École Primaire Française de Genève

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Instructs in French

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Academic offering

Curriculum French Curriculum

Taught languages English, German

Strengths Languages, Sport, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School

Introduction

École Primaire Française de Genève (EPFG) is AEFE-homologated and located in the Eaux-Vives district, Chemin des Vergers 3. It follows the French National Education curriculum (Eduscol), organized into cycles: Cycle 1 PS, MS, GS; Cycle 2 CP, CE1, CE2; Cycle 3 CM1, CM2 (and 6e where applicable). French is the language of instruction; English begins in GS with 30 minutes per week and increases through CP, CE1/CE2, to 3 hours per week in CM2, including one hour taught in English. German is taught 1.5 hours weekly in CM1/CM2 to aid Swiss-system integration, with aims for Goethe-Institut A1 certification. Digital literacy is embedded via a computer room, interactive whiteboards, tablets for CM1, iPads for CM2, and Thymio robots. The cantine, run by the APE, serves hot meals (CHF 13) with a weekly vegetarian option; menus are dietitian-approved. Educational trips every two years and debates on educational topics enrich language development and cross-curricular learning.

www.ecole-francaise-geneve.ch

Chemin des Vergers 3, CH-1208 GENÈVE

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located at Chemin des Vergers 3, CH-1208 Genève, Switzerland. It sits in the heart of Geneva, in the Eaux-Vives district. Contact: T. +41 22 735 60 20; epfg@bluewin.ch.

Stages

Levels include Grande Section (GS) through CM2. This spans part of maternelle and primary education. There is an equivalence with the Swiss system: GS maps to 2P, CP to 3P, CE1 to 4P, CE2 to 5P, CM1 to 6P, and CM2 to 7P.

Country affiliation

France (AEFE network)

Religious affiliation

Secular; no religious affiliation

School day structure

School hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 16:00. There is no after-school care.

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Fees

Application & Registration Fees

- Frais uniques de première inscription : CHF 500. Facture à réception de l'inscription.
- Frais annuels de réinscription : CHF 200. Facture en janvier.

Tuition fees (all year groups / per year and per term)

- Tarif annuel de scolarité (tous niveaux primaires, y compris élèves français, binationaux et étrangers) : CHF 6,000 par an.
- Mode de facturation : facture trimestrielle ; répartition des mois facturés = 1er trimestre : 4 mois ; 2e trimestre : 3 mois ; 3e trimestre : 3 mois.
- Montants par trimestre (proportionnels aux mois indiqués, calculés sur le montant annuel de CHF 6,000) :
- 1er trimestre (4 mois) : CHF 2,400.
- 2e trimestre (3 mois) : CHF 1,800.
- 3e trimestre (3 mois) : CHF 1,800.

Family discounts

- Réduction famille nombreuse (3 enfants ou plus) : réduction de CHF 50 par mois et par enfant. Application par mois : sur le 1er trimestre la réduction est de CHF 200 par enfant (4 mois × CHF 50), et sur le 2e et 3e trimestres la réduction est de CHF 150 par enfant (3 mois × CHF 50) pour chaque trimestre concerné.

Other compulsory or recurring costs

- Fournitures scolaires : CHF 40 frais annuels (toutes les classes sauf la grande section). Facturation avec le 1er trimestre.
- Assurance scolaire obligatoire : CHF 6 par mois.
- Cours d'allemand (CM1 et CM2) : CHF 30 (mention tarifaire publiée).
- Cantine (gestion APE, repas chauds) : CHF 13 par repas. Inscription via le portail de cantine.

School trips (extra charges)

- Voyages scolaires (facturation en février) :
- CM1 & CM2 (tous les 2 ans) : environ CHF 300.
- CE1 & CE2 (tous les 2 ans) : environ CHF 150.
- CP & GS (tous les 2 ans) : CHF 50.

Boarding fees

- Internat / boarding : non applicable. L'établissement est une école primaire de jour et ne propose pas d'hébergement résidentiel.

Billing schedule & payment terms

- Facturation trimestrielle pour l'écolage : 1er trimestre (4 mois), 2e et 3e trimestres (3 mois chacun). Les frais d'inscription sont facturés à la réception de l'inscription ; la réinscription est facturée en janvier ; certains frais (voyages scolaires) sont facturés en février. Les sommes dues sont émises sous forme de factures selon ces échéances.

Refund information

- Politique de remboursement spécifique pour les frais de scolarité, d'inscription ou autres frais : aucune modalité de remboursement détaillée n'est publiée dans la grille tarifaire.

Fee payment options

- Les modalités de paiement (moyens acceptés : virement bancaire, carte, etc.) ne figurent pas dans la grille tarifaire publiée ; les factures sont émises selon les échéances indiquées (voir facturation trimestrielle, frais d'inscription, réinscription et facturation des voyages).

Notes pratiques courtes

- Toutes les fournitures et manuels nécessaires sont pris en charge par l'établissement dans le cadre de l'enveloppe annuelle de CHF 40 (sauf grande section). Cartable, trousses et petites fournitures personnelles restent à la charge des familles à la rentrée.

Academics

Curriculum

The programs applied are those of the French National Education (Eduscol). They are organized into cycles: Cycle 1—PS, MS, GS (GS only at EPFG); Cycle 2—CP, CE1, CE2; Cycle 3—CM1, CM2 and 6e (only CM1 and CM2 at EPFG). The objective is for all students to master a common core of competencies and knowledge by the end of compulsory schooling; 25 hours per week are taught annually, with additional language hours built in. The French language is the language of instruction for most teaching; English starts in GS with 30 minutes per week, 45 minutes per week in CP, 1 hour per week for CE1 and CE2, 1 hour 30 minutes per week for CM1, and 3 hours per week for CM2, including 1 hour of a subject taught in English. German is taught to support Swiss-system integration (CM1/CM2 have 1 hour 30 minutes of German weekly; the school aims to offer Goethe-Institut A1 certification within two years). Assessments use the LSU and other progress records in line with the French system, with bridging provisions to link to the Swiss system in the larger classes. Information technology and digital literacy are integrated through a computer room, interactive whiteboards, tablets for CM1, iPads for CM2, and Thymio robots; cross-cutting activities in English and other subjects support language and digital skills.

Higher Education Progression

The school has no secondary cycle; students continue at another establishment after CM2. There is no French AEFE secondary in Geneva; the nearest is Institut Sainte-Marcelline (Institut Valmont) in Lausanne. Many private Swiss or private French-system schools in Switzerland welcome EPFG graduates and prepare for the French baccalaureat. Other private Swiss or international establishments may offer continuation from the Orientation cycle to maturité, often within networks such as GESBF or AGEP. Students may reintegrate into the Swiss public system after tests and dossiers, with placement rules based on birth date (birth after July 31: 8P; birth before July 31: 9CO), though early transfers have become difficult. EPFG also organizes an annual Forum des Ecoles d'après in November to support families in choosing a path after EPFG.

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Admissions

The school has limited capacity. To enroll a child in the school, you must meet two criteria: be domiciled in the canton of Geneva, and for an enrollment in Grande Section (GS) or 2P, the child must have already attended school for a minimum of one year (in PS or 1P). For pre-registration, you can email admission@epfg.ch and fill the form attached to the following link (for each child if you wish to pre-register multiple). An open-house morning will be organized on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 9:30 to 12:00 to visit the school and meet members of the teaching staff. For families concerned with a possible admission for the 2025-2026 intake, you must assemble a file to be presented to the admissions committee, which will meet on Monday, February 2, 2026. The committee will decide on your admission request based on available places and the following priorities, in this order: 1) a sibling in the school; 2) a student from the French system or AEFE; 3) French nationality; 4) date of pre-registration. Documents to be provided electronically between January 5 and January 31, 2026 include: a) a copy of the family booklet or a birth certificate showing parentage; b) a child's identity document (ID card or passport) for each nationality declared at registration; c) proof of domicile in the canton of Geneva (less than 3 months) such as a water, electricity, or internet bill or a residence certificate; d) a certificate of schooling from the child's current class and school. After completing the administrative and financial registration, the final step is an integration morning for your child at the school in your presence, where the child will meet future classmates and participate in activities. Chemin des Vergers 3, CH-1208 GENÈVE. Tel. +41 22 735 60 20; Fax +41 22 735 96 00; epfg@bluewin.ch

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FAQs

Where is École Primaire Française de Genève located?

École Primaire Française de Genève (EPFG) is at Chemin des Vergers 3, 1208 Genève, in the Eaux-Vives district, in the heart of Geneva. It is AEFE-homologated and operates within the French education network in Switzerland.

What grades and age range does EPFG serve?

EPFG serves Grande Section (GS) through CM2, starting around age 5 up to the end of primary. The curriculum follows the French Eduscol cycles, with additional language support in English and German.

What curriculum does EPFG follow?

The school follows the French National Education programs (Eduscol), organized into cycles: Cycle 1 (PS, MS, GS), Cycle 2 (CP, CE1, CE2), and Cycle 3 (CM1, CM2; CM1/CM2 only at EPFG). The language of instruction is primarily French, with English and German supplements.

Is EPFG part of the AEFE network?

Yes. EPFG is AEFE-homologated, aligning with the French education system while integrating into Geneva's environment.

What are the tuition fees at EPFG?

The annual tuition for all primary levels is CHF 6,000, billed quarterly. The first quarter is CHF 2,400 and the second and third quarters are CHF 1,800 each.

What other compulsory costs should families expect?

There is a CHF 40 annual school supplies charge (except GS), a mandatory school insurance of CHF 6 per month, and CHF 13 per hot lunch. German lessons for CM1/CM2 cost CHF 30.

Are school trips charged separately?

Yes. CM1/CM2 trips every two years are around CHF 300; CE1/CE2 around CHF 150; CP/GS around CHF 50, with invoicing occurring in February.

How does the admissions process work at EPFG?

The school has limited capacity and requires domicile in the canton of Geneva. For GS or 2P, the child must have attended school for at least one year. Pre-registration is via email, with an open-house on 8 November 2025 and an admissions committee meeting on 2 February 2026; priorities include siblings, AEFE/French-system background, nationality, and registration date.

Is there a waitlist or scholarships at EPFG?

The information provided notes limited capacity but does not publish a waitlist or scholarship options.

Is there after-school care at EPFG?

No. EPFG runs a day schedule from 8:30 to 16:00 and does not offer after-school care.

How many hours are taught per week and how is the week structured?

The program comprises 25 hours per week, with language hours integrated. Core French instruction is supplemented by scheduled English and German language teaching.

When does English start and how much is taught?

English begins in Grande Section with 30 minutes per week, rising to 45 minutes in CP, 1 hour in CE1/CE2, 1 hour 30 minutes in CM1, and 3 hours per week in CM2 (including 1 hour of an English-taught subject). German is 1 hour 30 minutes weekly in CM1/CM2.

How are assessments and progression tracked?

Assessments follow the LSU and other progress records in line with the French system, with bridging provisions to link to the Swiss system for larger classes.

What happens after CM2?

EPFG does not offer a secondary program; students transfer to another establishment for secondary education. The nearest AEFE secondary option is in Lausanne, and EPFG supports families with the Forum des Ecoles d'après to plan paths.

What learning facilities support students at EPFG?

Learning facilities include a computer room, interactive whiteboards, tablets for CM1, iPads for CM2, and Thymio robots to support digital literacy and science learning, with English integrated through cross-cutting activities.

Tell me about the cantine and meals at EPFG.

The cantine is run by the Association des Parents d'Élèves (APE) and serves hot meals from 12:00, with a weekly vegetarian option. Menus are checked by a dietitian, and meals cost CHF 13 each.

Are there different dining spaces for age groups?

Yes. GS and CP eat in a small room, while CE1-CM2 dine in a large dining room; breakfast is occasionally served to encourage exchanges between age groups.

What extracurricular activities or trips does EPFG offer?

The school hosts debates and conferences on educational topics, and a school trip occurs every two years aligned with curricular content. The Course de l'Escalade is organized with the APE, along with bake sales, Marmite, and the school fête.

How does EPFG support multilingualism beyond English and German classes?

Language learning is a central pillar, with ongoing cross-cutting language activities across subjects to develop plurilingual competence from early years.

How is language support handled for non-French speakers?

From Grande Section, English is taught in half-group sessions to promote interaction, and CM1/CM2 receive 1 hour 30 minutes of German weekly to aid Swiss-system integration.

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