British School of Geneva and Geneva English School - Primary Campus are both in Geneva, about 9 km apart. Both schools offer British and EYFS programmes, and British School of Geneva also offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. Published annual fees are close, at CHF 21,400 - 28,700 for British School of Geneva and CHF 19,000 - 34,250 for Geneva English School - Primary Campus. British School of Geneva takes pupils from 3 to 18, and Geneva English School - Primary Campus from 3 to 11.
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British School of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
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Geneva English School - Primary Campus
Geneva, Switzerland
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Fees / year
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Fees / year CHF 21,400 - 28,700 | Fees / year CHF 19,000 - 34,250 |
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Age range
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Age range 3 - 18 years | Age range 3 - 11 years |
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Type
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Type Co-educational | Type Co-educational |
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Curriculum
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Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) | Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) |
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Pupils
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Pupils 380 | Pupils — |
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Typical class size
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Typical class size 14 | Typical class size — |
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Instruction language
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Instruction language English | Instruction language English |
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Opened
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Opened — | Opened 1961 |
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Bus service
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Bus service Yes | Bus service Yes |
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Location
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Location Located at Av. de Châtelaine 95A, Vernier, CH, in Geneva's international quarter. The campus is on the main road through Châtelaine, two minutes from the motorway and a 10-minute drive from the United Nations. It is easily accessible for students commuting from across the city and nearby areas. | 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. |
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Stages
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Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, A-level College | 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. |
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School type
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School type British international school | School type The school is an international school delivering a British curriculum. |
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Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix BSG welcomes students from over 70 nationalities; 60+ languages spoken; English and French are core languages, with additional languages including German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Japanese. | Pupil nationality mix Pupils come from over 60 nationalities. |
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Additional learning support
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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. |
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Country affiliation
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Country affiliation United Kingdom | Country affiliation The school is a British-curriculum international school delivering GCSE and A Levels. |
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Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation — | Religious affiliation — |
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School day structure
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School day structure — | School day structure — |
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Bus service details
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Bus service details Bus service available via Chatelaine stop serving routes 6, 19, 22 and 51; dedicated transport service for pupils from the right bank of Geneva or nearby France. | Bus service details — |
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Fee details
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Fee details Registration / Application fees - Registration fee: CHF 1,045 payable at time of enrolment or re-enrolment. This registration fee is non-refundable except where the school is unable to offer a place. - Re‑enrolment discount: a special 10% reduction was offered to maintain the registration fee at CHF 950 for families who completed re‑enrolment payment by the specified re‑enrolment deadline. Capital development / one‑time fees - Capital Development Fee: a one‑time non‑refundable fee of CHF 3,000 is charged in a student's first year and is payable on enrolment. This fee is not refundable. Tuition fees (termly instalments and annual totals) — day students - Reception (Early Years): 1st instalment CHF 9,200; 2nd instalment CHF 6,900; 3rd instalment CHF 6,900; Total annual tuition CHF 23,000. - Years 1–2: 1st instalment CHF 10,060; 2nd instalment CHF 7,545; 3rd instalment CHF 7,545; Total annual tuition CHF 25,150. - Years 3–6: 1st instalment CHF 10,320; 2nd instalment CHF 7,740; 3rd instalment CHF 7,740; Total annual tuition CHF 25,800. - Years 7–9: 1st instalment CHF 10,920; 2nd instalment CHF 8,190; 3rd instalment CHF 8,190; Total annual tuition CHF 27,300. - Years 10–11: 1st instalment CHF 11,480; 2nd instalment CHF 8,610; 3rd instalment CHF 8,610; Total annual tuition CHF 28,700. - Years 12–13 (Sixth Form / A Level): 1st instalment CHF 12,340; 2nd instalment CHF 9,255; 3rd instalment CHF 9,255; Total annual tuition CHF 30,850. - Early Years half‑day programme (available to children aged 3–4): Tuition fee CHF 11,500 per school year. Monthly instalment option (alternate payment plan) - A monthly payment plan is available by agreement with the Principal for families paying the entirety of school fees privately. Monthly instalments are payable on the 1st of each month from August to May (10 instalments). Example monthly amounts (10 instalments): Reception CHF 2,369; Years 1–2 CHF 2,591; Years 3–6 CHF 2,658; Years 7–9 CHF 2,812; Years 10–11 CHF 2,956; Years 12–13 CHF 3,178. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard termly instalment due dates (when paying by 3 instalments): 1st instalment due 1 August; 2nd instalment due 1 December; 3rd instalment due 1 April (dates shown on the schedule). Tuition fees for students who arrive during the academic year are charged on a termly basis. - Invoices for additional services (school lunches, transport, uniforms, extracurricular activities, after‑school care, learning support, external exam registration for Years 9–13, and field trips) are issued termly and are generally payable within 30 days of invoice. Late payments may incur additional charges or penalties as per school policy. - Discounts: an early payment discount (paying the full annual tuition before the specified early‑payment date) and specified reduced rates for particular payment arrangements are included in the school's published payment terms and may apply when conditions are met. Boarding - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for this school; fees and schedules apply to day students. Other costs and typical additional charges - School lunches: invoiced termly as an additional service. - Transport (school bus): annual charges are billed and published per route/zone; example indicative annual bus rates for the published transport service cover several zones (example zone prices published as guidance). - Uniforms: uniform costs are invoiced as an additional cost when required; specific uniform prices are not listed in the tuition schedule and are invoiced separately. - After‑school clubs and extracurricular activities: invoiced termly as additional services. - Swimming: listed annual charge CHF 220. - Lockers: deposit CHF 25 (refundable on leaving provided locker key is returned); lost key charges apply. - Calculators / curriculum equipment: KS3 basic calculators provided; KS4 calculators charged (example: CHF 130 for KS4 calculators); replacement deposits or charges for lost items may apply. - Learning support, private tutoring and some specialist services: fees set by agreement and invoiced termly. Refund information - The Registration Fee (CHF 1,045) is non‑refundable except where the school is unable to offer a place. The one‑time Capital Development Fee (CHF 3,000) is non‑refundable. - Certain refundable deposits (for example, locker deposits) are refunded when the student leaves provided the relevant conditions are met (for example, returning the locker key). Invoices for non‑tuition services are processed and refunded or charged according to the school's terms for each service. Late payment penalties and terms for refunds of non‑tuition items are set out in the school's terms and conditions. Fee payment options and bank details - Bank transfer details are provided for fee payment (IBAN and SWIFT/BIC shown); bank transfer is the documented payment method for tuition and instalments. Example bank details published for remittance: IBAN CH30 0024 0240 2100 9801 A; BIC / SWIFT UBSWCHZH80A. - A monthly instalment plan (10 monthly payments from August to May) is available by agreement with the Principal. The school publishes discounts that may apply for early full payment or for qualifying payment arrangements. (End of fee overview) | 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
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Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement Uniform is required for all students through Year 11, including school shoes and bags. A Level students (Years 12–13) have flexibility in attire. The official uniform can be ordered from Trutex using the school code LEA000128TF. | 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). |
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Food options
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Food options The school offers a hot lunch programme every day. The caterer is Fourchette Verte certified. Meals include a starter, a main course (vegetarian option), followed by fruit, yoghurt or dessert, with water served. Students may bring packed lunches; lunches are booked term-by-term via the Admin Portal; dietary preferences are accommodated. | 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). |
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House system
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House system The school has a House System that awards House Points. There are four houses: Eagles, Falcons, Kestrels and Hawks. In Primary, each student is a member of a house; in Secondary, House Points are tracked and the winning House Cup is awarded; weekly totals are posted. | House system Four houses: Léman, Rhône, Dôle, Jura. The school hosts an Inter-House Cross Country Race each year, with house teams competing. |
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Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership The British School of Geneva is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP). | Governance and ownership — |
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Curriculum details
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Curriculum details An enhanced English National Curriculum is delivered from Early Years through to A Level. Early Years Foundation Stage; International Primary School (ages 5-11) follows the English National Curriculum; International Secondary School (ages 11-16) leads to IGCSEs; A Level College (ages 16-18) offers A-levels. Years 7 to 9 (Key Stage 3) study a broad range of subjects, while Years 10 and 11 focus on IGCSE core subjects and elective options. Language provision includes English and French as core offerings, with German, Russian and Spanish available through co-curricular activities; A-Level courses include English Language and Literature and French, with additional modern languages offered for a fee. Class sizes are small: Early Years classes have a teacher and teaching assistant with no more than 18 students, and A-Level groups are no larger than 14. | 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. |
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Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio Class sizes are small across the school: Early Years classes have a teacher and teaching assistant with no more than 18 students; A-Level classes are no larger than 14. | Student teacher ratio — |
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Exam results
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Exam results In 2022/23, IGCSE results included a 100% pass rate in English Language, English Literature, Chemistry, Statistics and History. 43% achieved top 7-9 grades overall, and 83% achieved the top grade 9 in French. A-level results show a 97% pass rate, with 84% of grades A*-C and 28% A*-A. | 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. |
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Higher education progression
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Higher education progression 9 out of 10 students secure offers from Russell Group, Top 50 and QS-ranked universities. Future destinations show 92% acceptance into first-choice destinations. Graduates secure places at prestigious universities in the UK and around the world. | 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. |
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
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Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning BSG integrates social-emotional learning as part of its Future-ready skills framework. Social-Emotional development means understanding emotions and managing them effectively. Interpersonal skills include collaboration and communication to build meaningful relationships. Wellbeing is balancing mental, emotional and physical health. The Learning.First approach supports reflection on progress and growth in wellbeing and related life competencies. | 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. |
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN) BSG is an inclusive school and accepts students with mild to moderate additional learning needs. Parents are encouraged to discuss identified SEND needs during the admissions process and to provide in-depth documentation. Identified SEND students will be provided with appropriate learning support, which may incur additional costs. Placement in a year group is based on age and educational background, with English language assessment considered as part of the process. If assessments show that a student needs additional or remedial support, including EAL, parents will be informed and support put in place; the service may be invoiced separately. One-to-one support is considered on a case-by-case basis. | 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. |
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English as an additional language
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English as an additional language English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is part of learning support at BSG. A final admissions assessment evaluates English language level to determine whether EAL support is needed. If the assessment shows that EAL support is required, appropriate help is put in place and the service may incur additional costs. The learning support may involve external professionals, including educational psychologists, as needed. Testing by external professionals may be requested, depending on the needs of the student. Students needing one-to-one EAL support will be considered on a case-by-case basis. | 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. |
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Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is a core element of learning at BSG. Wellbeing means balancing mental, emotional and physical health. The Wellbeing component appears within the School's Self-leadership and Life competencies framework, supporting reflection, growth and resilience. The Life Competencies framework, backed by Cambridge via Camtree, helps students develop essential life skills for wellbeing and leadership. The approach fosters confidence and healthy routines to support academic and personal growth. | 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. |
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding BSG has a safeguarding and child protection policy that outlines clear protocols for reporting and handling safeguarding concerns. The policy assigns a Designated Safeguarding Lead and a safeguarding team with staff responsibilities and training expectations. Health, safety and security are supported by a full-time nurse, qualified first-aid staff, risk assessments and emergency protocols, plus a monitored campus, visible ID policy and 24/7 supervision. Staff and volunteers are expected to report concerns through formal channels such as the MyConcern system and to follow safeguarding procedures. The policy emphasizes that the best interests of the child guide all actions and includes safeguarding across curriculum and online safety. | 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. |
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Facilities overview
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Facilities overview The school has a large, well-equipped science laboratory to support hands-on learning. The school has an ICT suite with modern digital equipment. The school has an art studio, a dedicated theatre, and a library with over 8,000 titles. The school has a nurse's station, a dining hall and a music room. The school has robust security measures including supervised entry points and enclosed recreational areas. | 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. |
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Sports facilities
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Sports facilities — | 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. |
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Academic facilities
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Academic facilities The school has a large science laboratory for core practicals. The school has an ICT suite with Dell desktop computers and digital equipment. The school has a spacious art studio for textiles, fine arts and 3D work. The school has a theatre for drama, music and performing arts. The school has a library with over 8,000 titles. | 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. |
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Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities The school offers ISP international opportunities through ISP programmes such as ISP Artists, ISP Changemakers, ISP Chess Masters, ISP Cultural Exchange, ISP Scientists, ISP Filmmakers, ISP Virtual Exchange and ISP Model United Nations. The school offers a broad range of clubs and activities beyond ISP, including Multisport, Choir, Individual Music Lessons, Arts and Crafts, Board Games, Badminton, Soccer, Fitness, Table Tennis, Debating, Drama, Film Club, Cartoon Graphics and Book Club. The school provides leadership and wellbeing roles, including the Student Council and Wellbeing Ambassadors. The school supports peer mentoring through Book Buddies, where senior students read to Primary students. | 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. |
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History
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History Established in 2005 as an A-Level College; expanded in 2009 with the launch of Geneva International Secondary School in a new purpose-built building; growth in 2011 with the introduction of Geneva Primary School, bringing everyone together under The British School of Geneva; joined International Schools Partnership in 2021, enriching learning with the Learning.First™ approach and global opportunities. | 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. |
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Community
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Community BSG has a diverse, inclusive international community with over 70 nationalities and more than 60 languages. The school offers a broad range of clubs, sports and international activities to develop life skills. Through ISP programmes such as ILOS, students participate in field trips, skiing outings, UN charity events and visits to museums and cultural sites in and around Geneva. The parent community is encouraged to participate and share activities with the school. | 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. |
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Parent teacher association
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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. |
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Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual The school runs Debating and Model United Nations (MUN) through ISP, developing public speaking, research and critical thinking. Debating strengthens persuasive argumentation, while ISP MUN offers training and participation in committees online and in person. These activities help students build knowledge about international relations, geography and current affairs. | 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. |
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Arts & creative
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Arts & creative The school offers a range of arts and creative clubs including Choir, Drama, Arts and Crafts, Cartoon Graphics and Film Club, and Book Club. New activities include Guitar Ensemble, Journalism Club, Origami and Ballet. Choir and drama build performance skills, while Arts and Crafts and Cartoon Graphics develop 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. |
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Cultural & language
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Cultural & language The ISP Cultural Exchange Programme enables reciprocal exchanges across ISP regions, including homestays and visits to ISP partner schools. Students develop language and communication skills, cultural competence and self-confidence through immersion in different cultures. | 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. |
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Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies Social and hobby activities include Board Games, Debating, Multisport, Badminton, Soccer and Table Tennis, offering opportunities to socialise, collaborate and stay active. Book Buddies pairs senior students with younger pupils to read together. The Student Council also supports social and extracurricular initiatives. | 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. |
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Community & service
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Community & service The Student Council leads whole-school activities, including e-safety, anti-bullying week and neurodiversity week, and conducts fundraising actions. Book Buddies and Student Wellbeing Ambassadors promote peer reading and wellbeing across the school. | 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. |
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Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional The Student Council elects its members annually to lead student initiatives and represent the student body. Ambassadors participate in international organisation visits, such as to the United Nations, reflecting pupil leadership opportunities. | 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. |
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing Multisport, Badminton, Soccer and Table Tennis provide physical activity and teamwork as part of the after-school offerings, supporting fitness and well-being. The programme also includes activities geared toward health, balance and lifelong wellness. | 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. |
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Language provision
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Language provision English and French are core languages from Early Years to Secondary, with dual language learning. Students strengthen their home or first language while learning at least one world language. Additional languages offered include German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Japanese, with more languages taught on request. In Secondary and A-Level, English Language & Literature and French are offered, with tailored language courses to meet students' needs and a small fee for less commonly requested languages. The goal is for students to reach at least B2 proficiency in English, ready for higher education. | 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. |
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Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching The school has dual language learning with English and French as core languages from Early Years to Secondary. | Bilingual teaching Not bilingual. French is taught throughout the school and students study a second modern foreign language (German or Spanish). |
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Immersion programs
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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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Awards
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Accreditations
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Accreditations COBIS accreditation: full accreditation and membership with the Council of British International Schools, recognizing high standards of academic quality and student welfare. AGEP accreditation: listed with the Association Genevoise des Ecoles Privées. Swiss-Schools.ch accreditation: listed on the Swiss private schools directory. Pearson accreditation: marks as an approved partner for Pearson qualifications. World-Schools.com accreditation: listed on World-Schools.com as an International School partner. | Accreditations — |
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Admissions
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Admissions Applications are accepted throughout the year, subject to space. The admissions journey: 01 Get in touch today by enquiry form or call; 02 Join a campus tour or virtual tour; 03 Submit your application; 04 Application review; 05 Get ready to start. Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year, with the admissions team assisting with the application, assessments and any necessary paperwork for employers or visa applications. To enrol, submit: Application for Enrolment signed by a parent or guardian; Emergency and Health Questionnaire; Proof of payment of the registration fee 950 CHF and the one-off Capital Development Fee 3,000 CHF; if currently attending another school, a recent report from your current institution is also required. Assessments used include GL Assessments for Years 3 to 13, Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4), New Group Reading Test (NGRT), Lucid Exact and Progress Test Series. The admissions policy ensures fair and appropriate procedures in reviewing all applications and offering places; next steps are communicated after the review. | 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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Scholarships
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Scholarships ISP Future Pathways Scholarships provide exclusive scholarship opportunities from universities worldwide for students within the International Schools Partnership network. Amounts vary by university and may include up to 50% of tuition fees; automatic eligibility upon application. Institutions listed include Bond University (50%), Colorado State University (20%), University of Nottingham Malaysia (50% first-year foundation), St Mary's University London (15% of first-year tuition), IESEG School of Management (10%), Hope College (up to 30,000 USD annually), Linfield University (up to 25,000 USD annually), SAE Institute Dubai (20%), and other ISP partner scholarships. For more information, scholarships@ispschools.com. | Scholarships — |
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Waitlist
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Waitlist — | Waitlist If a year group is full a waiting list is maintained. |
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