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École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande

Switzerland, Lausanne

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees CHF 12,200 - 78,600
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1906
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Montessori Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande (ENSR) is a private, non-profit bilingual international school in Lausanne, founded in 1906. Serving ages 3 to 18, ENSR offers a bilingual Swiss curriculum with an International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP) option at Gymnase. The school guides learners from Maternelle Montessori (French‑English instruction for ages 2.5–6) through Primaire and Collège to Gymnase, where the Maturité Suisse or IB is chosen by the end of year 10. ENSR also runs One Year in Romandie, a French-language program with English or an English-language option for immersion in a Francophone environment. The campus spans 2.5 hectares in Lausanne, featuring gym, sports courts, library, and dining with Swiss ingredients. A boarding program serves around 60 students. The school emphasizes multilingual instruction from kindergarten, with German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese offered as languages. Robotics, coding and AI are part of the on-site curriculum, alongside sport and cultural activities.

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Chem. de Rovéréaz 20, 1012 Lausanne, Switzerland

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The Essentials

École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in French, English.

Location
Lausanne, Switzerland. Address: Chemin de Rovéréaz 20, CH-1000 Lausanne 12, Switzerland. Located near Lac Léman (Lake Geneva).

Stages
From kindergarten to pre-university studies.

Type
Private bilingual international school.

Country affiliation
Switzerland

Bus service
School bus service with routes to numerous localities in the Lausanne area and surrounding towns, including Lausanne, Aubonne, Morges, Lutry, Renens, Pully and Saint-Prex.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande ranges from CHF 12,200 to CHF 78,600 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- Application fee: CHF 500 per child.

Initial deposit / enrolment deposit

- Refundable deposit (first-year enrolment): CHF 2,500 (refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (annual)

- Age 3 (Kindergarten 1): CHF 14,400.
- Age 4 (Kindergarten 2): CHF 14,700.
- Age 5 (Kindergarten 3): CHF 15,600.
- Age 6 (Grade 1): CHF 16,800.
- Age 7 (Grade 2): CHF 17,500.
- Age 8 (Grade 3): CHF 18,200.
- Age 9 (Grade 4): CHF 18,900.
- Age 10 (Grade 5): CHF 19,600.
- Age 11 (Grade 6): CHF 20,300.
- Age 12 (Grade 7): CHF 21,200.
- Age 13 (Grade 8): CHF 22,400.
- Age 14 (Grade 9): CHF 23,600.
- Age 15 (Grade 10): CHF 25,000.
- Age 16 (Grade 11): CHF 28,800.
- Age 17 (Grade 12): CHF 28,800.

Per-term fees (calculated)

- The school accepts payment either annually or per term. The per-term figures below are calculated by dividing the annual tuition by three to show a per-term amount when paid in three instalments. Actual instalment dates and the number of instalments are specified in the school's financial conditions. Example per-term amounts (annual ÷ 3):
- Age 3: CHF 4,800 per term (CHF 14,400 ÷ 3).
- Age 6: CHF 5,600 per term (CHF 16,800 ÷ 3).
- Age 16/17: CHF 9,600 per term (CHF 28,800 ÷ 3).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition may be paid annually or per term. Specific billing dates, the number of instalments when paying by term, and any late-payment penalties are set out in the school's Conditions générales for the academic year. Parents are required to pay the one-time application fee and the initial deposit at enrolment.

Boarding (internat) fees

- Boarding (internat) is offered. Boarding fees are published separately in the school's internat tariff schedule for the academic year and vary by boarding type (for example full, weekly or flexi boarding). The fee schedules distinguish day-student tuition from internat tariffs.

Other costs and incidental fees

- One-time and recurring additional costs that commonly apply: refundable deposit (CHF 2,500), application fee (CHF 500). The school also maintains school material lists and charges for items or services not included in standard tuition (for example certain external examination fees, specific course materials, or optional activities). These items are billed or specified separately.

Refund information

- The initial deposit of CHF 2,500 is indicated as refundable. Other refund rules for tuition or boarding (for withdrawal, mid-year departure or illness) are defined in the school's Conditions générales for the academic year.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer is supported (bank details are published as part of the school's billing information). Tuition is accepted either as an annual payment or as per-term payments; specific payment methods accepted (for example whether card payments are accepted) and bank details are provided in the school's billing information and Conditions générales.

Part-time / reduced attendance

- A part-time attendance option is available for Pre‑Kindergarten and Kindergarten on a five-day basis charged at 80% of the annual fee for the same year group.

Notes on presentation

- All amounts are shown in Swiss francs (CHF) and correspond to the published fee schedule for the 2025/2026 academic year. The annual tuition figures above represent the tuition component for day students; internat (boarding) tariffs are published separately.
Academics

École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande teaches IB (DP), Montessori Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
From preschool to pre-university, ENSR offers a bilingual and multilingual curriculum across five school stages: Maternelle Montessori, Maternelle, Primaire, Collège, and Gymnase. Maternelle Montessori uses French-English bilingual instruction for ages 2.5 to 6 and follows Montessori pedagogy; ENSR is a member of Montessori Suisse. Primary provides a bilingual learning environment within a Swiss-system framework with ENSR enhancements; Cambridge English exam preparation is offered and German is introduced from the 4th primary. Collège features a bilingual program with a core of 13 subjects; Latin is introduced in 7th grade; German continues with Italian and Spanish available as electives; there is monthly progress reporting and an optional Journée Continue in the afternoon. Gymnase offers two diplomas, the Maturité Suisse and the Baccalauréat International (IB); students choose between them by the end of year 10; the Maturité Suisse is a Swiss higher-education pathway, recognized abroad, and the IB is internationally recognized for university admissions. One Year in Romandie provides a French-language program with English or an English-language program with French for a one-year immersion in a French-speaking environment.

Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma Programme at ENSR has global university recognition. The Maturité Suisse is the Swiss diploma path for admission to Swiss universities and many international institutions; it is also recognized abroad. The One Year in Romandie program notes access to universities for its bilingual French-English and English-French options, supporting progression to higher education.
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Admissions

Admissions
ENSR welcomes prospective families and invites you to arrange a personal appointment with the Director or the Dean of the sector in which your child will study. Visits are free of charge and non-binding. Whether you live in Switzerland or abroad, ENSR will support you in every phase of the admission process and guide you through the enrolment steps. After reviewing the School Brochure for information on Fees for External Students or the Boarding School, you can complete this Admission Form & General Conditions and send it to: École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande, Chemin de Rovéréaz 20, PO Box 161, 1012 Lausanne (Switzerland). Useful links include the Admission Form & General Conditions 2025/2026, the Contact form, and options to visit the school (Come visit us / Book a visit) with details on annual fees for day students and for boarding students (2025/2026).
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