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Ecole Internationale de Genève - La Châtaigneraie

Switzerland, Geneva

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees CHF 24,500 - 35,790
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1560
Type Co-educational
Opened 1974
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Swiss Curriculum
Taught languages German, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 22
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located in Founex, Vaud, La Châtaigneraie is the La Châtaigneraie campus of the Ecole Internationale de Genève. It serves students aged 3 to 18 across Primary and Secondary, with bilingual French/English programmes up to Year 9. From Year 10, learners choose between an anglophone route (IGCSE/IB) or the francophone maturité suisse, supporting both international and Swiss higher education pathways. The school offers five programmes, diplomas and certificates: IB Primary Years Programme, IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme, maturité suisse. The campus combines historic and modern facilities, including specialist classrooms, ICT suites, two multimedia centres and a library, plus an auditorium and a theatre. A music studio supports a thriving arts scene, while sport is supported by an all-weather football pitch, a basketball court and several sport halls. A strong emphasis on bilingual education is complemented by Culture & Leisure, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Dance and numerous student-led clubs.

Chemin de la Ferme 2, CH-1297 Founex, Switzerland

The Essentials

Ecole Internationale de Genève - La Châtaigneraie has 1,560 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, French.

Location
La Châtaigneraie campus is in Founex, in the Canton de Vaud, just 20 minutes from Geneva. Set among farmland, overlooking Lake Léman, the campus has stunning views of the Alps and the Jura.

Stages
Primary School and Secondary School.

Type
Bilingual campus (French/English) with programmes for all students up to Year 9; from Year 10, students choose between the IGCSE/IB route (Anglophone) or maturité suisse (Francophone).

Pupil Nationality Mix
1560 students aged 3 to 18; 82 nationalities.

Additional learning support
Learning Support staff assist students with learning difficulties; an Extended Support Programme is available for moderate to severe learning needs.

Country affiliation
Switzerland

Bus service
Transport service to and from the campus covers parts of the cantons of Geneva and Vaud, and neighbouring France.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has two cafeterias on campus. SV Group provides healthy and balanced meals daily and is committed to sustainability and promoting animal-friendly farming practices.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ecole Internationale de Genève - La Châtaigneraie ranges from CHF 24,500 to CHF 35,790 for 2026/27.

Application and enrolment fees

- Application fee: CHF 250 per child, non-refundable and non-deferrable. Payment for the application fee is accepted online by credit card (Visa and MasterCard only).

- Registration fee (new students or students returning after an absence of two years or more): CHF 2,500, payable to confirm the place. This fee is non-refundable.

- Capital Development Fee on initial enrolment (one-time): CHF 4,000, payable to confirm the place and non-refundable. This amount is charged once upon initial enrolment and is not re-invoiced after an extended period of absence.

- Advance payment on tuition for re-enrolment (current students): CHF 1,000 per child, non-refundable should the student not return. The amount is deducted from the first instalment when the child returns.

Annual tuition fees (2026–2027) — annual and term breakdown (CHF)

- Pre-Reception ("light", mornings + 2 afternoons): Annual CHF 20,000. Term instalments: 1st = CHF 4,000; 2nd = CHF 6,000; 3rd = CHF 6,000; 4th = CHF 4,000.

- Pre-Reception ("regular", same hours as other Primary classes): Annual CHF 23,000. Term instalments: 1st = CHF 4,850; 2nd = CHF 4,850; 3rd = CHF 6,400; 4th = CHF 6,900. (Pre-Reception "regular" is not available at La Châtaigneraie due to cantonal staffing rules.)

- Reception: Annual CHF 24,000. Term instalments: 1st = CHF 4,800; 2nd = CHF 7,200; 3rd = CHF 7,200; 4th = CHF 4,800.

- Classes 1–4: Annual CHF 28,160. Term instalments: 1st = CHF 5,630; 2nd = CHF 8,450; 3rd = CHF 8,450; 4th = CHF 5,630.

- Classes 5–6: Annual CHF 29,550. Term instalments: 1st = CHF 5,910; 2nd = CHF 8,865; 3rd = CHF 8,865; 4th = CHF 5,910.

- Classes 7–9: Annual CHF 33,560. Term instalments: 1st = CHF 6,710; 2nd = CHF 10,070; 3rd = CHF 10,070; 4th = CHF 6,710.

- Classes 10–11: Annual CHF 35,290. Term instalments: 1st = CHF 7,060; 2nd = CHF 10,585; 3rd = CHF 10,585; 4th = CHF 7,060.

- Classes 12–13: Annual CHF 36,540. Term instalments: 1st = CHF 7,310; 2nd = CHF 10,960; 3rd = CHF 10,960; 4th = CHF 7,310.

- Note: Tuition fees include books and teaching materials. Students enrolled in the Extended Support Programme are charged double the listed tuition rates for that programme.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition instalment schedule (2026–2027): 1st instalment 20% due 30 June 2026; 2nd instalment 30% due 31 August 2026; 3rd instalment 30% due 31 December 2026; 4th instalment 20% due 31 March 2027. Other invoices must be settled by their stated due date.

- The financial commitment is for the full school year; no reduction will be made for absence, withdrawal or dismissal except as explicitly provided in the cancellation/withdrawal policy.

- Late payment charge: the School may charge up to 1.25% of the amount due per month for overdue instalments (covering interest and administrative costs). Failure to pay may lead to refusal of class entry, withholding of final examinations, diplomas, reports and transcripts.

- Preferred payment methods: parents indicate their preferred payment method via the parent portal (E-payment through the bank platform or using the BVR slip attached to invoices). In exceptional cases, payments can be made by bank transfer to the Foundation account (IBAN and SWIFT/BIC provided on invoices).

Other costs and services (not included in tuition; invoiced separately)

- Annual Capital Development Funding (separate from the one-time CHF 4,000 initial capital development fee): CHF 500 (for capital cost and equipment). This is invoiced in addition to tuition.

- Tutorial fees (including world language tutorials) and fees for any optional or additional courses or lessons beyond the mandatory programme.

- Fees for external examinations (e.g., International Baccalaureate and Maturité suisse) and examination-related costs.

- Study and cultural trips (field weeks), winter sports outings, project trips and similar extracurricular trips; these are invoiced separately on an ad‑hoc basis.

- Transport (school bus) and restaurant/cafeteria services are charged in addition to tuition; transport and cafeteria are invoiced separately by term. Transport is subject to VAT where applicable and places should be reserved by stated deadlines. Cancellation rules and deadlines apply for transport.

- Extra-curricular activities and After School Care (ASC) are charged separately. Flat-rate ASC fees are not refundable. Refunds for ASC or other flat-rate services are not generally granted except under specified conditions.

- School supplies, optional music lessons and other miscellaneous costs are invoiced separately. Each school publishes an activities calendar with estimated costs for planning.

- No school uniform fee or boarding fee is listed in the financial conditions; boarding is not provided: students must live with their parents or a named close relative (guardian).

Refunds, cancellations and penalties

- Registration and the one-time Capital Development Fee (CHF 4,000) are non-refundable. The re-enrolment advance (CHF 1,000) is non-refundable should the student not return, but will be deducted from the first instalment if the student does return.

- Withdrawal penalties (amounts invoiced depending on date the School is notified):
- Withdrawal notified by 30 April (inclusive): no penalty (non-refundable fees are not reimbursed).
- Withdrawal 1 May–15 June (inclusive): 15% of annual tuition fees.
- Withdrawal 16 June–31 July (inclusive): 25% of annual tuition fees.
- Withdrawal 1 August–30 September (inclusive): invoiced for the 1st school term.
- Withdrawal 1 October–31 December (inclusive): invoiced for the 1st and 2nd school terms.
- From 1 January onwards: 100% of annual tuition fees is payable.

- Pro‑rata invoicing: for tuition only, students arriving during the school year are invoiced pro‑rata starting in October based on the agreed commencement date.

- Specific refund for transport/cafeteria: in case of an illness lasting more than four weeks, a refund may be considered on request on production of a medical certificate; the request must be made during the week the student returns to class at the latest. Otherwise, no reduction or reimbursement is made for non‑use of services.

Discounts, financial aid and special notes

- Multi-child discount: for families with three or more children attending the School, reductions are available on request (10% for the third child; 15% for the fourth; 20% for each additional child). Application for the discount must be made to the Accounting Department before the start of the new school year.

- Bursaries (financial assistance) are available for current students subject to funds and approval by the Bursary Committee; these are typically for one year only. Application details are handled by the Finance Director's office.

Summary of key bank details and payment method notes

- Application fee: online credit card only (Visa, MasterCard). Other invoices: E‑payment via parent portal or BVR payment slip; exceptional bank transfers to the Foundation account (IBAN CH45 0024 0240 2899 4620 F; SWIFT/BIC UBSWCHZH80A). Late payment charges and collection measures apply for overdue invoices.
Academics

Ecole Internationale de Genève - La Châtaigneraie teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Swiss Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Bilingual (French/English) programmes for all students up to Year 9. From Year 10, students choose between an anglophone route (IGCSE/IB) or the francophone maturité suisse route. Five programmes, diplomas and certificates are offered: IB Primary Years Programme, IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme, maturité suisse.

Student Teacher Ratio
1:11 teacher–student ratio in Secondary.

Exam Results
IBDP pass rate: 98% (past 5 years).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism (I-DEA). Our I-DEA initiative fosters inclusivity, diversity, equity and anti-racism through dialogues and training to create a culture of openness and belonging.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support staff help students with learning difficulties, and an Extended Support Programme is available for students with moderate to severe learning needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Bilingual (French/English) programmes are available for all students up to Year 9; from Year 10, there is a choice between the anglophone IGCSE/IB route or the francophone maturité suisse route.

Mental Wellbeing
A pastoral team—comprising teachers, heads of years, nurses, psychologists, assistant principals and the principal—provides guidance and support; school nurses and school psychologists are available as part of the wellbeing framework.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are central to the school's responsibilities, with annual Code of Conduct sign‑offs, a Safeguarding & Child Protection Handbook, and formal reporting protocols; each campus has a designated safeguarding lead and reporting emails, and a dedicated team (Groupe de Référence) manages concerns as they arise.
Parent Experience

History
The International School of Geneva was founded in 1924 and opened on 17 September 1924 with eight students; it was created by local educators and by officials of the League of Nations and ILO, with Paul Meyhoffer as its first director. In 1929 the school moved to the La Grande Boissière site, and Marie-The9re8se Maurette became director. In 1968 the new Foundation of the Ecole Internationale de Gene8ve came into being and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English and French was largely created by staff. In 1974 the merger with Lyce9e des Nations - Colle8ge International de la Che2taigneraie created La Che2taigneraie as the school29s second campus, and the Foundation reached 2,000 students. La Che2taigneraie campus is located in Founex, Vaud.

Community
La Che2taigneraie has an active parent community organized through the La Che2taigneraie PTA. The PTA acts as a voice for the school community, advocating for needs and fostering communication with staff. It organizes events such as the Marche9 de9Winter (Marche9 de9Hiver) and the Kermesse International Fair, as well as morning coffees and parent days out. Parents are invited to participate and volunteer; email president.pta.cha@community.ecolint.ch.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
La Che2taigneraie PTA is led by Class Parent Representatives and Executive Officers with governance under PTA/APP Governance. The PTA serves as a voice for the school community, advocating for needs and keeping staff informed. PTA Events include Commune Coffees and the Kermesse International Fair, as well as other activities such as morning coffees and parent days out. Fundraising and grants are managed through the PTA, with dedicated PTA Grants programs. Volunteer opportunities are available to help with events or other tasks, and interested parents can email president.pta.cha@community.ecolint.ch to get involved. The PTA also provides resources for new families and Swiss tips, among other parent information.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The La Châtaigneraie campus is in Founex, Vaud, about 20 minutes from Geneva. The campus is split into Primary and Secondary schools and combines historic and brand-new buildings. Both schools are equipped with the latest ICT equipment and specialist classrooms for different subjects. There are two multimedia and library centres, an auditorium, several sports halls, IT suites, a music studio and a theatre. The campus has two cafeterias, a sports complex including an all-weather football pitch and a basketball court, and green areas for recreation.

Sports Facilities
It has a sports complex including an all-weather football pitch and a basketball court, and several sports halls. There are additional green spaces for recreation.

Academic Facilities
It is equipped with the latest ICT equipment and specialist classrooms for different subjects. It also has two multimedia centres and library centres, an auditorium, IT suites, a music studio and a theatre.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Culture & Leisure, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Dance and Clubs are offered. There are opportunities across arts, sport and student-led groups.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Bilingual (French/English) programmes for all students up to Year 9. From Year 10, students can choose between the IGCSE/IB route (anglophone) or maturité suisse (francophone). Five programmes, three diplomas and certificates: IB Primary Years Programme, IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme, maturité suisse. Learning is supported by specialist classrooms for different subjects, two multimedia and library centres, an auditorium, several sports halls, IT suites, a music studio and a theatre.

Arts & Creative
Extra-Curricular Activities include Culture & Leisure, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Dance and Clubs. The campus supports a vibrant arts scene with Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Dance, plus Culture & Leisure activities. The Music School welcomes around 500 students each year and the campus features a music studio and a theatre to showcase performances.

Cultural & Language
Bilingual (French/English) programmes for all students up to Year 9. As of Year 10, a choice between the IGCSE/IB route (anglophone) or maturité suisse (francophone). Five programmes, three diplomas and certificates: IB Primary Years Programme, IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme, maturité suisse.

Social & Hobbies
Social and hobby opportunities are offered through Culture & Leisure, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Dance and various Clubs. There are two cafeterias on campus and a sports complex with an all-weather football pitch and basketball court, plus green recreation areas for informal gatherings and leisure. These spaces support student life beyond academics.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus has a sports complex with an all-weather football pitch and basketball court. Two cafeterias serve healthy meals, and After School Care is open daily until 6.00pm. Green areas provide space for recreation and wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
French and English are the languages of instruction. The bilingual programme runs through Year 9, after which students select anglophone or francophone tracks (IGCSE/IB or maturité suisse) for secondary. Learning support is available for students with learning difficulties.

Bilingual Teaching
Bilingual (French/English) programmes are available for all students up to Year 9. From Year 10 onward, students choose between the IGCSE/IB anglophone route or maturité suisse francophone. Five programmes, three diplomas and certificates: IB Primary Years Programme, IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme, maturité suisse.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Applications are submitted online for the current school year or future years. The earlier you submit an application, the better the chances of obtaining a place. The required documents include a recent passport-size photo for the school ID, proof of date of birth for applicants up to age 5, copies of the end-of-year reports for the last two years (in English or French), copies of the current year's reports (if applicable), an essay or a self-portrait by the child with their name, and online payment of the CHF 250 application fee. The Admissions team reviews these materials as part of assessing suitability. 2. Admissions criteria: All applications are considered individually. The factors include placement in the present school, any changes during the applicant's education, languages spoken, final goals of the applicant, level of maturity and age, and toilet training (toilet training must be completed before starting school). The Principals may ask for further information or invite the applicant for an interview as part of the assessment. 3. Offers of places for entry in September: Places will be offered by the Admissions Office by telephone or email from February onwards to the end of August, depending on place availability. After acceptance, a contract is sent to the parents. The place is secured upon receipt of the enrolment contract signed by the parents and payment of the Registration Fee and the Capital Development Fund Fee. 4. Come and join us: If you are ready to apply for a place, you must submit your application via the Admissions platform, where you will need to create an account. We look forward to receiving your application and reviewing it as part of the admissions process. For additional questions, the Admissions team is available via the online form.

Scholarships
Fully funded scholarships are offered to promising students from diverse backgrounds. Scholarships are donor-funded and fully funded since 2019. The Scholarship Programme operates within a not-for-profit framework to enable talented students to access Ecolint's international education. Details on eligibility criteria, what is included, the selection process, the application, and how to fund a scholar are provided in the Scholarship Programme brochure.
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