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Les Petits Polyglottes

France, Ferney-Voltaire

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees €8,400 - 14,000
Ages 3 - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages German, Arabic
Typical class size 12
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School
Introduction

Les Petits Polyglottes in Ferney-Voltaire is a private international school offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3 to 12. The curriculum is delivered through a bilingual immersion in English and French, with two teachers working in each language in small mixed groups, ensuring balanced language development. From age five, a third language—German, Arabic, or Spanish—may be studied for one hour weekly, expanding students' linguistic horizons. The school aligns assessments with IB requirements and French national standards. A Montessori kindergarten program introduces five-year-olds to inquiry and collaboration, supported by native speakers who guide independent questioning and problem solving. The campus emphasizes arts and inquiry across subjects, integrates arts into each unit, and uses authentic materials. Located near Geneva, the school offers after‑school enrichment, ongoing learner supports, and a mission to foster curious, compassionate learners who contribute to a peaceful world. Families are warmly welcomed to participate in learning.

15 Chem. de Vireloup, 01210 Ferney-Voltaire, France

The Essentials

Les Petits Polyglottes has typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English, French.

Location
15 Chemin de Vireloup, 01210 Ferney-Voltaire, France (near Geneva)

Stages
Preschool (Maternelle): Petite, Moyenne et Grande Section; Primary: CP–CM2

Type
Private international IB school (PYP) in Ferney-Voltaire; bilingual immersion in French and English

Pupil Nationality Mix
20 countries represented; about 50% of pupils are from France and Switzerland.

Country affiliation
France

School day structure
Bilingual day with after-school program 16:00–18:00; Wednesday full day 08:00–17:00
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Passport Lunch: Families work together to create stands for their country of origin, offering a dish, a drink, or a local craft from their country.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private bilingual international school. Eva Martins is the Director General. In August 2022, the school obtained authorization to deliver the PYP program.
Fees

Annual tuition at Les Petits Polyglottes ranges from EUR 8,400 to EUR 14,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- Registration fee: EUR 150 per child (acquired and non‑refundable).

Tuition fees (écolage) — income‑based scale (per term and annual amounts)
- Choice 1 — Families with net monthly taxable income below EUR 6,000: annual fee between EUR 5,800 and EUR 6,800 (varies by year group). (No per‑term breakdown shown for this bracket on the published fee schedule.)
- Choice 2 — Families with net monthly taxable income EUR 6,000–7,000: 1st term EUR 2,900; 2nd term EUR 2,500; 3rd term EUR 2,500; annual total EUR 7,900.
- Choice 3 — Families with net monthly taxable income EUR 7,000–8,000: 1st term EUR 3,100; 2nd term EUR 2,900; 3rd term EUR 2,900; annual total EUR 8,900.
- Choice 4 — Families with net monthly taxable income EUR 8,000–9,000: 1st term EUR 3,500; 2nd term EUR 3,200; 3rd term EUR 3,200; annual total EUR 9,900.
- Choice 5 — Families with net monthly taxable income above EUR 9,000: 1st term EUR 3,800; 2nd term EUR 3,600; 3rd term EUR 3,600; annual total EUR 10,900.
- Choice 6 — Families whose fees are reimbursed by the employer: 1st term EUR 6,000; 2nd term EUR 4,000; 3rd term EUR 4,000; annual total EUR 14,000.

Sibling discount
- 5% reduction on tuition for the second child in the same family; 10% reduction for the third child (and subsequent children).

Other compulsory or optional costs
- Participation in school supplies (all grades): EUR 500 per child (payable at re‑registration).
- School lunches (all grades): single lunch EUR 15. Option for lunches Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday — billed per term and annually (example: 1st term EUR 550; 2nd term EUR 415; 3rd term EUR 415; annual EUR 1,380). Menus are prepared on site.
- After‑school / homework support (all grades): single evening EUR 15; full program (4 evenings/week) — 1st term EUR 640; 2nd term EUR 480; 3rd term EUR 480; annual EUR 1,600.
- Wednesday nursery care for kindergarten children: one Wednesday (12:00–17:00) EUR 40; four Wednesdays per month — 1st term EUR 560; 2nd term EUR 480; 3rd term EUR 400; annual EUR 1,440.
- Additional costs to budget for: school outings and the primary school camp.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition (écolage) and half‑board (demi‑pension) are billed on an annual basis and may be paid annually, quarterly (per term), or monthly according to the invoice schedule.
- Re‑registration: parents may withdraw their re‑registration up to March 31 by registered letter; after March 31 the first term tuition is fully due regardless of withdrawal.
- Departure during the school year: full annual tuition is due, and if applicable the half‑board charge for the current term is also due.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; the school provides day education for ages 3–11 with after‑school care options.

Refunds and non‑refundability
- The registration fee (EUR 150) is non‑refundable.
- In the event of withdrawal after the re‑registration deadline or departure during the year, tuition obligations remain as stated under the billing terms (first term or full annual tuition due where applicable).

Fee payment options
- Invoices indicate the permitted schedules (annual, trimestrial, monthly). Specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer, direct debit, credit card) are not specified within the published fee schedule
Academics

Les Petits Polyglottes teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 3 to 12.

Curriculum
The school uses bilingual immersion with English and French, with 50/50 language use. Two teachers work in English and French in small groups throughout the day. From age 5, a third language (German, Arabic, or Spanish) can be chosen for one hour per week. All school assessments are aligned with the IB program requirements and French national standards. LPP is an IB School.

Student Teacher Ratio
Two teachers work in each classroom.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school offers a bilingual kindergarten program for children aged three to five, which promotes social and cognitive development and lays the foundations for learning across many academic areas. The approach centers on developing intellectual curiosity and placing the child at the heart of their learning. Instruction is delivered in immersion, with native English or French speakers maintaining their mother tongue while building communication and literacy in a second language. The program also introduces a third language from age five, with German or Arabic as options, taught for one hour per week. The environment emphasizes inclusive, supportive learning and collaborative inquiry.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The inclusion policy treats diversity and belonging as central to the community. Inclusion is a culture of respect, diversity and sharing that fosters belonging. An individual is not excluded because of a difference since the community is varied and multicultural.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language development is supported through immersion: native English or French speakers maintain and develop their mother tongue while acquiring communication and literacy skills in a second language. From age five, a third language can be chosen for one hour per week, such as German or Arabic, to support multilingualism.
Parent Experience

History
In August 2022, Les Petits Polyglottes in Ferney-Voltaire obtained authorization to provide the PYP IB program. Director Eva Martins publicly announced the authorization and thanked the team, students, and the community for their support. The school's mission centers on building a better, more peaceful world by fostering intellectual curiosity and placing the child at the heart of learning. The school invites families to join and support ongoing improvement for future generations.

Community
Les Petits Polyglottes offers a bilingual immersion program where native English or French speakers maintain and develop their mother tongue while acquiring literacy and communication skills in the other language. The school provides preschool and primary classes, and an after-school program from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with full-day Wednesday sessions from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Inclusion is a core value, promoting a diverse, multicultural community where learning is rooted in respect and shared values. Parent testimonials reflect a close-knit community with accessible leadership and strong support for student progress.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
The Montessori kindergarten program is designed to prepare our 5-year-old children for a dynamic and collaborative learning experience based on inquiry and research. The teachers, who are all native speakers of the target language, are strategic facilitators who collaborate with our young students and empower them to ask questions, solve problems, act and think. Being an active participant in their schooling enables them to become active learners. The bilingual immersion program maintains and develops native English or French language skills while acquiring communication and literacy in a second language. The IB program highlights learner qualities, which gives them confidence. They continue to use Montessori materials, but devote more time to teacher-led group activities, develop inquiry with peers, and practice sharing and listening in more sophisticated contexts.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers rich after-school programs for the Ferney-Voltaire community from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., as well as all-day Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All enrichment programs are open to students from public and private schools and to families in the region. We offer academic support and homework help on request. Arts are an integral part of the learning experience, and teachers ensure that arts and performances are integrated into each inquiry unit from kindergarten through the curriculum via interdisciplinary planning. The arts enrich our lives and are essential to understanding world cultures and the themes that unite societies. We recognize that the arts are a means of inquiry, offering opportunities for learning, communication and expression, and learning about and through the arts supports creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and social interactions.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses bilingual immersion, with students native in English or French maintaining their mother tongue while developing communication and literacy skills in a second language. German and Arabic are taught by native-speaking teachers. The program covers the fundamentals of reading, writing, and counting, with an emphasis on understanding and respecting others. The weekly schedule is spread over five days to provide a regular rhythm for learning.

Cultural & Language
In bilingual immersion, students whose mother tongue is English or French maintain and develop their language while acquiring communication and literacy skills in a second language. German and Arabic are taught by native-speaking teachers. The school emphasizes languages and respect for others. The weekly hours are spread over five days.

Social & Hobbies
All after-school enrichment programs are open to students from public and private schools and to families in the region. We offer academic support and homework assistance. After-school care runs from 16:00 to 18:00. The school presents a family-like environment through its teaching staff and approach.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school is located in Ferney-Voltaire, at the gates of Geneva. The environment is authentic, enriching, warm, and transformative, and the school lives in harmony with nature. Classrooms are adapted to the student and the building uses healthy materials to support environmental quality. Classes start around 8:30, with meals and a five-day weekly schedule; after-school care runs 16:00–18:00.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages of instruction are English and French, taught with a 50/50 balance. All students participate in bilingual instruction, with content delivered in both languages. From age five, a third language may be added (German, Arabic, or Spanish) for one hour per week.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers a bilingual immersion program in English and French. In immersion, native speakers of English or French maintain and develop their mother tongue while acquiring literacy and communication skills in a second language. Two teachers in each class teach in both English and French with students in small groups, alternating throughout the day.

Immersion Programs
Preschool is bilingual for children aged three to five. Primary covers CP through CM2 for children aged five to twelve, with an inquiry- and collaboration-based approach. Starting at age five, a third language can be chosen for one hour per week (German, Arabic, or Spanish).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit the completed and signed application file. The form is downloadable as a PDF in the Admissions section and can also be filled online. The secretariat handles the admissions process. This initiates the five-step admissions process.

2. Provide the supporting documents. Include a copy of the passport or identity card and the family book. Include a school insurance certificate. Include a passport photo.

3. Pay the registration fees. The registration fee is 100 euros per child. An invoice is issued upon receipt of the application dossier.

4. Visit the school. After visiting the school and meeting the director and/or teaching staff (a virtual visit is available if you cannot travel). The visit is part of the admissions process.

5. The admissions process. The process includes a meeting with the child and the teaching team in the form of a welcome day. A placement test may be considered in French, English and mathematics from age 6.
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