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Route de Sauverny 74, CH-1290 Versoix, Geneva, Switzerland. The campus sits between the Jura Mountains and Lake Geneva, offering outdoor spaces and modern facilities. It is about a 20-minute drive from the airport and within easy reach of Geneva city and the surrounding countryside.
Pre-school Ages 2 to 6; Primary Ages 6 to 11; Middle School & Secondaire I Ages 11 to 14; High School & Secondaire II Ages 14 to 18. Boarding Ages 10 to 18.
Day and boarding international school in Geneva, Switzerland.
Students from more than 120 nationalities.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme with fifteen periods of English per week, taught in small, single-level groups, and a fully scaffolded pathway into English-medium education.
Switzerland
Collège du Léman offers boarding for students aged 10 to 18. Boarders live in modern residential villas with 24/7 care from House Parents. Boarding is all-inclusive, covering accommodation, meals, day and field trips, three weekends in the mountains, books and school supplies, uniform and sports kit, insurance, and tuition. Students have roommates chosen based on gender, age, and interests.
Uniform is required; uniform and sports kit are included in boarding fees.
Boarders enjoy healthy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners every day. In-house chefs prepare a range of hot and cold options, including vegetarian and vegan meals, using seasonal produce. They can also cater to all dietary requirements.
The boarding community uses a house system with dedicated House Parents who provide 24/7 care. Boarders live in contemporary residential villas with communal rooms, bedrooms, and private gardens. Rooms are assigned as roommates based on gender, age, and interests, and each house has its own spaces for social and extracurricular activities.
The school is part of Nord Anglia Education and is integrated into its global family of schools.
Colle8ge du Le9man offers a tailor-made education with a broad range of internationally recognized curricula and diplomas. In High School, students follow five distinct pathways: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), American High School Diploma, French Baccalaureate, and Swiss Maturite9. From an early age, students can learn in English, French, or a combination of the two, and can switch between pathways year-to-year in a bilingual environment. The Made for You approach focuses on matching strengths and interests, supported by a diverse community of more than 120 nationalities. The school reports strong results, including a 100% pass rate across all five diplomas, an IBDP average score of 36.5, 69% of IGCSE students achieving A to A, and destinations at top universities such as Cambridge and University College London.
100% pass rate across all five diplomas. IBDP point score average 36.5, higher than the global average. 69% of IGCSE students earned A to A grades. Graduates go on to top universities, including Oxford, University College London, Ecole hf4telie8re de Lausanne, and Universite0 Bocconi.
Many Colle8ge du Le9man graduates continue their studies at leading universities worldwide, including Oxford, University College London, Ecole hf4telie8re de Lausanne, and Universite0 Bocconi.
The school provides a PSHE-focused programme that fosters knowledge and attributes for thriving as individuals, families, and members of society. It includes explicit wellbeing projects, a structured buddy system, mindfulness and mini-meditation activities, and a full-time pastoral and counselling team to support student resilience and growth. It also runs the REACH programme to promote responsible, eco-friendly, active, creative, and healthy behaviours, alongside student leadership structures and committees for citizenship and inclusion.
The school supports a diverse student body within a single community, with a multilingual, multi-national environment that values inclusion and access to programmes across age ranges.
From an early age, students can learn in English, French, or a combination, and can switch between pathways year-to-year within a bilingual environment, facilitating dual-language proficiency.
The wellbeing framework includes mindfulness, meditation, and a buddy system, supported by a dedicated pastoral and counselling team to help students develop resilience and self-growth.
The school maintains safeguarding and student protection practices within its pastoral support structures and community ethos, aligned with its welfare and PSHE programmes.
The admissions journey at Collège du Léman starts with an online enquiry. You can also arrange a personalised campus tour or a one-to-one virtual discovery meeting. The admissions team guides you through the requirements and a step-by-step process: start with an enquiry, join a tour or a virtual discovery meeting, and then proceed with the online application if you wish. After submitting the online application, you must send supporting documents; prospective boarders complete a video questionnaire; a non-refundable CHF 500 application fee is payable; your child's current school must complete a confidential report form. The admissions team reviews applications; if spaces are available, a place is offered within five working days. Once enrolled and fees are paid, the start date is confirmed and a welcome pack is issued. A CDL virtual tour is available for remote families. Important dates for day school and boarding can be downloaded. The admissions process can take as little as two or three weeks from first contact to offer; applications are accepted year-round and students can start at any time during the academic year. CDL offers boarding for ages 8 to 18 and provides a bilingual program from Pre-school to Middle School; in High School, a range of diplomas is available, including IGCSEs, the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), the American High School Diploma, the French Baccalaureate, and the Swiss Maturité; language of instruction can be English, French, or a combination, with some subjects taught in the other language.
CDL has offered academic scholarships in the Secondary. In 2020-2021, four academic scholarships were available. Noa was a CDL scholarship winner in 2019-2020, Sophie was a CDL scholarship winner in 2020-2021, and Capucine was featured as a scholarship winner in 2021.
Geneva, Petit-Lancy, Switzerland. Located in the Petit-Lancy district of Geneva.
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).
Private school offering francophone or bilingual programmes.
Individualised support provided by dedicated teaching teams that tailor to each student's pace and goals.
Switzerland
Catholic
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.
Dress style rules apply. Clothing must cover the stomach and back; tops must have shoulder straps or sleeves; shorts/skirts must be at least mid-thigh; jeans with holes or rips are not permitted; flip-flops are not allowed.
Restauration promotes healthy eating and carries the Fourchette Verte label, using seasonal, locally sourced, eco-labeled produce from Geneva and Switzerland. The menu includes protein options (meat, poultry, fish, crustaceans, eggs, tofu, cheese), one or two vegetables or fruits, starches, a dessert, and water as the beverage; fish appears twice weekly. Students with dietary restrictions must bring their own lunch, which can be heated on site.
Institut Florimont is a private Catholic school founded by the Missionaries of Saint Francis de Sales. It has been led by laypeople since 1995, with the steering committee maintaining close collaboration with the religious congregation.
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).
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.
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.
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.
The school develops key social and emotional skills, including communication, collaboration, independence and creative thinking, as part of its educational approach.
The school provides dedicated educational support for primary and secondary students via a committed vie scolaire team, with assistants to support teachers in kindergarten. Specific needs, such as learning disabilities or disabilities, are considered with reasonable accommodations.
English is taught as part of Florimont's bilingual curriculum. English is taught in four differentiated groups (Beginner, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Proficient). Sport, Arts and Music are taught in English for all pupils. From 9e onward, students can follow either the Francophone pathway or the Bilingual pathway; in the Bilingual pathway, History-Geography, Science and Digital Studies are taught in English.
The Art/Sport programme includes partnerships that support mental health monitoring, including with Hôpital de La Tour for medical care and performance and mental health monitoring; partnerships with Djourou Elite provide mental coaching for athletes.
The school has a Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy that supports the Convention on the Rights of the Child and promotes students' physical and mental wellbeing. The policy is reviewed annually and consists of four documents: Policy; Definitions and indicators; Designated child protection staff; Code of conduct.
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.
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.
Nursery and Primary levels. Nursery starts at age 3; Primary education completes around age 11, with schooling continuing to age 18.
Private bilingual (French-English) international school with two Geneva campuses; no boarding facilities.
Emotional support is provided; the school emphasizes differentiated teaching and ongoing staff training to support individual learning needs.
Switzerland
Opening hours are 8:15am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday; on Wednesdays, the day ends at 12:00pm.
A brand-new school bus service operates, picking up children from home each morning and returning them home each evening.
No boarding facilities are offered. After-school care is available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm to 5pm. The school bus service is available on the Left Bank.
Uniforms must be embroidered with the Ecole Eden logo. Embroidery services are provided by Brode-IT; prices are CHF 8 per item for a minimum of 5 items or CHF 7.50 per item for a minimum of 10 items.
Two meal options: external meal service designated by the school (CHF 10–CHF 11 per meal for dietary restrictions) or packed lunches brought from home; supervision during meal times is provided on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with a cafeteria supervision cost of CHF 400 per semester. The school does not allow microwaves; drinking water is available; sweets are not accepted.
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.
Mindfulness develops the emotional, cognitive, and social development of the child. It helps the child understand what they feel, recognize their internal states, and respond in a more measured way. By fostering a calm relationship with emotions and thoughts, the child builds inner security that supports engagement, trust, and readiness to learn. At Eden, mindfulness is fully integrated into an educational vision that considers the child in all dimensions. The practices are complemented by positive discipline, used daily in classroom life to support the development of social‑emotional skills.
Teaching is differentiated to meet each child's needs, promoting both academic and personal progress through differentiated tools tailored to individual requirements. From early on, each subject is taught by a dedicated specialist, ensuring passionate delivery and deep mastery of content. This variety of approaches exposes children to different ways of thinking and learning, enriching their educational experience. Assigning a subject-by-subject teacher helps avoid over‑reliance on a single authority and supports a holistic, balanced education that encourages autonomy and exploration of interests. The team has been trained to become experts in positive discipline, providing a firm yet benevolent framework in which children take responsibility for their actions.
The school offers multilingual instruction in French, English, and German. The Veyrier campus provides a natural immersion in French and English. The Frank‑Thomas campus notes bilingual French/English instruction and integrates the Romand curriculum (PER). English language activities are available, including English Club open to all (whether or not the child attends Eden). These language offerings support students in developing bilingual proficiency.
Mindfulness supports the child's emotional, cognitive, and social development, helping them understand what they feel and recognize internal states to respond appropriately. In kindergarten, mindfulness activities use tools like Kimochis® to help children name and acknowledge emotions; in primary, Brain Ball® and the Eline Snel method support attention and emotional regulation. These practices are supported by positive discipline in daily classroom life, reinforcing emotional and relational skills. Eden's approach emphasizes emotional accompaniment as part of its holistic educational vision.
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 may be granted within a strict framework, based on the requirements of the children and/or their families, with the assistance of foundations.
24 Avenue Eugène-Lance, 1212 Grand-Lancy, Geneva, Switzerland
Nursery through secondary education (ages 3–19)
Private international bilingual school
Over 90 nationalities represented.
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.
Switzerland
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).
Boarding facilities: DAY.
The uniform is worn by all students from kindergarten through elementary; there are everyday wear and sport variants for girls and boys. For the secondary, there is a dress code defining attire expectations. The IIL Shop sells the approved uniform items, including sweaters, polos, skirts, dresses, shorts, trousers, sportswear and caps, with on-site or online purchasing options.
Catering at IIL provides a varied, balanced and local meals; the service provider prepares healthy meals in accordance with hygiene rules. IIL's school catering has obtained the Fourchette Verte label and menus always include Genève Région – Terre Avenir products. Seasonal food discoveries and themed meals are offered in the cafeteria throughout the year.
The school is a private school governed by a non-profit association. It was founded in 1903 by the Congregation of the Sisters of St.-Joseph as Collège Marie-Thérèse.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The school places health and well-being at the center of learning. KiVa anti-bullying programme underpins prevention, intervention and monitoring; students develop social and emotional skills to navigate relationships and build resilience, with ongoing integration across the curriculum and school life.
Learning support is provided through Individual Learning Plans (ILPs); accommodations in examinations are arranged when required; medical or psychological assessments are evaluated by the medical team and ILPs are updated as needed; form teachers or tutors monitor welfare, academic progress and social needs, with referrals to specialists as appropriate; safeguarding and child protection guidelines are in place and staff receive relevant training.
Well-being is a focus in the PSHE curriculum for Years 7-11 and in ATL/Core skills for Years 12-13; KiVa contributes to mental well-being by promoting respectful relationships and resilience; concerns can be referred to the school doctor or psychologist as needed.
Safeguarding and child protection are integral; guidelines and procedures exist and are reviewed at the start of each school year; all staff receive regular child protection training, with additional training for senior management from the local education department.
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.
The waiting list is used when the enrolment or re-enrolment procedure is not completed by the deadline set in article II.1.
