Bell One World Nursery & Primary School vs Léman International Academy

	B Bell One World Nursery & Primary School Geneva, Switzerland	L Léman International Academy Geneva, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 7,300 - 27,650	Fees / year CHF 16,500 - 16,950
Age range	Age range 2 - 11 years	Age range 3 - 14 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 38
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 9
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1993	Opened 2010
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 Geneva, Switzerland. Léman International Academy is located on the left bank near Route de la Capite, at 120 Route de la Capite inside the Institut Biblique de Genève (IBG) complex. It is accessible by public transport, next to the Rippaz bus stop on line A, with additional stops on lines 33 (Rive ↔ Présinge) and 38 (Hermance-Village ↔ Place Favre) within about a 10-minute walk at the Vandoeuvres stop. Parking is available for visitors. The school is permanently closed.
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 —
School type	School type Nursery and Primary School (English-medium).	School type The school is a bilingual Christian school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation UK curriculum framework (EYFS and National Curriculum).	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Christian
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 School transportation can be organised from the right bank on request.
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 Status - Léman International Academy is permanently closed and is not enrolling students. Application / Registration fee - Registration fee (first year only): CHF 400. Offered for definite enrollments by the stated enrollment deadline. Tuition fees by year group (published schedules) - Pre‑K to Grade 6 (full time): CHF 16,250 per year. Stated equivalent: CHF 1,625 per month (amount shown as a 10‑month billing basis). - Grades 7 & 8: CHF 16,700 per year. Stated equivalent: CHF 1,670 per month (amount shown as a 10‑month billing basis). - Part‑time Pre‑K: fee listed as available on request (no fixed amount published). Other mandatory or recurring school charges - Paper / books: - Pre‑K to Kindergarten: CHF 180 per year. - Grade 1 to Grade 6: CHF 250 per year (paper supply and book fee). - Grade 7 & Grade 8: CHF 220 per year (paper supply and book fee). - School outings (day trips, no overnight): - Pre‑K to Kindergarten: CHF 80 per year. - Grade 1 to Grade 6: CHF 100 per year. - Grades 7 & 8: CHF 100 per year. - Lunch / break supervision: - Break supervision: CHF 130 per month (10 months). - Break supervision + meals: CHF 230 per month (10 months). - Additional lunch (occasional): CHF 14 (picnic lunch) or CHF 22 (school meals). Optional / after‑school and ancillary service fees - Early morning supervision (regular): CHF 100 per month (10 months). Occasional early morning supervision: CHF 10 per day. - After‑school supervision / activities (monthly regular rates; per child): - From 15:45 to 16:45: 1×/week CHF 38; 2×/week CHF 75; 3×/week CHF 113; 4×/week CHF 150 (monthly; 10 months). - From 15:45 to 17:45: 1×/week CHF 75; 2×/week CHF 150; 3×/week CHF 225; 4×/week CHF 300 (monthly; 10 months). - Occasional after‑school supervision (per day): until 16:45 CHF 15; until 17:45 CHF 30. - Shuttle / transport service: fee stated as variable and charged based on users; no fixed tariff published. - Family discounts on ancillary services: families enrolling three or more children receive a 20% discount on these services. Sibling discounts (tuition) - Second child: 15% discount on yearly tuition. - Third child: 30% discount on yearly tuition. - Fourth child: 50% discount on yearly tuition. - Sibling discounts do not apply when an employer or another institution is paying the school fees. Billing schedule and payment terms (as published in fee schedules) - Published tuition figures are presented as annual amounts with an equivalent monthly figure based on a 10‑month billing basis. - Enrollment required a signed financial contract and a down payment on tuition by the stated enrollment deadline (example provided: down payment due by March 31 prior to the school year). Specific deadlines were tied to the enrollment year shown on each published schedule. Boarding - No boarding program or boarding fees are listed in the published fee schedules; listed charges relate only to day‑school services (meals, supervision, after‑school activities, transport). No boarding tariffs are published. Refund information - The published fee tables and enrollment forms include the requirement for a signed financial contract and a tuition down payment but do not contain an explicit, detailed refund or cancellation policy in the fee documents located with the schedules. No specific refundable/non‑refundable breakdown for the registration fee or down payment is published in those fee tables. Fee payment options - The fee schedules and enrollment forms that list amounts and deadlines do not specify accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) in the published fee tables. No payment‑method details are listed in the fee documents located with the schedules. Summary of what is available - The most recent published fee tables available for the school list registration, annual tuition (with a 10‑month equivalent), supply and outing fees, meal/supervision rates, after‑school service rates, shuttle as variable, sibling discounts, and published enrollment deadlines requiring a contract and down payment. However, Léman International Academy is now stated as permanently closed and is not enrolling; the published fee schedules remain the only available numeric fee detail in the school's public materials.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
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 —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The school is a member school of instruire.ch and is permanently closed.
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 The program is based on the Swiss PER (Plan d'Étude Romand) and the North American program (Common Core USA). French-language subjects (French language, mathematics in French and other subjects) follow the PER but use French textbooks. English-language subjects (English, mathematics in English and other subjects) follow the North American program but use British textbooks. German is taught from age 7 as required by the Swiss curriculum. Computer science is taught to all students and used as a learning tool by the end of primary. History and geography are adapted to an international audience. A weekly Bible time introduces biblical knowledge and values, and the program integrates a biblical worldview with opportunities for outdoor learning and cross-disciplinary exploration.
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 —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression At the end of primary schooling, students can move toward the Geneva cycle d'orientation, an international curriculum, or an anglophone or bilingual (English/French) secondary school.
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 The school prioritises the individual and holistic development of each student, focusing on character and social skills to help students manage their own emotions. The approach seeks to involve students as vital members of the school community. The teaching staff recognise progress, offer next steps, and support each student's growth. The school takes a holistic view of intellect, emotions, and spirit functioning in harmony. The environment is safe, encouraging, and supportive of personal growth.
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) A new student will typically be placed in the group corresponding to their age. However, if necessary for the child's well-being, the school may place them in the group best suited to their academic abilities and maturity.
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 A dominant and partner languages concept guides instruction, offering each child the appropriate level of French and English. A new student is typically placed in the age-appropriate group, but for the child's well-being the school may place them in the group best suited to their abilities and maturity.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The pedagogy seeks the overall healthy development of the child, emphasizing strong character and social skills that enable a child to manage their own emotions. The entire faculty is committed to ensuring every student participates as a vital member of the school community. The school considers each child from a holistic perspective, aiming for harmony between intellect, emotions, and spirit.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
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 Léman International Academy is located in a park-like setting near downtown Geneva. The campus is easily accessible by car and parking is available for parents. Bus A stops in front of the Rippaz school stop. Students have a pleasant outdoor area for recess, and school events are held in the hall adjacent to LIA.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The curriculum emphasises sport as part of the arts and physical education focus.	Sports facilities The campus has a grassy football pitch for outdoor sport. From November to April, during the winter season, the gymnasium of the commune of Vandoeuvres is rented to provide space for gymnastics and team sports such as basketball and badminton. Quality sporting equipment is available all year round.
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 Students have access to high-performance IT equipment, including All-In-One stations and laptops. Older students with classroom computers learn to master search engines, word processing, and document management. Computers are used as a supplementary teaching tool to support learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Wednesday Full Day English Club (Age 4-8); Holiday Camps.	Extra curricular facilities Recreational activities vary by season and include leaf pile contests, sledding, sandpits, igloo building, football, and table tennis. School events take place in the hall adjacent to LIA.
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 Opened in September 2010. The school opened with TeachBeyond authorization by the Department of Public Instruction. Rachel Sanchez joined LIA in 2010 right at the start of the project. The school describes itself as a bilingual Christian school in Geneva. Léman International Academy is now permanently closed.
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 Small class sizes and a family-like school community create a safe, encouraging environment. The campus features park-like landscaping and bright classrooms that foster a sense of belonging. The schedule includes class hours, break times, and extracurricular activities. Articles and events reflect ongoing community engagement and reflections.
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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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
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 —
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 —
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 school is a bilingual institution in Geneva, Switzerland.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school offers immersive bilingual education.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Immersion in a bilingual environment is part of instruction.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
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 —
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