Compare French Curriculum International Schools in Switzerland

Eden School’s Campus Frank-Thomas is a private early-years campus in Geneva for children aged 3 to 6. Located at 34 Chemin Frank-Thomas, near the Eaux-Vives area, it follows the same Eden programme as the Veyrier campus, with multilingual immersion in French, English and German. The curriculum is compatible with the Swiss and Geneva school systems, following HarmoS and integrating the Programme d’Études Romand (PER). The campus focuses on the first years of learning, with structured activities in language, early reading, reasoning, social development, music and movement. Children learn through manipulation, exploration and guided routines. A distinctive feature is Eden’s emphasis on positive discipline and multilingual exposure from the early years. The school also offers creative enrichment through activities such as English Club and Odyssey of the Mind, a problem-solving programme involving teamwork, engineering, performing arts and visual arts.

École Primaire Française de Genève (EPFG) is AEFE-homologated and located in the Eaux-Vives district, Chemin des Vergers 3. It follows the French National Education curriculum (Eduscol), organized into cycles: Cycle 1 PS, MS, GS; Cycle 2 CP, CE1, CE2; Cycle 3 CM1, CM2 (and 6e where applicable). French is the language of instruction; English begins in GS with 30 minutes per week and increases through CP, CE1/CE2, to 3 hours per week in CM2, including one hour taught in English. German is taught 1.5 hours weekly in CM1/CM2 to aid Swiss-system integration, with aims for Goethe-Institut A1 certification. Digital literacy is embedded via a computer room, interactive whiteboards, tablets for CM1, iPads for CM2, and Thymio robots. The cantine, run by the APE, serves hot meals (CHF 13) with a weekly vegetarian option; menus are dietitian-approved. Educational trips every two years and debates on educational topics enrich language development and cross-curricular learning.

École Rudolf Steiner de Genève is a private, non-profit school near Confignon, Switzerland, serving 2–19-year-olds with a Waldorf-Steiner education and a parallel French curriculum. The school uses a holistic, cross-disciplinary approach across Jardin d'Enfant (2–6), Primaire (6–12), Secondaire 1 (12–15) and Secondaire 2 (15–19). In addition to core subjects, language courses include English, German and Spanish. The Primaire keeps the same primary teacher for six years, balancing concentration with rest. Secondary education remains global and human-centered, with theatre, arts, internships and hands-on projects; Secondaire II offers potential preparation for the French Baccalaureate. The campus sits in a wooded, eco-friendly space with wood architecture, a bio-canteen, forest outings and gardening. The school is UNESCO Associated School, and a member of AGEP and FSEP with Confidentia quality certification. Around 350 students and 70 staff; graduates progress to universities such as Zurich, EPFL, HEAD and Geneva, and other European universities for higher education.

Collège Champittet is an international day and boarding school in Pully, Switzerland, serving ages 3 to 18. The school offers a bilingual pre-school and primary programme in English and French, with German introduced early; secondary students can pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English, the French Baccalaureate, or the bilingual Swiss Maturité. The middle school (Grades 9–10) and high school (Grades 11–14) structure supports a continuum from early years through university preparation. Languages taught at secondary include French, English, German, Italian, and Spanish. The lakeside campus sits between Lake Geneva and the Alps, providing science labs, a STEAM space, computer suites with interactive EdTech, music rooms, and sports facilities including an Astroturf pitch and an athletics track. Signature programs feature collaborations with MIT and The Juilliard School, a Forest School, and international expeditions and service projects. The school joined Nord Anglia Education in 2009, aligning opportunities with global roots.

École Bilingue de Suisse Romande is a private bilingual school in Lausanne serving children aged 3 to 15. It offers a programme drawing on French, British, Cambridge IGCSE, Singapore and Swiss curricula, with English-French bilingual immersion from early years. The youngest learners follow a 50/50 language split, with two years of English immersion for francophone pupils and a transition year; from Year 3, French elements are introduced and the programme becomes fully bilingual with native speakers in both languages. In primary, subjects are taught by specialists; the English component aligns with British standards while maths follows the Singapore Programme and geometry follows a French programme. The path continues through Collège with Gymnase entrance. The school occupies an Art Deco building (1913) shared with Lemania's IB section and has a science laboratory and a craft workshop. Extras include ski and sailing camps, exchanges with German students, trips to Rome and Vienna.

Chantemerle is a private international boarding and day school in Blonay, with a LémanMaturité extension in Vevey, serving ages 6 to 18. The Swiss pathway, taught primarily in French, leads to the Swiss Matura and a bilingual (French–English) version for international students. A French integration option supports non-French-speaking students to access the Matura. The Cambridge International pathway offers IGCSE and A-Levels in English, with an option to join for a semester or a full year as an English-immersion programme. The two campuses—the Blonay site with boarding houses and four-hectare grounds, and the Vevey campus near the train station—provide bright classrooms, study areas, and extensive sports and outdoor spaces. Residential sport and study programmes partner with professional Swiss clubs; language exchange and study-abroad opportunities are offered. Earning the Matura grants Swiss student status and automatic admission to public Swiss universities, including EPFL and ETHZ, and prepares international students for Swiss or global university access.

Founded in 1884, the Ecole Française de Bâle (EFDB) is the only educational institution in Northwest Switzerland accredited by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). This dual-campus school provides a structured environment for children from three months to twelve years old. While French is the primary language of instruction, the school integrates German and English lessons into its weekly schedule, fostering early multilingualism in a diverse setting. A unique feature of the school is its "6ème" class, which allows students to complete their first year of French middle school within a familiar primary school environment. This specialized offering provides a gentle transition between elementary and secondary education. The school also features a dedicated music program where students can learn instruments such as the violin and piano on-site. Managed as a private association, EFDB maintains a close-knit community focused on the individual development of children within the French national curriculum.

Eden School is a private bilingual international school in Geneva, Switzerland, with two campuses near the city center. It delivers a bilingual French-English curriculum with additional German language exposure, serving children from ages 3 to 12, with pathways that align to both the French education system and the Geneva cantonal track. The Eden track begins with nursery at age 3 and primary through age 11, while the cantonal track extends to secondary schooling. The primary program is bilingual in French and English and integrates the Romand PER to allow continuation in either pathway. Students learn through plurilingual immersion, with daily focus on social-emotional development and project-based learning across mathematics, sciences, reading and writing, languages, arts and physical education. The school emphasizes family-like, personalized education in a modern, adaptable environment, supported by two Geneva campuses: the Frank-Thomas campus opened in 2025 for ages 3–6, and the Veyrier campus, featuring a farm and stables, plus flexible, technology-enabled classrooms, a library and a reading corner.

Institut Florimont is a private, co‑educational school in Geneva offering francophone or bilingual programmes from ages 3 to 18. The curriculum blends Swiss, French, and American pathways with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Students can pursue Swiss Maturité, French Baccalauréat, or the IB Diploma, alongside the IBO and Cambridge accreditations. Maternelle lasts three years, primaire and cycle develop core knowledge, and Secondaire 2 leads to upper secondary diplomas. The school emphasizes languages, offering a bilingual Lower Secondary path and English‑taught content in core subjects from 9e onward. Campus facilities include science and robotics laboratories (STEAM), regular renovations, and an Innovation Hub opened in 2024. An Art/Sport programme (since 2020) serves many students, with exhibitions and partnerships. Solidarity and community engagement are central, with annual charity initiatives and CAS requirements within the IB. The school celebrates 120 years in 2025 and maintains an international outlook through its varied diploma options and partnerships.

Institut International de Lancy is a private international bilingual school in Switzerland serving ages 3 to 18. The curriculum spans EYFS, British and French Bilingual Curricula in the Primary years, and English or French Secondary programmes, leading to Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. An IB World School and Cambridge IGCSE centre, IIL also offers an Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma option and a plurilingual language policy that blends English in the French section and French in the English section. The school is non-profit, founded in 1903 as Collège Marie-Thérèse, and celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2023; in 2025 it opened a fourth building as part of ongoing expansion. The campus combines historic and modern buildings with solar panels and green roofs. Facilities include a S.T.E.A.M Lab, four science labs, a media studio, a media library and multiple gymnasia. Digital learning is embedded (iPad for every student; interactive screens; coding/robotics).

Founded in 1908, Lemania College is a private, non-profit international school in Lausanne offering day and boarding options. The school serves students aged 11 to 18 and follows a bespoke curriculum alongside Swiss maturity, French Baccalaureate, and the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma and Prep Year). Under the leadership of Jean-Pierre Du Pasquier, the third generation of the founding family, Lemania combines a long-standing tradition with an international outlook. The campus spans about 5,500 square metres and houses 47 classrooms, a fully equipped science laboratory, separate dormitories, a cafeteria, gardens, and coworking spaces. Classrooms are modern, with natural light and integrated technology. Boarding facilities provide personalised support and meals prepared on-site. The curriculum is complemented by diverse extracurriculars—from sports and arts to technology and social service—and a range of language and cultural offerings, including Language Day Classes in French and English, Summer Courses, and an International Camp for international families globally.

Lycée Français International de Zurich is a French international school located in Zurich. It offers the French Curriculum and the German Curriculum, enabling students to follow a French-language pathway while integrating German studies. The school serves learners from ages 3 to 18, with Kindergarten ages 3 to 6, Elementary ages 6 to 11, Middle School ages 11 to 15, and High School ages 15 to 18. As a member of the AEFE network, it aligns with partner schools worldwide to deliver French education and standards while supporting local Swiss contexts. The campus focuses on language proficiency, critical thinking, and intercultural awareness through mobility within the AEFE system. Students benefit from early exposure to multiple languages, a clear progression across levels, and a community that values French educational principles alongside opportunities to study German language and culture. This combination supports families seeking rigorous education in Zurich for international mobility and growth.

Pré Fleuri International Alpine School is a private international boarding school in the Swiss Alps, near Villars-sur-Ollon, set on two hectares at 1,200 metres. It welcomes boarders, flex-boarders and day pupils aged 3 to 13. The school offers a bilingual English–French curriculum designed to support admissions to secondary schools worldwide. In the Early Years (3–5) the UK curriculum runs alongside French curricula, while the British Section (5–13) follows the official UK programme from KS1/KS2 to Year 7 and the French Section (5–13) follows the official French programme from CP to 5ème. Class sizes are small and learning emphasises individual progress. The Swiss Chalet houses classrooms, entertainment spaces and bedrooms, with grounds enabling outdoor learning and sport. Facilities include a pool, tennis court, golf course, football field, basketball and volleyball, table tennis, IT resources and a solar-powered eco shelter. Extra-curriculars include camps, a Forest School, and arts, languages and sports activities.

Saint Dominic Savio School is a private international Catholic school in Lausanne offering a French curriculum for children aged 2 to 7. Opened in September 2023, it sits in the Montchoisi district on more than one hectare of green space, with spacious, bright classrooms and daily opportunities for outdoor activity. The school follows an integral education project that builds foundations for lifelong learning through reading, writing and counting in French. Pupils are addressed as 'vous' to promote formal oral language, while English is taught from kindergarten (six hours per week, about 30% of teaching time) and Mandarin weekly from nursery. The Salesian Christian educational approach emphasizes affection, trust and character formation, with daily prayer, liturgical occasions and the life of Dominic Savio shaping school life. Facilities include digital tools to support learning, on-demand childcare, and a calendar of festive events, Club Savio activities, and community and service engagement for families.