Ecole Moser Geneva vs International School of Geneva - La Grande Boissière

	E Ecole Moser Geneva Geneva, Switzerland	I International School of Geneva - La Grande Boissière Geneva, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 19,500 - 27,500	Fees / year CHF 19,800 - 35,470
Age range	Age range 8 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 751	Pupils 1,800
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English, German	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1961	Opened 1924
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Ecole Moser Geneva is located at Chemin De-La-Montagne 81, 1224 Chêne-Bougeries. The campus address is listed on the site.	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 Primary; Secondary I; Higher secondary.	Stages Primary • Middle • Secondary
School type	School type Private school	School type The school is a not-for-profit foundation.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 140 nationalities and 80 home languages are represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	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 registration fees - New-student registration (taxe d'inscription): CHF 1,000 (due at enrolment; non‑refundable if the family cancels after the contract is signed). - Annual administrative / re‑registration fee: CHF 200 per year (charged for the first two children; waived from the third child onward). Tuition fees (annual and per semester) — Primary (5e–8e) - 5e and 6e: CHF 19,500 per year — CHF 9,750 per semester (1st semester: September–January; 2nd semester: February–June). Payable in two instalments due in August and January. Cancellation during the academic year does not entitle families to a reduction. - 7e and 8e: CHF 20,500 per year — CHF 10,250 per semester (same semester structure and payment terms as above). Tuition fees (annual and per semester) — Secondary I / Cycle (9e–11e) - 9e: CHF 22,500 per year — CHF 11,250 per semester. Payable in two instalments due in August and January; cancellation during the academic year does not entitle families to a reduction. - 10e: CHF 23,500 per year — CHF 11,750 per semester. - 11e: CHF 24,500 per year — CHF 12,250 per semester. Tuition fees (annual and per semester) — Secondary II / Collège (Maturité, M1–M3) - M1: CHF 25,500 per year — CHF 12,750 per semester. Payable in two instalments due in August and January; cancellation during the academic year does not entitle families to a reduction. - M2: CHF 26,500 per year — CHF 13,250 per semester. - M3: CHF 27,500 per year — CHF 13,750 per semester. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition (écolage) is billed and due semestrially in advance (first instalment due in August for the autumn/winter semester; second instalment due in January for the spring semester). - Monthly payment is available as an alternative to semestrial billing; a 2% surcharge applies to payments spread monthly. - Penalties for late termination: if the school receives a resignation after 15 February but before 1 June, a penalty equal to three months of tuition is due; resignations received after 1 June incur a penalty equal to one semester of tuition. For departures or expulsions during a semester the entire semester is due. Boarding fees (where applicable) - Ecole Moser Genève operates as a day school; boarding/pension is not provided at the Geneva campus. Other compulsory and recurring costs (examples by level) - School materials (books, pedagogical materials, IT environment): - Primary: CHF 590 per year. - Secondary I / Cycle: CHF 780 per year. - Secondary II / Collège: CHF 950 per year. - School meals / restaurant: - Primary: CHF 2,800 per year for meals at the school restaurant, or CHF 500 per year (pupils bringing a packed lunch). - Cycle (Secondary I): CHF 3,100 per year for meals at the school restaurant, or CHF 500 per year (packed lunch option). - Collège (Secondary II): meal cards available (example: carnet for 10 meals; price and conditions published for the Collège). - Activities and trips: an annual activities/camps/outings forfait applies (amounts vary by level and year); specific activity fees or trip charges may be billed in addition and are payable within stated deadlines. A small annual activities contribution is published for Primary and Cycle. - After‑school study / supervised study (examples): - Primary: 2 days — CHF 500 per semester; 3 days — CHF 750 per semester; 4 days — CHF 1,000 per semester. - Cycle: 2 days — CHF 600 per semester; 3 days — CHF 900 per semester; 4 days — CHF 1,200 per semester. - Collège (appuis / supervised study): 4 days — CHF 980 per semester. - Bus / transport (examples): round‑trip bus service for the left bank is available (published rates shown per year). Primary and Cycle list a round‑trip price in the publications. - Exam fees (Collège maturité): M2 exam fee CHF 300; M3 exam fee CHF 500. - Optional extracurricular workshops and clubs: typical ranges published (example: CHF 500–CHF 990 per year depending on activity and level). Refunds and cancellation rules - Cancellation after the contract is signed: the registration fee (CHF 1,000) is not refunded if parents cancel after signing; if the school refuses the admission, the registration fee is refunded. - No pro rata reductions during a semester: cancellation during a semester does not give entitlement to a reduction for the interrupted semester; the interrupted semester is due in full. Specific late‑resignation penalties apply as noted above. - Activity and trip fees are generally non‑refundable if cancellation is after the school's stated deadlines; the school may specify refunds or reductions case‑by‑case with prior notice. Fee invoicing and payment details - Tuition is invoiced by semester (two instalments: August and January); the school also permits a monthly payment arrangement with a 2% surcharge. Invoices for school materials and other charges are issued at the start of the school year or when applicable. (End of fees summary.)	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 —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	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 —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is a private French school founded in 1961 by Henri Moser. It is run by the Moser family, with the family business supporting and animating its principles, including a child-centred pedagogy and a focus on academic, digital and social skills.	Governance and ownership The school is a not-for-profit Swiss foundation governed by a Governing Board.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers a global pathway of 7 or 10 years from Primary to the Swiss maturité, with language profiles across German, English and Francophone. Primary education is multilingual with gradual immersion in German and English. Secondary I provides four streams to choose from: Multilingual, Anglophone, Francophone, and Year 9 multilingual with reinforced French, German and English. Higher secondary leads to the Swiss maturité with tracks in bilingual German, bilingual English, or Francophone. The academic program includes deeper learning and pre-university training for the bilingual Swiss Maturité, and digital skills are taught under MOVE24, which covers digital tools, media skills and programming. Extracurricular activities include workshops, study trips, camps, and school exchanges.	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 —	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 —	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.
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 —	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) —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Alpine Pedagogical Center Leysin is made to measure from local materials and opens to a panoramic view of the Dents du Midi. Les Cabris hosts school camps year‑round, ranging from sports (multisports, soccer, skiing) to environmental projects and IBDP CAS projects. About thirty classes or around 700 students from Geneva and Nyon use these contemporary and bright facilities each year, in summer and winter. The Center is equipped with a multi‑purpose room with a breathtaking view of the mountains and also hosts teachers and staff for conferences and training seminars.	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 Sport/Art facilities: Facilities for high‑level athletes and artists.	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 Academic: Deeper Learning and pre‑university training in higher secondary lead to a diploma of excellence: bilingual Swiss Maturité. Digital Skills: Through MOVE24, pupils learn to master digital tools, software and media skills, and they also learn computer languages and programming. Social Skills: Ecole Moser develops empathy, active listening, collaboration and respect that are essential for learning and thriving. Schooling: The School offers a global pathway over 7 or 10 years, from Primary (grade 5) or Secondary I (grade 9) to the Swiss maturité, with options including bilingual German, bilingual English, or Francophone. Facilities for high‑level athletes/artists support sport and art studies.	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 Primary Extracurricular activities: Wednesday clubs, supervised study, green weeks and ski camps. Secondary I Extracurricular activities: Workshops, supervised study, camps and study trips, school exchanges and summer schools. Higher Secondary Extracurricular activities: Morning lectures, supervised study, study trips, campus visits and summer schools.	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 Founded in 1961 when Henri Moser opened a private French school for children of foreign parents in Geneva. Since then, the family business's innovative spirit has guided its development, emphasizing child-centred pedagogy and ongoing attention to academic, digital and social skills.	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 The Alumni network is active through a dedicated Facebook group; the alumni committee organizes meetings and events to encourage networking and discussions. The Alpine Pedagogical Center in Leysin hosts school camps year-round, including sports, environmental projects and IBDP CAS projects. Approximately 700 students from Geneva and Nyon use these facilities each year, in summer and winter.	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 —	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.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The School offers a global pathway over 7 or 10 years, from Primary (5th grade) or Secondary (9th grade) to the Swiss maturité, with bilingual German and English. Deeper Learning and pre-university training in higher secondary lead to a diploma of excellence: bilingual Swiss Maturité. As of the 2024-2025 academic year, Ecole Moser provides education to 751 students.	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 Facilities for high-level athletes and artists are provided. Sport/Art studies are supported as part of the curriculum. Higher Secondary also highlights sport and art facilities.	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 Primary emphasizes multilingual education with gradual immersion in German and English. Secondary I offers four streams: Multilingual, Anglophone, Francophone, and Year 9 multilingual French, German and English reinforced. Pupils choose a language profile from the 9th grade.	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 Wednesday clubs, supervised study, green weeks and ski camps are part of Primary extracurricular activities. Secondary I offers workshops, supervised study, camps and study trips, school exchanges and summer schools. Higher Secondary features morning lectures, supervised study, study trips, campus visits and summer schools.	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 Les Cabris hosts environmental projects and CAS projects. The Alpine Pedagogical Center supports year‑round camps, including sports, environmental projects and CAS activities.	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 & 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 Green weeks and ski camps promote outdoor activity and wellbeing in Primary. Facilities for high-level athletes and artists support physical and mental wellbeing in Secondary I and Higher Secondary. Study trips, campus visits and summer schools provide balanced, wellness‑oriented experiences.	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 German, English and French. Primary uses immersion in German and English. Secondary I provides four streams: Multilingual, Anglophone, Francophone, and Year 9 multilingual with reinforced French, German and English. Higher secondary offers Swiss maturité with bilingual German, bilingual English, or Francophone options.	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 Bilingual teaching is offered. Primary features multilingual education with gradual immersion in German and English. Secondary I provides four streams: Multilingual, Anglophone, Francophone, and Year 9 multilingual with reinforced French, German and English. Higher secondary offers Swiss maturité with bilingual German, bilingual English, or Francophone options.	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 Multilingual education in Primary is delivered through gradual immersion in German and English. Secondary I includes a multilingual stream and an Anglophone stream, plus a Francophone stream. Year 9 provides multilingual French, German and English reinforced. Higher secondary offers bilingual German, bilingual English, or Francophone tracks.	Immersion programs —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Level of enrolment: Ecole Moser Genève offers three levels: Primary (from year 5 to year 8) with a multilingual programme; Secondary I (from year 9 to year 11) with three language streams; Higher Secondary for further education with three language streams. 2. Admission requirements: Each application is examined individually, particularly because of differences in curriculum, the options chosen, the results obtained, transcripts and social skills. 3. Admission into 5th grade: The pupil must be at least 8 years old on 31 December of the 5th year of primary school; Pupils who progress from the 4th grade of primary school in Geneva; Pupils who progress to CE1 according to the French curriculum. Knowledge in German and/or English is not required. However, a good command of French is required. 4. Admission on interview: Admission from year 5 on interview; Secondary I requires admission on interview; Higher Secondary requires admission on interview. 5. Fees and payment: Tuition fees are 19,500 CHF per year for 5P-6P and 20,500 CHF per year for 7P-8P, payable in two instalments (August and January) across two semesters (Sept–Jan and Feb–Jun). 6. Additional costs: School material costs 590 CHF per year; Activities 80 CHF per year; School restaurant 2,800 CHF per year or 500 CHF per year for packed lunches; Studies 500–1,000 CHF per semester; After-school workshops 500–990 CHF per year; Summer school 1 week 400 CHF; School bus round trip 5,000 CHF per year; Administrative and re-enrollment fees 200 CHF per year. 7. Registration information: Registration information and campus tours are available; contact +41 22 860 80 80 for more details.	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 —	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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