British School of Geneva vs Geneva English School - Secondary (Versoix)

	B British School of Geneva Geneva, Switzerland	G Geneva English School - Secondary (Versoix) Geneva, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 21,400 - 28,700	Fees / year CHF 27,930 - 35,084
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 11 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 380	Pupils 350
Typical class size	Typical class size 14	Typical class size 12
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1961
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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 —
Stages	Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, A-level College	Stages —
School type	School type British international school	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	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 —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	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 —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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 —
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	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 —
Food options	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 —
House system	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 —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The British School of Geneva is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP).	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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 —
Student teacher ratio	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 —
Exam results	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 —
Higher education progression	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 —
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 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 —
Special educational needs (SEN)	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) —
English as an additional language	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 —
Mental wellbeing	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 —
Safeguarding	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 —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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 —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	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 —
Extra curricular facilities	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 —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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 —
Community	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 —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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 —
Arts & creative	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 —
Cultural & language	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 —
Social & hobbies	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 —
Community & service	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 —
Leadership & professional	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 —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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 —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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 —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school has dual language learning with English and French as core languages from Early Years to Secondary.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	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 —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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 —
Scholarships	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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