Institut Florimont vs International School of Geneva - La Grande Boissière

	I Institut Florimont Geneva, Switzerland	I International School of Geneva - La Grande Boissière Geneva, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 19,300 - 29,500	Fees / year CHF 19,800 - 35,470
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), French Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,600	Pupils 1,800
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1905	Opened 1924
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Geneva, Petit-Lancy, Switzerland. Located in the Petit-Lancy district of Geneva.	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 Maternelle (Kindergarten); Primaire (Primary); Lower Secondary (Cycle) – three years with French or bilingual (French/English); Upper Secondary (Secondaire 2) – Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate, or International Baccalaureate (IB).	Stages Primary • Middle • Secondary
School type	School type Private school offering francophone or bilingual programmes.	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 Individualised support provided by dedicated teaching teams that tailor to each student's pace and goals.	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 Catholic	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Florimont bus service is offered to students living in the Geneva region, the canton of Vaud and neighbouring France. Places are limited; registration is valid for the academic year. The service depends on applications received and deadlines, previous registrations, requests for return journeys, distance between home and school, and journey time. Parents are not allowed to accompany their children on the first day of school.	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 - Registration fee (all year groups): CHF 500. - Re‑entry fee (all year groups): CHF 300. - An enrolment/re‑enrolment deposit is collected at the time of the first invoice in the first quarter. Registration and re‑entry fees are non‑refundable. Tuition fees by year group (per quarter and per year — academic year 2025–2026) - Primary (11th–10th common core): Quarter 1 CHF 8,285; Quarter 2 CHF 6,470; Quarter 3 CHF 5,445; Year CHF 20,200. - Primary (9th–7th): Quarter 1 CHF 8,305; Quarter 2 CHF 6,485; Quarter 3 CHF 5,460; Year CHF 20,250. - Middle School (6th–5th): Quarter 1 CHF 8,980; Quarter 2 CHF 7,015; Quarter 3 CHF 5,905; Year CHF 21,900. - Middle School (4th): Quarter 1 CHF 9,640; Quarter 2 CHF 7,525; Quarter 3 CHF 6,335; Year CHF 23,500. - French Baccalauréat (3ème): Quarter 1 CHF 9,720; Quarter 2 CHF 7,590; Quarter 3 CHF 6,390; Year CHF 23,700. - French Baccalauréat (2nde): Quarter 1 CHF 10,295; Quarter 2 CHF 8,040; Quarter 3 CHF 6,765; Year CHF 25,100. - French Baccalauréat (1ère): Quarter 1 CHF 10,825; Quarter 2 CHF 8,455; Quarter 3 CHF 7,120; Year CHF 26,400. - French Baccalauréat (Terminale): Quarter 1 CHF 11,260; Quarter 2 CHF 8,790; Quarter 3 CHF 7,400; Year CHF 27,450. - Swiss Maturité (3e): Quarter 1 CHF 9,845; Quarter 2 CHF 7,685; Quarter 3 CHF 6,470; Year CHF 24,000. - Swiss Maturité (2nde): Quarter 1 CHF 10,415; Quarter 2 CHF 8,135; Quarter 3 CHF 6,850; Year CHF 25,400. - Swiss Maturité (1re Matu): Quarter 1 CHF 10,725; Quarter 2 CHF 8,375; Quarter 3 CHF 7,050; Year CHF 26,150. - Swiss Maturité (Terminale Matu): Quarter 1 CHF 11,195; Quarter 2 CHF 8,745; Quarter 3 CHF 7,360; Year CHF 27,300. - Middle School Art/Sport (6th–5th): Quarter 1 CHF 9,350; Quarter 2 CHF 7,300; Quarter 3 CHF 6,150; Year CHF 22,800. - Middle School Art/Sport (4th): Quarter 1 CHF 9,820; Quarter 2 CHF 7,670; Quarter 3 CHF 6,460; Year CHF 23,950. - Bilingual Kindergarten and Primary (pré‑bilingue 14e): Quarter 1 CHF 7,915; Quarter 2 CHF 6,180; Quarter 3 CHF 5,205; Year CHF 19,300. - Bilingual Primary (13e–12e): Quarter 1 CHF 8,160; Quarter 2 CHF 6,375; Quarter 3 CHF 5,365; Year CHF 19,900. - Bilingual Primary (11e–10e common core): Quarter 1 CHF 8,285; Quarter 2 CHF 6,470; Quarter 3 CHF 5,445; Year CHF 20,200. - Bilingual Primary (9e–7e): Quarter 1 CHF 8,570; Quarter 2 CHF 6,695; Quarter 3 CHF 5,635; Year CHF 20,900. - Bilingual Middle School (6th–5th): Quarter 1 CHF 9,230; Quarter 2 CHF 7,205; Quarter 3 CHF 6,065; Year CHF 22,500. - Bilingual Middle School (4th): Quarter 1 CHF 9,720; Quarter 2 CHF 7,590; Quarter 3 CHF 6,390; Year CHF 23,700. - International Section (Pre‑IB / IB): - 3ème (Pre IB): Quarter 1 CHF 11,440; Quarter 2 CHF 8,935; Quarter 3 CHF 7,525; Year CHF 27,900. - 2nde (Pre IB): Quarter 1 CHF 11,690; Quarter 2 CHF 9,125; Quarter 3 CHF 7,685; Year CHF 28,500. - 1ère IB: Quarter 1 CHF 12,100; Quarter 2 CHF 9,445; Quarter 3 CHF 7,955; Year CHF 29,500. - Terminale IB: Quarter 1 CHF 12,100; Quarter 2 CHF 9,445; Quarter 3 CHF 7,955; Year CHF 29,500. - All tuition fees are quoted in Swiss francs (CHF), VAT included. Half‑board (school lunches) and related charges - Half‑board (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, including supervision): Quarter 1 CHF 1,150; Quarter 2 CHF 915; Quarter 3 CHF 735; Year CHF 2,800. The half‑board is optional and is invoiced with school fees. - School textbooks (all year groups): CHF 150 per year (charged separately). Other costs and optional charges - School transport (bus) is charged separately; places are limited and the bus service is organised and billed outside the tuition fee (registration for bus routes is required). - Language courses beyond the standard timetable, private lessons, after‑school care, supervised study beyond standard hours, optional sports and extra‑curricular activities, pedagogical outings and multi‑day trips, medical/infirmary costs, damages caused by pupils, exam registration fees and fees for university application dossiers are not included in tuition and are charged separately. - Private lesson example rate (indicative internal rate shown in the Guide for Parents): CHF 85 per 45‑minute lesson with an Institut Florimont teacher (rates for student teachers differ). Private lessons are invoiced separately. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and half‑board are invoiced at the start of each quarter and are payable within 10 days of the invoice. If an invoice is unpaid after 10 days, a formal notice is issued allowing a further 10 days; reminder fees apply (CHF 50 for the first reminder, CHF 100 for the second). Interest is charged at 5% after the second reminder and the school may suspend services or terminate the tuition contract for non‑payment. - In the event of a pupil leaving during a term, tuition and half‑board for the current term (vacations excluded) remain payable in full. Discounts and reductions - Sibling discounts on tuition: third child 25% reduction; fourth child 50% reduction. Children of former students receive a 20% reduction on tuition for their first year. Boarding (residential) provision - Institut Florimont does not publish a full boarding (internat) fee; the school offers an optional half‑board (meals) service billed separately and school transport is available as a separate service. No full‑time boarding fees are listed. Refunds and cancellation rules - Cancellation / refund schedule for a confirmed enrolment: - Cancellation up to 31 March: registration fee and deposit are non‑refundable. - Cancellation from 1 April to 31 May: registration fee and half of the first term tuition are payable. - Cancellation from 1 June onwards: registration fee and the full tuition for the first term are payable. - Registration/re‑entry fees are non‑refundable even if the pupil is not admitted. These provisions also apply to re‑registration. In case of departure during the academic year, the current term's fees remain due in full. Fee payment options and invoicing contact - Invoices specify the payment instructions to be used; tuition and optional services are billed by the school's Accounts department. For invoicing or payment enquiries, contact Accounts at compta@florimont.ch or Reception at reception@florimont.ch.	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 Dress style rules apply. Clothing must cover the stomach and back; tops must have shoulder straps or sleeves; shorts/skirts must be at least mid-thigh; jeans with holes or rips are not permitted; flip-flops are not allowed.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Restauration promotes healthy eating and carries the Fourchette Verte label, using seasonal, locally sourced, eco-labeled produce from Geneva and Switzerland. The menu includes protein options (meat, poultry, fish, crustaceans, eggs, tofu, cheese), one or two vegetables or fruits, starches, a dessert, and water as the beverage; fish appears twice weekly. Students with dietary restrictions must bring their own lunch, which can be heated on site.	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 Institut Florimont is a private Catholic school founded by the Missionaries of Saint Francis de Sales. It has been led by laypeople since 1995, with the steering committee maintaining close collaboration with the religious congregation.	Governance and ownership The school is a not-for-profit Swiss foundation governed by a Governing Board.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The curriculum runs from kindergarten to upper secondary. Maternelle (Kindergarten) lasts three years and prepares children for primary school. Primaire (Primary) supports pupils throughout, helping them increase knowledge and skills. Cycle (Middle School) provides a common core of three years, offered in French or in a bilingual French/English programme, and leads to the Swiss high school programme (Plan d'Étude Romand). Secondaire 2 (Upper Secondary) prepares pupils for three diplomas: Swiss Maturité, French Baccalauréat, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. There is a strong focus on language learning and a bilingual curriculum. The school is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and Cambridge Examinations (CIE).	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 IB Diploma Programme: 2023 graduation class of 36; Florimont IB pass rate in 2023 is 95% (world average 79%); 69% of IB students achieved 32 points or more, 47% achieved 36+ points, and 14% achieved 40+ points. IB pass rates for 2019–2023 range around the mid-90s to 100% (2019: 95%, 2020: 97%, 2021: 100%, 2022: 96%, 2023: 95%). French Baccalauréat: 100% pass rate; 2023 honours rate 97% with an average of 15.46/20. Swiss Maturité: two language tracks (francophone and bilingual); pass mark 4/6; last year's average 4.9/6; 94% pass rate and 35% honours. Destinations for graduates include universities such as UNIGE (University of Geneva), UNIL (University of Lausanne), EPFL, Sciences Po Paris, and universities in the USA (e.g., Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Brown, Columbia), the UK (Oxbridge), and other top institutions in Switzerland, Europe, Canada, and beyond.	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 Graduates pursue a wide range of higher education paths. Destinations include University of Geneva (UNIGE), University of Lausanne (UNIL), EPFL, Sciences Po Paris, and leading universities across the USA (Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Brown, Columbia, Penn), the United Kingdom (Oxford, Cambridge), Canada (University of Toronto, others), and other global institutions. The IB Diploma graduates and the French Baccalauréat and Swiss Maturité cohorts commonly progress to prestigious universities and selective programs worldwide.	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 Challenging the Most Able: in Grades 11 and 12, the school selects its most talented mathematicians to participate in Athena, a university‑level mathematics programme organized with the University of Geneva.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school develops key social and emotional skills, including communication, collaboration, independence and creative thinking, as part of its educational approach.	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 provides dedicated educational support for primary and secondary students via a committed vie scolaire team, with assistants to support teachers in kindergarten. Specific needs, such as learning disabilities or disabilities, are considered with reasonable accommodations.	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 is taught as part of Florimont's bilingual curriculum. English is taught in four differentiated groups (Beginner, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Proficient). Sport, Arts and Music are taught in English for all pupils. From 9e onward, students can follow either the Francophone pathway or the Bilingual pathway; in the Bilingual pathway, History-Geography, Science and Digital Studies are taught in English.	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 Art/Sport programme includes partnerships that support mental health monitoring, including with Hôpital de La Tour for medical care and performance and mental health monitoring; partnerships with Djourou Elite provide mental coaching for athletes.	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 has a Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy that supports the Convention on the Rights of the Child and promotes students' physical and mental wellbeing. The policy is reviewed annually and consists of four documents: Policy; Definitions and indicators; Designated child protection staff; Code of conduct.	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 campus offers modern, regularly renovated facilities. Science and robotics laboratories (STEAM) are available. Sports facilities are adapted to different age groups. The campus offers bilingual or francophone instruction from kindergarten through upper secondary. The educational approach combines academic discipline with attention to each student and openness to the world, developing solid foundations, critical thinking, and progressive autonomy in learning. The campus has evolved to reflect changing needs, including ongoing developments since its founding in 1905.	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 Sports facilities are adapted to different age groups.	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 and robotics laboratories (STEAM) are part of the campus facilities. An Innovation Hub was established in 2024.	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 —	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 The Institut Florimont was founded in 1905 by the Congregation of Missionaries of Saint François de Sales and has been led by lay people since 1995, with the leadership board maintaining close collaboration with the religious congregation. In the early 20th century, Geneva's growth and international outlook shaped Florimont as Missionaries established the school on the Petit-Lancy plateau after being expelled from Evian and Mélan, with Father François Jeantet guiding and Joseph Rivollet serving as Florimont's first director. The campus expanded with new wings for primary in 1956 and for secondary in 1962, and science and robotics labs were added; a nursery opened in 2013, and sports facilities grew with the Florimont stadium in 1963, a sports building in 2010, and the Marcel Baechler gym in 2020. Florimont presented its first candidate for the Swiss Federal Maturity in 1943, and in 2014 the school opened the International Baccalaureate and the Cantonal Maturity pathways, offering Swiss Maturité, French Baccalauréat, and the International Baccalaureate. In 2025 Florimont marked 120 years since its founding, reflecting ongoing evolution to provide an education that combines local roots with international perspectives.	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 Institut Florimont provides education in a bilingual French-English track or a francophone track from kindergarten through secondary 2, on a campus with modern facilities including science and robotics labs and ample sports installations. The culture program, Saison Culturelle 2025-2026, features events such as Animatou, the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, Doudou-concerts, Petites oreilles, and Festival FILMAR, among others. The Florimont community participates in solidarity activities and service projects through Activités solidaires and community service initiatives. The school fosters parent involvement through a formal Florimont Parents' Association that serves as a conduit for community engagement and school life.	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 APEF, the Association des Parents d'Élèves de Florimont, is an important point of contact within the Institut. It aims to maintain constant and constructive communication between parents, teaching staff and administration. APEF supports the Institut by using its expertise to organize extracurricular projects and to enhance offerings through social activities, conferences and other events. Its involvement strengthens the bonds of the Florimont community and upholds the school's core values. APEF coordinates parent representation via a network of parent representatives and maintains leadership through a president. The association also runs events such as the Florimont Christmas market.	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 Florimont offers Swiss Maturité, French Baccalauréat and the International Baccalaureate (IB) as three diploma options. The Maturité is approved by Swiss federal authorities and the DIP, Geneva's department of education; the French Baccalauréat is approved by the Académie de Grenoble and certified by the GESBF; the IB Diploma Programme is also offered. In 2024, 100% of students passed the Maturité, 100% passed the Baccalauréat, and 94% passed the IB diploma. The school emphasises intellectual curiosity, creativity and social responsibility across these diploma pathways. An Innovation Hub was established in 2024 to support innovative learning.	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 Art/Sport programme launched in 2020 and now serves over 150 students. It is available for students who practice arts or sports at a high level or who want to work on related projects, with the specialization practiced in the afternoons (Mondays and Fridays reserved for homework or extra training). The programme benefits from partnerships with Djourou Elite for football, Servette, and Hôpital de La Tour to support medical care and performance monitoring; arts partners include MAMCO and Musée Ariana for exhibitions, while OSR, La Cité Bleue and Haute Ecole de Musique offer performance and collaboration experiences.	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 Institut Florimont offers francophone or bilingual programmes. Lower Secondary presents a three-year core either in French or in a bilingual programme (French/English) leading to the Swiss Plan d'Étude Romand. In maternelle, bilingual teaching provides equal time in French and English (two days per week in each language) with Wednesdays co-taught, and the programme follows the French National Curriculum in both languages. From 9e onward, students can follow either a Francophone Pathway or a Bilingual Pathway; the Bilingual Pathway teaches History-Geography, Science and Digital Studies in English. English is taught in Lower Secondary with two pathways, and students may earn internationally recognised language certifications such as DELF Prim, Cambridge exams, PET and Trinity tests.	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 Exposure to both languages extends beyond academics to clubs (including theatre) and other extracurricular activities offered in both languages. Easter Camps feature multi-activity, ceramics, technology and entrepreneurship tracks for ages 4–18, with dates and registration listed on the campus pages. The cultural season and other student-led activities complement social life and personal development at Florimont.	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 Solidarity and community engagement are core values. The Institute runs a major annual project for a local charity, with ongoing actions led by students or staff throughout the year. The Partage Foundation has been a focal point of activity, and Up'Cycle has donated bicycles to Geneva Hospice Général and supported refugee communities; other campaigns include clothing drives and school-wide fundraising, with many activities tied to CAS projects as part of the IB programme.	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 The IB Diploma Programme includes Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), encouraging engagement in arts, sports and service projects. Florimont offers three diploma pathways—Swiss Maturité, French Baccalauréat and IB—to tailor pathways to each student's goals, supporting leadership development and preparation for university and beyond.	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 Sport is central to student wellbeing, with a focus on physical education and access to sports facilities and partnerships with clubs such as Genève Servette and Djourou Elite for training and competitive experiences. The hospital partnership with Hôpital de La Tour supports high-quality medical care and mental health monitoring to ensure student wellbeing and rapid recovery from injuries. The school's culture emphasises balance between academics, sport, arts and social responsibility to support a holistic lifestyle.	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 French and English are the main languages of instruction, with francophone and bilingual tracks available. Maternelle uses a balanced bilingual approach with equal time in French and English: two days per week in each language, co-taught Wednesdays, and projects carried out in both languages. Lower Secondary offers two pathways, Francophone Pathway (History, Geography, Science and Music in French) and Bilingual Pathway (these subjects in English), with English levels and placement tests. Language support includes additional English instruction in the Francophone Pathway, FLSco support in the Bilingual Pathway, language certifications such as DELF Prim, Cambridge, PET and Trinity, and a multilingualism coordinator with a Language Resource Centre.	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 bilingual education in French and English, with both languages as main instructional languages. In maternelle, teaching is split evenly between French and English: two days per week in each language, Wednesdays co-taught, and projects conducted in both languages. From 9e onward, students may choose between a Francophone Pathway (French instruction) and a Bilingual Pathway (English instruction for core subjects); in the Bilingual Pathway, History-Geography, Science and Digital Studies are taught in English. In Lower Secondary, two pathways exist: Francophone Pathway (History, Geography, Science and Music taught in French) and Bilingual Pathway (these subjects taught in English), with English levels and placement tests used to tailor instruction.	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 immersion occurs through subjects taught in English in the Bilingual Pathway, including History-Geography, Science and Digital Studies in Lower Secondary. English is used for Sport, Arts and Music for all pupils in the 11e/10e pathway. Exposure to both languages extends beyond the classroom through school trips, clubs and projects offered in both languages.	Immersion programs —
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Accreditations	Accreditations DSD (Deutsches Sprachdiplom) school — German language diploma (DSD I) accredited by the German government. AEFE membership planned to begin September 2026. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme — the school offers the IB Diploma Programme. Academica Dual Diploma™ — a dual diploma combining the French Baccalauréat and the American High School Diploma, starting September 2025; diplomas recognised by the French Ministry of Education and the U.S. Department of Education.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1: Parents have initial meeting with Brice Clerc, Head of Admissions, who handles all enquiries so he can get to know each child, their family and their personal circumstances. The initial meeting connects the family and child with the aims of the admissions process and clarifies personal circumstances to guide next steps. It sets the foundation for enrolment discussions. Step 2: Prospective pupil and parents are given a tour of the school. The tour allows the family to see the school environment and spaces. The tour complements the first step by providing a direct impression of how the school operates. The tour contributes to the decision-making process for enrolment. Step 3: You will be sent a letter confirming your child's enrolment. The letter is signed by the Director General. The enrolment letter confirms that the child has been accepted. This step finalizes the admissions process. What documents do we need from you? Please bring the following information to your initial meeting with Mr Brice Clerc: – Copy of official ID showing date of birth (identity card, passport) – Copy of end-of-year school reports for the last two academic years – Copy of school report for the current academic year Admission criteria: Children wishing to enter 14th (3-4 years) or 13th (4-5 years) must be toilet-trained before they start. – Previous school records. – Higher education plans. – Linguistic ability. – High-level practice of arts or sports discipline. You will receive a letter signed by the Director General confirming your child's enrolment.	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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