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15 Chemin de Vireloup, 01210 Ferney-Voltaire, France (near Geneva)
Preschool (Maternelle): Petite, Moyenne et Grande Section; Primary: CP–CM2
Private international IB school (PYP) in Ferney-Voltaire; bilingual immersion in French and English
France
Bilingual day with after-school program 16:00–18:00; Wednesday full day 08:00–17:00
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.
20 countries represented; about 50% of pupils are from France and Switzerland.
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.
