Geneva & Lake Geneva area

Schools & education around Geneva.

A curated overview of public, private and international schools in Geneva and the surrounding area (Versoix, Founex, Lancy, etc.). Use it as a starting point when planning school visits and your housing search.

How we use this

  • • Shortlist schools aligned with your children’s profile.
  • • Build school-visit itineraries across communes.
  • • Align housing search (right bank / left bank / Vaud) with preferred schools.

Filters

Combine type, curriculum and commune to refine your shortlist.

9 schools match your criteria.Public = Swiss curriculum / International = usually IB / mixed pathways.

Écoles publiques du Canton de Genève

Geneva (canton-wide) • Public (state)

primary / secondarySwiss

State public schools following the Swiss cantonal curriculum, free of tuition fees for residents, with neighbourhood-based enrolment.

Languages:
French
Address:
Various locations across the canton, Geneva (canton-wide)
Notes:
Ideal for full integration in the local system. Placement depends mainly on address and age.
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International School of Geneva – Campus La Grande Boissière

Geneva • International

all-throughIB

Historic campus of the International School of Geneva offering the International Baccalaureate from primary to secondary levels.

Languages:
English, French
Address:
Route de Chêne 62, 1208 Genève, Geneva
Fees:
Approx. CHF 25,000–40,000 / year (depending on age)
Notes:
One of the oldest international schools worldwide, with a very international student body.
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International School of Geneva – Campus Nations

Le Grand-Saconnex • International

all-throughIB

Modern campus of the International School of Geneva located near international organisations, offering IB programmes.

Languages:
English, French
Address:
Route des Morillons 11, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Le Grand-Saconnex
Fees:
Approx. CHF 25,000–40,000 / year (depending on age)
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International School of Geneva – Campus La Châtaigneraie

Founex (Vaud) • International

all-throughIB

Campus on the Vaud side (Founex) offering IB programmes and bilingual options for primary and secondary students.

Languages:
English, French
Address:
Chemin de la Ferme 2, 1297 Founex, Founex (Vaud)
Fees:
Approx. CHF 25,000–40,000 / year (depending on age)
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Collège du Léman

Versoix • International

all-throughIB • American • British

International day and boarding school offering IB, American High School Diploma and IGCSE/A-Levels pathways.

Languages:
English, French
Address:
Route de Sauverny 74, 1290 Versoix, Versoix
Fees:
Approx. CHF 30,000–45,000 / year for day students (more for boarding)
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Institut Florimont

Petit-Lancy (Geneva) • Private

all-throughSwiss • French • IB

Catholic-rooted private school offering Swiss maturité, French baccalauréat and an international section.

Languages:
French, English
Address:
Avenue du Petit-Lancy 37, 1213 Petit-Lancy, Petit-Lancy (Geneva)
Fees:
Approx. CHF 20,000–30,000 / year (varies by section and level)
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Institut International de Lancy

Lancy (Geneva) • Private

all-throughBritish • French • IB

Bilingual private school offering French Baccalauréat, Swiss maturité, IGCSE, A-Levels and IB Diploma.

Languages:
English, French
Address:
Avenue Eugène-Lance 24, 1212 Grand-Lancy, Lancy (Geneva)
Fees:
Approx. CHF 20,000–35,000 / year (depending on programme)
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École Internationale La Découverte

Geneva • Private

primaryBritish • French

Small bilingual primary school offering a blend of British and French curricula.

Languages:
English, French
Address:
Route de Florissant 57, 1206 Genève, Geneva
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Brillantmont International School (Lausanne)

Lausanne • International

secondaryBritish • American

Day and boarding school in Lausanne with British and American programmes, popular with international families in the Lake Geneva region.

Languages:
English, French
Address:
Avenue Charles-Secrétan 16, 1005 Lausanne, Lausanne
Fees:
Approx. CHF 30,000–50,000 / year (day/boarding, depending on grade)
Notes:
Outside Geneva but often considered by families open to the broader Lake Geneva area.
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This list is indicative and non-exhaustive. Fees and programmes may change; always confirm directly with the schools. During a RelocateSwiss engagement, we refine this list based on your children’s age, language level and long-term academic objectives.