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GES Primary occupies a parkland site in the commune of Genthod, less than 10km from central Geneva. The Primary campus sits in Route de Malagny 36, 1294 Genthod; it features an elegant historic main building and newer facilities, with views over Lake Léman towards Mont Blanc. GES Secondary occupies part of the Modulis Building near the lake in Versoix, just a few minutes from the Primary campus, at Route de Suisse 160, 1290 Versoix. The two campuses are set in close proximity to Geneva and offer access to local amenities and community links.
GES has two main stages: Primary (Early Years to Year 6) and Secondary (Year 7 to Year 13). Early Years entry includes Pre-School 3 and Reception; Primary covers Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2; Secondary covers Key Stage 3 to Year 13, with GCSE/IGCSE offered at Year 10 and A Levels at Year 13.
The school is an international school delivering a British curriculum.
The school has a Director of Inclusion (SENCO) and Learning Assistants to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs and provide Learning & After-School Support.
The school is a British-curriculum international school delivering GCSE and A Levels.
Application and registration fees
- Application fee: CHF 250 (non-refundable), payable on submission of an application.
- Registration fee: CHF 1,500 (non-refundable), payable to complete enrolment; valid for re-entry within one year of leaving. GES does not charge an annual administration fee.
- Capital development fee: CHF 2,000 at registration and a further CHF 2,000 after one year (non-refundable); valid for re-entry within two years of leaving.
- Tuition fee deposit: CHF 3,000, held by the school and refunded following the student's final term provided all fees are up to date and school equipment is returned in good working order; parents may opt to donate the deposit to the GES Development Fund when leaving.
Tuition fees (academic year 2025–2026) — annual and per-term amounts (all amounts in CHF)
- Pre-school (full-time): Annual CHF 19,000. Term payments: Payment 1 CHF 4,750; Payment 2 CHF 3,800; Payment 3 CHF 6,080; Payment 4 CHF 4,370. Annual-payment amount with 2% discount CHF 18,620. Monthly payment plan amount (with 2% admin fee) CHF 1,938 per month.
- Reception: Annual CHF 23,000. Term payments: Payment 1 CHF 5,750; Payment 2 CHF 4,600; Payment 3 CHF 7,360; Payment 4 CHF 5,290. Annual-payment amount with 2% discount CHF 22,540. Monthly payment plan CHF 2,346 per month.
- Year 1 – Year 6: Annual CHF 28,500. Term payments: Payment 1 CHF 7,125; Payment 2 CHF 5,700; Payment 3 CHF 9,120; Payment 4 CHF 6,555. Annual-payment amount with 2% discount CHF 27,930. Monthly payment plan CHF 2,907 per month.
- Year 7 – Year 9: Annual CHF 33,000. Term payments: Payment 1 CHF 8,250; Payment 2 CHF 6,600; Payment 3 CHF 10,560; Payment 4 CHF 7,590. Annual-payment amount with 2% discount CHF 32,340. Monthly payment plan CHF 3,366 per month.
- Year 10 – Year 11: Annual CHF 34,250. Term payments: Payment 1 CHF 8,563; Payment 2 CHF 6,850; Payment 3 CHF 10,960; Payment 4 CHF 7,877. Annual-payment amount with 2% discount CHF 33,565. Monthly payment plan CHF 3,494 per month.
- Year 12 – Year 13: Annual CHF 35,800. Term payments: Payment 1 CHF 8,950; Payment 2 CHF 7,160; Payment 3 CHF 11,456; Payment 4 CHF 8,234. Annual-payment amount with 2% discount CHF 35,084. Monthly payment plan CHF 3,652 per month.
Pre-school programme options and fees (2025–2026)
- Full time (5 mornings and 4 afternoons — same as other Primary classes): Annual CHF 19,000; term split as above.
- 5 mornings and 2 afternoons (Tues & Thu): Annual CHF 14,440; Payment 1 CHF 3,610; Payment 2 CHF 2,888; Payment 3 CHF 4,621; Payment 4 CHF 3,321.
- Mornings only (5 mornings): Annual CHF 11,400; Payment 1 CHF 2,850; Payment 2 CHF 2,280; Payment 3 CHF 3,648; Payment 4 CHF 2,622.
Late joiners (term charges for students joining mid-year, amounts in CHF)
- Second term (due by 19 December 2025) and third term (due by 27 March 2026) charges per year group:
- Pre-school (full-time): Term 2 CHF 6,333; Term 3 CHF 5,278.
- Reception: Term 2 CHF 7,667; Term 3 CHF 6,389.
- Yr 1–6: Term 2 CHF 9,500; Term 3 CHF 7,917.
- Yr 7–9: Term 2 CHF 11,000; Term 3 CHF 9,167.
- Yr 10–11: Term 2 CHF 11,417; Term 3 CHF 9,514.
- Yr 12–13: Term 2 CHF 11,933; Term 3 CHF 9,944.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard term due dates for the 2025–2026 academic year: Payment 1 due by 27 June 2025; Payment 2 due by 26 August 2025; Payment 3 due by 19 December 2025; Payment 4 due by 27 March 2026. These dates form the published billing schedule for the year.
- Annual payment plan: a 2% discount applies when the annual tuition is received in full by 27 June 2025.
- Monthly payment plan: available by request and subject to agreement with the Director General; structured over 10 months from August to May, administered by standing order with each monthly payment due no later than the 26th of the month in which payments are due. The monthly plan carries a 2% administration fee.
Notice periods and withdrawal without financial penalty
- Fixed withdrawal dates (from academic year 2025/2026 onwards) allowing students to leave without financial penalty: 26 August 2025 to leave at the end of Term 1; 12 December 2025 to leave at the end of Term 2; 2 April 2026 to leave at the end of Term 3 (which avoids paying fees for Autumn term 2026–2027).
Other costs and optional services
- Sport and PE kit: approximately CHF 85 depending on items chosen.
- Annual residential camp for Primary (Year 2–6): CHF 250 to CHF 650 (depending on location and duration). Payment may be spread over time on request.
- Residential trips for Secondary students: CHF 500 to CHF 850 per trip (depending on location and duration). Payment may be spread over time on request.
- External exam entries (GCSE, AS and A Level): fees charged separately and must be paid in full before examinations start (usually by 1 May).
- Hot lunches: CHF 600 to CHF 2,990 per year, depending on number of days per week. Prices are subject to inflation.
- School bus (children aged 5 or over): CHF 3,600 to CHF 4,430 per year depending on home address, or CHF 20 for a one-off ride.
- After-school care (Primary): CHF 25 per hour (termly packages available).
- Ski camp or other optional residential trips: CHF 600–900. Off-site sports fixtures and tournaments: CHF 20 (some activities such as skiing may cost more). Extra-curricular activities led by external teachers and individual music lessons are charged separately; music lesson costs are available on request.
Sibling discounts
- Discounts (available on request and subject to Director General approval for families paying privately): 5% discount on tuition fees for the first two children, 10% discount for the third (youngest) child, and 15% discount for the fourth and subsequent (youngest) child(ren).
Refunds and non-refundable items
- Non-refundable items: Application fee (CHF 250), Registration fee (CHF 1,500), and both installments of the Capital development fee (CHF 2,000 + CHF 2,000) are non-refundable.
- Refundable item: Tuition deposit (CHF 3,000) is refundable after the student's final term provided all outstanding fees are paid and school equipment is returned in good condition. Parents may elect to donate this deposit to the school's Development Fund instead of receiving a refund.
Fee payment options and practical notes on payment methods
- Monthly payment by standing order (bank transfer) is explicitly supported for the monthly plan; standing order is the mechanism the school uses to collect monthly payments.
- If online payment is not possible, bank transfer is an accepted alternative (parents are encouraged to pay via bank transfer in such cases).
Summary of essential figures (CHF):
- Application fee: CHF 250 (non-refundable). Registration fee: CHF 1,500 (non-refundable). Capital development fee: CHF 2,000 + CHF 2,000 (non-refundable). Tuition deposit: CHF 3,000 (refundable on leaving subject to conditions). Annual tuition by year group: Pre-school CHF 19,000; Reception CHF 23,000; Yr 1–6 CHF 28,500; Yr 7–9 CHF 33,000; Yr 10–11 CHF 34,250; Yr 12–13 CHF 35,800. Term dates and term-payment due dates follow the published schedule above.
Pupils come from over 60 nationalities.
Geneva English School (GES) Primary Campus offers an engaging educational experience rooted in the British National Curriculum and EYFS framework. Situated on the shores of Lake Geneva in Genthod, the campus overlooks Mont Blanc and provides a calm, modern setting for young learners. The school incorporates unique instructional strategies, most notably "The Literary Curriculum," which connects core subjects like Humanities and Science through a thematic, book-based approach.Students participate in specialized programs such as a STEAM Carousel, weekly Drama, Art, and Music lessons, and an extensive outdoor education initiative. A notable feature is the Science Ambassadors program, which empowers primary students to lead projects, complete scientific enquiries, and represent their peers. Bilingual Pre-school options and immersive French instruction ensure students integrate into the local francophone community while developing strong English literacy, creativity, and collaboration skills tailored for their progression to secondary education.
