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Geneva English School operates two campuses: Primary at Route de Malagny 36, 1294 Genthod, and Secondary at Route de Suisse 160, 1290 Versoix. It is located near Geneva, on the shores of Lac Léman and overlooking Mont Blanc. The school follows the English National Curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage through GCSE and A Levels. Students are provided with an iPad to assist their studies, and Google Classroom and G Suite are used to keep students connected in and out of the classroom. Educational visits and residential trips supplement the curriculum and help develop confidence and teamwork.
GES uses local sporting facilities to support PE lessons, including the local Country Club, UEFA headquarters football pitches, and Lake Geneva. The Sports Academy offers football, netball, paddleboarding, skiing, sport leadership and athletics. The program aims to increase participation and skill development from Year 3. Through these arrangements, students have access to organised team sports and a range of athletic activities.
English National Curriculum is followed for Early Years through GCSE and A Levels. The school operates on two campuses, Primary in Genthod and Secondary in Versoix. Each student is issued with an iPad to support studies, and Google Classroom and G Suite are used to stay connected in and out of school. The Secondary campus opened in September 2016 in Versoix.
The Extra-Curricular programme includes a wide range of activities at lunchtime and after school, with many offered at no cost and some by external teachers such as street dance, ballet, judo, playball and golf. Examples include Choir, Art & Craft, Spanish, German, Orchestra, Athletics, Performing Arts, Stop Motion Animation, Ballet, Street Dance, Chess, Watercolour, Gardening, Yoga, STEAM, Sewing, Dodgeball, Board Games, Recorder, Poetry, Cooking, Robotics, Magic, and Storytelling. The Sports Academy offers Football, Netball, Paddleboarding, Skiing, Sport Leaders and Athletics. There are 11+ and 13+ exam preparation classes, and Educational Visits supplement the curriculum with trips to sites such as the Juraparc, Art and History Museum, Natural History Museum, and local venues; residential trips run from Year 3 onwards.
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.
