Collège du Léman vs International School of Geneva - La Grande Boissière

	C Collège du Léman Geneva, Switzerland	I International School of Geneva - La Grande Boissière Geneva, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 24,900 - 36,980	Fees / year CHF 19,800 - 35,470
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,900	Pupils 1,800
Typical class size	Typical class size 13	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1960	Opened 1924
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Route de Sauverny 74, CH-1290 Versoix, Geneva, Switzerland. The campus sits between the Jura Mountains and Lake Geneva, offering outdoor spaces and modern facilities. It is about a 20-minute drive from the airport and within easy reach of Geneva city and the surrounding countryside.	Location Geneva, Switzerland. Ecolint operates on three campuses: La Grande Boissière in Geneva at Rue Marie-Thérèse Maurette 7, CH-1208 Genève; Campus des Nations in Grand-Saconnex at 11, route des Morillons, CH-1218 Grand-Saconnex; and La Châtaigneraie in Founex at 2, chemin de la Ferme, CH-1297 Founex. Campus des Nations is located in the heart of Geneva's international quarter and is near the United Nations and other international organizations. The Pregny site serves Pre-Reception to Year 3, and Saconnex serves Years 4-13.
Stages	Stages Pre-school Ages 2 to 6; Primary Ages 6 to 11; Middle School & Secondaire I Ages 11 to 14; High School & Secondaire II Ages 14 to 18. Boarding Ages 10 to 18.	Stages Primary • Middle • Secondary
School type	School type Day and boarding international school in Geneva, Switzerland.	School type The school is a not-for-profit foundation.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Students from more than 120 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix 140 nationalities and 80 home languages are represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme with fifteen periods of English per week, taught in small, single-level groups, and a fully scaffolded pathway into English-medium education.	Additional learning support Learning support services are available; Students with learning difficulties can benefit from the Learning Support staff, and students with moderate to severe learning needs can follow the Extended Support Programme.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Switzerland	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details A transport service to/from each campus covers parts of the cantons of Geneva and Vaud, as well as neighbouring France.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and one‑time fees (new students) - Application fee: CHF 500 per student. - Admission (registration) fee: Day students CHF 3,800 per student; Boarding students CHF 4,800 per student. - Security deposit (refundable if conditions met): Day students CHF 600; Boarding students CHF 6,000. Annual tuition and boarding fees (amounts by year group / grade) - Day students (annual tuition, 2025–2026): - Preschool (2–3 yrs): CHF 24,900 per year. - Preschool (4–5 yrs / Kindergarten): CHF 24,900 per year. - Primary (G1–G5 / CP–CM2 / BIL1–BIL5): CHF 29,300 per year. - Middle School (G6–G8 / BIL6–BIL8): CHF 34,500 per year. - High School (G9–G10 / IGCSE 1–2): CHF 35,980 per year. - G11–G12 (IB1–IB2): CHF 36,980 per year. - French‑stream middle/high years (example ranges): 6ème–4ème CHF 33,500; 3ème & 2nde CHF 35,180; 1ère–Tle CHF 35,980. - Boarding students (G5–G12 / CM2–Tle, annual): CHF 113,500 per year. Partial‑year (subject to availability): 1st semester CHF 62,500; 2nd semester CHF 73,900. Included items are listed below. How payments are billed and common payment schedules (due dates and terms) - Advance / deposit on fees required to confirm a place: - Day students: Advance on tuition CHF 2,500 due shortly after invoice/offer (to confirm enrolment). - Boarding students: Advance on tuition & boarding CHF 39,000 due within 15 days of invoice/offer. - Standard payment plans for the academic year (dates shown are the published deadlines for the 2025–2026 year): - Plan A — single payment: entire balance due on 15 June 2025. - Plan B — two installments: two equal payments (50% / 50%): first due 15 June 2025 and second due 15 November 2025 (day students) / 5 November 2025 (boarding schedule shows the second installment date). - Plan C — monthly direct‑debit option (day students): ten monthly payments from 30 June 2025 to 31 March 2026; Plan C carries an administrative charge of CHF 500 per child and requires authorization for direct debit. (Plan C for day students only; when available it requires direct debit.) - For boarding students the published balance amounts after the advance are: under Plan A the balance due on 15 June 2025 is CHF 74,500; under Plan B the two balances are CHF 37,250 + CHF 37,250. The advance (CHF 39,000) plus these balances equals the published annual boarding fee of CHF 113,500. Billing, late payment and collection terms - Invoices are issued electronically by default; paper invoices available on request. Refunds are made by bank transfer to the payer named on the original payment. - Late payment consequences: fixed reminder charge (CHF 150 per 2nd reminder), and default interest (published at 12% for late payments). Non‑payment may result in suspension from classes, withholding of documents and other sanctions. Boarding fees — inclusions and specifics - Annual boarding fee (G5–G12 / CM2–Tle): CHF 113,500. This annual amount includes health insurance, provision of an iPad or MacBook Air (depending on grade) and insurance for those devices, books and mandatory school supplies, field trips and discovery days, three mountain weekends, personal laundry service (excess use/dry‑cleaning invoiced separately), EAL and Mathematics courses for the first marking period (for qualifying new students), sports uniform, blazer and a ski jacket. Exam fees (IB, MATU, BAC, TOEFL, SAT, IGCSE) are invoiced separately. Partial‑year boarding fees are published as CHF 62,500 (first semester) and CHF 73,900 (second semester), subject to availability. Other fees and mandatory/optional additional costs - Exam fees for external assessments (IB, Swiss Maturité, French Baccalauréat, TOEFL, SAT, IGCSE, etc.) are invoiced separately. - School books: one set of school books is included in the published tuition; additional or replacement books are invoiced if required. - School supplies: certain supplies for preschool and primary are provided and included; additional supplies may be invoiced. - Lunch, bus transport and many after‑school activities are invoiced separately when applicable; bus and lunch services have separate general conditions. Example excursion charges for preschool/primary are published (e.g., CHF 105–115 per outing where applicable). Uniforms are mandatory for Preschool and Primary and are invoiced separately for day students; sports uniform, blazer and ski jacket are included for boarding students. - Optional services (non‑exhaustive): private lessons, boarding trips, enhanced learning support and some extracurricular items may be invoiced separately. Any excess laundry use or dry‑cleaning is charged in addition to included laundry. Refund, cancellation and early‑departure terms (summary) - General rule: enrolment is for the full academic year (August–June) and signing the Tuition Summary or paying any portion of the advance creates an irrevocable commitment to pay for the full academic year except as set out in the published cancellation rules. - Day‑student cancellation (examples from published schedule for 2025–2026): - Cancellation received before 30 June 2025: release from the obligation to pay the full year by payment of the non‑refundable advance (CHF 2,500) plus one‑time fees. - Cancellation received between 30 June 2025 and 15 August 2025: contractual penalty approx. 50% of annual tuition plus one‑time fees. - Cancellation after 15 August 2025: full year's tuition and one‑time fees are due (100%). - Boarding cancellation (examples from published schedule for 2025–2026): - Cancellation received before 30 June 2025: release from full‑year obligation by payment of the advance on tuition and boarding (CHF 39,000) plus one‑time fees. - Cancellation between 30 June 2025 and 15 August 2025: contractual penalty comprising a published portion of tuition and boarding (CHF 76,250) plus one‑time fees. - Cancellation after 15 August 2025: full annual Tuition and Boarding fees plus one‑time fees are due. Early‑departure notification deadlines (for partial refunds/penalties) are published (examples: notification by 30 Sep ~ 50% tuition / 100% boarding; by 31 Dec ~ 80% tuition / 100% boarding; after 31 Dec ~ 100% of annual tuition and boarding). - Security deposit refund: the refundable security deposit is returned without interest within three months after departure when all financial obligations have been fulfilled; the refund is made by bank transfer to the original payer. Accepted payment channels and practical payment notes - Published payment channels include bank transfer and card/online payments via an approved international payment platform (Flywire is used for tuition payments and supports bank transfer and card/online payment methods). Payments made by card or online methods are typically guaranteed to the school; Flywire processing times vary but are commonly 2–3 business days to deliver funds to the school. Direct debit authorization is required for the monthly Plan C option. Payments from certain sanctioned countries or sanctioned banks are not accepted. Refunds are made by bank transfer to the payer on record. Administrative charges and extras - Administrative charge for Plan C (monthly) for day students: CHF 500 per child (CHF 50 per month over 10 months). Direct debit is mandatory for Plan C. - Reminder charge and default interest for late payments: CHF 150 for a second reminder and default interest at 12%. (Amounts and dates above are published for the 2025–2026 academic year and shown in the school's 2025–2026 published fee schedules and general conditions.)	Fee details Application and one-time enrolment fees - Application fee: CHF 250 per child, non-refundable and non-deferrable; payable online by credit card (Visa and MasterCard). - Registration fee (new students or students returning after two years or more): CHF 2,500, payable to confirm a place; non-refundable. - Capital Development Fee on initial enrolment (one-time): CHF 4,000, payable to confirm a place; non-refundable. - Advance payment for re-enrolment of current students: CHF 1,000 per child (deducted from the first instalment but non-refundable if the student does not return). Tuition fees — academic year 2025–2026 (annual and instalment breakdown by class group) Tuition is shown as the annual amount with the scheduled four instalments (1st = 20%, 2nd = 30%, 3rd = 30%, 4th = 20%). Due dates for those instalments for the 2025–2026 year are: 1st instalment due 30 June 2025; 2nd instalment due 31 August 2025; 3rd instalment due 31 December 2025; 4th instalment due 31 March 2026. The instalment amounts below follow that 20/30/30/20 split. - Pre-Reception “light” (mornings + 2 afternoons): Annual CHF 19,800 — 1st instalment CHF 3,960; 2nd instalment CHF 5,940; 3rd instalment CHF 5,940; 4th instalment CHF 3,960. - Pre-Reception “regular” (same hours as other Primary classes): Annual CHF 22,770 — 1st instalment CHF 4,555; 2nd instalment CHF 6,830; 3rd instalment CHF 6,830; 4th instalment CHF 4,555. (Pre-Reception “regular” is not available at La Châtaigneraie.) - Reception: Annual CHF 23,760 — 1st instalment CHF 4,750; 2nd instalment CHF 7,130; 3rd instalment CHF 7,130; 4th instalment CHF 4,750. - Classes 1 to 4: Annual CHF 27,880 — 1st instalment CHF 5,575; 2nd instalment CHF 8,365; 3rd instalment CHF 8,365; 4th instalment CHF 5,575. - Classes 5 to 6: Annual CHF 28,970 — 1st instalment CHF 5,795; 2nd instalment CHF 8,690; 3rd instalment CHF 8,690; 4th instalment CHF 5,795. - Classes 7 to 9: Annual CHF 32,740 — 1st instalment CHF 6,550; 2nd instalment CHF 9,820; 3rd instalment CHF 9,820; 4th instalment CHF 6,550. - Classes 10 to 11: Annual CHF 34,260 — 1st instalment CHF 6,850; 2nd instalment CHF 10,280; 3rd instalment CHF 10,280; 4th instalment CHF 6,850. - Classes 12 to 13: Annual CHF 35,470 — 1st instalment CHF 7,095; 2nd instalment CHF 10,640; 3rd instalment CHF 10,640; 4th instalment CHF 7,095. - Extended Pre-Reception option (until 18:00 daily): Annual CHF 27,770 (separate tariff). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition instalment schedule and due dates for 2025–2026: 1st instalment 20% due 30 June 2025; 2nd instalment 30% due 31 August 2025; 3rd instalment 30% due 31 December 2025; 4th instalment 20% due 31 March 2026. Any other invoices are payable by the date shown on the invoice. - New students enrolled after 30 June are invoiced at the first invoicing date following enrolment; students arriving during the year are invoiced pro rata (from October) based on their start date. Tuition fees include books and teaching materials; they do not include capital development contributions, external exam fees, trips, transport, cafeteria or extra-curricular activities (these are invoiced separately). - Late payment: the school may charge a late payment fee on each overdue instalment up to a maximum of 1.25% of the amount due per month of delay; failure to settle invoices on the due date may result in refusal of entry to class, withholding of diplomas, reports and transcripts. - Any started school term is fully due; withdrawal and cancellation penalties follow the published schedule (see Refunds/Withdrawals below). Registration and Capital Development one-time fees must be paid within 15 days of acceptance to secure a place. Boarding - The school does not operate as a boarding school; boarding fees are not applicable. Other costs and regular services (examples and term/annual amounts where published) - Annual Capital Development Funding (recurring): CHF 500 per pupil (this is invoiced in addition to tuition). - Cafeteria / lunch card subscription (examples of term and total rates): Pre-Reception (2 days) total CHF 455; Pre-Reception/Reception/classes 1–2 (4 days) total CHF 890; Pre-Reception/Reception/classes 1–2 (5 days) total CHF 1,130; Classes 3–6 (4 days) total CHF 1,190; Classes 3–6 (5 days) total CHF 1,505; Classes 7–9 (4 days) total CHF 1,635; Classes 7–9 (5 days) total CHF 2,070; Classes 10–13 (4 days) total CHF 1,860; Classes 10–13 (5 days) total CHF 2,355. Cafeteria subscriptions are annual and invoiced by term as shown on the invoice. - Transport service (bus) — sample zone round-trip totals (term breakdown provided on invoices): Zone 1 total CHF 3,400 (round-trip); Zone 2 total CHF 3,630; Zone 3 total CHF 3,740; Zone 4 total CHF 3,970; Zone 5 total CHF 4,310. One-way totals are shown separately for each zone. Transport is additional to tuition; cancellation must be given one month before the end of term to avoid charges. Transport fees are subject to VAT where applicable. - Extra-curricular activities, trips, external examination fees (IB, Maturité suisse), certain tutorials and school supplies are charged in addition to tuition and invoiced as ad-hoc items. Fees for services/activities are calculated on a lump-sum (forfait) basis. No deduction is made for days missed due to school trips or activities already taken into account in the lump sum. - After School Care (ASC): flat-rate ASC charges apply and are invoiced separately by term; no reduction is given for flat-rate ASC in case of absence. Cancellation rules apply and require written notice at least one month before the end of the term. Refunds, cancellations and withdrawal penalties (academic year 2025–2026 rules) - Registration and Capital Development one-time fees are non-refundable. The advance payment for re-enrolment (CHF 1,000) is non-refundable if the student does not return, though it is deducted from the first instalment if the student does return. - Withdrawal penalty schedule (applies to the 2025–2026 enrolment cycle): - Withdrawal communicated up to and including 30 April 2025: no penalty (non-refundable fees are not reimbursed). - Withdrawal between 1 May and 15 June 2025 (inclusive): penalty = 15% of annual tuition. - Withdrawal between 16 June and 31 July 2025 (inclusive): penalty = 25% of annual tuition. - Withdrawal between 1 August and 30 September 2025 (inclusive): invoiced for the entire 1st school term. - Withdrawal between 1 October and 31 December 2025 (inclusive): invoiced for the entire 1st and 2nd school terms. - Withdrawal from 1 January 2026 onward: invoiced for 100% of the annual tuition. - In the event of illness lasting more than four weeks, refunds for certain services (e.g., cafeteria, transport) may be considered on request and require a medical certificate; such requests must be made promptly on return. Fee payment options and practical payment details - Application fee: payable online by credit card (Visa and MasterCard). Other invoices: parents indicate their preferred payment method via the Parent portal financial section — options include e-payment through the parents' bank platform, the Swiss payment slip system (bulletin de versement, BVR), or bank transfer to the Foundation account. The Foundation bank account for transfers is held at UBS (IBAN CH45 0024 0240 2899 4620 F; SWIFT/BIC: UBSWCHZH80A) for the settlement of registration and related enrolment fees. - Miscellaneous: the school may issue ad-hoc invoices during the year (e.g., for trips, CAF, transport); June invoices will include final miscellaneous payments for the academic year. Financial statements and invoice status are available through the Finance/Parent portal.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Collège du Léman offers boarding for students aged 10 to 18. Boarders live in modern residential villas with 24/7 care from House Parents. Boarding is all-inclusive, covering accommodation, meals, day and field trips, three weekends in the mountains, books and school supplies, uniform and sports kit, insurance, and tuition. Students have roommates chosen based on gender, age, and interests.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform is required; uniform and sports kit are included in boarding fees.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Boarders enjoy healthy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners every day. In-house chefs prepare a range of hot and cold options, including vegetarian and vegan meals, using seasonal produce. They can also cater to all dietary requirements.	Food options The school has a cafeteria served by SV Group, providing healthy and balanced meals and promoting sustainability and animal-friendly farming practices. Vegan options are being increased to expand plant-based choices.
House system	House system The boarding community uses a house system with dedicated House Parents who provide 24/7 care. Boarders live in contemporary residential villas with communal rooms, bedrooms, and private gardens. Rooms are assigned as roommates based on gender, age, and interests, and each house has its own spaces for social and extracurricular activities.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of Nord Anglia Education and is integrated into its global family of schools.	Governance and ownership The school is a not-for-profit Swiss foundation governed by a Governing Board.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Colle8ge du Le9man offers a tailor-made education with a broad range of internationally recognized curricula and diplomas. In High School, students follow five distinct pathways: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), American High School Diploma, French Baccalaureate, and Swiss Maturite9. From an early age, students can learn in English, French, or a combination of the two, and can switch between pathways year-to-year in a bilingual environment. The Made for You approach focuses on matching strengths and interests, supported by a diverse community of more than 120 nationalities. The school reports strong results, including a 100% pass rate across all five diplomas, an IBDP average score of 36.5, 69% of IGCSE students achieving A* to A, and destinations at top universities such as Cambridge and University College London.	Curriculum details All programmes are bilingual or English-dominant depending on campus, with English and French mastery encouraged and a broad World Languages Programme offering languages from Arabic to Urdu. Campus des Nations uses English as the primary language of instruction in Primary, while La Grande Boissière and La Châtaigneraie offer English-dominant or French-dominant dual-language programmes. From Year 7, students choose a third language (Spanish or German) and study core subjects in English and French across campuses. La Grande Boissière follows the Universal Learning Programme for Early Years and Primary, and in Secondary, campuses offer IB pathways including the IB Diploma Programme; Campus des Nations offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (Year 7–11) and later, the IB Diploma Programme or Career-Related Programme; La Châtaigneraie offers the MYP (Years 7–9) followed by the Maturité Suisse or IGCSE (Years 10–11). The Ecolint Learner Passport, created in 2021, records student competences for universities and employers. The World Languages Programme enables students to maintain contact with a home language, with languages currently offered including Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English (Primary), Farsi/Persian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Turkish, Ukrainian and Urdu.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio La Grande Boissière reports a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio; La Châtaigneraie reports a 1:11 teacher-to-student ratio in Secondary. Campus des Nations publishes ratios on its pages as applicable to its school sections.
Exam results	Exam results 100% pass rate across all five diplomas. IBDP point score average 36.5, higher than the global average. 69% of IGCSE students earned A* to A grades. Graduates go on to top universities, including Oxford, University College London, Ecole hf4telie8re de Lausanne, and Universite0 Bocconi.	Exam results IB Diploma pass rate is 97% and the average IB Diploma score is 36; 22% of IBDP results are 40–45 points; 42% of IB Diplomas are bilingual. IB Career-Related Programme pass rate is 100%. Maturité suisse pass rate is 93%. IGCSE pass rate is 91.9%.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Many Colle8ge du Le9man graduates continue their studies at leading universities worldwide, including Oxford, University College London, Ecole hf4telie8re de Lausanne, and Universite0 Bocconi.	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education across the United Kingdom (e.g., University of Edinburgh, University College London, King's College London, University of Sussex, University of Bath, University of Warwick, Imperial College London), North America (e.g., McGill, University of Toronto, Concordia, University of British Columbia, Parsons School of Design, Boston University, Stanford, Yale), and Switzerland (e.g., École hôtelière de Lausanne, EPFL, University of Geneva, University of Lausanne, Universität St. Gallen). Destinations in other countries across Europe include institutions in the Netherlands, Spain, France and Italy. In 2024, graduates' university destinations reflect this international dispersion across UK, North America, Switzerland and beyond.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school provides a PSHE-focused programme that fosters knowledge and attributes for thriving as individuals, families, and members of society. It includes explicit wellbeing projects, a structured buddy system, mindfulness and mini-meditation activities, and a full-time pastoral and counselling team to support student resilience and growth. It also runs the REACH programme to promote responsible, eco-friendly, active, creative, and healthy behaviours, alongside student leadership structures and committees for citizenship and inclusion.	Social & emotional learning Learning support and ESP respond to educational and socio-emotional needs, developing independence, capacity for action and confidence. Two types of support are offered for students with special learning needs: Learning support for mild to moderate difficulties and the Extended Support Programme (ESP) for moderate to pronounced difficulties. ESP places are capped at 2% of total enrolment per campus and an Individual Education Plan is created for each participant. Each ESP student remains in a mainstream class while receiving tailored support in ESP facilities, with timetables adapted to the student's profile. ESP students can access additional social and emotional support, including art therapy, adapted sport and dance. Guidance Counsellors and a pastoral team provide ongoing emotional support and guidance to students and families.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school supports a diverse student body within a single community, with a multilingual, multi-national environment that values inclusion and access to programmes across age ranges.	Special educational needs (SEN) Two types of support address the needs of students with special learning needs: Learning support for mild to moderate difficulties and the Extended Support Programme (ESP) for moderate to pronounced difficulties. ESP is available in French and English at La Grande Boissière and La Châtaigneraie, and in English at Campus des Nations. Places in ESP are limited to 2% of total enrolment per campus. An Individual Education Plan is drawn up for each ESP participant, with a mainstream class placement and targeted specialist sessions. ESP also provides social and emotional support, including art therapy, adapted sport and dance. Secondary pupils can prepare for ASDAN qualifications, and where possible access to IBDP, IBCP, IGCSE and Swiss maturité depending on campus.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language From an early age, students can learn in English, French, or a combination, and can switch between pathways year-to-year within a bilingual environment, facilitating dual-language proficiency.	English as an additional language Campus des Nations Secondary provides English-language teaching, complemented by French classes and francophone teachers for selected subjects. English-language teaching is supported by English as an additional language. La Grande Boissière and La Châtaigneraie offer bilingual programmes where English and French are used to teach many subjects from Primary through Secondary. Our campuses encourage mastering both English and French, and many programmes are bilingual or offered in both languages. The World Languages Programme enables students to keep in touch with a home language through curriculum or extracurricular activities; languages currently offered include Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English (Primary school), Farsi/Persian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Turkish, Ukrainian and Urdu.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The wellbeing framework includes mindfulness, meditation, and a buddy system, supported by a dedicated pastoral and counselling team to help students develop resilience and self-growth.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported across campuses by Guidance Counsellors and pastoral teams. The Guidance departments accompany students toward success with regular individual meetings and university or career guidance. Campus des Nations Secondary emphasises inclusive practice and wellbeing through learning support and English as an additional language. La Châtaigneraie's Campus Hub places student wellbeing at the centre of its design, with spaces for collaboration, wellbeing and innovation. A dedicated Assistant Principal for Student Life and Wellbeing leads wellbeing initiatives focusing on mental health, healthy relationships, digital safety and belonging.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school maintains safeguarding and student protection practices within its pastoral support structures and community ethos, aligned with its welfare and PSHE programmes.	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection are central to Ecolint's approach. The Foundation subscribes to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and is committed to promoting physical and psychological safety and wellbeing. The Safeguarding & Child Protection Handbook is reviewed annually and staff reaffirm the Code of Conduct each year. Child protection is the obligation to protect pupils up to age 18 from harm; safeguarding includes proactive measures to minimise maltreatment. Each campus maintains reporting emails for safeguarding concerns (safeguarding.lgb@ecolint.ch, safeguarding.cha@ecolint.ch, safeguarding.nat@ecolint.ch). The School Designated Safeguarding Lead coordinates responses; concerns are recorded and addressed in line with defined levels and appropriate support.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The village campus blends outdoor spaces with facilities designed to support learning. The Olympus Gymnasium spans 5,000 square metres and is complemented by a beach volleyball court, an all-weather pitch, and outdoor multi-sport courts. Science labs and classrooms are equipped with robotics, MacBooks, and 3D printers. Inspiring outdoor areas include the Concha garden, with a walking track, outdoor fitness zone, and social spaces. Music rooms offer private practice suites, and there is a dedicated Pre-school area with cosy classrooms and stimulating playgrounds. Nestled between the Alps and Lake Geneva, the campus is about 20 minutes from the airport.	Facilities overview The buildings on our three campuses reflect a century of student-centred pedagogical innovation. From an 18th century château to the ultra-modern Centre sportif, facilities are designed, adapted and renovated based on the latest research in education. Our campuses combine more than twenty buildings dedicated to teaching across disciplines including sciences, arts, and sports. Recent developments include the Jura building for Upper Primary at Campus des Nations, a brand-new Centre sportif at La Grande Boissière, and the renovated Pregny site for Early Years at Campus des Nations.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The Olympus Gymnasium hosts badminton, basketball, gymnastics, and yoga. An all-weather pitch and outdoor courts give students the chance to play, stay fit, and develop teamwork. Ambitious athletes train and compete against peers from other schools, building sportsmanship and collaboration.	Sports facilities La Grande Boissière houses a Centre sportif and a dedicated STEM Centre, while La Châtaigneraie features two sports halls and a sports field with playgrounds. Campus des Nations offers a large sports hall, an all-weather basketball court and a martial arts dojo. Across the three campuses there are extensive outdoor spaces and learning pathways that support physical education and after-school activities. These facilities enable team sports, individual fitness and performance-based programs.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Science labs and classrooms are equipped with robotics, MacBooks, and 3D printers. The library has a lake view. STEAM learning is supported through collaboration with MIT. Students pursue musical and theatrical passions in performing arts spaces and practice suites. Music and drama programs are part of the campus offerings.	Academic facilities Our campuses include a dedicated STEM Centre for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The Centre des arts provides an auditorium plus theatre, music and dance studios. Science laboratories are available within the secondary-school buildings. Libraries and collaborative spaces, including the CoLab library on Campus des Nations, support research and study. Additional learning spaces, such as the Jura building for Upper Primary, complement science and technology education.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme provides instruction in music, dance, and drama from age four through middle school. The programme includes a dance curriculum and a drama curriculum that explore influential works from different cultures and periods. The music curriculum features a repertoire curated by Juilliard and keyboard skills. Our collaborations extend to Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF to broaden opportunities for students.	Extra curricular facilities Performing arts are supported by the Centre des arts, with an auditorium, theatre, music and dance studios and two performance venues. Outdoor performance and learning spaces include the Greek Theatre and other campus venues. Extensive outdoor areas, an educational garden and learning pathways foster outdoor education and clubs. The campuses also provide dedicated spaces for sports, arts and social activities that run after school and on weekends.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Collège du Léman was founded in 1960 by Francis and Inge Clivaz to provide an exceptional international education. The founding motto promotes openness and tolerance, guiding students to become citizens and leaders of a world that respects differences. In 2015, Collège du Léman joined the Nord Anglia Education global family. The school celebrated its 60-year history in 2020 and today is home to nearly 1,800 students from 120 countries, including about 300 boarders.	History Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva opened on 17 September with eight students and a rabbit, established by local educators and officials from the League of Nations and the ILO to provide international education based on the éducation nouvelle movement. In 1929 the school moved to La Grande Boissière and Marie-Thérèse Maurette became director. By 1958 the student body reached 1,000, and in 1968 the Foundation of Ecolint was formed and the English-French IB Diploma Programme began. In 1974 the school merged with Lycée des Nations - Collège International de la Châtaigneraie creating the La Châtaigneraie campus, and in 1975 merged with the United Nations Primary School. Campus des Nations opened in 2005 and leadership continued with Conrad Hughes becoming Director General in 2023; the centenary was celebrated in September 2024.
Community	Community Collège du Léman is a warm, diverse, international community where students from around the world shape their own journeys with wellbeing support, academic pathways, and global experiences that are tailor-made for them. CDL offers a broad range of extracurricular experiences, including collaborations with The Juilliard School in performing arts, and opportunities linked with MIT and UNICEF through Nord Anglia Education. Students participate in global expeditions, overnight trips, STEAM festivals, and sports tournaments as part of a vibrant campus life. Our Global Campus digital platform connects CDL with 70,000 Nord Anglia students worldwide for collaborative challenges and shared learning.	Community Community Life encompasses events spanning sports, humanitarian projects and musical activities across three campuses. Each campus hosts a vibrant Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that collaborates with campus leadership to strengthen community ties and facilitate communication between families and the school. PTA activities foster engagement and support school projects through fundraising and volunteer involvement.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Parents' Association (APE) expresses the school's spirit by organizing a multitude of activities that connect families with daily life at Collège du Léman. It connects families with the CDL community through its activities. The APE fosters active involvement of families within the CDL community through its events.	Parent teacher association PTAs are independent bodies that work closely with campus leadership to build community spirit, encourage communication between the school and parents, organize family activities and raise funds for community projects. They also provide a support system for families new to the school. Activities include the annual Kermesse (international fair), winter markets, food festivals and seasonal parties, along with information sessions on technology in the classroom, the sports programmes and summer camps. Contacts: La Grande Boissière: president.pta.lgb@community.ecolint.ch; La Châtaigneraie: president.pta.cha@community.ecolint.ch; Campus des Nations: president.pta.nat@community.ecolint.ch. Volunteering is encouraged to support teachers and school events.
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Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual CDL offers five diploma pathways (IBDP, IBCP, American High School Diploma, French Baccalaureate, Swiss Maturité), taught in English, French, or a bilingual mix; the school reports a 100% pass rate across all diplomas, with an IBDP average of 36.5 and 69% of IGCSE grades A*-A, and graduates go on to universities such as Oxford, University College London, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, and Università Bocconi.	Academic & intellectual STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and is taught through interdisciplinary projects using technology and engineering principles. STEM activities connect classroom learning to real-world concepts, fostering curiosity, collaboration and problem-solving. Odyssey of the Mind is among the competitions offered, alongside other academic activities such as cooking, gardening, chess and film.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative CDL provides immersive private music and arts lessons, more than 100 extracurricular clubs, and a performing arts collaboration with The Juilliard School.	Arts & creative ENCORE Performing Arts Academy offers Dance, Drama, LAMDA and shows. The Music School provides private lessons, music theory, ensembles and concerts, and the Ecolint Orchestra supports a community of student and adult musicians. Visual arts, film and other creative activities are part of Culture & Leisure, with opportunities across painting, drawing, sculpture and digital media.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language From early years, students learn in English, French, or a combination, within a vibrant bilingual environment, with opportunities such as UNICEF collaboration and Model United Nations to deepen global understanding.	Cultural & language World Languages keeps up a student's mother tongue and offers second language courses. It is possible to study a variety of languages through the World Languages Programme for the IB Diploma and Career-related Programmes in Years 12 and 13. The programme is complemented by a broad range of cultural and leisure activities such as Odyssey of the Mind, cooking, gardening, chess and more.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Students participate in over 100 extracurricular clubs and engage in activities such as citizenship expeditions to Tanzania, museum and gallery visits, visits from authors and musicians, and year‑round camps.	Social & hobbies Culture & Leisure offers Visual Arts, STEM, Chess, Film and more, providing a wide palette of recreational and interest-based activities. Pupils can choose from a long list of activities including Odyssey of the Mind, cooking, gardening, chess and first aid courses. The aim is to broaden horizons and nurture enjoyment through learning.
Community & service	Community & service CDL's social purpose is advanced through the REACH programme, Student Government and High Honour Society, Eco and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committees, Gift Box and Serenje Orphans appeals, UNICEF collaborations, and international trips.	Community & service The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available on all three campuses and is the leading international non-academic award. It develops transferable skills, physical fitness, adventurous spirit and volunteering opportunities; Presentations and introductions are given at the start of each school year.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership opportunities include Student Government, High Honour Society, and House leadership groups, supported by active involvement from the Parent Faculty Association.	Leadership & professional The Sports+ Programme for Elite Athletes enables students from Year 3 upwards to combine a rigorous academic programme with elite sport, with partnerships with local clubs and the Sports Medicine Centre at Hôpital de La Tour. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award also supports leadership and volunteering. Guest Speaker Series exposes students to diverse world views. ENCORE Performing Arts Academy and the Music School foster confidence, collaboration and performance skills.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing is supported by a PSHE programme, the Happy Feet initiative for Primary pupils, mini‑meditation sessions, mindfulness, and a full pastoral and counselling team.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports form a core part of lifestyle and wellbeing with recreational and competitive offerings, including the Ecolint Ski Team. The Sports+ Programme provides balanced coaching and partnerships to support elite athletes.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught include English and French, with options for English-only, French-only, or bilingual pathways. Reading instruction is provided in the language of the chosen pathway. Curriculum pathways align with Cambridge Literacy and Maths or Education Nationale Française, with ESL/FLE language support available.	Language provision The school teaches in English and French. A World Languages Programme enables students to keep in touch with a home language, either as part of the curriculum or as an Extra-Curricular Activity. Most subjects are offered in English or French, and students can choose their language of instruction in almost any subject.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers English, French, or bilingual learning programmes. Bilingual programmes are available across multiple year levels. In the bilingual pathway, instruction may switch between English and French teachers, with English as a Foreign Language support where needed.	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual programmes in English and French for all students from Primary through Secondary, with many programmes taught in both languages.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs English and French immersion is implemented through native‑speaker‑led instruction in bilingual settings. In the early bilingual education approach, teachers alternate every other day between English and French. The ESL immersion programme supports language development within immersion experiences.	Immersion programs —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The admissions journey at Collège du Léman starts with an online enquiry. You can also arrange a personalised campus tour or a one-to-one virtual discovery meeting. The admissions team guides you through the requirements and a step-by-step process: start with an enquiry, join a tour or a virtual discovery meeting, and then proceed with the online application if you wish. After submitting the online application, you must send supporting documents; prospective boarders complete a video questionnaire; a non-refundable CHF 500 application fee is payable; your child's current school must complete a confidential report form. The admissions team reviews applications; if spaces are available, a place is offered within five working days. Once enrolled and fees are paid, the start date is confirmed and a welcome pack is issued. A CDL virtual tour is available for remote families. Important dates for day school and boarding can be downloaded. The admissions process can take as little as two or three weeks from first contact to offer; applications are accepted year-round and students can start at any time during the academic year. CDL offers boarding for ages 8 to 18 and provides a bilingual program from Pre-school to Middle School; in High School, a range of diplomas is available, including IGCSEs, the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), the American High School Diploma, the French Baccalaureate, and the Swiss Maturité; language of instruction can be English, French, or a combination, with some subjects taught in the other language.	Admissions 1. Applications are made online, and the earlier you submit your application, the better your chances of obtaining a place. You must create an Ecolint account as a first step. After you apply, you can book a campus visit, either in person or online, to learn more about the school. 2. Book a campus visit when you are ready to learn more about Ecolint's campuses and programs; visits can be in-person or virtual. This gives you the opportunity to ask questions and see the environment firsthand. 3. Prepare the required documents for the application: a recent passport photo, proof of date of birth for younger applicants, copies of end-of-year reports for the last 2 years (in English or French), copies of the current year reports if applicable, a brief handwritten description by the child (or a recent drawing with the child's name), and online payment of the CHF 250 application fee. 4. Admissions criteria are considered for each application: placement in the present school, any changes during the applicant's education, languages spoken, final goals of the applicant, level of maturity and age (with limited exceptions), and toilet training requirements. The Principals may request additional information or to meet the applicant. 5. Offers of places for entry in September are made by the Admissions Office by telephone or email from February onwards to the end of August. If a place is accepted, the enrolment contract is issued and the place is secured upon signing the contract and paying the Registration Fee and the Capital Development Fund Fee. 6. If you have questions, you can contact the Admissions team via the online form, by email, or by phone. You can also sign up to visit our campuses as noted above.
Scholarships	Scholarships CDL has offered academic scholarships in the Secondary. In 2020-2021, four academic scholarships were available. Noa was a CDL scholarship winner in 2019-2020, Sophie was a CDL scholarship winner in 2020-2021, and Capucine was featured as a scholarship winner in 2021.	Scholarships The Scholarship Programme at Ecolint is fully funded and designed to empower promising students from diverse backgrounds to thrive. Since 2019, donor-funded scholarships have opened doors for exceptional students and the school is a not-for-profit institution committed to providing inclusive, high-quality international education. The programme covers tuition and many costs and supports needs such as exams (IGCSE, SAT, etc.), university preparation, compulsory trips, cafeteria, transport or travel passes, extra-curricular activity allowances, equipment (laptop, calculator, etc.), and other school materials, adjusted to each scholar's needs. Eligibility requirements include alignment with the school's mission, an international mindset, demonstrated potential to succeed academically with appropriate language skills in English or French, guardian support, right to reside in Switzerland, financial need thresholds, and age appropriate for Year 10, 11 or 12 entry. Applicants must meet residence, financial, and age criteria and are assessed for entry into Years 10–12. Application steps for scholarships include contacting the Scholarship Coordinator with the required documents before 1 November 2026, including a scholarship application form, a motivation letter in English or French, a letter of recommendation, academic reports, proof of family financial situation, and evidence of right to reside in Switzerland; applications are reviewed in November/December 2026, with offers made by mid February 2027. Note that applications for September 2026 entry were not being accepted at the time.
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