Switzerland, Geneva
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Uniforms are not mandatory; students wear appropriate attire for a school environment.
A canteen serves healthy, balanced meals daily, including snacks. A variety of dishes is offered; weekly menus are published, and the Fourchette Verte label is recognized.
La Découverte is a family‑owned educational group founded by Catherine Firmenich over 30 years ago. It began with a Geneva primary school and a second campus in Mies and is currently led by Nicolas Firmenich.
Collège La Découverte is a bilingual secondary school in Geneva's international district, following the Swiss Plan d'études romand (PER). This framework prepares students for the Swiss Maturité or the International Baccalaureate. Classes for 9th and 10th-grade students operate with a focus on personalized instruction, where teachers adapt lessons to individual learning styles. A distinctive feature of the school is "Studio Dec" and "Radio Découverte," a specialized program where students create their own television and radio content, mastering digital storytelling and public speaking. The campus includes dedicated spaces for hands-on workshops in ceramics and linocut printmaking. Students also participate in weekly outdoor educational outings across Switzerland to apply classroom concepts to real-world environments. The curriculum balances core subjects with practical experiences in robotics and multimedia, ensuring students develop technical skills alongside French and English fluency. The school maintains a family-oriented atmosphere, prioritizing close communication between parents and the teaching team.