Institut International de Lancy vs International School of Geneva - La Grande Boissière

	I Institut International de Lancy Geneva, Switzerland	I International School of Geneva - La Grande Boissière Geneva, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 9,920 - 30,390	Fees / year CHF 19,800 - 35,470
Age range	Age range 3 - 19 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), French Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,500	Pupils 1,800
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1903	Opened 1924
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 24 Avenue Eugène-Lance, 1212 Grand-Lancy, Geneva, Switzerland	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 Nursery through secondary education (ages 3–19)	Stages Primary • Middle • Secondary
School type	School type Private international bilingual school	School type The school is a not-for-profit foundation.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Over 90 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix 140 nationalities and 80 home languages are represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning support is provided under the Inclusion Policy. Form teachers and tutors review each student's social, emotional and academic needs; if a specific learning issue is suspected, the appropriate experts are consulted, an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is created and accommodations are put in place. Sometimes additional lessons or language support may be provided by IIL staff, possibly during school or free periods.	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 IIL bus service covers 133 zones across the Canton of Geneva, neighbouring France and part of Vaud with around 20 bus lines and approximately 300 students using the service daily. Morning pick-up times vary to ensure arrival at school between 7:45 and 8:10 am. Afternoon buses depart at 4:35 pm (except on Wednesdays 12:45).	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 & enrolment fees (for academic year 2025/2026) - Enrolment (one-time) fee: CHF 1,000 (non‑refundable). - Advance payment on school fees at first enrolment: CHF 2,000 (deducted from the first term of the next academic year; not reimbursed if enrolment is cancelled before 15 June). - Re-enrolment fee (annual, payable to confirm re‑enrolment): CHF 900 (advance on tuition; deducted from the first term of the next academic year; non‑reimbursable after the re‑enrolment process closes). Tuition fees — full detail by curriculum and year group (for academic year 2025/2026) - French Bilingual Curriculum: - 14e – mornings only: 1st term CHF 4,035 · 2nd term CHF 3,251 · 3rd term CHF 2,634 · Yearly CHF 9,920. - 14e and 13e: 1st term CHF 6,862 · 2nd term CHF 5,528 · 3rd term CHF 4,480 · Yearly CHF 16,870. - 12e: 1st term CHF 6,980 · 2nd term CHF 5,623 · 3rd term CHF 4,557 · Yearly CHF 17,160. - 11e to 9e: 1st term CHF 7,391 · 2nd term CHF 5,954 · 3rd term CHF 4,825 · Yearly CHF 18,170. - 8e and 7e: 1st term CHF 7,700 · 2nd term CHF 6,203 · 3rd term CHF 5,027 · Yearly CHF 18,930. - 6e and 5e: 1st term CHF 8,441 · 2nd term CHF 6,799 · 3rd term CHF 5,510 · Yearly CHF 20,750. - 4e and 3e: 1st term CHF 9,030 · 2nd term CHF 7,275 · 3rd term CHF 5,895 · Yearly CHF 22,200. - 2de: 1st term CHF 9,962 · 2nd term CHF 8,025 · 3rd term CHF 6,503 · Yearly CHF 24,490. - 1re: 1st term CHF 10,158 · 2nd term CHF 8,182 · 3rd term CHF 6,630 · Yearly CHF 24,970. - Terminale: 1st term CHF 10,731 · 2nd term CHF 8,644 · 3rd term CHF 7,005 · Yearly CHF 26,380. - Enhanced English Track: - Year 10e: 1st term CHF 8,104 · 2nd term CHF 6,527 · 3rd term CHF 5,289 · Yearly CHF 19,920. - Year 9e: 1st term CHF 8,640 · 2nd term CHF 6,960 · 3rd term CHF 5,640 · Yearly CHF 21,240. - Years 8e & 7e (track): 1st term CHF 8,750 · 2nd term CHF 7,048 · 3rd term CHF 5,712 · Yearly CHF 21,510. - British Bilingual Curriculum (Early Years / Primary / Lower Secondary / Upper Secondary): - Nursery – mornings only: 1st term CHF 4,092 · 2nd term CHF 3,296 · 3rd term CHF 2,672 · Yearly CHF 10,060. - Nursery (full): 1st term CHF 7,656 · 2nd term CHF 6,167 · 3rd term CHF 4,997 · Yearly CHF 18,820. - Reception: 1st term CHF 9,746 · 2nd term CHF 7,852 · 3rd term CHF 6,362 · Yearly CHF 23,960. - Year 1: 1st term CHF 9,787 · 2nd term CHF 7,884 · 3rd term CHF 6,389 · Yearly CHF 24,060. - Year 2 to Year 6: 1st term CHF 9,910 · 2nd term CHF 7,982 · 3rd term CHF 6,468 · Yearly CHF 24,360. - Year 7 to Year 9: 1st term CHF 10,755 · 2nd term CHF 8,664 · 3rd term CHF 7,021 · Yearly CHF 26,440. - Year 10: 1st term CHF 11,056 · 2nd term CHF 8,906 · 3rd term CHF 7,217 · Yearly CHF 27,180. - Year 11: 1st term CHF 11,260 · 2nd term CHF 9,070 · 3rd term CHF 7,350 · Yearly CHF 27,680. - IB Preparation / IB1 (Year 12): 1st term CHF 12,183 · 2nd term CHF 9,814 · 3rd term CHF 7,953 · Yearly CHF 29,950. - IB2 (Year 13): 1st term CHF 12,362 · 2nd term CHF 9,958 · 3rd term CHF 8,070 · Yearly CHF 30,390. - Bilingual English/French Curriculum: - Bilingual 1: 1st term CHF 9,340 · 2nd term CHF 7,524 · 3rd term CHF 6,096 · Yearly CHF 22,960. - Bilingual 2 to Bilingual 8: 1st term CHF 10,808 · 2nd term CHF 8,707 · 3rd term CHF 7,055 · Yearly CHF 26,570. (These term and yearly amounts reflect the published tuition schedule for the current Conditions & Fees.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing schedule for yearly tuition fees: 1st term invoice issued by the end of September; 2nd term invoice issued by the end of December; 3rd term invoice issued by the end of March. A complementary 3rd‑term activities invoice may be issued in June if required. - Yearly tuition is billed term‑by‑term and must be paid according to the deadline shown on each invoice. If the payment deadline on an invoice is not met, the School may refuse the student access to classes or services until the situation is resolved and reminder fees will be applied. - For students joining during the year: the enrolment fee and tuition for the full current term are due; tuition for remaining terms is due. If arrival occurs during the second half of a term, only 50% of the tuition for the current term is due. In case of departure or dismissal during a term, tuition and options fees for the interrupted term remain payable in full. Boarding fees - Boarding is not part of the school's day‑to‑day provision; IIL operates as a day school (no boarding fees apply). Other costs and fees (charged in addition to tuition) - Books and a flat rate for digital resources are billed separately. - School supplies: the School provides some consumables for Primary students (flat rate invoiced); other supplies must be purchased by guardians as per the supplied lists. - Specific options and subject supplements (examples): Science in English (charges vary by year — e.g. CHF 3,300 yearly for 6e; CHF 4,100 yearly for 5e/4e), History & Geography in English (flat CHF 400), Creative options and materials for art (fees listed per option). - Extracurricular activities (ECAs) and after‑school care are charged separately; ECAs are billed in two instalments (first instalment included in the 2nd term invoice, second instalment in the 3rd term invoice). - Pedagogical outings and overnight trips, certain examinations (national and international exam enrolment fees), language exam fees (Trinity, YLE, IELTS, DELF, etc.), administrative formalities for external institution applications (CHF 200–CHF 400 depending on number of institutions), translation of reports, IT repairs, replacement ID badge (CHF 20) and other incidentals are all charged extra as specified. - School meal tariffs are charged per term (examples: 1 day/week yearly CHF 650; 5 days/week yearly CHF 2,990); one‑off meals are CHF 21 per meal. Transport (school bus) is an additional service with annual rates; an advance payment of CHF 1,000 is included on the first‑term invoice for bus service and the full annual fee (after deduction) is invoiced in the second term. Sibling discounts and multi‑child discounts apply as specified. Refund and cancellation rules (fees and refunds) - The enrolment fee (CHF 1,000) is non‑refundable. - The CHF 2,000 advance payment on initial enrolment is not reimbursed if enrolment is cancelled before 15 June. If enrolment is cancelled after 15 June but before the first day of the school year, 20% of the yearly tuition fee is due; the CHF 2,000 advance payment is deducted from that amount. - The re‑enrolment fee (CHF 900) is an advance on tuition and is not reimbursed after the re‑enrolment process; if re‑enrolment is cancelled after 15 June but before the first day of the school year, 20% of the yearly tuition is due and the CHF 900 is deducted from that amount. - No general reduction in tuition or options fees is made for extended absences; in the event of departure or dismissal during a term, tuition for the interrupted term remains due in full. - School meal fees: no general reduction for absence; a 50% reduction may be granted for school meals if a child is absent for a month or more on medical grounds. - Extracurricular activities: no refunds for absence; for ECAs, specific billing and refund rules apply and ECAs are billed across specific instalments. Transport: annual enrolment is for the full academic year and, in general, cancellations are not reimbursed (50% may be due in specified cancellation cases). Fee payment options and restrictions - Invoices are issued electronically according to the invoicing schedule and must be paid by the deadline shown on each invoice; reminder fees apply for late payment and access to services may be suspended for unpaid invoices. Payment restrictions apply for payments originating from countries on official sanctions lists. - Bank transfer is specified as an accepted payment method for IIL's distance‑learning programme invoices (bank transfer within ten days of invoice). The campus retail/shop accepts major credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Maestro) for shop purchases (uniforms and sportswear). Guardians commonly pay school invoices by bank transfer; card acceptance for large tuition invoices is handled case‑by‑case by school administration.	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 facilities: DAY.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The uniform is worn by all students from kindergarten through elementary; there are everyday wear and sport variants for girls and boys. For the secondary, there is a dress code defining attire expectations. The IIL Shop sells the approved uniform items, including sweaters, polos, skirts, dresses, shorts, trousers, sportswear and caps, with on-site or online purchasing options.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Catering at IIL provides a varied, balanced and local meals; the service provider prepares healthy meals in accordance with hygiene rules. IIL's school catering has obtained the Fourchette Verte label and menus always include Genève Région – Terre Avenir products. Seasonal food discoveries and themed meals are offered in the cafeteria throughout the year.	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 school governed by a non-profit association. It was founded in 1903 by the Congregation of the Sisters of St.-Joseph as Collège Marie-Thérèse.	Governance and ownership The school is a not-for-profit Swiss foundation governed by a Governing Board.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Institut International de Lancy educates students from age 3 to 19 across Early Years, Primary and Secondary. Early Years and Primary offer British Bilingual Curriculum, French Bilingual Curriculum, or Bilingual French/English Curriculum. Secondary offers English Curriculum or French Curriculum. The English Secondary programme follows the British national curriculum in preparation for Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. IIL is an IB World School authorised to teach the IB Diploma Programme, and is a Cambridge IGCSE examination centre, with the Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma option. The school offers official language certifications—DELF for French, Cambridge English for English, Goethe for German, Instituto Cervantes for Spanish and Confucius Institute for Chinese—and promotes a plurilingual language policy with English in the French section and French in the English section.	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 The English IB cohort achieved a 97% pass rate with an average score of 34.5, and 78% scored above the global average. IGCSE: 99.8% of Year 11 obtained the IGCSE diploma; 43% achieved an average grade of A* or A; 88% achieved an average of A*-C. French Baccalaureate: 100% pass rate, with three-quarters receiving honours and several earning ‘congratulations from the jury'. Diplôme National du Brevet: 97.6% pass rate, with 50% of students receiving a ‘Très Bien' distinction.	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 Our university and careers guidance programme supports students from year 7 through year 13 with personalised guidance and preparation for university applications across Switzerland, France, England, the USA, Canada and beyond. Graduates enter universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, McGill, EPFL, the University of Geneva and the Lausanne Hotel School, as well as France's classes préparatoires.	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 The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered as an official IIL partner, open to students in both English and French sections from age 13.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school places health and well-being at the center of learning. KiVa anti-bullying programme underpins prevention, intervention and monitoring; students develop social and emotional skills to navigate relationships and build resilience, with ongoing integration across the curriculum and school life.	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) Learning support is provided through Individual Learning Plans (ILPs); accommodations in examinations are arranged when required; medical or psychological assessments are evaluated by the medical team and ILPs are updated as needed; form teachers or tutors monitor welfare, academic progress and social needs, with referrals to specialists as appropriate; safeguarding and child protection guidelines are in place and staff receive relevant training.	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 Well-being is a focus in the PSHE curriculum for Years 7-11 and in ATL/Core skills for Years 12-13; KiVa contributes to mental well-being by promoting respectful relationships and resilience; concerns can be referred to the school doctor or psychologist as needed.	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 and child protection are integral; guidelines and procedures exist and are reviewed at the start of each school year; all staff receive regular child protection training, with additional training for senior management from the local education department.	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 IIL campus blends historic and contemporary facilities. Three environmentally friendly main buildings with solar panels and a green roof house the campus. The Marie-Thérèse building houses the French Primary section and a fully equipped S.T.E.A.M. Lab. B10 includes a cafeteria, four science labs, a gymnasium with a climbing wall and a media studio; B25 provides bright, modular spaces for learning, including a fitness room, a dance studio, an interactive climbing wall, a large media library and collaborative workspaces. B17 serves the Secondary with a state-of-the-art gymnasium, an auditorium and a cafeteria. There are dedicated outdoor play areas for sports, creativity and discovery.	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 Gymnasiums on B10 and B17, with a climbing wall in B10. B25 provides a fitness room and a dance studio.	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 The Marie-Thérèse building houses the S.T.E.A.M. Lab. The campus includes four science labs and a media studio in B10, and a large media library with collaborative workspaces in B25. Digital learning is integrated across the Primary and Secondary, with interactive screens in classrooms and an iPad for every student; coding and robotics are part of S.T.E.A.M. activities.	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 IIL offers over 50 extracurricular sporting, cultural and artistic activities, with many taking place during lunch or after school. It is an accredited Duke of Edinburgh's International Award centre, offering Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. KiVa anti-bullying activities are integrated into the school program.	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 1903 by the Congregation of the Sisters of St.-Joseph, the Institut International de Lancy was originally the Collège Marie-Thérèse, a Catholic boarding school for girls. The school has since evolved into one of Switzerland's oldest private international schools and now operates as a non-profit association offering an international education with a contemporary approach to academic achievement and personal development. The institution has grown to welcome nursery through secondary students and, in 2023, celebrated its 120th anniversary. In 2025, IIL opened its fourth building, reflecting ongoing expansion.	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 IIL is a multicultural, diverse and international community where children can flourish, learn and develop intellectual curiosity. Students are inspired by motivational teachers and staff and united around the core values of the founders, the Sisters of St Joseph of Lyon. The school is recognised for its academic excellence and guides learners to become independent, autonomous, and collaborative, while fostering communication, creativity and critical thinking. Around 1,500 students from diverse nationalities form the school community.	Community Community Life encompasses events spanning sports, humanitarian projects and musical activities across three campuses. Each campus hosts a vibrant Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that collaborates with campus leadership to strengthen community ties and facilitate communication between families and the school. PTA activities foster engagement and support school projects through fundraising and volunteer involvement.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The parents' association is open to all IIL families. As parent volunteers, we promote ties between IIL families through welcome coffees, galette des rois, Christmas market, workshops and conferences, and operate a parent liaison network in the primary school. We foster belonging by organising cohesion parties between sections by age group, such as bowling evenings, cruise outings, spooky and jungle parties, and the school fair. We run charitable events including school uniform sales and exchanges and events where profits are donated to charitable associations. APEIIL does not hold a position in IIL's management; its committee is composed of parent volunteers and its budget operates independently from IIL.	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 English Secondary follows the British national curriculum in preparation for Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Years 10–11 study Cambridge IGCSE, while Years 12–13 pursue the IB Diploma, either in English or bilingually in French and English. IIL is an IB World School authorised to teach the IB Diploma and Cambridge IGCSE, with a language policy that fosters plurilingual learning and offers additional languages such as German, Spanish, Chinese or Italian. The school provides official language certifications (DELF, Cambridge English, Goethe, Instituto Cervantes, Confucius) to support future study, and its digital learning approach has Apple Distinguished School status.	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 Staff teach creative subjects such as art and design, music, theatre, media studies, film and S.T.E.A.M at all levels. A broad set of experiences develops students' artistic talents and creative skills, with opportunities across the arts. Multiple arts-based extracurricular activities are proposed, including creative writing classes, art and piano lessons.	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 IIL uses a plurilingual language policy with English learning integrated into the French section and French learning integrated into the English section, building linguistic bridges across the school. Languages taught include English and French, with additional options such as German, Spanish, Chinese or Italian depending on the section. IIL promotes intercultural learning in a diverse, international community of over 90 nationalities.	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 IIL offers a broad calendar of social and hobby activities, including more than 50 extracurricular sporting, cultural and artistic activities available during lunch and after school. The school organized its first Talent Show in 2026, showcasing performances in dance, music, magic, theatre and more. Students may participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to develop volunteering, physical activity, skills and expeditions.	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 IIL runs humanitarian projects throughout the year, inviting students to participate in bake sales and school-wide solidarity campaigns. A flagship initiative included Cook and Succeed Together, feeding meals to the homeless in Geneva with volunteers and donors supporting regular distributions. IIL participates in Eco-Schools with an Eco-School Council and environmental projects across the campus. IB CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) is integrated into the Diploma Programme, linking creative and service projects to learning outcomes.	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 Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered as an accredited centre, encouraging students to take on responsibilities and set personal goals through volunteering, physical activity, skills and expeditions (Bronze, Silver, Gold). Our university guidance programme provides year-by-year university and careers counselling from year 7 to year 13, helping students explore options and prepare university applications. These opportunities support leadership development and help students plan their futures beyond school.	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 Physical education is central, with a wide range of sports taught across English, French and bilingual programmes and dedicated coaches. Sports trips and class activities build cohesion, with offerings from track and field to indoor climbing and team games. The Elite Sports & Art Programme tailors timetables to allow elite athletes and artists to train and compete while continuing their studies, supported by digital tools for remote coaching. KiVa anti-bullying programme supports prevention, intervention and monitoring, with staff trained to recognize and address bullying.	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 The language policy integrates English into the French section and French into the English section, promoting bilingual fluency across the school. Languages are taught to high levels under CEFRL objectives, with classes grouped by language level and taught by native-speaking teachers. Additional languages available include German, Spanish, Chinese and Italian, depending on the section. Official language certifications offered include DELF (French), Cambridge English (English), Goethe (German), Instituto Cervantes (Spanish) and Confucius Institute (Chinese).	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 French/English Primary welcomes students aged 6 to 11 in three sections: French, English and Bilingual. It is based on British and French curricula, and learners study in French and English on a rotating schedule, fully immersed in a bilingual environment. German is introduced in the last two years of primary after achieving proficiency in the two languages. The program nurtures plurilingualism and cultural diversity within an international learning community.	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 Bilingual French/English Early Years offers fully immersive, dual-language instruction equally in French and English for ages 3 to 6, with two full-time teachers who are native French and English speakers. Students join a diverse, international, plurilingual community and learn through play and exploration. The Bilingual French/English Primary provides a fully immersed bilingual environment, with language learning spanning French and English and the introduction of German in the final two years. Across Early Years and Primary, the language policy promotes plurilingualism and cross-cultural references.	Immersion programs —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Admission procedure. The enrolment of a student follows a precise procedure. An enrolment form completed and signed by legal guardians must be sent to the Director, and the form must also be signed by the applicant if the applicant is over 18. By signing the enrolment form, legal guardians and the student over 18 accept the terms of enrolment; there is no entitlement to enrolment, and the School can refuse a request for enrolment without disclosing a reason. The following papers must be submitted with all applications: a recent photograph, a copy of the birth certificate, a copy of the passport or identity card, an extract of the court order relative to parental authority where relevant, school reports, and an exeat issued by the last school attended. After the application has been reviewed by the Director, the legal guardians and the student over 18 will be informed of the acceptance or refusal of their child's admission.	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.
Waitlist	Waitlist The waiting list is used when the enrolment or re-enrolment procedure is not completed by the deadline set in article II.1.	Waitlist —
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