Bell One World Nursery & Primary School vs Institut International de Lancy

	B Bell One World Nursery & Primary School Geneva, Switzerland	I Institut International de Lancy Geneva, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 7,300 - 27,650	Fees / year CHF 9,920 - 30,390
Age range	Age range 2 - 11 years	Age range 3 - 19 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 1,500
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1993	Opened 1903
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 24 Avenue Eugène-Lance, 1212 Grand-Lancy, Geneva, Switzerland
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 Nursery through secondary education (ages 3–19)
School type	School type Nursery and Primary School (English-medium).	School type Private international bilingual school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Over 90 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Learning support is provided under the Inclusion Policy. Form teachers and tutors review each student's social, emotional and academic needs; if a specific learning issue is suspected, the appropriate experts are consulted, an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is created and accommodations are put in place. Sometimes additional lessons or language support may be provided by IIL staff, possibly during school or free periods.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation UK curriculum framework (EYFS and National Curriculum).	Country affiliation Switzerland
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 IIL bus service covers 133 zones across the Canton of Geneva, neighbouring France and part of Vaud with around 20 bus lines and approximately 300 students using the service daily. Morning pick-up times vary to ensure arrival at school between 7:45 and 8:10 am. Afternoon buses depart at 4:35 pm (except on Wednesdays 12:45).
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 & enrolment fees (for academic year 2025/2026) - Enrolment (one-time) fee: CHF 1,000 (non‑refundable). - Advance payment on school fees at first enrolment: CHF 2,000 (deducted from the first term of the next academic year; not reimbursed if enrolment is cancelled before 15 June). - Re-enrolment fee (annual, payable to confirm re‑enrolment): CHF 900 (advance on tuition; deducted from the first term of the next academic year; non‑reimbursable after the re‑enrolment process closes). Tuition fees — full detail by curriculum and year group (for academic year 2025/2026) - French Bilingual Curriculum: - 14e – mornings only: 1st term CHF 4,035 · 2nd term CHF 3,251 · 3rd term CHF 2,634 · Yearly CHF 9,920. - 14e and 13e: 1st term CHF 6,862 · 2nd term CHF 5,528 · 3rd term CHF 4,480 · Yearly CHF 16,870. - 12e: 1st term CHF 6,980 · 2nd term CHF 5,623 · 3rd term CHF 4,557 · Yearly CHF 17,160. - 11e to 9e: 1st term CHF 7,391 · 2nd term CHF 5,954 · 3rd term CHF 4,825 · Yearly CHF 18,170. - 8e and 7e: 1st term CHF 7,700 · 2nd term CHF 6,203 · 3rd term CHF 5,027 · Yearly CHF 18,930. - 6e and 5e: 1st term CHF 8,441 · 2nd term CHF 6,799 · 3rd term CHF 5,510 · Yearly CHF 20,750. - 4e and 3e: 1st term CHF 9,030 · 2nd term CHF 7,275 · 3rd term CHF 5,895 · Yearly CHF 22,200. - 2de: 1st term CHF 9,962 · 2nd term CHF 8,025 · 3rd term CHF 6,503 · Yearly CHF 24,490. - 1re: 1st term CHF 10,158 · 2nd term CHF 8,182 · 3rd term CHF 6,630 · Yearly CHF 24,970. - Terminale: 1st term CHF 10,731 · 2nd term CHF 8,644 · 3rd term CHF 7,005 · Yearly CHF 26,380. - Enhanced English Track: - Year 10e: 1st term CHF 8,104 · 2nd term CHF 6,527 · 3rd term CHF 5,289 · Yearly CHF 19,920. - Year 9e: 1st term CHF 8,640 · 2nd term CHF 6,960 · 3rd term CHF 5,640 · Yearly CHF 21,240. - Years 8e & 7e (track): 1st term CHF 8,750 · 2nd term CHF 7,048 · 3rd term CHF 5,712 · Yearly CHF 21,510. - British Bilingual Curriculum (Early Years / Primary / Lower Secondary / Upper Secondary): - Nursery – mornings only: 1st term CHF 4,092 · 2nd term CHF 3,296 · 3rd term CHF 2,672 · Yearly CHF 10,060. - Nursery (full): 1st term CHF 7,656 · 2nd term CHF 6,167 · 3rd term CHF 4,997 · Yearly CHF 18,820. - Reception: 1st term CHF 9,746 · 2nd term CHF 7,852 · 3rd term CHF 6,362 · Yearly CHF 23,960. - Year 1: 1st term CHF 9,787 · 2nd term CHF 7,884 · 3rd term CHF 6,389 · Yearly CHF 24,060. - Year 2 to Year 6: 1st term CHF 9,910 · 2nd term CHF 7,982 · 3rd term CHF 6,468 · Yearly CHF 24,360. - Year 7 to Year 9: 1st term CHF 10,755 · 2nd term CHF 8,664 · 3rd term CHF 7,021 · Yearly CHF 26,440. - Year 10: 1st term CHF 11,056 · 2nd term CHF 8,906 · 3rd term CHF 7,217 · Yearly CHF 27,180. - Year 11: 1st term CHF 11,260 · 2nd term CHF 9,070 · 3rd term CHF 7,350 · Yearly CHF 27,680. - IB Preparation / IB1 (Year 12): 1st term CHF 12,183 · 2nd term CHF 9,814 · 3rd term CHF 7,953 · Yearly CHF 29,950. - IB2 (Year 13): 1st term CHF 12,362 · 2nd term CHF 9,958 · 3rd term CHF 8,070 · Yearly CHF 30,390. - Bilingual English/French Curriculum: - Bilingual 1: 1st term CHF 9,340 · 2nd term CHF 7,524 · 3rd term CHF 6,096 · Yearly CHF 22,960. - Bilingual 2 to Bilingual 8: 1st term CHF 10,808 · 2nd term CHF 8,707 · 3rd term CHF 7,055 · Yearly CHF 26,570. (These term and yearly amounts reflect the published tuition schedule for the current Conditions & Fees.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing schedule for yearly tuition fees: 1st term invoice issued by the end of September; 2nd term invoice issued by the end of December; 3rd term invoice issued by the end of March. A complementary 3rd‑term activities invoice may be issued in June if required. - Yearly tuition is billed term‑by‑term and must be paid according to the deadline shown on each invoice. If the payment deadline on an invoice is not met, the School may refuse the student access to classes or services until the situation is resolved and reminder fees will be applied. - For students joining during the year: the enrolment fee and tuition for the full current term are due; tuition for remaining terms is due. If arrival occurs during the second half of a term, only 50% of the tuition for the current term is due. In case of departure or dismissal during a term, tuition and options fees for the interrupted term remain payable in full. Boarding fees - Boarding is not part of the school's day‑to‑day provision; IIL operates as a day school (no boarding fees apply). Other costs and fees (charged in addition to tuition) - Books and a flat rate for digital resources are billed separately. - School supplies: the School provides some consumables for Primary students (flat rate invoiced); other supplies must be purchased by guardians as per the supplied lists. - Specific options and subject supplements (examples): Science in English (charges vary by year — e.g. CHF 3,300 yearly for 6e; CHF 4,100 yearly for 5e/4e), History & Geography in English (flat CHF 400), Creative options and materials for art (fees listed per option). - Extracurricular activities (ECAs) and after‑school care are charged separately; ECAs are billed in two instalments (first instalment included in the 2nd term invoice, second instalment in the 3rd term invoice). - Pedagogical outings and overnight trips, certain examinations (national and international exam enrolment fees), language exam fees (Trinity, YLE, IELTS, DELF, etc.), administrative formalities for external institution applications (CHF 200–CHF 400 depending on number of institutions), translation of reports, IT repairs, replacement ID badge (CHF 20) and other incidentals are all charged extra as specified. - School meal tariffs are charged per term (examples: 1 day/week yearly CHF 650; 5 days/week yearly CHF 2,990); one‑off meals are CHF 21 per meal. Transport (school bus) is an additional service with annual rates; an advance payment of CHF 1,000 is included on the first‑term invoice for bus service and the full annual fee (after deduction) is invoiced in the second term. Sibling discounts and multi‑child discounts apply as specified. Refund and cancellation rules (fees and refunds) - The enrolment fee (CHF 1,000) is non‑refundable. - The CHF 2,000 advance payment on initial enrolment is not reimbursed if enrolment is cancelled before 15 June. If enrolment is cancelled after 15 June but before the first day of the school year, 20% of the yearly tuition fee is due; the CHF 2,000 advance payment is deducted from that amount. - The re‑enrolment fee (CHF 900) is an advance on tuition and is not reimbursed after the re‑enrolment process; if re‑enrolment is cancelled after 15 June but before the first day of the school year, 20% of the yearly tuition is due and the CHF 900 is deducted from that amount. - No general reduction in tuition or options fees is made for extended absences; in the event of departure or dismissal during a term, tuition for the interrupted term remains due in full. - School meal fees: no general reduction for absence; a 50% reduction may be granted for school meals if a child is absent for a month or more on medical grounds. - Extracurricular activities: no refunds for absence; for ECAs, specific billing and refund rules apply and ECAs are billed across specific instalments. Transport: annual enrolment is for the full academic year and, in general, cancellations are not reimbursed (50% may be due in specified cancellation cases). Fee payment options and restrictions - Invoices are issued electronically according to the invoicing schedule and must be paid by the deadline shown on each invoice; reminder fees apply for late payment and access to services may be suspended for unpaid invoices. Payment restrictions apply for payments originating from countries on official sanctions lists. - Bank transfer is specified as an accepted payment method for IIL's distance‑learning programme invoices (bank transfer within ten days of invoice). The campus retail/shop accepts major credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Maestro) for shop purchases (uniforms and sportswear). Guardians commonly pay school invoices by bank transfer; card acceptance for large tuition invoices is handled case‑by‑case by school administration.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Boarding facilities: DAY.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The uniform is worn by all students from kindergarten through elementary; there are everyday wear and sport variants for girls and boys. For the secondary, there is a dress code defining attire expectations. The IIL Shop sells the approved uniform items, including sweaters, polos, skirts, dresses, shorts, trousers, sportswear and caps, with on-site or online purchasing options.
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 Catering at IIL provides a varied, balanced and local meals; the service provider prepares healthy meals in accordance with hygiene rules. IIL's school catering has obtained the Fourchette Verte label and menus always include Genève Région – Terre Avenir products. Seasonal food discoveries and themed meals are offered in the cafeteria throughout the year.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The school is a private school governed by a non-profit association. It was founded in 1903 by the Congregation of the Sisters of St.-Joseph as Collège Marie-Thérèse.
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 Institut International de Lancy educates students from age 3 to 19 across Early Years, Primary and Secondary. Early Years and Primary offer British Bilingual Curriculum, French Bilingual Curriculum, or Bilingual French/English Curriculum. Secondary offers English Curriculum or French Curriculum. The English Secondary programme follows the British national curriculum in preparation for Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. IIL is an IB World School authorised to teach the IB Diploma Programme, and is a Cambridge IGCSE examination centre, with the Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma option. The school offers official language certifications—DELF for French, Cambridge English for English, Goethe for German, Instituto Cervantes for Spanish and Confucius Institute for Chinese—and promotes a plurilingual language policy with English in the French section and French in the English section.
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 The English IB cohort achieved a 97% pass rate with an average score of 34.5, and 78% scored above the global average. IGCSE: 99.8% of Year 11 obtained the IGCSE diploma; 43% achieved an average grade of A* or A; 88% achieved an average of A*-C. French Baccalaureate: 100% pass rate, with three-quarters receiving honours and several earning ‘congratulations from the jury'. Diplôme National du Brevet: 97.6% pass rate, with 50% of students receiving a ‘Très Bien' distinction.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Our university and careers guidance programme supports students from year 7 through year 13 with personalised guidance and preparation for university applications across Switzerland, France, England, the USA, Canada and beyond. Graduates enter universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, McGill, EPFL, the University of Geneva and the Lausanne Hotel School, as well as France's classes préparatoires.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered as an official IIL partner, open to students in both English and French sections from age 13.
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 The school places health and well-being at the center of learning. KiVa anti-bullying programme underpins prevention, intervention and monitoring; students develop social and emotional skills to navigate relationships and build resilience, with ongoing integration across the curriculum and school life.
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) Learning support is provided through Individual Learning Plans (ILPs); accommodations in examinations are arranged when required; medical or psychological assessments are evaluated by the medical team and ILPs are updated as needed; form teachers or tutors monitor welfare, academic progress and social needs, with referrals to specialists as appropriate; safeguarding and child protection guidelines are in place and staff receive relevant training.
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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Well-being is a focus in the PSHE curriculum for Years 7-11 and in ATL/Core skills for Years 12-13; KiVa contributes to mental well-being by promoting respectful relationships and resilience; concerns can be referred to the school doctor or psychologist as needed.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection are integral; guidelines and procedures exist and are reviewed at the start of each school year; all staff receive regular child protection training, with additional training for senior management from the local education department.
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 The IIL campus blends historic and contemporary facilities. Three environmentally friendly main buildings with solar panels and a green roof house the campus. The Marie-Thérèse building houses the French Primary section and a fully equipped S.T.E.A.M. Lab. B10 includes a cafeteria, four science labs, a gymnasium with a climbing wall and a media studio; B25 provides bright, modular spaces for learning, including a fitness room, a dance studio, an interactive climbing wall, a large media library and collaborative workspaces. B17 serves the Secondary with a state-of-the-art gymnasium, an auditorium and a cafeteria. There are dedicated outdoor play areas for sports, creativity and discovery.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The curriculum emphasises sport as part of the arts and physical education focus.	Sports facilities Gymnasiums on B10 and B17, with a climbing wall in B10. B25 provides a fitness room and a dance studio.
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 The Marie-Thérèse building houses the S.T.E.A.M. Lab. The campus includes four science labs and a media studio in B10, and a large media library with collaborative workspaces in B25. Digital learning is integrated across the Primary and Secondary, with interactive screens in classrooms and an iPad for every student; coding and robotics are part of S.T.E.A.M. activities.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Wednesday Full Day English Club (Age 4-8); Holiday Camps.	Extra curricular facilities IIL offers over 50 extracurricular sporting, cultural and artistic activities, with many taking place during lunch or after school. It is an accredited Duke of Edinburgh's International Award centre, offering Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. KiVa anti-bullying activities are integrated into the school program.
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 Founded in 1903 by the Congregation of the Sisters of St.-Joseph, the Institut International de Lancy was originally the Collège Marie-Thérèse, a Catholic boarding school for girls. The school has since evolved into one of Switzerland's oldest private international schools and now operates as a non-profit association offering an international education with a contemporary approach to academic achievement and personal development. The institution has grown to welcome nursery through secondary students and, in 2023, celebrated its 120th anniversary. In 2025, IIL opened its fourth building, reflecting ongoing expansion.
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 IIL is a multicultural, diverse and international community where children can flourish, learn and develop intellectual curiosity. Students are inspired by motivational teachers and staff and united around the core values of the founders, the Sisters of St Joseph of Lyon. The school is recognised for its academic excellence and guides learners to become independent, autonomous, and collaborative, while fostering communication, creativity and critical thinking. Around 1,500 students from diverse nationalities form the school community.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The parents' association is open to all IIL families. As parent volunteers, we promote ties between IIL families through welcome coffees, galette des rois, Christmas market, workshops and conferences, and operate a parent liaison network in the primary school. We foster belonging by organising cohesion parties between sections by age group, such as bowling evenings, cruise outings, spooky and jungle parties, and the school fair. We run charitable events including school uniform sales and exchanges and events where profits are donated to charitable associations. APEIIL does not hold a position in IIL's management; its committee is composed of parent volunteers and its budget operates independently from IIL.
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 English Secondary follows the British national curriculum in preparation for Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Years 10–11 study Cambridge IGCSE, while Years 12–13 pursue the IB Diploma, either in English or bilingually in French and English. IIL is an IB World School authorised to teach the IB Diploma and Cambridge IGCSE, with a language policy that fosters plurilingual learning and offers additional languages such as German, Spanish, Chinese or Italian. The school provides official language certifications (DELF, Cambridge English, Goethe, Instituto Cervantes, Confucius) to support future study, and its digital learning approach has Apple Distinguished School status.
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 Staff teach creative subjects such as art and design, music, theatre, media studies, film and S.T.E.A.M at all levels. A broad set of experiences develops students' artistic talents and creative skills, with opportunities across the arts. Multiple arts-based extracurricular activities are proposed, including creative writing classes, art and piano lessons.
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 IIL uses a plurilingual language policy with English learning integrated into the French section and French learning integrated into the English section, building linguistic bridges across the school. Languages taught include English and French, with additional options such as German, Spanish, Chinese or Italian depending on the section. IIL promotes intercultural learning in a diverse, international community of over 90 nationalities.
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 IIL offers a broad calendar of social and hobby activities, including more than 50 extracurricular sporting, cultural and artistic activities available during lunch and after school. The school organized its first Talent Show in 2026, showcasing performances in dance, music, magic, theatre and more. Students may participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to develop volunteering, physical activity, skills and expeditions.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service IIL runs humanitarian projects throughout the year, inviting students to participate in bake sales and school-wide solidarity campaigns. A flagship initiative included Cook and Succeed Together, feeding meals to the homeless in Geneva with volunteers and donors supporting regular distributions. IIL participates in Eco-Schools with an Eco-School Council and environmental projects across the campus. IB CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) is integrated into the Diploma Programme, linking creative and service projects to learning outcomes.
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 Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered as an accredited centre, encouraging students to take on responsibilities and set personal goals through volunteering, physical activity, skills and expeditions (Bronze, Silver, Gold). Our university guidance programme provides year-by-year university and careers counselling from year 7 to year 13, helping students explore options and prepare university applications. These opportunities support leadership development and help students plan their futures beyond school.
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 Physical education is central, with a wide range of sports taught across English, French and bilingual programmes and dedicated coaches. Sports trips and class activities build cohesion, with offerings from track and field to indoor climbing and team games. The Elite Sports & Art Programme tailors timetables to allow elite athletes and artists to train and compete while continuing their studies, supported by digital tools for remote coaching. KiVa anti-bullying programme supports prevention, intervention and monitoring, with staff trained to recognize and address bullying.
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 The language policy integrates English into the French section and French into the English section, promoting bilingual fluency across the school. Languages are taught to high levels under CEFRL objectives, with classes grouped by language level and taught by native-speaking teachers. Additional languages available include German, Spanish, Chinese and Italian, depending on the section. Official language certifications offered include DELF (French), Cambridge English (English), Goethe (German), Instituto Cervantes (Spanish) and Confucius Institute (Chinese).
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching Bilingual French/English Primary welcomes students aged 6 to 11 in three sections: French, English and Bilingual. It is based on British and French curricula, and learners study in French and English on a rotating schedule, fully immersed in a bilingual environment. German is introduced in the last two years of primary after achieving proficiency in the two languages. The program nurtures plurilingualism and cultural diversity within an international learning community.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Bilingual French/English Early Years offers fully immersive, dual-language instruction equally in French and English for ages 3 to 6, with two full-time teachers who are native French and English speakers. Students join a diverse, international, plurilingual community and learn through play and exploration. The Bilingual French/English Primary provides a fully immersed bilingual environment, with language learning spanning French and English and the introduction of German in the final two years. Across Early Years and Primary, the language policy promotes plurilingualism and cross-cultural references.
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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 1. Admission procedure. The enrolment of a student follows a precise procedure. An enrolment form completed and signed by legal guardians must be sent to the Director, and the form must also be signed by the applicant if the applicant is over 18. By signing the enrolment form, legal guardians and the student over 18 accept the terms of enrolment; there is no entitlement to enrolment, and the School can refuse a request for enrolment without disclosing a reason. The following papers must be submitted with all applications: a recent photograph, a copy of the birth certificate, a copy of the passport or identity card, an extract of the court order relative to parental authority where relevant, school reports, and an exeat issued by the last school attended. After the application has been reviewed by the Director, the legal guardians and the student over 18 will be informed of the acceptance or refusal of their child's admission.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The waiting list is used when the enrolment or re-enrolment procedure is not completed by the deadline set in article II.1.
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