Bell One World Nursery & Primary School vs Geneva English School - Primary Campus

	B Bell One World Nursery & Primary School Geneva, Switzerland	G Geneva English School - Primary Campus Geneva, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 7,300 - 27,650	Fees / year CHF 19,000 - 34,250
Age range	Age range 2 - 11 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1993	Opened 1961
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Bell Colombettes is in Geneva, in the Nations district near the Palais des Nations (UN) in Parc de l'Ariana. It is easily accessible by public transport with car drop-off points. Train, tram and bus links serve the Right Bank, including Servette, Petit-Saconnex, Nations and surrounding districts. Address: 12 Chemin des Colombettes, 1202 Geneva.	Location 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.
Stages	Stages Nursery and Primary School for ages 2–9; includes Nursery, Primary Reception (age 4+), Year 1–2 (Key Stage 1) and Year 3–4 (Key Stage 2).	Stages 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.
School type	School type Nursery and Primary School (English-medium).	School type The school is an international school delivering a British curriculum.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Pupils come from over 60 nationalities.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The school has a Director of Inclusion (SENCO) and Learning Assistants to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs and provide Learning & After-School Support.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation UK curriculum framework (EYFS and National Curriculum).	Country affiliation The school is a British-curriculum international school delivering GCSE and A Levels.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School day runs from 8:30am to 4:45pm.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fees - No separate application or one-time registration fee is listed for the Nursery & Primary tuition schedule; enrolment is billed by invoice as below. Tuition fees — Nursery (Bilingual Nursery & Pre‑School Class) — CHF - Prices are shown per term (Term 1 Autumn 16 weeks, Term 2 Winter 12 weeks, Term 3 Spring 10 weeks) and as a yearly total. - Nursery 1 / Nursery 2 / Pre‑School — part‑time (half days): - 2 half days: CHF 2,415 (Term 1) • CHF 1,815 (Term 2) • CHF 1,510 (Term 3) • Year total CHF 5,740. - 3 half days: CHF 3,390 (T1) • CHF 2,540 (T2) • CHF 2,120 (T3) • Year total CHF 8,050. - 4 half days: CHF 4,085 (T1) • CHF 3,065 (T2) • CHF 2,550 (T3) • Year total CHF 9,700. - 5 half days: CHF 5,480 (T1) • CHF 4,105 (T2) • CHF 3,415 (T3) • Year total CHF 13,000. - Nursery — full‑day options: - 2 full days: CHF 5,320 (T1) • CHF 3,990 (T2) • CHF 3,320 (T3) • Year total CHF 12,630. - 3 full days: CHF 7,500 (T1) • CHF 5,625 (T2) • CHF 4,690 (T3) • Year total CHF 17,815. - 4 full days: CHF 9,095 (T1) • CHF 6,820 (T2) • CHF 5,685 (T3) • Year total CHF 21,600. - 4 full days & 1 half day: CHF 10,490 (T1) • CHF 7,860 (T2) • CHF 6,550 (T3) • Year total CHF 24,900. Tuition fees — Primary School (Reception and Years R–4) — CHF* - Primary fees are shown per term (T1 Autumn 16 weeks, T2 Winter 12 weeks, T3 Spring 10 weeks) and as a yearly total. - Reception (2 half days & 2 full days): CHF 7,255 (T1) • CHF 5,440 (T2) • CHF 4,535 (T3) • Year total CHF 17,230. - Reception, Key Stage 1 & 2 (Year R to 4) — 4 full days: CHF 9,095 (T1) • CHF 6,820 (T2) • CHF 5,685 (T3) • Year total CHF 21,600. - 4 full days & 1 half day: CHF 10,490 (T1) • CHF 7,860 (T2) • CHF 6,550 (T3) • Year total CHF 24,900. - Reception and Primary — 5 full days: CHF 11,645 (T1) • CHF 8,730 (T2) • CHF 7,275 (T3) • Year total CHF 27,650. - A 5% discount is applied to the lowest fee for a sibling, or to the annual fee payment. Additional costs and optional charges — CHF - Holidays programme (per week): Half days CHF 415 • Full days CHF 710. - Early doors (08:00–08:30) or Late pick‑up (12:00–12:15 / 16:45–17:00): CHF 15 per occurrence. - iSensi hot lunch (per day): CHF 10. - Occasional lunch (12:00–13:10, no meal provided): CHF 15 per day. - After School Club (16:45–18:00): CHF 20 per day. - Other ancillary costs (trips, specialist activities, materials) may be charged separately; published fee pages list the standard optional items above. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued either termly or annually. Payment is due within 10 days of the postmark of the invoice and must be received before the start of the term. Payment methods / Fee payment options - Payments can be made using payment slips (BVR), by credit card (Visa or Mastercard), or by bank transfer. Boarding / Accommodation - The One World Nursery & Primary provision is a day programme (school hours noted as open 08:30–16:45), and no boarding fees or residential provision are listed. Refunds and cancellations - If the school cancels a course before its start (for example if a group cannot be opened), the school will automatically refund all booking fees paid. - To cancel a confirmed booking, a written cancellation request must be submitted; refunds or charges after cancellation are handled according to the notice period and the school's booking terms and conditions. Notes* - Items marked with an asterisk indicate inclusion of Young Learners classes on Wednesdays for specified ages; the schedule and exact entitlement are shown with each fee option.	Fee details 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.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school does not have a formal school uniform. Pupils dress suitably for the school day, with a GES P.E. kit required for sport. The P.E. kit includes a P.E. top, a House top and P.E. shorts (CHF 85). For colder weather and school trips, parents can purchase other GES branded clothing, such as: Primary navy blue sweatshirt (CHF 30); Fleece jacket (CHF 55); Sports rain jacket (CHF 50); Tracksuit bottoms (CHF 50); Sports leggings (CHF 50).
Food options	Food options Lunch is provided by iSensi, a local provider of healthy and nutritious meals. Vegetarian, vegan, allergen-free and culturally inclusive meal options are offered, with fresh ingredients and fruit or a wholesome dessert included.	Food options Hot lunches are provided five days a week by Novae. Meals are nutritious, varied and nut-free, with vegetarian options available every day. Pupils can also bring a healthy packed lunch from home. Pupils eat in the Dining Room (Primary) or the Grand Café (Secondary).
House system	House system —	House system Four houses: Léman, Rhône, Dôle, Jura. The school hosts an Inter-House Cross Country Race each year, with house teams competing.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Bell One World Nursery & Primary School uses the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework in Nursery to Primary Reception, and progresses to Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3–4). The Bell Way provides six core principles guiding learning, developed with an Emeritus Professor from the University of Cambridge. Learning is child-led and theme-based, with learning taking place inside and outside the classroom and personalised teaching in small groups. English-language instruction features prominently, with Nursery activities described as learning through purposeful play in English. Bell Switzerland serves learners from ages 2 to 18, with programmes located in Geneva's Nations district.	Curriculum details GES broadly follows the English National Curriculum; there is a strong emphasis on languages due to its French-speaking Swiss location, with immersive French in class and French integrated into daily life from Pre-School onwards. The curriculum covers The Arts, Computing, English, French, German & Spanish, History & Geography, Mathematics, PSHCE, Science, Sport & PE, and Academic Support.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Student:staff ratio is 1:8 (1:6 for Nursery 1).	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results 2025 A Level results: 25 students; 99% pass rate; 51% A*/A; A Level results place GES in the top 5% of worldwide schools. 2025 GCSE results: GCSE Grades 9-7 2025: 66% (UK average 22%). 2025 Primary results: 70% of Year 6 exceeded benchmark in Science, 60% in English, 44% in Maths. University destinations (2023-2025) include Cambridge, Imperial College London, University College London, ETH Zürich, Bocconi University, University of Geneva, among others.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates have gone on to study at leading universities worldwide, including University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, University College London, ETH Zürich, Bocconi University, University of Geneva, and more.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The Bell Way supports each child's development with individual attention in small groups, fostering confidence, curiosity and capability.	Social & emotional learning GES delivers a PSHCE programme with themes including Lifelong Learning, Getting On and Good Relationships, Health and Wellbeing, Living in the Wider World, Health and Relationships, and Responsible and Inquisitive Citizens. The programme is revisited and developed each year and is supplemented by external speakers, assemblies and cross-year and whole-school events. The wellbeing-focused curriculum incorporates current research on wellbeing, including learning about the brain, thoughtfulness, acts of kindness, exercise, meditation, optimism and gratitude. Pastoral care and wellbeing provide individual attention and personalised support; social, moral, spiritual and cultural development is embedded throughout school life, with student voice and house systems reinforcing community.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Individual attention is given to each student and small group sizes enable tailored teaching.	Special educational needs (SEN) The SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) team ensures that all students have the right to learn and realise their intellectual, social and physical potential, with English as the primary language of instruction and fluency required to access the curriculum. The school supports learners with SEND or neurodivergence and works with families to provide flexible, tailored support across the curriculum. Some dyslexia/ADHD cases take part in a morning half-day programme with Oak Hill School in Nyon while continuing at GES, and the school's SEND offer is reviewed regularly to reflect an inclusive ethos.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school uses English as the language of instruction and develops natural fluency in English.	English as an additional language English is the primary language of instruction, with a strong emphasis on English fluency to access the curriculum. The curriculum integrates immersive French from Pre-School onwards and daily usage of French to support bilingual development and integration into the francophone community. The A Level pathway includes the opportunity to achieve a high level of French, enabling study at universities in Geneva, France, the UK and beyond. After-school provision includes English- and French-speaking staff to support language needs.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is a central thread of the curriculum and pastoral care, with PSHCE themes focused on Health and Wellbeing, Living in the Wider World and Health and Relationships. The programme draws on current research about wellbeing and includes activities such as exercise, mindfulness and gratitude, supported by external speakers and whole-school events. Individual attention and personalised support are emphasised within the pastoral framework to help pupils feel happy, safe and confident.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding GES is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, with all staff undergoing rigorous vetting and child protection checks, including checks with past employers and appropriate prohibition and criminal records checks. The school has a designated safeguarding lead who is the school psychologist, as well as a school doctor and a nurse. Safeguarding policies reference the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the full policies are available in the policies section.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Indoor facilities and outdoor spaces are available at Bell Colombettes, located in the Nations district of Geneva with convenient car drop-off and easy access by train, tram and bus.	Facilities overview 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.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The curriculum emphasises sport as part of the arts and physical education focus.	Sports facilities 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.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school teaches the English National Curriculum. The Primary School follows the English framework after Reception Class (Age 4-5), with Key Stage 1 (Age 5-7) and Key Stage 2 (Age 7-9). The EYFS framework is used in Nursery to Primary Reception, and progression continues to Key Stage 1 in Primary Year 1 and Year 2; The Bell Way guides learning with six principles and a theme-based, child-led approach.	Academic facilities 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.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Wednesday Full Day English Club (Age 4-8); Holiday Camps.	Extra curricular facilities 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.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Bell was founded by Frank Bell, a University of Cambridge graduate, who taught languages inspired by wartime experiences. He taught prisoners during WWII and opened his first language school in Cambridge. Bell has grown into an internationally recognised, high-quality education business. Bell established its Geneva nursery, Bell Colombettes, in 1993.	History Geneva English School was founded in 1961 by a small group of parents who wanted a British education for their children. A church hall at 14 rue Baulacre in Geneva was rented, a teacher was hired and the school started to grow. By 1963, the number of pupils had expanded to 40 and the school relocated to larger premises at the Ecole Migros in rue du Prince. With demand for places continuing to grow, the school moved to a large house at 39 bis route de Malagnou and then, in 1967, to empty village school premises in Vésenaz. In 1972, Denis Unsworth was appointed as Head, a role he held until his retirement in 2007. A long and difficult search for new premises in the early 1980s eventually led to the identification of the magnificent ‘Petit Malagny' site in Genthod, on the opposite side of the lake. In total, some six years were spent negotiating the final purchase, securing the loan, obtaining approval for the building's use as a school, agreeing plans for refurbishment and additional buildings and, finally, carrying out the building work. In 1989, for the beginning of the summer term, the school moved to Genthod and was officially opened on Sports Day. A fourth building, the Salève, opened in April 2013, providing a dining hall and dance studio in addition to the classrooms needed to facilitate an expansion to two classes per year group. After over 50 years as a preparatory or primary school, our secondary campus was opened in September 2017 in a new, state-of-the-art facility in Versoix, just a few minutes from the primary site. The secondary school is growing organically year-on-year and welcomes students in Years 7 to 13.
Community	Community Educational visits occur at least once per half term; recent trips include Bioparc, the Natural History Museum, art exhibitions and theatre, and local professionals share expertise through workshops. Early Doors runs from 08:00–08:30 each morning, including a nutritious breakfast, active play and quiet creative activities. After School Club runs from 16:45–18:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with supervised activities. The School Restaurant Service with iSensi provides balanced meals, including vegetarian, vegan and allergen-free options.	Community Geneva English School is based a short drive from the centre of Geneva and the United Nations, on the shores of Lac Léman and overlooking Mont Blanc. It is an inclusive, friendly and thriving community with students following the English National Curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage, through the Primary years, to GCSE and A Levels. The school community is diverse and international — and we celebrate this diversity. The A Level pathway includes the opportunity for students to achieve a high level of French, enabling study at universities in Geneva or France, the UK, Europe, North America or beyond.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association GES was founded by parents and has always had parents at the heart of its structure. New families are made to feel welcome and are encouraged to be involved in the life of the school. Parent class representatives help to bind the community together and our Planning Team organise events such as the Christmas and Summer Fairs that are hugely popular and exemplify the spirit of GES.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Bell One World Nursery & Primary School follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework from Nursery to Primary Reception and progresses to Key Stage 1 (Year 1–2) and Key Stage 2 (Year 3–4). The Bell Way provides six guiding principles that shape each child's learning and are applied in line with individual needs. The school serves nursery ages 2–4 and primary ages 4–9, creating a continuous learning pathway. The curriculum develops confident, curious and capable learners with a natural fluency in English.	Academic & intellectual Extensive lunchtime and after-school activities provide academic enrichment, with examples including choir, orchestra, chess, robotics and STEAM. The school runs 11+ and 13+ exam preparation classes to support applications to independent or boarding schools. GCSE and A Level results in 2025 were strong, with 70% of A Level grades at A* or A and 66% of GCSE grades at 7 or above. Educational visits and residential trips add real-world context to learning.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Music, songs and rhymes are part of daily learning and arts and crafts are integrated into lessons. Creative expression through music, movement and art is encouraged in both nursery and primary activities. Learning is child-led and often theme-based, providing cross-curricular opportunities for creativity.	Arts & creative An extensive arts program includes choir, orchestra, art & craft, performing arts, stop-motion animation, ballet and street dance. Visual arts are supported by watercolour, and storytelling and poetry provide expressive writing opportunities. Other creative activities include cooking, gardening, sewing and board games.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language English is the language of instruction with the aim of developing learners' fluency in English. French is taught as part of the curriculum, including in Reception where activities include French. A bilingual Nursery option (Nursery 1 and Nursery 2) is available to support early bilingual development.	Cultural & language In Years 5 and 6, German and Spanish are studied for half a year each, taught by Secondary specialists; in Secondary, students select one as their second Modern Foreign Language alongside French. French is studied to GCSE level and a second modern foreign language is also studied. All lessons are taught in English, a bilingual Pre-school is offered, and students are supported in gaining formal qualifications in German and Spanish.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Learning is built through theme-based, child-led activities inside and outside the classroom. A typical programme includes reading, writing, music, IT, science, French, arts and crafts, physical activity, visits and excursions. Small class sizes and individualized teaching help pupils express themselves and progress at their own pace.	Social & hobbies A wide range of clubs and activities runs at lunchtime and after school, including choir, orchestra, art & craft, Spanish, German, performing arts, stop-motion animation, ballet, street dance, chess, watercolour, gardening, yoga, STEAM, sewing, robotics, storytelling and more. The Sports Academy offers organised team sports coached by GES staff and external coaches, including football, netball, paddleboarding, skiing and athletics. There are 11+ and 13+ exam-preparation classes to support selective school applications. Educational visits and residential trips bring learning to life outside the classroom.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service GES emphasizes community and parental involvement; new families are welcomed and parent class representatives help to bind the community, with the Planning Team organizing events such as Christmas and Summer Fairs.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Small class sizes enable individualized teaching and close attention to each student. Nursery has a teacher-to-child ratio of 1:8 (1:6 for bilingual nursery), with dedicated teachers and teaching assistants. In Reception and Primary, the teacher-to-child ratio is 1:12 with a maximum class size of 12, and teachers are highly motivated and caring. The Bell Way underpins teaching across the school.	Leadership & professional Leadership and professional development are supported by the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award in the secondary program, and the A Levels pathway includes the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school provides a safe, supportive environment with outstanding student care, including trained staff and safeguarding measures. Bell Colombettes is located in Geneva's international district with easy access by public transport, and facilities include indoor spaces and outdoor areas for daily learning and exploration.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Students benefit from local sporting facilities and world-class PE lessons, supported by a strong outdoor education programme. Almost all students work toward the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, with regular camps, trips and outdoor activities across Switzerland. The school also maintains a broad sports and wellbeing program through its activities and facilities.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The Primary School follows the English National Curriculum. The English system emphasises self-confidence, teamwork and experimentation, and places strong emphasis on the arts and sport. After Reception Class (ages 4-5), pupils move on to Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7) and Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11). The programme aims to develop pupils as educated citizens and to foster an appreciation of human creativity and achievement.	Language provision French is taught across the school and to GCSE level in secondary. A second modern foreign language (German or Spanish) is studied in secondary. Languages spoken at home are supported within the school.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching Not bilingual. French is taught throughout the school and students study a second modern foreign language (German or Spanish).
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs An immersion French program is delivered in class and French is integrated into daily school life from Pre-School onwards. The bespoke French curriculum supports integration into the francophone community and prepares students for secondary education.
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Accreditations	Accreditations DIP Inspection (2021) Primary school; Eaquals accreditation	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Arrange a visit or speak with the Nursery and Primary School Team by using the Contact us option or Visit us page to discuss your child's needs and ask questions. 2. If ready to enroll, start your registration by contacting Bell to begin the enrollment process. 3. View School Term Dates and School Fees to understand the calendar and costs; the school is located in Geneva's Nations district and is conveniently accessible by public transport. 4. The nursery and primary school day runs from 8:30am to 4:45pm at Bell Colombettes (12 Chemin des Colombettes, 1202 Geneva) and Bell Camille-Vidart (Chemin Camille-Vidart 15, 1st Floor, 1202 Geneva). The curriculum starts with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and progresses through Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, with core principles of The Bell Way.	Admissions The school's admissions process includes the following stages: initial enquiry and confirmation of each student's details; reports from the previous school or nursery; a visit to GES and/or a discussion via telephone or online video call; submission of a completed Application form; consideration of the application along with supporting documentation; the offer of a place or guidance if a place cannot be offered. Applying to join Pre-School: children are invited to attend two tasters before joining; pupils applying to other year groups at Primary and Secondary may also join a taster session. Applying for A Levels: students are asked for their preferred subjects and their most recent school report and, where relevant, projected GCSE grades; they will then interview with a member of staff to assess suitability for the courses requested, which may include a written exam. Applications are accepted throughout the year and processed in the order they are received; if a year group is full a waiting list is maintained.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If a year group is full a waiting list is maintained.
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