Application and enrolment fees
- Application fee: CHF 250 per child (non-refundable; payable by credit card: Visa and MasterCard only).
- Registration fee (new students or students returning after ≥2 years): CHF 2,500 (payable to confirm place; non-refundable).
- Capital Development one‑off (new students only): CHF 4,000 (one-time, payable to confirm place; non‑refundable).
Annual tuition fees (2026–2027) — annual and per‑instalment amounts
Tuition is shown below as the annual amount (CHF) followed by the four instalments. Instalment schedule: 1st instalment 20% due 30 June 2026; 2nd instalment 30% due 31 August 2026; 3rd instalment 30% due 31 December 2026; 4th instalment 20% due 31 March 2027.
- Pre‑Reception "light" (mornings + 2 afternoons): CHF 20,000 — instalments: CHF 4,000; CHF 6,000; CHF 6,000; CHF 4,000.
- Pre‑Reception "regular" (same hours as other Primary classes): CHF 23,000 — instalments: CHF 4,850; CHF 4,850; CHF 6,400; CHF 6,900. *(Not available at La Châtaigneraie.)*
- Reception: CHF 24,000 — instalments: CHF 4,800; CHF 7,200; CHF 7,200; CHF 4,800.
- Classes 1 to 4: CHF 28,160 — instalments: CHF 5,630; CHF 8,450; CHF 8,450; CHF 5,630.
- Classes 5 to 6: CHF 29,550 — instalments: CHF 5,910; CHF 8,865; CHF 8,865; CHF 5,910.
- Classes 7 to 9: CHF 33,560 — instalments: CHF 6,710; CHF 10,070; CHF 10,070; CHF 6,710.
- Classes 10 to 11: CHF 35,290 — instalments: CHF 7,060; CHF 10,585; CHF 10,585; CHF 7,060.
- Classes 12 to 13: CHF 36,540 — instalments: CHF 7,310; CHF 10,960; CHF 10,960; CHF 7,310.
Billing schedule, instalments and payment terms
- Tuition instalments and due dates: 1) 20% — 30 June; 2) 30% — 31 August; 3) 30% — 31 December; 4) 20% — 31 March. Any other invoice must be paid by the due date shown on that invoice.
- Late payment: the School may charge a late payment fee up to a maximum of 1.25% of the amount due per month of delay (covers interest and administrative costs). The Foundation may refuse class entry or withhold diplomas/transcripts for unpaid invoices.
- Advance payment on re‑enrolment: CHF 1,000 per child (non‑refundable if the student does not return); this amount is deducted from the first instalment.
Refunds and cancelled‑enrolment penalties
- Registration fee and the one‑off Capital Development Fee (CHF 4,000) are non‑refundable. The re‑enrolment advance (CHF 1,000) is non‑refundable if the student does not return.
- Any started school term is entirely due. Withdrawal penalties (examples for the 2026–2027 schedule):
- Withdrawal up to 30 April 2026: no tuition refund (but non‑refundable fees are retained).
- Withdrawal 1 May–15 June 2026: penalty = 15% of annual tuition.
- Withdrawal 16 June–31 July 2026: penalty = 25% of annual tuition.
- Withdrawal 1 Aug–30 Sept 2026: charged for 1st school term.
- Withdrawal 1 Oct–31 Dec 2026: charged for 1st and 2nd school terms.
- From 1 Jan 2027: charged 100% of annual tuition.
- Transport and cafeteria: in the event of illness lasting more than four weeks, a refund for cafeteria/transport can be considered on request and only on production of a medical certificate; requests must be made when the student returns to class (week of return) at the latest.
Other fees and recurring / optional charges
- Annual Capital Development Funding (separate from the one‑off CHF 4,000) of CHF 500 is listed as not included in tuition and will be invoiced separately where applicable.
- Tutorial fees (including World Languages), external examination fees (IB and Maturité suisse), study and cultural trips (field weeks), winter sports outings, transport, restaurant/cafeteria services, extra‑curricular activities, and other optional courses/lessons are not included in tuition and are invoiced separately.
- Restaurant (lunch) subscription sample rates (per term / total) — Campus des Nations included in the Foundation lunch schedule:
- Pre‑Reception (2 days): 1st term CHF 200; 2nd term CHF 130; 3rd term CHF 140; total CHF 470.
- Pre‑Reception/Reception/classes 1–2 (4 days): 1st term CHF 390; 2nd term CHF 260; 3rd term CHF 270; total CHF 920.
- Classes 3–6 (4 days): 1st term CHF 520; 2nd term CHF 345; 3rd term CHF 360; total CHF 1,225.
- Classes 7–9 (4 days): 1st term CHF 710; 2nd term CHF 475; 3rd term CHF 500; total CHF 1,685.
- Classes 10–13 (5 days): 1st term CHF 1,025; 2nd term CHF 680; 3rd term CHF 725; total CHF 2,430.
- Transport service (sample zone rates, round‑trip and one‑way; amounts shown per term and total):
- Round‑trip Zone 1: 1st term CHF 1,480; 2nd term CHF 970; 3rd term CHF 1,055; total CHF 3,505.
- Round‑trip Zone 3: 1st term CHF 1,625; 2nd term CHF 1,070; 3rd term CHF 1,160; total CHF 3,855.
- One‑way Zone 1: 1st term CHF 1,110; 2nd term CHF 725; 3rd term CHF 790; total CHF 2,625.
- (Zones 1–5 available; full zone table and totals are provided on the transport schedule.)
- After School Care (ASC): ASC is invoiced per term (1st term/2nd term/3rd term) and flat rates apply; no reduction is given for ASC flat rates. Exact ASC charges depend on campus and class and are invoiced via the Finance/Services billing schedule.
Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable. Students must live with their parents or a close relative named as legal guardian; the School reserves the right to terminate the Enrolment Contract if this condition is not met.
Fee payment options and methods
- Preferred settlement methods: e‑payment through your bank platform (via the Parent portal), or "bulletin de versement (BVR)" using the payment slip attached to the invoice. In exceptional cases, payments may be made by bank transfer to the Foundation account (IBAN and SWIFT/BIC details appear on invoices). Application fee (CHF 250) is payable online by credit card (Visa and MasterCard only).
Discounts, financial aid and special notes
- Multi‑child discount (on request): for families with three or more children attending the School (10% for 3rd child; 15% for 4th child; 20% for each additional child). Forms and annual renewal required. Bursaries (financial assistance) are available for current students and are allocated annually.
Key policy points (summary)
- The financial commitment is for the full year; instalment due dates and late payment policy apply. Registration and capital development confirmation fees are non‑refundable. Any started term is entirely due; withdrawal penalties increase later in the calendar year and may reach 100% of tuition if withdrawal occurs from 1 January. Transport/cafeteria refunds for prolonged illness require medical certification and are considered on request.