Institut Florimont vs Institut International de Lancy
Institut Florimont and Institut International de Lancy are both in Geneva, about 2 km apart. Both schools offer IB, French and Swiss programmes, and Institut International de Lancy also offers British and EYFS. Published annual fees are CHF 19,300 - 29,500 at Institut Florimont and CHF 9,920 - 30,390 at Institut International de Lancy, which puts Institut Florimont roughly 21% higher. Institut Florimont takes pupils from 3 to 18, and Institut International de Lancy from 3 to 19. The two are similar in size, at around 1,600 and 1,500 pupils. Both keep typical class sizes around 20.
Maternelle (Kindergarten); Primaire (Primary); Lower Secondary (Cycle) – three years with French or bilingual (French/English); Upper Secondary (Secondaire 2) – Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate, or International Baccalaureate (IB).
Stages
Nursery through secondary education (ages 3–19)
School type
School type
Private school offering francophone or bilingual programmes.
School type
Private international bilingual school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
Over 90 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Individualised support provided by dedicated teaching teams that tailor to each student's pace and goals.
Additional learning support
Learning support is provided under the Inclusion Policy. Form teachers and tutors review each student's social, emotional and academic needs; if a specific learning issue is suspected, the appropriate experts are consulted, an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is created and accommodations are put in place. Sometimes additional lessons or language support may be provided by IIL staff, possibly during school or free periods.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Switzerland
Country affiliation
Switzerland
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
Catholic
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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
Florimont bus service is offered to students living in the Geneva region, the canton of Vaud and neighbouring France. Places are limited; registration is valid for the academic year. The service depends on applications received and deadlines, previous registrations, requests for return journeys, distance between home and school, and journey time. Parents are not allowed to accompany their children on the first day of school.
Bus service details
IIL bus service covers 133 zones across the Canton of Geneva, neighbouring France and part of Vaud with around 20 bus lines and approximately 300 students using the service daily. Morning pick-up times vary to ensure arrival at school between 7:45 and 8:10 am. Afternoon buses depart at 4:35 pm (except on Wednesdays 12:45).
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application and registration fees - Registration fee (all year groups): CHF 500. - Re‑entry fee (all year groups): CHF 300. - An enrolment/re‑enrolment deposit is collected at the time of the first invoice in the first quarter. Registration and re‑entry fees are non‑refundable.
Tuition fees by year group (per quarter and per year — academic year 2025–2026) - Primary (11th–10th common core): Quarter 1 CHF 8,285; Quarter 2 CHF 6,470; Quarter 3 CHF 5,445; Year CHF 20,200. - Primary (9th–7th): Quarter 1 CHF 8,305; Quarter 2 CHF 6,485; Quarter 3 CHF 5,460; Year CHF 20,250.
- Middle School (6th–5th): Quarter 1 CHF 8,980; Quarter 2 CHF 7,015; Quarter 3 CHF 5,905; Year CHF 21,900. - Middle School (4th): Quarter 1 CHF 9,640; Quarter 2 CHF 7,525; Quarter 3 CHF 6,335; Year CHF 23,500.
- French Baccalauréat (3ème): Quarter 1 CHF 9,720; Quarter 2 CHF 7,590; Quarter 3 CHF 6,390; Year CHF 23,700. - French Baccalauréat (2nde): Quarter 1 CHF 10,295; Quarter 2 CHF 8,040; Quarter 3 CHF 6,765; Year CHF 25,100. - French Baccalauréat (1ère): Quarter 1 CHF 10,825; Quarter 2 CHF 8,455; Quarter 3 CHF 7,120; Year CHF 26,400. - French Baccalauréat (Terminale): Quarter 1 CHF 11,260; Quarter 2 CHF 8,790; Quarter 3 CHF 7,400; Year CHF 27,450.
- All tuition fees are quoted in Swiss francs (CHF), VAT included.
Half‑board (school lunches) and related charges - Half‑board (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, including supervision): Quarter 1 CHF 1,150; Quarter 2 CHF 915; Quarter 3 CHF 735; Year CHF 2,800. The half‑board is optional and is invoiced with school fees. - School textbooks (all year groups): CHF 150 per year (charged separately).
Other costs and optional charges - School transport (bus) is charged separately; places are limited and the bus service is organised and billed outside the tuition fee (registration for bus routes is required). - Language courses beyond the standard timetable, private lessons, after‑school care, supervised study beyond standard hours, optional sports and extra‑curricular activities, pedagogical outings and multi‑day trips, medical/infirmary costs, damages caused by pupils, exam registration fees and fees for university application dossiers are not included in tuition and are charged separately. - Private lesson example rate (indicative internal rate shown in the Guide for Parents): CHF 85 per 45‑minute lesson with an Institut Florimont teacher (rates for student teachers differ). Private lessons are invoiced separately.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and half‑board are invoiced at the start of each quarter and are payable within 10 days of the invoice. If an invoice is unpaid after 10 days, a formal notice is issued allowing a further 10 days; reminder fees apply (CHF 50 for the first reminder, CHF 100 for the second). Interest is charged at 5% after the second reminder and the school may suspend services or terminate the tuition contract for non‑payment. - In the event of a pupil leaving during a term, tuition and half‑board for the current term (vacations excluded) remain payable in full.
Discounts and reductions - Sibling discounts on tuition: third child 25% reduction; fourth child 50% reduction. Children of former students receive a 20% reduction on tuition for their first year.
Boarding (residential) provision - Institut Florimont does not publish a full boarding (internat) fee; the school offers an optional half‑board (meals) service billed separately and school transport is available as a separate service. No full‑time boarding fees are listed.
Refunds and cancellation rules - Cancellation / refund schedule for a confirmed enrolment: - Cancellation up to 31 March: registration fee and deposit are non‑refundable. - Cancellation from 1 April to 31 May: registration fee and half of the first term tuition are payable. - Cancellation from 1 June onwards: registration fee and the full tuition for the first term are payable. - Registration/re‑entry fees are non‑refundable even if the pupil is not admitted. These provisions also apply to re‑registration. In case of departure during the academic year, the current term's fees remain due in full.
Fee payment options and invoicing contact - Invoices specify the payment instructions to be used; tuition and optional services are billed by the school's Accounts department. For invoicing or payment enquiries, contact Accounts at compta@florimont.ch or Reception at reception@florimont.ch.
Fee details
Application & enrolment fees (for academic year 2025/2026)
- Enrolment (one-time) fee: CHF 1,000 (non‑refundable). - Advance payment on school fees at first enrolment: CHF 2,000 (deducted from the first term of the next academic year; not reimbursed if enrolment is cancelled before 15 June). - Re-enrolment fee (annual, payable to confirm re‑enrolment): CHF 900 (advance on tuition; deducted from the first term of the next academic year; non‑reimbursable after the re‑enrolment process closes).
Tuition fees — full detail by curriculum and year group (for academic year 2025/2026)
- French Bilingual Curriculum: - 14e – mornings only: 1st term CHF 4,035 · 2nd term CHF 3,251 · 3rd term CHF 2,634 · Yearly CHF 9,920. - 14e and 13e: 1st term CHF 6,862 · 2nd term CHF 5,528 · 3rd term CHF 4,480 · Yearly CHF 16,870. - 12e: 1st term CHF 6,980 · 2nd term CHF 5,623 · 3rd term CHF 4,557 · Yearly CHF 17,160. - 11e to 9e: 1st term CHF 7,391 · 2nd term CHF 5,954 · 3rd term CHF 4,825 · Yearly CHF 18,170. - 8e and 7e: 1st term CHF 7,700 · 2nd term CHF 6,203 · 3rd term CHF 5,027 · Yearly CHF 18,930. - 6e and 5e: 1st term CHF 8,441 · 2nd term CHF 6,799 · 3rd term CHF 5,510 · Yearly CHF 20,750. - 4e and 3e: 1st term CHF 9,030 · 2nd term CHF 7,275 · 3rd term CHF 5,895 · Yearly CHF 22,200. - 2de: 1st term CHF 9,962 · 2nd term CHF 8,025 · 3rd term CHF 6,503 · Yearly CHF 24,490. - 1re: 1st term CHF 10,158 · 2nd term CHF 8,182 · 3rd term CHF 6,630 · Yearly CHF 24,970. - Terminale: 1st term CHF 10,731 · 2nd term CHF 8,644 · 3rd term CHF 7,005 · Yearly CHF 26,380.
- Enhanced English Track: - Year 10e: 1st term CHF 8,104 · 2nd term CHF 6,527 · 3rd term CHF 5,289 · Yearly CHF 19,920. - Year 9e: 1st term CHF 8,640 · 2nd term CHF 6,960 · 3rd term CHF 5,640 · Yearly CHF 21,240. - Years 8e & 7e (track): 1st term CHF 8,750 · 2nd term CHF 7,048 · 3rd term CHF 5,712 · Yearly CHF 21,510.
- British Bilingual Curriculum (Early Years / Primary / Lower Secondary / Upper Secondary): - Nursery – mornings only: 1st term CHF 4,092 · 2nd term CHF 3,296 · 3rd term CHF 2,672 · Yearly CHF 10,060. - Nursery (full): 1st term CHF 7,656 · 2nd term CHF 6,167 · 3rd term CHF 4,997 · Yearly CHF 18,820. - Reception: 1st term CHF 9,746 · 2nd term CHF 7,852 · 3rd term CHF 6,362 · Yearly CHF 23,960. - Year 1: 1st term CHF 9,787 · 2nd term CHF 7,884 · 3rd term CHF 6,389 · Yearly CHF 24,060. - Year 2 to Year 6: 1st term CHF 9,910 · 2nd term CHF 7,982 · 3rd term CHF 6,468 · Yearly CHF 24,360. - Year 7 to Year 9: 1st term CHF 10,755 · 2nd term CHF 8,664 · 3rd term CHF 7,021 · Yearly CHF 26,440. - Year 10: 1st term CHF 11,056 · 2nd term CHF 8,906 · 3rd term CHF 7,217 · Yearly CHF 27,180. - Year 11: 1st term CHF 11,260 · 2nd term CHF 9,070 · 3rd term CHF 7,350 · Yearly CHF 27,680. - IB Preparation / IB1 (Year 12): 1st term CHF 12,183 · 2nd term CHF 9,814 · 3rd term CHF 7,953 · Yearly CHF 29,950. - IB2 (Year 13): 1st term CHF 12,362 · 2nd term CHF 9,958 · 3rd term CHF 8,070 · Yearly CHF 30,390.
- Bilingual English/French Curriculum: - Bilingual 1: 1st term CHF 9,340 · 2nd term CHF 7,524 · 3rd term CHF 6,096 · Yearly CHF 22,960. - Bilingual 2 to Bilingual 8: 1st term CHF 10,808 · 2nd term CHF 8,707 · 3rd term CHF 7,055 · Yearly CHF 26,570.
(These term and yearly amounts reflect the published tuition schedule for the current Conditions & Fees.)
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoicing schedule for yearly tuition fees: 1st term invoice issued by the end of September; 2nd term invoice issued by the end of December; 3rd term invoice issued by the end of March. A complementary 3rd‑term activities invoice may be issued in June if required. - Yearly tuition is billed term‑by‑term and must be paid according to the deadline shown on each invoice. If the payment deadline on an invoice is not met, the School may refuse the student access to classes or services until the situation is resolved and reminder fees will be applied. - For students joining during the year: the enrolment fee and tuition for the full current term are due; tuition for remaining terms is due. If arrival occurs during the second half of a term, only 50% of the tuition for the current term is due. In case of departure or dismissal during a term, tuition and options fees for the interrupted term remain payable in full.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not part of the school's day‑to‑day provision; IIL operates as a day school (no boarding fees apply).
Other costs and fees (charged in addition to tuition)
- Books and a flat rate for digital resources are billed separately. - School supplies: the School provides some consumables for Primary students (flat rate invoiced); other supplies must be purchased by guardians as per the supplied lists. - Specific options and subject supplements (examples): Science in English (charges vary by year — e.g. CHF 3,300 yearly for 6e; CHF 4,100 yearly for 5e/4e), History & Geography in English (flat CHF 400), Creative options and materials for art (fees listed per option). - Extracurricular activities (ECAs) and after‑school care are charged separately; ECAs are billed in two instalments (first instalment included in the 2nd term invoice, second instalment in the 3rd term invoice). - Pedagogical outings and overnight trips, certain examinations (national and international exam enrolment fees), language exam fees (Trinity, YLE, IELTS, DELF, etc.), administrative formalities for external institution applications (CHF 200–CHF 400 depending on number of institutions), translation of reports, IT repairs, replacement ID badge (CHF 20) and other incidentals are all charged extra as specified. - School meal tariffs are charged per term (examples: 1 day/week yearly CHF 650; 5 days/week yearly CHF 2,990); one‑off meals are CHF 21 per meal. Transport (school bus) is an additional service with annual rates; an advance payment of CHF 1,000 is included on the first‑term invoice for bus service and the full annual fee (after deduction) is invoiced in the second term. Sibling discounts and multi‑child discounts apply as specified.
Refund and cancellation rules (fees and refunds)
- The enrolment fee (CHF 1,000) is non‑refundable. - The CHF 2,000 advance payment on initial enrolment is not reimbursed if enrolment is cancelled before 15 June. If enrolment is cancelled after 15 June but before the first day of the school year, 20% of the yearly tuition fee is due; the CHF 2,000 advance payment is deducted from that amount. - The re‑enrolment fee (CHF 900) is an advance on tuition and is not reimbursed after the re‑enrolment process; if re‑enrolment is cancelled after 15 June but before the first day of the school year, 20% of the yearly tuition is due and the CHF 900 is deducted from that amount. - No general reduction in tuition or options fees is made for extended absences; in the event of departure or dismissal during a term, tuition for the interrupted term remains due in full. - School meal fees: no general reduction for absence; a 50% reduction may be granted for school meals if a child is absent for a month or more on medical grounds. - Extracurricular activities: no refunds for absence; for ECAs, specific billing and refund rules apply and ECAs are billed across specific instalments. Transport: annual enrolment is for the full academic year and, in general, cancellations are not reimbursed (50% may be due in specified cancellation cases).
Fee payment options and restrictions
- Invoices are issued electronically according to the invoicing schedule and must be paid by the deadline shown on each invoice; reminder fees apply for late payment and access to services may be suspended for unpaid invoices. Payment restrictions apply for payments originating from countries on official sanctions lists. - Bank transfer is specified as an accepted payment method for IIL's distance‑learning programme invoices (bank transfer within ten days of invoice). The campus retail/shop accepts major credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Maestro) for shop purchases (uniforms and sportswear). Guardians commonly pay school invoices by bank transfer; card acceptance for large tuition invoices is handled case‑by‑case by school administration.
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
The curriculum runs from kindergarten to upper secondary. Maternelle (Kindergarten) lasts three years and prepares children for primary school. Primaire (Primary) supports pupils throughout, helping them increase knowledge and skills. Cycle (Middle School) provides a common core of three years, offered in French or in a bilingual French/English programme, and leads to the Swiss high school programme (Plan d'Étude Romand). Secondaire 2 (Upper Secondary) prepares pupils for three diplomas: Swiss Maturité, French Baccalauréat, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. There is a strong focus on language learning and a bilingual curriculum. The school is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and Cambridge Examinations (CIE).
Curriculum details
Institut International de Lancy educates students from age 3 to 19 across Early Years, Primary and Secondary. Early Years and Primary offer British Bilingual Curriculum, French Bilingual Curriculum, or Bilingual French/English Curriculum. Secondary offers English Curriculum or French Curriculum. The English Secondary programme follows the British national curriculum in preparation for Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. IIL is an IB World School authorised to teach the IB Diploma Programme, and is a Cambridge IGCSE examination centre, with the Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma option. The school offers official language certifications—DELF for French, Cambridge English for English, Goethe for German, Instituto Cervantes for Spanish and Confucius Institute for Chinese—and promotes a plurilingual language policy with English in the French section and French in the English section.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
IB Diploma Programme: 2023 graduation class of 36; Florimont IB pass rate in 2023 is 95% (world average 79%); 69% of IB students achieved 32 points or more, 47% achieved 36+ points, and 14% achieved 40+ points. IB pass rates for 2019–2023 range around the mid-90s to 100% (2019: 95%, 2020: 97%, 2021: 100%, 2022: 96%, 2023: 95%). French Baccalauréat: 100% pass rate; 2023 honours rate 97% with an average of 15.46/20. Swiss Maturité: two language tracks (francophone and bilingual); pass mark 4/6; last year's average 4.9/6; 94% pass rate and 35% honours. Destinations for graduates include universities such as UNIGE (University of Geneva), UNIL (University of Lausanne), EPFL, Sciences Po Paris, and universities in the USA (e.g., Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Brown, Columbia), the UK (Oxbridge), and other top institutions in Switzerland, Europe, Canada, and beyond.
Exam results
The English IB cohort achieved a 97% pass rate with an average score of 34.5, and 78% scored above the global average. IGCSE: 99.8% of Year 11 obtained the IGCSE diploma; 43% achieved an average grade of A* or A; 88% achieved an average of A*-C. French Baccalaureate: 100% pass rate, with three-quarters receiving honours and several earning ‘congratulations from the jury'. Diplôme National du Brevet: 97.6% pass rate, with 50% of students receiving a ‘Très Bien' distinction.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates pursue a wide range of higher education paths. Destinations include University of Geneva (UNIGE), University of Lausanne (UNIL), EPFL, Sciences Po Paris, and leading universities across the USA (Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Brown, Columbia, Penn), the United Kingdom (Oxford, Cambridge), Canada (University of Toronto, others), and other global institutions. The IB Diploma graduates and the French Baccalauréat and Swiss Maturité cohorts commonly progress to prestigious universities and selective programs worldwide.
Higher education progression
Our university and careers guidance programme supports students from year 7 through year 13 with personalised guidance and preparation for university applications across Switzerland, France, England, the USA, Canada and beyond. Graduates enter universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, McGill, EPFL, the University of Geneva and the Lausanne Hotel School, as well as France's classes préparatoires.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
Challenging the Most Able: in Grades 11 and 12, the school selects its most talented mathematicians to participate in Athena, a university‑level mathematics programme organized with the University of Geneva.
Gifted and talented
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered as an official IIL partner, open to students in both English and French sections from age 13.
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
Step 1: Parents have initial meeting with Brice Clerc, Head of Admissions, who handles all enquiries so he can get to know each child, their family and their personal circumstances. The initial meeting connects the family and child with the aims of the admissions process and clarifies personal circumstances to guide next steps. It sets the foundation for enrolment discussions.
Step 2: Prospective pupil and parents are given a tour of the school. The tour allows the family to see the school environment and spaces. The tour complements the first step by providing a direct impression of how the school operates. The tour contributes to the decision-making process for enrolment.
Step 3: You will be sent a letter confirming your child's enrolment. The letter is signed by the Director General. The enrolment letter confirms that the child has been accepted. This step finalizes the admissions process.
What documents do we need from you? Please bring the following information to your initial meeting with Mr Brice Clerc: – Copy of official ID showing date of birth (identity card, passport) – Copy of end-of-year school reports for the last two academic years – Copy of school report for the current academic year
Admission criteria: Children wishing to enter 14th (3-4 years) or 13th (4-5 years) must be toilet-trained before they start. – Previous school records. – Higher education plans. – Linguistic ability. – High-level practice of arts or sports discipline. You will receive a letter signed by the Director General confirming your child's enrolment.
Admissions
1. Admission procedure. The enrolment of a student follows a precise procedure. An enrolment form completed and signed by legal guardians must be sent to the Director, and the form must also be signed by the applicant if the applicant is over 18. By signing the enrolment form, legal guardians and the student over 18 accept the terms of enrolment; there is no entitlement to enrolment, and the School can refuse a request for enrolment without disclosing a reason. The following papers must be submitted with all applications: a recent photograph, a copy of the birth certificate, a copy of the passport or identity card, an extract of the court order relative to parental authority where relevant, school reports, and an exeat issued by the last school attended. After the application has been reviewed by the Director, the legal guardians and the student over 18 will be informed of the acceptance or refusal of their child's admission.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
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Waitlist
The waiting list is used when the enrolment or re-enrolment procedure is not completed by the deadline set in article II.1.
