Ecole Moser Geneva vs International School of Geneva - Founex
Ecole Moser Geneva and International School of Geneva - Founex are both in Geneva, about 15 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes, and International School of Geneva - Founex also offers IBCP, Cambridge IGCSE and Swiss. Published annual fees are CHF 19,500 - 27,500 at Ecole Moser Geneva and CHF 19,800 - 35,470 at International School of Geneva - Founex, which puts International School of Geneva - Founex roughly 18% higher. Ecole Moser Geneva takes pupils from 8 to 18, and International School of Geneva - Founex from 3 to 18. International School of Geneva - Founex is the larger school, with around 4,500 pupils to Ecole Moser Geneva's 751. Both keep typical class sizes around 20.
Ecole Moser Geneva is located at Chemin De-La-Montagne 81, 1224 Chêne-Bougeries. The campus address is listed on the site.
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Stages
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Primary; Secondary I; Higher secondary.
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School type
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Private school
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Switzerland
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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
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application and registration fees - New-student registration (taxe d'inscription): CHF 1,000 (due at enrolment; non‑refundable if the family cancels after the contract is signed). - Annual administrative / re‑registration fee: CHF 200 per year (charged for the first two children; waived from the third child onward).
Tuition fees (annual and per semester) — Primary (5e–8e) - 5e and 6e: CHF 19,500 per year — CHF 9,750 per semester (1st semester: September–January; 2nd semester: February–June). Payable in two instalments due in August and January. Cancellation during the academic year does not entitle families to a reduction. - 7e and 8e: CHF 20,500 per year — CHF 10,250 per semester (same semester structure and payment terms as above).
Tuition fees (annual and per semester) — Secondary I / Cycle (9e–11e) - 9e: CHF 22,500 per year — CHF 11,250 per semester. Payable in two instalments due in August and January; cancellation during the academic year does not entitle families to a reduction. - 10e: CHF 23,500 per year — CHF 11,750 per semester. - 11e: CHF 24,500 per year — CHF 12,250 per semester.
Tuition fees (annual and per semester) — Secondary II / Collège (Maturité, M1–M3) - M1: CHF 25,500 per year — CHF 12,750 per semester. Payable in two instalments due in August and January; cancellation during the academic year does not entitle families to a reduction. - M2: CHF 26,500 per year — CHF 13,250 per semester. - M3: CHF 27,500 per year — CHF 13,750 per semester.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition (écolage) is billed and due semestrially in advance (first instalment due in August for the autumn/winter semester; second instalment due in January for the spring semester). - Monthly payment is available as an alternative to semestrial billing; a 2% surcharge applies to payments spread monthly. - Penalties for late termination: if the school receives a resignation after 15 February but before 1 June, a penalty equal to three months of tuition is due; resignations received after 1 June incur a penalty equal to one semester of tuition. For departures or expulsions during a semester the entire semester is due.
Boarding fees (where applicable) - Ecole Moser Genève operates as a day school; boarding/pension is not provided at the Geneva campus.
Other compulsory and recurring costs (examples by level) - School materials (books, pedagogical materials, IT environment): - Primary: CHF 590 per year. - Secondary I / Cycle: CHF 780 per year. - Secondary II / Collège: CHF 950 per year. - School meals / restaurant: - Primary: CHF 2,800 per year for meals at the school restaurant, or CHF 500 per year (pupils bringing a packed lunch). - Cycle (Secondary I): CHF 3,100 per year for meals at the school restaurant, or CHF 500 per year (packed lunch option). - Collège (Secondary II): meal cards available (example: carnet for 10 meals; price and conditions published for the Collège). - Activities and trips: an annual activities/camps/outings forfait applies (amounts vary by level and year); specific activity fees or trip charges may be billed in addition and are payable within stated deadlines. A small annual activities contribution is published for Primary and Cycle. - After‑school study / supervised study (examples): - Primary: 2 days — CHF 500 per semester; 3 days — CHF 750 per semester; 4 days — CHF 1,000 per semester. - Cycle: 2 days — CHF 600 per semester; 3 days — CHF 900 per semester; 4 days — CHF 1,200 per semester. - Collège (appuis / supervised study): 4 days — CHF 980 per semester. - Bus / transport (examples): round‑trip bus service for the left bank is available (published rates shown per year). Primary and Cycle list a round‑trip price in the publications. - Exam fees (Collège maturité): M2 exam fee CHF 300; M3 exam fee CHF 500. - Optional extracurricular workshops and clubs: typical ranges published (example: CHF 500–CHF 990 per year depending on activity and level).
Refunds and cancellation rules - Cancellation after the contract is signed: the registration fee (CHF 1,000) is not refunded if parents cancel after signing; if the school refuses the admission, the registration fee is refunded. - No pro rata reductions during a semester: cancellation during a semester does not give entitlement to a reduction for the interrupted semester; the interrupted semester is due in full. Specific late‑resignation penalties apply as noted above. - Activity and trip fees are generally non‑refundable if cancellation is after the school's stated deadlines; the school may specify refunds or reductions case‑by‑case with prior notice.
Fee invoicing and payment details - Tuition is invoiced by semester (two instalments: August and January); the school also permits a monthly payment arrangement with a 2% surcharge. Invoices for school materials and other charges are issued at the start of the school year or when applicable.
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Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
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 a global pathway of 7 or 10 years from Primary to the Swiss maturité, with language profiles across German, English and Francophone. Primary education is multilingual with gradual immersion in German and English. Secondary I provides four streams to choose from: Multilingual, Anglophone, Francophone, and Year 9 multilingual with reinforced French, German and English. Higher secondary leads to the Swiss maturité with tracks in bilingual German, bilingual English, or Francophone. The academic program includes deeper learning and pre-university training for the bilingual Swiss Maturité, and digital skills are taught under MOVE24, which covers digital tools, media skills and programming. Extracurricular activities include workshops, study trips, camps, and school exchanges.
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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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
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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
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
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
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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. Level of enrolment: Ecole Moser Genève offers three levels: Primary (from year 5 to year 8) with a multilingual programme; Secondary I (from year 9 to year 11) with three language streams; Higher Secondary for further education with three language streams. 2. Admission requirements: Each application is examined individually, particularly because of differences in curriculum, the options chosen, the results obtained, transcripts and social skills. 3. Admission into 5th grade: The pupil must be at least 8 years old on 31 December of the 5th year of primary school; Pupils who progress from the 4th grade of primary school in Geneva; Pupils who progress to CE1 according to the French curriculum. Knowledge in German and/or English is not required. However, a good command of French is required. 4. Admission on interview: Admission from year 5 on interview; Secondary I requires admission on interview; Higher Secondary requires admission on interview. 5. Fees and payment: Tuition fees are 19,500 CHF per year for 5P-6P and 20,500 CHF per year for 7P-8P, payable in two instalments (August and January) across two semesters (Sept–Jan and Feb–Jun). 6. Additional costs: School material costs 590 CHF per year; Activities 80 CHF per year; School restaurant 2,800 CHF per year or 500 CHF per year for packed lunches; Studies 500–1,000 CHF per semester; After-school workshops 500–990 CHF per year; Summer school 1 week 400 CHF; School bus round trip 5,000 CHF per year; Administrative and re-enrollment fees 200 CHF per year. 7. Registration information: Registration information and campus tours are available; contact +41 22 860 80 80 for more details.
