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Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School
Introduction
Les Petits Polyglottes in Ferney-Voltaire is a private international school offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3 to 12. The curriculum is delivered through a bilingual immersion in English and French, with two teachers working in each language in small mixed groups, ensuring balanced language development. From age five, a third language—German, Arabic, or Spanish—may be studied for one hour weekly, expanding students' linguistic horizons. The school aligns assessments with IB requirements and French national standards. A Montessori kindergarten program introduces five-year-olds to inquiry and collaboration, supported by native speakers who guide independent questioning and problem solving. The campus emphasizes arts and inquiry across subjects, integrates arts into each unit, and uses authentic materials. Located near Geneva, the school offers after‑school enrichment, ongoing learner supports, and a mission to foster curious, compassionate learners who contribute to a peaceful world. Families are warmly welcomed to participate in learning.
Les Petits Polyglottes has typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English, French.
Location
15 Chemin de Vireloup, 01210 Ferney-Voltaire, France (near Geneva)
Stages
Preschool (Maternelle): Petite, Moyenne et Grande Section; Primary: CP–CM2
Type
Private international IB school (PYP) in Ferney-Voltaire; bilingual immersion in French and English
Pupil Nationality Mix
20 countries represented; about 50% of pupils are from France and Switzerland.
Country affiliation
France
School day structure
Bilingual day with after-school program 16:00–18:00; Wednesday full day 08:00–17:00
Fees
Annual tuition at Les Petits Polyglottes ranges from EUR 0 for 2026/27.
Application fees - Registration fee: EUR 150 per child (acquired and non‑refundable).
Tuition fees (écolage) — income‑based scale (per term and annual amounts) - Choice 1 — Families with net monthly taxable income below EUR 6,000: annual fee between EUR 5,800 and EUR 6,800 (varies by year group). (No per‑term breakdown shown for this bracket on the published fee schedule.) - Choice 2 — Families with net monthly taxable income EUR 6,000–7,000: 1st term EUR 2,900; 2nd term EUR 2,500; 3rd term EUR 2,500; annual total EUR 7,900. - Choice 3 — Families with net monthly taxable income EUR 7,000–8,000: 1st term EUR 3,100; 2nd term EUR 2,900; 3rd term EUR 2,900; annual total EUR 8,900. - Choice 4 — Families with net monthly taxable income EUR 8,000–9,000: 1st term EUR 3,500; 2nd term EUR 3,200; 3rd term EUR 3,200; annual total EUR 9,900. - Choice 5 — Families with net monthly taxable income above EUR 9,000: 1st term EUR 3,800; 2nd term EUR 3,600; 3rd term EUR 3,600; annual total EUR 10,900. - Choice 6 — Families whose fees are reimbursed by the employer: 1st term EUR 6,000; 2nd term EUR 4,000; 3rd term EUR 4,000; annual total EUR 14,000.
Sibling discount - 5% reduction on tuition for the second child in the same family; 10% reduction for the third child (and subsequent children).
Other compulsory or optional costs - Participation in school supplies (all grades): EUR 500 per child (payable at re‑registration). - School lunches (all grades): single lunch EUR 15. Option for lunches Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday — billed per term and annually (example: 1st term EUR 550; 2nd term EUR 415; 3rd term EUR 415; annual EUR 1,380). Menus are prepared on site. - After‑school / homework support (all grades): single evening EUR 15; full program (4 evenings/week) — 1st term EUR 640; 2nd term EUR 480; 3rd term EUR 480; annual EUR 1,600. - Wednesday nursery care for kindergarten children: one Wednesday (12:00–17:00) EUR 40; four Wednesdays per month — 1st term EUR 560; 2nd term EUR 480; 3rd term EUR 400; annual EUR 1,440. - Additional costs to budget for: school outings and the primary school camp.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition (écolage) and half‑board (demi‑pension) are billed on an annual basis and may be paid annually, quarterly (per term), or monthly according to the invoice schedule. - Re‑registration: parents may withdraw their re‑registration up to March 31 by registered letter; after March 31 the first term tuition is fully due regardless of withdrawal. - Departure during the school year: full annual tuition is due, and if applicable the half‑board charge for the current term is also due.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; the school provides day education for ages 3–11 with after‑school care options.
Refunds and non‑refundability - The registration fee (EUR 150) is non‑refundable. - In the event of withdrawal after the re‑registration deadline or departure during the year, tuition obligations remain as stated under the billing terms (first term or full annual tuition due where applicable).
Fee payment options - Invoices indicate the permitted schedules (annual, trimestrial, monthly). Specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer, direct debit, credit card) are not specified within the published fee schedule and practical information.
Contact details for billing queries - School address and telephone are published for administrative contact: 15 Chemin de Vireloup, 01210 Ferney‑Voltaire; Tel. 04 50 42 49 57. Use official administrative contact channels for invoice and payment arrangements.
Academics
Les Petits Polyglottes teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 3 to 12.
Curriculum
The school uses bilingual immersion with English and French, with 50/50 language use. Two teachers work in English and French in small groups throughout the day. From age 5, a third language (German, Arabic, or Spanish) can be chosen for one hour per week. All school assessments are aligned with the IB program requirements and French national standards. LPP is an IB School.
Student Teacher Ratio
Two teachers work in each classroom.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school offers a bilingual kindergarten program for children aged three to five, which promotes social and cognitive development and lays the foundations for learning across many academic areas. The approach centers on developing intellectual curiosity and placing the child at the heart of their learning. Instruction is delivered in immersion, with native English or French speakers maintaining their mother tongue while building communication and literacy in a second language. The program also introduces a third language from age five, with German or Arabic as options, taught for one hour per week. The environment emphasizes inclusive, supportive learning and collaborative inquiry.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The inclusion policy treats diversity and belonging as central to the community. Inclusion is a culture of respect, diversity and sharing that fosters belonging. An individual is not excluded because of a difference since the community is varied and multicultural.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language development is supported through immersion: native English or French speakers maintain and develop their mother tongue while acquiring communication and literacy skills in a second language. From age five, a third language can be chosen for one hour per week, such as German or Arabic, to support multilingualism.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit the completed and signed application file. The form is downloadable as a PDF in the Admissions section and can also be filled online. The secretariat handles the admissions process. This initiates the five-step admissions process.
2. Provide the supporting documents. Include a copy of the passport or identity card and the family book. Include a school insurance certificate. Include a passport photo.
3. Pay the registration fees. The registration fee is 100 euros per child. An invoice is issued upon receipt of the application dossier.
4. Visit the school. After visiting the school and meeting the director and/or teaching staff (a virtual visit is available if you cannot travel). The visit is part of the admissions process.
5. The admissions process. The process includes a meeting with the child and the teaching team in the form of a welcome day. A placement test may be considered in French, English and mathematics from age 6.
FAQs
What ages does Les Petits Polyglottes serve?
LPP serves children aged 3 to 12, from Preschool (Maternelle) through Primary (CM2).
What curriculum does the school follow?
LPP delivers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) through bilingual immersion in English and French, aligned with IB requirements and French national standards.
How does the bilingual programme work?
Instruction is split 50/50 between English and French, with two teachers working in each language in small mixed groups throughout the day.
Is a third language available?
Yes. From age five, students can choose German, Arabic, or Spanish for one hour per week, expanding their linguistic range.
Where is LPP located?
LPP is at 15 Chemin de Vireloup, 01210 Ferney-Voltaire, France, near Geneva.
What are the tuition fees?
Fees are income-based, with a EUR 150 registration fee. Annual tuition ranges from approximately EUR 5,800 to EUR 8,600 depending on income bracket and year group.
How diverse is the student body?
The school represents 20 countries, with about 50% of pupils from France and Switzerland.
Does the school have an inclusion policy?
Yes. LPP treats diversity and belonging as central to its community, with a culture of respect that avoids excluding anyone because of difference.
How does the admissions process work?
Families submit a completed application file with supporting documents, then the school arranges observation sessions and an interview before final decision.
When did LPP receive IB authorisation?
LPP obtained authorisation to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme in August 2022.
