.5 years, S1+S2 CHF 29'500; S3+S4 CHF 29'500; S5 CHF 25'500. Double Diploma (Swiss Maturité + IBDP): S1+S2 CHF 29'500; S3+S4 CHF 32'000; S5+S6 CHF 34'000. Enrolment is valid for one full academic year and is payable in two instalments in August and January; S5 tuition is payable in August. 3. Other costs: School materials cost CHF 950/year; an invoice is sent to parents at the start of the school year. Camps and activities: internal and external activities; fees will be announced in due course. Activities cost CHF 60/year; a flat fee covers all activities and short trips during the year (not including camps). Meals: Card for 10 meals CHF 125 (drinks at extra cost). 4. Transport, administration and contact: Shuttle transport CHF 4,900 per year; private shuttles Nyon <> school CHF 2,200 per year; Asse <> school CHF 900 per year. Administrative and re-enrollment fees CHF 200/year; all prices include VAT and are subject to change. Registration information and campus tours are available by contacting +41 22 593 88 88.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Fully funded scholarships are offered to promising students from diverse backgrounds. Scholarships are donor-funded and fully funded since 2019. The Scholarship Programme operates within a not-for-profit framework to enable talented students to access Ecolint's international education. Details on eligibility criteria, what is included, the selection process, the application, and how to fund a scholar are provided in the Scholarship Programme brochure.
