Ecole Mosaic vs La Découverte School - Geneva Campus

	E Ecole Mosaic Geneva, Switzerland	L La Découverte School - Geneva Campus Geneva, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 16,300 - 26,500	Fees / year CHF 16,470 - 18,950
Age range	Age range 3 - 12 years	Age range 3 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 280	Pupils 150
Typical class size	Typical class size 17	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 2004	Opened 1992
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Geneva, Switzerland. The school is at Avenue Dumas 23, 1206 Genève. It is a private bilingual and multicultural school serving children aged 3 to 12.	Location Geneva Campus: Avenue de Sécheron 11, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland; Mies Campus: Chemin du Triangle 8-9, 1295 Mies, Switzerland.
Stages	Stages Primary and middle school. It serves children aged 3 to 12.	Stages ages 3 to 12
School type	School type Private, bilingual, and multicultural school.	School type private bilingual French-English school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure The day includes class time, lunch and extra-curricular activities; Geneva campus opening hours are 8:00–18:00 on most days (except Wednesday when closing earlier at 12:00); after-school care runs from 15:30 to 18:00.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fee - Registration fee (one-time, due on acceptance of the enrolment offer): CHF 1,990. For a second child from the same family: CHF 1,490. Tuition fees (per term and annual totals) — 2025–2026 (CHF) - Early Years (half-days): 1st term CHF 6,040 · 2nd term CHF 4,530 · 3rd term CHF 4,530 · Annual total CHF 15,100. - Early Years (full days): 1st term CHF 6,956 · 2nd term CHF 5,217 · 3rd term CHF 5,217 · Annual total CHF 17,390. - Primary (Grades 1–2): 1st term CHF 6,956 · 2nd term CHF 5,217 · 3rd term CHF 5,217 · Annual total CHF 17,390. - Primary (Grades 3–8): 1st term CHF 7,704 · 2nd term CHF 5,778 · 3rd term CHF 5,778 · Annual total CHF 19,260. Language-support (Fast Track / Passerelle) charge method and rates - Language-support charges are calculated as percentages of annual tuition and applied according to the programme required by the student's level: FAST TRACK (for recent entrants with little or no French/English) and PASSERELLE (for students requiring more intensive support). Specific charges: FAST TRACK (1P entry): 15% of annual tuition; FAST TRACK (2P entry): 30% of annual tuition; PASSERELLE year 1: 40% of annual tuition; PASSERELLE year 2: 35% of annual tuition. Session frequency and programme details are specified within the language-support structure. Annual compulsory ancillary fees (per school year) - School material: CHF 420. - Digital contribution: CHF 160. - 5P–8P: Purchase of iPad & keyboard (charged as CHF 110 spread over 4 years). - Educational and well‑being resources: CHF 345. - Class outings (annual contribution): CHF 190. Optional and extracurricular costs (examples; invoiced by term unless stated otherwise) - Lunch (school canteen meal) + lunchtime supervision (annual totals shown): 5 days/wk CHF 3,950 · 4 days/wk CHF 3,160 · 3 days/wk CHF 2,370 · 2 days/wk CHF 1,580 · 1 day/wk CHF 790. - Lunchtime supervision only (lunch-box from home), annual totals: 4 days/wk CHF 1,840 · 3 days/wk CHF 1,380 · 2 days/wk CHF 920 · 1 day/wk CHF 460. - Mosaic Club morning (7:30–8:00): annual totals 5 days/wk CHF 800 down to 1 day/wk CHF 160. - Mosaic Club after‑school (4–6 pm, snack included) annual totals: 4 days/wk CHF 2,760 · 3 days/wk CHF 2,070 · 2 days/wk CHF 1,380 · 1 day/wk CHF 690. - Mosaic Club homework supervision (4–5 pm, snack included): annual totals 4 days/wk CHF 3,160 down to 1 day/wk CHF 790. - Evening/short-session Mosaic Club options, Wednesday programmes, weekly extracurricular activities, private lessons (e.g., guitar) and holiday-camp weekly rates are listed as optional charges; many are shown as “from” amounts and are invoiced by term. Examples of unit/occasional charges: lunch per day CHF 26; lunchtime supervision per day CHF 19; after‑school per evening CHF 26; Mosaic Club homework supervision per evening CHF 29; late pick-up per 15 minutes CHF 26. Discounts and sibling policy - Sibling discount: 20% off tuition fees from the third child in the family (this sibling discount does not apply if any child's tuition is paid by an employer). - Early single-payment discount: 5% on tuition fees if the full annual tuition is settled in a single payment by 15 July. Billing schedule and payment terms - Initial enrolment: the first two months of tuition fees are invoiced upon acceptance of the enrolment offer. - Re‑enrolment (returning students): the first month of tuition fees is invoiced in February for the following school year. - Optional costs are invoiced by term. - Late payment penalty: an automatic CHF 100 charge per invoice is applied after the first reminder. Boarding - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed; the school operates as a day school for ages 3–12, so boarding fees are not applicable. Other items not listed as fees in the schedule - No uniform fee is listed in the published fee schedule. Refunds / cancellation terms and payment methods - The published 2025–2026 fee schedule specifies invoicing timing, penalties, discounts and the various compulsory/optional charges, but it does not specify a refund or cancellation policy within the fee schedule document, nor does it list accepted payment methods (e.g., bank transfer, credit card) in the fee schedule itself. For clarity, the fee schedule shows invoicing and penalties but does not include explicit payment-method or refund details. Short summary of coverage and missing items - The 2025–2026 published fee schedule provides: registration fee amounts, full tuition per term and annual totals by year group, compulsory annual ancillary fees, language-support charging method (percentages), optional/occasional activity pricing (with many per-term and per-unit figures), sibling and single‑payment discounts, invoicing timing rules and a CHF 100 late‑payment penalty. The fee schedule does not include a stated refund/cancellation policy or the school's accepted payment methods.	Fee details Registration / Application fee - CHF 500 once, payable at registration (enrolment). Tuition fees — Geneva Campus - Children aged 3 years to 4th grade: CHF 16,470 per year, payable over 10 months (equivalent to CHF 1,647.00 per month). Sibling discount: 5% (CHF 15,647 per year; CHF 1,564.70 per month). - 5th to 8th grade: CHF 18,150 per year, payable over 10 months (equivalent to CHF 1,815.00 per month). Sibling discount: 5% (CHF 17,243 per year; CHF 1,724.30 per month). Tuition fees — Mies Campus - 1P to 4th grade: CHF 17,200 per year, payable over 10 months (equivalent to CHF 1,720.00 per month). Sibling discount: 5% (CHF 16,340 per year; CHF 1,634.00 per month). - 5th to 8th grade: CHF 18,950 per year, payable over 10 months (equivalent to CHF 1,895.00 per month). Sibling discount: 5% (CHF 18,003 per year; CHF 1,800.30 per month). Meals, materials and compulsory activities - School meals: CHF 1,990 per year, payable over 10 months (equivalent to CHF 199.00 per month). - School materials: CHF 270 per year, payable in a single payment. - Cultural outings and sports: CHF 320 per year, payable in a single payment. Trips and camps are part of the educational programme and are compulsory. Extras and after‑school care (rates and billing frequency) - Extracurricular "Extra" activity (monthly rates, billed per quarter): CHF 95 / 135 / 180 / 215 / 225 / 230 for sessions of 1h / 1h30 / 2h / 2h30 / 3h / 3h30 respectively. - After‑school care (before/after Extra): CHF 60 (per day or per month as stated for specific options); billed per quarter. - Regular after‑school care (3:30–5:00 pm) — monthly prices, payable per quarter: - 1 day/week: CHF 68 per month - 2 days/week: CHF 135 per month - 3 days/week: CHF 195 per month - 4 days/week: CHF 255 per month. - Extended after‑school care (3:30–6:00 pm) — monthly prices, payable per quarter: - 1 day/week: CHF 99 per month - 2 days/week: CHF 198 per month - 3 days/week: CHF 285 per month - 4 days/week: CHF 370 per month. - Occasional childcare (per day, payable monthly): CHF 25 (3:30–5:00 pm), CHF 40 (3:30–6:00 pm), CHF 18 (5:00–6:00 pm). - Wednesday full after‑school (1:30–5:00 pm): CHF 160 per month; supervised picnic (12:00–1:30 pm) CHF 60 per month (where offered). Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is invoiced as a 10‑month commitment; standard billing is spread over 10 monthly instalments. Many optional services are billed per quarter or as single payments as indicated above. - Registration is confirmed when the signed enrolment contract and the required payments are received; enrolment requires payment of the registration fee and the first month's school fees at registration. - A 2% discount on tuition applies for biannual or annual payments. - The school treats the date on which payment is received in the school's bank account as the official payment date. In case of late payment, reminder fees apply: CHF 20 for the second reminder (15 days after the due date) and CHF 50 for the final notice (30 days after the due date). Continued non‑payment may lead to legal recovery procedures and refusal of class entry. Boarding - The school does not list any boarding provision or boarding fees; boarding fees are therefore not applicable. Other costs - Late pickup charges: CHF 10 per incident (from 5 minutes late), CHF 20 (from 15 minutes), CHF 30 (from 30 minutes). - Administrative or penalty fees may apply in the event of late payment or contract breaches as specified in the general conditions. Refunds and cancellation penalties - Written notification is required for any withdrawal or cancellation. Cancellation charges for the following school year are: - Withdrawal up to March 31: only the enrolment fee is due. - Withdrawal between April 1 and May 31: enrolment fee plus 10% of annual tuition is due. - Withdrawal between June 1 and June 30: enrolment fee plus 20% of annual tuition is due. - Withdrawal from July 1 up to the day before the start of the school year: enrolment fee plus 30% of annual tuition is due. - Withdrawal from the start of the school year: enrolment fee, completed/started months and 30% of annual tuition are due. - Exceptions to the annual financial commitment and penalty fees may be made for death of the pupil's legal guardian or long‑term illness resulting in study suspension. Expulsion for serious reasons results in 30% of annual tuition being charged in addition to months already completed or started. Fee payment options - The school records the receipt date of payments on its bank account as the official payment date; payment by bank transfer to the school account is the documented method for establishing receipt. Other payment methods are not detailed in the published conditions. Notes on billing frequency used above - When a fee is stated as “payable over 10 months” the monthly instalment used above is the annual fee divided by 10.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers a bilingual education in French and English for children aged 3–12, using a bespoke integrated curriculum based on the Plan d'études Romand (PER) and the English National Curriculum. A compulsory language tutoring programme from 3P supports students who have not spent three full years in bilingual education. The Primary Programme emphasises project-based learning with transdisciplinary topics and enrichment in theatre, dance, music, languages, sports, STEAM and arts. In the early years, children alternate languages weekly; by the end of 4P most pupils achieve mastery of both languages, and for those joining mid-course a language support plan is provided. The Middle School offers a balanced bilingual curriculum with French as the anchor language, enhanced English and German, core subjects taught in French and English, and arts taught in English; Latin is offered as an optional language. By the end of Middle School pupils are prepared to pursue Swiss bilingual Maturité, IGCSE and A Level programmes, or French/International Baccalaureate pathways.	Curriculum details Mies Campus uses a project-based, socio-constructivist approach. Learning is organized around projects that connect disciplines and are driven by questions or problems. A class council meets weekly to coordinate group life, and a Grand Council Meeting is held monthly to discuss school-wide matters. Philosophy develops critical thinking and the ability to listen to others. Outdoor learning happens daily in all weathers, in a park or forest, to build resilience and environmental understanding. An open-space environment supports autonomous workshops and collaborative inquiry. Theatre activities develop oral expression and performance skills. Extras after school and after-school care are available.
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Exam results	Exam results The school conducts exams or standardised tests in English or French to assess progress.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Pupils are prepared to enter a Swiss bilingual Maturité, or international pathways such as IGCSE and A Level, or the International Baccalaureate.	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
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Complete the enquiry form. A member of the Admissions Office will contact you very shortly to arrange the next steps. The initial outreach establishes contact with the Head of Admissions. The enquiry initiates the Admissions process. 2. Phone call. The Parent will receive a call from the Admissions Office to arrange a virtual appointment with the Head of Admissions. This conversation introduces the family to the school and outlines what to expect next. It sets the schedule for the upcoming virtual meeting. 3. Confirmation Email and Invitation. The Admissions Office will send an invitation for a Teams meeting and a confirmation email. This confirms the scheduled virtual discussion and provides the meeting link. You may use this opportunity to prepare any questions. 4. Video Call. The Head of Admissions will speak to the Parents via Teams, providing all the information they need about the School and giving the opportunity to ask all of their questions. The Head of Admissions will address the school's programs, language approach, and next steps. Parents can ask about curriculum, language support, and admission requirements. 5. School Tour. If Parents wish to meet with the team, Parents will be contacted to arrange a tour at their preferred time. The school is open for tours from Monday – Friday. Tours are by appointment only. 6. Assessment. If the parents wish to progress with their application, the Admissions Office will organise an assessment with the coordinator of the relevant grade. The parents will receive a report on the assessment within 48 hours. 7. Parents' Confirmation. Heather Guenther is Mosaic School Head of Admissions.	Admissions Online pre-registration puts your child on the waiting list free of charge; collective visits occur twice a year; if there is availability, a meeting with the Head teacher and a visit to the school are arranged.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The waiting list is joined via an online form, which is free of charge.
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