École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande

Lausanne, Switzerland. Address: Chemin de Rovéréaz 20, CH-1000 Lausanne 12, Switzerland. Located near Lac Léman (Lake Geneva).

From kindergarten to pre-university studies.

Private bilingual international school.

Switzerland

School bus service with routes to numerous localities in the Lausanne area and surrounding towns, including Lausanne, Aubonne, Morges, Lutry, Renens, Pully and Saint-Prex.

From preschool to pre-university, ENSR offers a bilingual and multilingual curriculum across five school stages: Maternelle Montessori, Maternelle, Primaire, Collège, and Gymnase. Maternelle Montessori uses French-English bilingual instruction for ages 2.5 to 6 and follows Montessori pedagogy; ENSR is a member of Montessori Suisse. Primary provides a bilingual learning environment within a Swiss-system framework with ENSR enhancements; Cambridge English exam preparation is offered and German is introduced from the 4th primary. Collège features a bilingual program with a core of 13 subjects; Latin is introduced in 7th grade; German continues with Italian and Spanish available as electives; there is monthly progress reporting and an optional Journée Continue in the afternoon. Gymnase offers two diplomas, the Maturité Suisse and the Baccalauréat International (IB); students choose between them by the end of year 10; the Maturité Suisse is a Swiss higher-education pathway, recognized abroad, and the IB is internationally recognized for university admissions. One Year in Romandie provides a French-language program with English or an English-language program with French for a one-year immersion in a French-speaking environment.

The IB Diploma Programme at ENSR has global university recognition. The Maturité Suisse is the Swiss diploma path for admission to Swiss universities and many international institutions; it is also recognized abroad. The One Year in Romandie program notes access to universities for its bilingual French-English and English-French options, supporting progression to higher education.

Since 1906 ENSR has offered children a unique learning experience in a family-like environment. Students receive high-quality teaching from a dedicated team of teachers, enabling them to gain an international perspective and invaluable skills. ENSR fully leverages its facilities and exceptional setting to support the personal and academic development of each student, allowing them to explore new interests and develop new skills. The school prioritizes the personal well-being of each student as part of its learning environment.

Maternelle features a bilingual English–French program. Primary is taught in French with English introduced from age 6. Collège offers a bilingual French–English program and an English-only track. High school prepares students for the Swiss maturité or the International Baccalaureate, and students may benefit from Cambridge English exam preparation and DELF French-language preparation.

ENSR is committed to creating a high-quality learning environment, prioritizing the personal well-being of each student while fostering their academic success.

ENSR welcomes prospective families and invites you to arrange a personal appointment with the Director or the Dean of the sector in which your child will study. Visits are free of charge and non-binding. Whether you live in Switzerland or abroad, ENSR will support you in every phase of the admission process and guide you through the enrolment steps. After reviewing the School Brochure for information on Fees for External Students or the Boarding School, you can complete this Admission Form & General Conditions and send it to: École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande, Chemin de Rovéréaz 20, PO Box 161, 1012 Lausanne (Switzerland). Useful links include the Admission Form & General Conditions 2025/2026, the Contact form, and options to visit the school (Come visit us / Book a visit) with details on annual fees for day students and for boarding students (2025/2026).