Ecole Internationale de Genève - La Châtaigneraie vs Eden School - Veyrier Campus

	E Ecole Internationale de Genève - La Châtaigneraie Geneva, Switzerland	E Eden School - Veyrier Campus Geneva, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 24,500 - 35,790	Fees / year CHF 16,500 - 26,220
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,560	Pupils 67
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size 12
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 1974	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 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 Geneva, Switzerland. Eden School operates on two campuses in the Geneva area: Campus Veyrier at 270 route de Veyrier, 1255 Veyrier, and Frank-Thomas Campus at 34 chemin Frank-Thomas, 1208 Geneva. The Veyrier campus is about 10 minutes from downtown Geneva by car or public transport, and a reliable school transport network is available. A second campus at Frank-Thomas opened in 2025 to accommodate younger children nearby.
Stages	Stages Primary School and Secondary School.	Stages Nursery and Primary levels. Nursery starts at age 3; Primary education completes around age 11, with schooling continuing to age 18.
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 bilingual (French-English) international school with two Geneva campuses; no boarding facilities.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 1560 students aged 3 to 18; 82 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
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 Emotional support is provided; the school emphasizes differentiated teaching and ongoing staff training to support individual learning needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Switzerland	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Opening hours are 8:15am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday; on Wednesdays, the day ends at 12:00pm.
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 A brand-new school bus service operates, picking up children from home each morning and returning them home each evening.
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 ("light", mornings + 2 afternoons): Annual CHF 20,000. Term instalments: 1st = CHF 4,000; 2nd = CHF 6,000; 3rd = CHF 6,000; 4th = CHF 4,000. - 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.) - Reception: Annual CHF 24,000. Term instalments: 1st = CHF 4,800; 2nd = CHF 7,200; 3rd = CHF 7,200; 4th = CHF 4,800. - Classes 1–4: Annual CHF 28,160. Term instalments: 1st = CHF 5,630; 2nd = CHF 8,450; 3rd = CHF 8,450; 4th = CHF 5,630. - Classes 5–6: Annual CHF 29,550. Term instalments: 1st = CHF 5,910; 2nd = CHF 8,865; 3rd = CHF 8,865; 4th = CHF 5,910. - Classes 7–9: Annual CHF 33,560. Term instalments: 1st = CHF 6,710; 2nd = CHF 10,070; 3rd = CHF 10,070; 4th = CHF 6,710. - Classes 10–11: Annual CHF 35,290. Term instalments: 1st = CHF 7,060; 2nd = CHF 10,585; 3rd = CHF 10,585; 4th = CHF 7,060. - Classes 12–13: Annual CHF 36,540. Term instalments: 1st = CHF 7,310; 2nd = CHF 10,960; 3rd = CHF 10,960; 4th = CHF 7,310. - 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 fee - CHF 1,500 one-time admission/registration fee, payable the first year; this fee is not refundable. Tuition fees (annual and per semester / per term) — by campus and year group - Veyrier campus — Petite Section & Moyenne Section (full days, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday): CHF 22,920 per year (CHF 11,460 per semester / term). - Veyrier campus — Grande Section & Primary classes (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday morning, Thursday & Friday): CHF 26,220 per year (CHF 13,110 per semester / term). - Veyrier campus — Wednesday-morning English option for Petite/Moyenne (for families choosing it): additional CHF 3,300 per year. - Frank-Thomas campus — (4-day programme for children born 2023–2021): CHF 16,500 per year (CHF 8,250 per semester / term). - Frank-Thomas campus — Wednesday-morning English option: CHF 2,900 per year. - Frank-Thomas campus — Toute Petite Section (age requirement noted on admissions): CHF 15,000 per year. - Note: the school's published General Conditions / annex also lists Frank-Thomas annual tuition in an annex as CHF 19,500 (CHF 9,750 per semester) for the full-day 4-day schedule; invoicing and contractual terms in the General Conditions reference the semester breakdowns shown above. Both the campus tariff pages and the General Conditions / annex are published by the school. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed for the school year and may be paid annually or in two semestrial instalments. The academic year is divided into two semesters (first semester: September–January; second semester: February–June). - For Veyrier and Frank-Thomas, semester payments are due in advance: first-semester payment due before 15 August; second-semester payment due before 15 January (as indicated in the General Conditions / annex). All invoices are payable within 30 days of issue. - Reminder fee for late payment: CHF 100 per reminder. In case of non-payment, the school may refuse class entry and withhold school reports; unpaid accounts may be referred to the competent authorities. Boarding fees - Boarding / residential provision is not offered by the school (the school operates as a preschool / primary day school for ages indicated). Other costs and optional charges - School materials (books, pedagogical materials, IT environment): Veyrier CHF 950 per year; Frank-Thomas CHF 500 per year. - iPad contribution on entering primary: one-time CHF 200 (charged the first year the child enters primary; the iPad becomes the child's property). - School outings / cultural visits: CHF 250 per year (annual forfait). - School cafeteria supervision: CHF 400 per semester. Meal cost via the external catering provider: CHF 10 per meal (CHF 11 for special dietary requirements); alternatively parents may provide a packed lunch. Parents register directly with the external meal provider and receive invoices from that provider. - Optional supervised study / after-school study groups (registered by semester): Varies by number of days per week — 1 day: CHF 500/semester; 2 days: CHF 750/semester; 3 days: CHF 1,000/semester; (Frank-Thomas also lists a 4-day option at CHF 1,250/semester). - After-school workshops and extracurricular activities: annual fees vary by activity — ranges published from CHF 1,100 up to CHF 1,890 (depending on the activity and campus). - School bus (left-bank service): round-trip CHF 2,350 per semester; one-way CHF 1,600 per semester. - Uniform embroidery (external provider): charged directly by provider; typical rates published (e.g., CHF 8.00/piece for minimum 5 items, CHF 7.50/piece for 10 items). Refund and cancellation conditions - The registration/admission fee (CHF 1,500) is not refundable. - Enrolment is for a full school year and is automatically renewed annually unless written notice of cancellation is received before 28 February. Cancellation received after 28 February triggers penalties: cancellations between 28 February and 1 June for the following year incur a penalty equal to three months' tuition; cancellations after 1 June incur a penalty equal to one semester's tuition. First-time enrolments cancelled after 1 June incur a penalty equal to one semester's tuition. If a pupil departs during the school year (or is expelled), the fees for the interrupted semester are due in full. - No reductions or refunds are granted for semester or annual fees in the event of cancellation during the year/semester; expenses for materials, outings and other extras are payable in full. Fee payment options and invoicing details - The published conditions state that invoices are payable within 30 days and give specific deadlines for semester payments (before 15 August and before 15 January). Specific payment methods (e.g., bank transfer, credit card) are not detailed in the published tariff pages or the General Conditions / annex; invoices and the school's administration will provide the payment instructions on billing documents. Summary of key figures (examples) - CHF 1,500 — one-time registration/admission fee (non-refundable). - Veyrier: CHF 22,920/year (Petite & Moyenne), CHF 26,220/year (Grande & Primary). - Frank-Thomas (campus page): CHF 16,500/year (4-day cohort); General Conditions annex lists CHF 19,500/year for a full-day 4-day schedule in its annex. - School materials: CHF 950/year (Veyrier) or CHF 500/year (Frank-Thomas); outings CHF 250/year; cafeteria supervision CHF 400/semester; optional study groups and workshops billed per semester or per year as listed above. (End of fees overview.)
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
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 Eden School offers a bilingual French-English curriculum in Geneva, with additional German language exposure. The Eden track follows the French system, with nursery beginning at age 3 and primary ending at age 11, and students completing their schooling at age 18; the Geneva cantonal track begins nursery at age 4, ends primary at age 12, and ends secondary at age 19. The primary program is bilingual French/English and integrates the Romand PER to allow continuing studies in either pathway. In kindergarten, the program emphasizes emotional safety, language and cognitive development, and includes daily music and movement as part of the bilingual experience. The primary curriculum covers mathematics, sciences, reading, writing, history/geography, languages, arts and physical education, with project-based learning used at key stages and a strong focus on social-emotional learning. Subjects are taught through a plurilingual immersion, with French and English instruction and German introduced in some years.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 1:11 teacher–student ratio in Secondary.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results IBDP pass rate: 98% (past 5 years).	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
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 Registration and Tuition Fees: To enroll in our school, a registration fee of CHF 1500 is payable in the first year only. Fees are payable in two installments, in August and January, and billed per school year, divided into two semesters (September to January and February to June). The annual tuition is CHF 22,920 for Petite and Moyenne sections and CHF 26,220 for Grande Section & Primary Classes. A CHF 3,300 per year charge applies to Wednesday morning English Workshops. School materials cost CHF 950 per year; beginning in primary school, a one-time CHF 200 contribution is required for an iPad. School outings cost CHF 250 per year. Supervision of meals in the cafeteria costs CHF 400 per half-year, with two lunch options: Option 1: parents register their child with an external provider designated by the school (cost per meal CHF 10); Option 2: students bring their own lunch. Optional after-school study groups run Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 1 day per week costs CHF 500 per semester, 2 days CHF 750 per semester, 3 days CHF 1000 per semester. After-school workshops are optional and cost CHF 1100–1500 per year. For all semester and yearly fees, no reductions or refunds are available for cancellations. Scholarships may be granted within a strict framework, based on the requirements of the children and/or their families, with the assistance of foundations.
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.	Scholarships Scholarships may be granted within a strict framework, based on the requirements of the children and/or their families, with the assistance of foundations.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
	View full profile →	View full profile →