École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande vs La Garenne International School

	É École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Lausanne, Switzerland	L La Garenne International School Lausanne, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 12,200 - 78,600	Fees / year CHF 36,000 - 115,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Montessori Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum)
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils 150
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 12
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1906	Opened 1947
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Lausanne, Switzerland. Address: Chemin de Rovéréaz 20, CH-1000 Lausanne 12, Switzerland. Located near Lac Léman (Lake Geneva).	Location The school is in the alpine village of Chesières, Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland. It is located at Chemin des Chavasses 23, 1885 Chesières. The alpine setting provides a mountain environment for boarding and day students.
Stages	Stages From kindergarten to pre-university studies.	Stages The school serves ages 3 to 18, with Reception (early years), Primary School, Secondary School, IB Diploma Programme, and High School Programme.
School type	School type Private bilingual international school.	School type The school is an international boarding school offering boarding and day programmes.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The school has a Head of Learning Support and offers Personalised Learning and Intensive English.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Switzerland	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details School bus service with routes to numerous localities in the Lausanne area and surrounding towns, including Lausanne, Aubonne, Morges, Lutry, Renens, Pully and Saint-Prex.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fee - Application fee: CHF 500 per child. Initial deposit / enrolment deposit - Refundable deposit (first-year enrolment): CHF 2,500 (refundable). Tuition fees by year group (annual) - Age 3 (Kindergarten 1): CHF 14,400. - Age 4 (Kindergarten 2): CHF 14,700. - Age 5 (Kindergarten 3): CHF 15,600. - Age 6 (Grade 1): CHF 16,800. - Age 7 (Grade 2): CHF 17,500. - Age 8 (Grade 3): CHF 18,200. - Age 9 (Grade 4): CHF 18,900. - Age 10 (Grade 5): CHF 19,600. - Age 11 (Grade 6): CHF 20,300. - Age 12 (Grade 7): CHF 21,200. - Age 13 (Grade 8): CHF 22,400. - Age 14 (Grade 9): CHF 23,600. - Age 15 (Grade 10): CHF 25,000. - Age 16 (Grade 11): CHF 28,800. - Age 17 (Grade 12): CHF 28,800. Per-term fees (calculated) - The school accepts payment either annually or per term. The per-term figures below are calculated by dividing the annual tuition by three to show a per-term amount when paid in three instalments. Actual instalment dates and the number of instalments are specified in the school's financial conditions. Example per-term amounts (annual ÷ 3): - Age 3: CHF 4,800 per term (CHF 14,400 ÷ 3). - Age 6: CHF 5,600 per term (CHF 16,800 ÷ 3). - Age 16/17: CHF 9,600 per term (CHF 28,800 ÷ 3). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition may be paid annually or per term. Specific billing dates, the number of instalments when paying by term, and any late-payment penalties are set out in the school's Conditions générales for the academic year. Parents are required to pay the one-time application fee and the initial deposit at enrolment. Boarding (internat) fees - Boarding (internat) is offered. Boarding fees are published separately in the school's internat tariff schedule for the academic year and vary by boarding type (for example full, weekly or flexi boarding). The fee schedules distinguish day-student tuition from internat tariffs. Other costs and incidental fees - One-time and recurring additional costs that commonly apply: refundable deposit (CHF 2,500), application fee (CHF 500). The school also maintains school material lists and charges for items or services not included in standard tuition (for example certain external examination fees, specific course materials, or optional activities). These items are billed or specified separately. Refund information - The initial deposit of CHF 2,500 is indicated as refundable. Other refund rules for tuition or boarding (for withdrawal, mid-year departure or illness) are defined in the school's Conditions générales for the academic year. Fee payment options - Bank transfer is supported (bank details are published as part of the school's billing information). Tuition is accepted either as an annual payment or as per-term payments; specific payment methods accepted (for example whether card payments are accepted) and bank details are provided in the school's billing information and Conditions générales. Part-time / reduced attendance - A part-time attendance option is available for Pre‑Kindergarten and Kindergarten on a five-day basis charged at 80% of the annual fee for the same year group. Notes on presentation - All amounts are shown in Swiss francs (CHF) and correspond to the published fee schedule for the 2025/2026 academic year. The annual tuition figures above represent the tuition component for day students; internat (boarding) tariffs are published separately.	Fee details Application fees - Application fee (new students): CHF 1,500. It is payable by credit card or bank transfer. Enrolment deposit and one-off contributions - Enrolment deposit (boarders): CHF 10,000. - Enrolment deposit (day students): CHF 2,000. - Campus Enhancement Fund contribution: CHF 5,000 (one-off). - Swiss student residence permit (B permit) fee for new non‑European boarding students: CHF 2,100 (non‑refundable). - Health insurance charge (new and returning): CHF 2,200 (billed as a general fee). Tuition fees by year group (annual) - Years 1 to 6 (Primary) - Boarder: CHF 84,000 per year. - Day student: CHF 46,000 per year. - Middle Years Programme 1 to 3 (Years 7 to 9) - Boarder: CHF 94,500 per year. - Day student: CHF 61,000 per year. - Middle Years Programme 4 & 5 (Years 10 & 11) - Boarder: CHF 116,000 per year. - Day student: CHF 83,000 per year. - Diploma Years (Years 12 & 13) - Boarder: CHF 126,000 per year. - Day student: CHF 92,000 per year. Special local conditions apply for day students whose parent(s) work within the local community; the school verifies addresses to confirm eligibility. Per‑term amounts (calculated)* - The school operates three terms (Terms 1, 2 and 3). The published annual tuition above has been divided by three to produce per‑term figures below (this is a calculated per‑term breakdown based on the annual fee). Example per‑term amounts (annual ÷ 3): - Years 1–6 boarder: CHF 28,000 per term (CHF 84,000 ÷ 3). - Years 1–6 day student: CHF 15,333 per term (CHF 46,000 ÷ 3). - Years 7–9 boarder: CHF 31,500 per term (CHF 94,500 ÷ 3). - Years 7–9 day student: CHF 20,333 per term (CHF 61,000 ÷ 3). - Years 10–11 boarder: CHF 38,667 per term (CHF 116,000 ÷ 3). - Years 10–11 day student: CHF 27,667 per term (CHF 83,000 ÷ 3). - Years 12–13 boarder: CHF 42,000 per term (CHF 126,000 ÷ 3). - Years 12–13 day student: CHF 30,667 per term (CHF 92,000 ÷ 3). Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual fees are invoiced in two invoices except for Diploma Years (Years 12 & 13), where the full amount is payable in advance. The first invoice covers Terms 1 and 2 plus general fees; the second invoice covers Term 3. Payment deadlines: first invoice must be settled by 1 June at the latest; the Term 3 invoice must be settled before 1 December. For new enrolments there are specific advance payment rules tied to the date of enrolment (e.g., required deposits and minimum advance percentages). New enrolment deposits are required before a place is guaranteed. A refundable deposit is held to cover unpaid supplementary expenses (see deposit amounts above). - For new enrolments before 1 May the school requests at least 15% of the first invoice and the CHF 5,000 Campus Enhancement Fund contribution to guarantee the place. For enrolments after 1 June full payment of the first invoice is required within 15 days. For enrolments after 15 August or during the school year, payment of the first invoice is required before the student can start. All extras are billed separately at the end of each term and must be paid within 30 days. Boarding fees and what is included - Boarding fees are the boarder tuition figures listed above (annual). Boarding provision and charges are included within those boarder fees. The published boarding fee includes full board and lodging, school uniform, hire of ski uniform, tuition and supervised studies, loan of textbooks and some class materials, ski pass for boarders, ski locker, use of school laundry for boarders, library and computer network use, sports and cultural activities and short Swiss expeditions, on‑site healthcare, and transport to/from Geneva Airport within the school's published dates and times, plus applicable taxes/VAT. Other costs and extras (not included in published tuition) - Health and accident insurance and medication (the school bills health insurance as a general fee separately). - Private lessons, learning support, university application fees, non‑mainstream IB languages or any IB subject not provided in the curriculum. - Extracurricular after‑school clubs, stationery, ski equipment hire, official external exam fees (e.g., Cambridge, DELF), pocket money, personal and digital photo packages, complementary health packages, personal expenses (hairdresser, dentist, dry cleaning, postage), mandatory school trips. For day students specifically: ski pass, day trips, uniform, laundry, expeditions and health insurance are excluded from the day tuition and billed separately. - Pocket money for new students is collected in advance on the first invoice; older students may be provided with a debit card arrangement managed by the school. Refund, cancellation and withdrawal terms - If a new student cancels enrolment for Term 1 before 1 June, school fees already paid (excluding the Application Fee, Enrolment Deposit and Swiss B permit fee) are reimbursed in full. If cancellation occurs after 1 June or for certain mid‑year enrolments, the school may retain or collect all of the first fees invoice; variable costs such as uniform, school meals and health insurance are fully reimbursed. A deposit is fully reimbursed within 120 days of a student leaving provided all accounts are settled. No fee reimbursement is made for absence from school due to sickness, injury or other reasons. If a student is permanently excluded or withdrawn during the academic year, fees for the current and following term remain due. Change of boarding status during the academic year does not entitle parents to a refund. Late payment interest and reminder charges apply for overdue invoices. Discounts and family benefits - Sibling discount for boarders: 10% for the second child, 15% for the third child, 20% for the fourth and any additional children (applied to tuition only). Payment methods and banking details - Accepted payment methods: credit card and bank transfer for application fees; school accepts payments by bank transfer, and offers an online international payment option via Flywire to allow secure payments from most countries and to reduce bank fees and poor exchange rates. Contact the school accountant for bank details; Flywire is available for international payments. The school cannot accept payments or transfers from banks or individuals on certain sanctions lists. Late payment and penalties - Reminders and late payments incur charges: the school may apply late payment interest (annualised rate 10% in accordance with Swiss law) and charge reminder fees; outstanding fees may lead to withholding of reports, certificates, or the student being prevented from returning until accounts are settled. A deposit is retained to cover unpaid supplementary expenses and will be reimbursed within 120 days after departure once accounts are settled. Notes on what the annual tuition covers and does not cover - Included in the published annual tuition for boarders: full board and lodging, school uniform, hire of ski uniform, tuition and supervised studies, certain textbooks and class materials, ski pass for boarders, ski locker, school laundry (boarders), library/computer network access, sports and cultural activities, short local expeditions, on‑site healthcare, and scheduled airport transfers. - Not included: health and accident insurance (billed separately as a general fee), private lessons, elective external IB/Cambridge exam fees not in the curriculum, optional extracurricular clubs, stationery, ski equipment hire, pocket money, personal expenses, and mandatory school trips where noted. Day student fees exclude items such as the ski pass, some day trips, uniform, laundry, expeditions and health insurance. (End of fees overview.)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details From preschool to pre-university, ENSR offers a bilingual and multilingual curriculum across five school stages: Maternelle Montessori, Maternelle, Primaire, Collège, and Gymnase. Maternelle Montessori uses French-English bilingual instruction for ages 2.5 to 6 and follows Montessori pedagogy; ENSR is a member of Montessori Suisse. Primary provides a bilingual learning environment within a Swiss-system framework with ENSR enhancements; Cambridge English exam preparation is offered and German is introduced from the 4th primary. Collège features a bilingual program with a core of 13 subjects; Latin is introduced in 7th grade; German continues with Italian and Spanish available as electives; there is monthly progress reporting and an optional Journée Continue in the afternoon. Gymnase offers two diplomas, the Maturité Suisse and the Baccalauréat International (IB); students choose between them by the end of year 10; the Maturité Suisse is a Swiss higher-education pathway, recognized abroad, and the IB is internationally recognized for university admissions. One Year in Romandie provides a French-language program with English or an English-language program with French for a one-year immersion in a French-speaking environment.	Curriculum details The school follows an international curriculum across divisions. In Early Years, the EYFS framework is used; Primary School teaches the English National Curriculum (ENC) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). In Secondary School, students undertake the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IGCSE, before choosing between the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the High School Diploma (HSD) in Years 12 and 13. French is compulsory and the French Language Diploma (DELF) is offered from Year 5 with a 100% pass rate among the youngest participants in Vaud. Cambridge English Qualifications provide a CEFR-aligned pathway from A1 to C2. Small class sizes and personalised learning support students, and a Higher Education and Futures Programme provides university guidance.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results DELF is offered from Year 5 onward. The school reports that DELF participants are among the youngest in the canton of Vaud and consistently achieve a 100% pass rate.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The IB Diploma Programme at ENSR has global university recognition. The Maturité Suisse is the Swiss diploma path for admission to Swiss universities and many international institutions; it is also recognized abroad. The One Year in Romandie program notes access to universities for its bilingual French-English and English-French options, supporting progression to higher education.	Higher education progression From early in Secondary School, Higher Education and Futures Programme provides university guidance. University Guidance Specialists assist with programme selection, university applications, personal statements, and interview preparation. They support admissions to universities worldwide, including Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions ENSR welcomes prospective families and invites you to arrange a personal appointment with the Director or the Dean of the sector in which your child will study. Visits are free of charge and non-binding. Whether you live in Switzerland or abroad, ENSR will support you in every phase of the admission process and guide you through the enrolment steps. After reviewing the School Brochure for information on Fees for External Students or the Boarding School, you can complete this Admission Form & General Conditions and send it to: École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande, Chemin de Rovéréaz 20, PO Box 161, 1012 Lausanne (Switzerland). Useful links include the Admission Form & General Conditions 2025/2026, the Contact form, and options to visit the school (Come visit us / Book a visit) with details on annual fees for day students and for boarding students (2025/2026).	Admissions 4 Easy Steps to Apply: 1. Contact our Admissions Team to start the process. 2. Complete the admissions form and send us all the necessary documents. 3. After a positive evaluation, you will receive an offer to be accepted. 4. Formally accept the offer and fulfil all the financial obligations. Fees and costs: Application fee CHF 1'800. Full-Year Boarding CHF 85'000 to CHF 129'000. Full-Year Day School CHF 47'000 to CHF 94'000. Local Students CHF 19'800. Enquiries: The Admissions Team will support and guide you through every step of the process via the enquiry form and contact channels. Scholarships: The school does not offer scholarships.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The school does not offer scholarships.
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