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Institut Florimont

Switzerland, Geneva

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees CHF 19,300 - 29,500
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1600
Type Co-educational
Opened 1905
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), French Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Taught languages English, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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.

Av. du Petit-Lancy 37, 1213 Petit-Lancy, Switzerland

The Essentials

Institut Florimont has 1,600 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in French, English.

Location
Geneva, Petit-Lancy, Switzerland. Located in the Petit-Lancy district of Geneva.

Stages
Maternelle (Kindergarten); Primaire (Primary); Lower Secondary (Cycle) – three years with French or bilingual (French/English); Upper Secondary (Secondaire 2) – Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate, or International Baccalaureate (IB).

Type
Private school offering francophone or bilingual programmes.

Additional learning support
Individualised support provided by dedicated teaching teams that tailor to each student's pace and goals.

Country affiliation
Switzerland

Religious affiliation
Catholic

Bus service
Florimont bus service is offered to students living in the Geneva region, the canton of Vaud and neighbouring France. Places are limited; registration is valid for the academic year. The service depends on applications received and deadlines, previous registrations, requests for return journeys, distance between home and school, and journey time. Parents are not allowed to accompany their children on the first day of school.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Dress style rules apply. Clothing must cover the stomach and back; tops must have shoulder straps or sleeves; shorts/skirts must be at least mid-thigh; jeans with holes or rips are not permitted; flip-flops are not allowed.

Food Options
Restauration promotes healthy eating and carries the Fourchette Verte label, using seasonal, locally sourced, eco-labeled produce from Geneva and Switzerland. The menu includes protein options (meat, poultry, fish, crustaceans, eggs, tofu, cheese), one or two vegetables or fruits, starches, a dessert, and water as the beverage; fish appears twice weekly. Students with dietary restrictions must bring their own lunch, which can be heated on site.

Governance and Ownership
Institut Florimont is a private Catholic school founded by the Missionaries of Saint Francis de Sales. It has been led by laypeople since 1995, with the steering committee maintaining close collaboration with the religious congregation.
Fees

Annual tuition at Institut Florimont ranges from CHF 19,300 to CHF 29,500 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees
- Registration fee (all year groups): CHF 500.
- Re‑entry fee (all year groups): CHF 300.
- An enrolment/re‑enrolment deposit is collected at the time of the first invoice in the first quarter. Registration and re‑entry fees are non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (per quarter and per year — academic year 2025–2026)
- Primary (11th–10th common core): Quarter 1 CHF 8,285; Quarter 2 CHF 6,470; Quarter 3 CHF 5,445; Year CHF 20,200.
- Primary (9th–7th): Quarter 1 CHF 8,305; Quarter 2 CHF 6,485; Quarter 3 CHF 5,460; Year CHF 20,250.

- Middle School (6th–5th): Quarter 1 CHF 8,980; Quarter 2 CHF 7,015; Quarter 3 CHF 5,905; Year CHF 21,900.
- Middle School (4th): Quarter 1 CHF 9,640; Quarter 2 CHF 7,525; Quarter 3 CHF 6,335; Year CHF 23,500.

- French Baccalauréat (3ème): Quarter 1 CHF 9,720; Quarter 2 CHF 7,590; Quarter 3 CHF 6,390; Year CHF 23,700.
- French Baccalauréat (2nde): Quarter 1 CHF 10,295; Quarter 2 CHF 8,040; Quarter 3 CHF 6,765; Year CHF 25,100.
- French Baccalauréat (1ère): Quarter 1 CHF 10,825; Quarter 2 CHF 8,455; Quarter 3 CHF 7,120; Year CHF 26,400.
- French Baccalauréat (Terminale): Quarter 1 CHF 11,260; Quarter 2 CHF 8,790; Quarter 3 CHF 7,400; Year CHF 27,450.

- Swiss Maturité (3e): Quarter 1 CHF 9,845; Quarter 2 CHF 7,685; Quarter 3 CHF 6,470; Year CHF 24,000.
- Swiss Maturité (2nde): Quarter 1 CHF 10,415; Quarter 2 CHF 8,135; Quarter 3 CHF 6,850; Year CHF 25,400.
- Swiss Maturité (1re Matu): Quarter 1 CHF 10,725; Quarter 2 CHF 8,375; Quarter 3 CHF 7,050; Year CHF 26,150.
- Swiss Maturité (Terminale Matu): Quarter 1 CHF 11,195; Quarter 2 CHF 8,745; Quarter 3 CHF 7,360; Year CHF 27,300.

- Middle School Art/Sport (6th–5th): Quarter 1 CHF 9,350; Quarter 2 CHF 7,300; Quarter 3 CHF 6,150; Year CHF 22,800.
- Middle School Art/Sport (4th): Quarter 1 CHF 9,820; Quarter 2 CHF 7,670; Quarter 3 CHF 6,460; Year CHF 23,950.

- Bilingual Kindergarten and Primary (pré‑bilingue 14e): Quarter 1 CHF 7,915; Quarter 2 CHF 6,180; Quarter 3 CHF 5,205; Year CHF 19,300.
- Bilingual Primary (13e–12e): Quarter 1 CHF 8,160; Quarter 2 CHF 6,375; Quarter 3 CHF 5,365; Year CHF 19,900.
- Bilingual Primary (11e–10e common core): Quarter 1 CHF 8,285; Quarter 2 CHF 6,470; Quarter 3 CHF 5,445; Year CHF 20,200.
- Bilingual Primary (9e–7e): Quarter 1 CHF 8,570; Quarter 2 CHF 6,695; Quarter 3 CHF 5,635; Year CHF 20,900.

- Bilingual Middle School (6th–5th): Quarter 1 CHF 9,230; Quarter 2 CHF 7,205; Quarter 3 CHF 6,065; Year CHF 22,500.
- Bilingual Middle School (4th): Quarter 1 CHF 9,720; Quarter 2 CHF 7,590; Quarter 3 CHF 6,390; Year CHF 23,700.

- International Section (Pre‑IB / IB):
- 3ème (Pre IB): Quarter 1 CHF 11,440; Quarter 2 CHF 8,935; Quarter 3 CHF 7,525; Year CHF 27,900.
- 2nde (Pre IB): Quarter 1 CHF 11,690; Quarter 2 CHF 9,125; Quarter 3 CHF 7,685; Year CHF 28,500.
- 1ère IB: Quarter 1 CHF 12,100; Quarter 2 CHF 9,445; Quarter 3 CHF 7,955; Year CHF 29,500.
- Terminale IB: Quarter 1 CHF 12,100; Quarter 2 CHF 9,445; Quarter 3 CHF 7,955; Year CHF 29,500.

- All tuition fees are quoted in Swiss francs (CHF), VAT included.

Half‑board (school lunches) and related charges
- Half‑board (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, including supervision): Quarter 1 CHF 1,150; Quarter 2 CHF 915; Quarter 3 CHF 735; Year CHF 2,800. The half‑board is optional and is invoiced with school fees.
- School textbooks (all year groups): CHF 150 per year (charged separately).

Other costs and optional charges
- School transport (bus) is charged separately; places are limited and the bus service is organised and billed outside the tuition fee (registration for bus routes is required).
- Language courses beyond the standard timetable, private lessons, after‑school care, supervised study beyond standard hours, optional sports and extra‑curricular activities, pedagogical outings and multi‑day trips, medical/infirmary costs, damages caused by pupils, exam registration fees and fees for university application dossiers are not included in tuition and are charged separately.
- Private lesson example rate (indicative internal rate shown in the Guide for Parents): CHF 85 per 45‑minute lesson with an Institut Florimont teacher (rates for student teachers differ). Private lessons are invoiced separately.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and half‑board are invoiced at the start of each quarter and are payable within 10 days of the invoice. If an invoice is unpaid after 10 days, a formal notice is issued allowing a further 10 days; reminder fees apply (CHF 50 for the first reminder, CHF 100 for the second). Interest is charged at 5% after the second reminder and the school may suspend services or terminate the tuition contract for non‑payment.
- In the event of a pupil leaving during a term, tuition and half‑board for the current term (vacations excluded) remain payable in full.

Discounts and reductions
- Sibling discounts on tuition: third child 25% reduction; fourth child 50% reduction. Children of former students receive a 20% reduction on tuition for their first year.

Boarding (residential) provision
- Institut Florimont does not publish a full boarding (internat) fee; the school offers an optional half‑board (meals) service billed separately and school transport is available as a separate service. No full‑time boarding fees are listed.

Refunds and cancellation rules
- Cancellation / refund schedule for a confirmed enrolment:
- Cancellation up to 31 March: registration fee and deposit are non‑refundable.
- Cancellation from 1 April to 31 May: registration fee and half of the first term tuition are payable.
- Cancellation from 1 June onwards: registration fee and the full tuition for the first term are payable.
- Registration/re‑entry fees are non‑refundable even if the pupil is not admitted. These provisions also apply to re‑registration. In case of departure during the academic year, the current term's fees remain due in full.

Fee payment options and invoicing contact
- Invoices specify the payment instructions to be used; tuition and optional services are billed by the school's Accounts department. For invoicing or payment enquiries, contact Accounts at compta@florimont.ch or Reception at reception@florimont.ch.
Academics

Institut Florimont teaches IB (DP), French Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The curriculum runs from kindergarten to upper secondary. Maternelle (Kindergarten) lasts three years and prepares children for primary school. Primaire (Primary) supports pupils throughout, helping them increase knowledge and skills. Cycle (Middle School) provides a common core of three years, offered in French or in a bilingual French/English programme, and leads to the Swiss high school programme (Plan d'Étude Romand). Secondaire 2 (Upper Secondary) prepares pupils for three diplomas: Swiss Maturité, French Baccalauréat, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. There is a strong focus on language learning and a bilingual curriculum. The school is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and Cambridge Examinations (CIE).

Exam Results
IB Diploma Programme: 2023 graduation class of 36; Florimont IB pass rate in 2023 is 95% (world average 79%); 69% of IB students achieved 32 points or more, 47% achieved 36+ points, and 14% achieved 40+ points. IB pass rates for 2019–2023 range around the mid-90s to 100% (2019: 95%, 2020: 97%, 2021: 100%, 2022: 96%, 2023: 95%). French Baccalauréat: 100% pass rate; 2023 honours rate 97% with an average of 15.46/20. Swiss Maturité: two language tracks (francophone and bilingual); pass mark 4/6; last year's average 4.9/6; 94% pass rate and 35% honours. Destinations for graduates include universities such as UNIGE (University of Geneva), UNIL (University of Lausanne), EPFL, Sciences Po Paris, and universities in the USA (e.g., Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Brown, Columbia), the UK (Oxbridge), and other top institutions in Switzerland, Europe, Canada, and beyond.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue a wide range of higher education paths. Destinations include University of Geneva (UNIGE), University of Lausanne (UNIL), EPFL, Sciences Po Paris, and leading universities across the USA (Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Brown, Columbia, Penn), the United Kingdom (Oxford, Cambridge), Canada (University of Toronto, others), and other global institutions. The IB Diploma graduates and the French Baccalauréat and Swiss Maturité cohorts commonly progress to prestigious universities and selective programs worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
Challenging the Most Able: in Grades 11 and 12, the school selects its most talented mathematicians to participate in Athena, a university‑level mathematics programme organized with the University of Geneva.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school develops key social and emotional skills, including communication, collaboration, independence and creative thinking, as part of its educational approach.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides dedicated educational support for primary and secondary students via a committed vie scolaire team, with assistants to support teachers in kindergarten. Specific needs, such as learning disabilities or disabilities, are considered with reasonable accommodations.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught as part of Florimont's bilingual curriculum. English is taught in four differentiated groups (Beginner, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Proficient). Sport, Arts and Music are taught in English for all pupils. From 9e onward, students can follow either the Francophone pathway or the Bilingual pathway; in the Bilingual pathway, History-Geography, Science and Digital Studies are taught in English.

Mental Wellbeing
The Art/Sport programme includes partnerships that support mental health monitoring, including with Hôpital de La Tour for medical care and performance and mental health monitoring; partnerships with Djourou Elite provide mental coaching for athletes.

Safeguarding
The school has a Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy that supports the Convention on the Rights of the Child and promotes students' physical and mental wellbeing. The policy is reviewed annually and consists of four documents: Policy; Definitions and indicators; Designated child protection staff; Code of conduct.
Parent Experience

History
The Institut Florimont was founded in 1905 by the Congregation of Missionaries of Saint François de Sales and has been led by lay people since 1995, with the leadership board maintaining close collaboration with the religious congregation. In the early 20th century, Geneva's growth and international outlook shaped Florimont as Missionaries established the school on the Petit-Lancy plateau after being expelled from Evian and Mélan, with Father François Jeantet guiding and Joseph Rivollet serving as Florimont's first director. The campus expanded with new wings for primary in 1956 and for secondary in 1962, and science and robotics labs were added; a nursery opened in 2013, and sports facilities grew with the Florimont stadium in 1963, a sports building in 2010, and the Marcel Baechler gym in 2020. Florimont presented its first candidate for the Swiss Federal Maturity in 1943, and in 2014 the school opened the International Baccalaureate and the Cantonal Maturity pathways, offering Swiss Maturité, French Baccalauréat, and the International Baccalaureate. In 2025 Florimont marked 120 years since its founding, reflecting ongoing evolution to provide an education that combines local roots with international perspectives.

Community
The Institut Florimont provides education in a bilingual French-English track or a francophone track from kindergarten through secondary 2, on a campus with modern facilities including science and robotics labs and ample sports installations. The culture program, Saison Culturelle 2025-2026, features events such as Animatou, the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, Doudou-concerts, Petites oreilles, and Festival FILMAR, among others. The Florimont community participates in solidarity activities and service projects through Activités solidaires and community service initiatives. The school fosters parent involvement through a formal Florimont Parents' Association that serves as a conduit for community engagement and school life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
APEF, the Association des Parents d'Élèves de Florimont, is an important point of contact within the Institut. It aims to maintain constant and constructive communication between parents, teaching staff and administration. APEF supports the Institut by using its expertise to organize extracurricular projects and to enhance offerings through social activities, conferences and other events. Its involvement strengthens the bonds of the Florimont community and upholds the school's core values. APEF coordinates parent representation via a network of parent representatives and maintains leadership through a president. The association also runs events such as the Florimont Christmas market.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus offers modern, regularly renovated facilities. Science and robotics laboratories (STEAM) are available. Sports facilities are adapted to different age groups. The campus offers bilingual or francophone instruction from kindergarten through upper secondary. The educational approach combines academic discipline with attention to each student and openness to the world, developing solid foundations, critical thinking, and progressive autonomy in learning. The campus has evolved to reflect changing needs, including ongoing developments since its founding in 1905.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities are adapted to different age groups.

Academic Facilities
Science and robotics laboratories (STEAM) are part of the campus facilities. An Innovation Hub was established in 2024.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Florimont offers Swiss Maturité, French Baccalauréat and the International Baccalaureate (IB) as three diploma options. The Maturité is approved by Swiss federal authorities and the DIP, Geneva's department of education; the French Baccalauréat is approved by the Académie de Grenoble and certified by the GESBF; the IB Diploma Programme is also offered. In 2024, 100% of students passed the Maturité, 100% passed the Baccalauréat, and 94% passed the IB diploma. The school emphasises intellectual curiosity, creativity and social responsibility across these diploma pathways. An Innovation Hub was established in 2024 to support innovative learning.

Arts & Creative
Art/Sport programme launched in 2020 and now serves over 150 students. It is available for students who practice arts or sports at a high level or who want to work on related projects, with the specialization practiced in the afternoons (Mondays and Fridays reserved for homework or extra training). The programme benefits from partnerships with Djourou Elite for football, Servette, and Hôpital de La Tour to support medical care and performance monitoring; arts partners include MAMCO and Musée Ariana for exhibitions, while OSR, La Cité Bleue and Haute Ecole de Musique offer performance and collaboration experiences.

Cultural & Language
Institut Florimont offers francophone or bilingual programmes. Lower Secondary presents a three-year core either in French or in a bilingual programme (French/English) leading to the Swiss Plan d'Étude Romand. In maternelle, bilingual teaching provides equal time in French and English (two days per week in each language) with Wednesdays co-taught, and the programme follows the French National Curriculum in both languages. From 9e onward, students can follow either a Francophone Pathway or a Bilingual Pathway; the Bilingual Pathway teaches History-Geography, Science and Digital Studies in English. English is taught in Lower Secondary with two pathways, and students may earn internationally recognised language certifications such as DELF Prim, Cambridge exams, PET and Trinity tests.

Social & Hobbies
Exposure to both languages extends beyond academics to clubs (including theatre) and other extracurricular activities offered in both languages. Easter Camps feature multi-activity, ceramics, technology and entrepreneurship tracks for ages 4–18, with dates and registration listed on the campus pages. The cultural season and other student-led activities complement social life and personal development at Florimont.

Community & Service
Solidarity and community engagement are core values. The Institute runs a major annual project for a local charity, with ongoing actions led by students or staff throughout the year. The Partage Foundation has been a focal point of activity, and Up'Cycle has donated bicycles to Geneva Hospice Général and supported refugee communities; other campaigns include clothing drives and school-wide fundraising, with many activities tied to CAS projects as part of the IB programme.

Leadership & Professional
The IB Diploma Programme includes Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), encouraging engagement in arts, sports and service projects. Florimont offers three diploma pathways—Swiss Maturité, French Baccalauréat and IB—to tailor pathways to each student's goals, supporting leadership development and preparation for university and beyond.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport is central to student wellbeing, with a focus on physical education and access to sports facilities and partnerships with clubs such as Genève Servette and Djourou Elite for training and competitive experiences. The hospital partnership with Hôpital de La Tour supports high-quality medical care and mental health monitoring to ensure student wellbeing and rapid recovery from injuries. The school's culture emphasises balance between academics, sport, arts and social responsibility to support a holistic lifestyle.
Languages

Language Provision
French and English are the main languages of instruction, with francophone and bilingual tracks available. Maternelle uses a balanced bilingual approach with equal time in French and English: two days per week in each language, co-taught Wednesdays, and projects carried out in both languages. Lower Secondary offers two pathways, Francophone Pathway (History, Geography, Science and Music in French) and Bilingual Pathway (these subjects in English), with English levels and placement tests. Language support includes additional English instruction in the Francophone Pathway, FLSco support in the Bilingual Pathway, language certifications such as DELF Prim, Cambridge, PET and Trinity, and a multilingualism coordinator with a Language Resource Centre.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual education in French and English, with both languages as main instructional languages. In maternelle, teaching is split evenly between French and English: two days per week in each language, Wednesdays co-taught, and projects conducted in both languages. From 9e onward, students may choose between a Francophone Pathway (French instruction) and a Bilingual Pathway (English instruction for core subjects); in the Bilingual Pathway, History-Geography, Science and Digital Studies are taught in English. In Lower Secondary, two pathways exist: Francophone Pathway (History, Geography, Science and Music taught in French) and Bilingual Pathway (these subjects taught in English), with English levels and placement tests used to tailor instruction.

Immersion Programs
English immersion occurs through subjects taught in English in the Bilingual Pathway, including History-Geography, Science and Digital Studies in Lower Secondary. English is used for Sport, Arts and Music for all pupils in the 11e/10e pathway. Exposure to both languages extends beyond the classroom through school trips, clubs and projects offered in both languages.
Reputation

Accreditations
DSD (Deutsches Sprachdiplom) school — German language diploma (DSD I) accredited by the German government.
AEFE membership planned to begin September 2026.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme — the school offers the IB Diploma Programme.
Academica Dual Diploma™ — a dual diploma combining the French Baccalauréat and the American High School Diploma, starting September 2025; diplomas recognised by the French Ministry of Education and the U.S. Department of Education.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Parents have initial meeting with Brice Clerc, Head of Admissions, who handles all enquiries so he can get to know each child, their family and their personal circumstances. The initial meeting connects the family and child with the aims of the admissions process and clarifies personal circumstances to guide next steps. It sets the foundation for enrolment discussions.

Step 2: Prospective pupil and parents are given a tour of the school. The tour allows the family to see the school environment and spaces. The tour complements the first step by providing a direct impression of how the school operates. The tour contributes to the decision-making process for enrolment.

Step 3: You will be sent a letter confirming your child's enrolment. The letter is signed by the Director General. The enrolment letter confirms that the child has been accepted. This step finalizes the admissions process.

What documents do we need from you? Please bring the following information to your initial meeting with Mr Brice Clerc:
– Copy of official ID showing date of birth (identity card, passport)
– Copy of end-of-year school reports for the last two academic years
– Copy of school report for the current academic year

Admission criteria: Children wishing to enter 14th (3-4 years) or 13th (4-5 years) must be toilet-trained before they start. – Previous school records. – Higher education plans. – Linguistic ability. – High-level practice of arts or sports discipline. You will receive a letter signed by the Director General confirming your child's enrolment.
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