AGES 3 TO 4

PRE-SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Big futures begin in small steps

At our fully bilingual international pre-school in Switzerland, we teach a bespoke curriculum that has been specifically designed for Collège Champittet students. Fun activities develop formative literacy, numeracy, and social skills, while hands-on learning sparks curiosity and creativity. Guided by our specialist teachers, your child will enjoy the best possible start to their education.

OUR PRE-SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Collège Champittet is home to one of the leading bilingual pre-schools in Switzerland. Here, our young learners follow a blend of Swiss, French, and British curricula, which has been specifically designed by Champittet teachers for our children.

Delivered on our Pully campus – which is a warm, friendly, and exciting place to learn – our pre-school curriculum nurtures our children’s all-round growth through purposeful play, activities, and games. All our students learn in both English and French, and are taught by native speakers.

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LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

We know that children learn best when they’re happy, stimulated, and engaged, which is why our pre-school curriculum is packed with exciting, hands-on experiences. These include plenty of opportunities for experiential learning, both in and beyond the classroom.

Supported by our caring teachers and teaching assistants, your child will develop their motor and movement skills, use their imagination, and take control of their learning. A typical day at our international pre-school in Switzerland includes storytelling, reading, simple maths, art and design, as well as socialising, discussion and reasoning.

In small class sizes, your child will receive the attention they need to flourish, too. Our teachers will identify their strengths and talents, and create a supportive environment where every success is celebrated.

inspiring excellence

how we teach

Our world-class pre-school curriculum teachers will use their wealth of qualifications and experience to support, engage, and inspire your child.

inspiring excellence

how we teach

Our world-class pre-school curriculum teachers will use their wealth of qualifications and experience to support, engage, and inspire your child.

OUR FOREST SCHOOL

Our Forest School programme enriches our pre-school curriculum, giving your child the opportunity to spend several hours each week learning in the great outdoors. Our youngest students take part in activities – from identifying plants and bugs to singing songs about their surroundings – that add a fun, real-world element to learning.

Getting out in the fresh air inspires our children to exercise, explore, invent, initiate, and dream, as well as to concentrate, observe, marvel, listen, and work. Our Forest School also instils a love of new discoveries and an appreciation for the natural world.

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A TYPICAL DAY AT COLLÈGE CHAMPITTET

Extraordinary learning experiences are part of every student’s day. Here, your child will immerse themselves in awe-inspiring lessons, a variety of clubs and activities, and skill-boosting service opportunities.

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All smiles

A sea of smiling faces greets our pre-school teachers as our littlest learners arrive for class. The fun begins with circle time, which gives our children the opportunity to share news, talk about their feelings, and get excited for the day ahead.

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Young creatives

Hands-on artistic activities are so much fun! Our children love mixing colours, painting, sculpting, and crafting, developing their fine motor, creative, and cognitive skills in the process.

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Forest School

It’s time to journey into the great outdoors. At our Forest School, your child will become an explorer, learning everything there is to know about animals and plants, as well as counting, drawing, and inventing stories.

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Refuel, relax, and rest

After sitting down together for a healthy lunch, our pre-school children take a well-earned rest. A short nap keeps them active, learning, and playing all afternoon!

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Off-campus adventures

Our youngest learners love making new discoveries – and trips off-campus are always an adventure. These include visits to the farm, where children meet the animals, learn about different habitats, and enjoy hands-on activities that stimulate the senses.

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OUR NEW EARLY YEARS CENTRE

The Village

Opened in August 2025, The Village is the latest addition to our campus, designed especially for our pupils from pre-school to 2nd grade. This early years centre offers our youngest children an inspiring start to their educational journey, in a calm, secure environment that is fully adapted to their needs.

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HOLIDAY CLUBS

The fun doesn’t stop during the school holidays at Collège Champittet. Designed for curious young explorers – and bespoke to our international pre-school in Switzerland – our holiday camps combine creative workshops, music, dance, and cooking with swimming and lots of fun-filled multisport activities. We also enjoy some surprise trips off campus!

Our holiday camps are free of charge for pre-school students.

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OUR FACILITIES

A SPECTACULAR PRE-SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND

Our international school campus is an inspiring place to learn, create, and grow. Ideally located on the shore of Lake Geneva, our pristine environment, specialist facilities, and cutting-edge technology truly bring learning to life.

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Please note that the admission fee, as well as 8 weeks of Holiday Clubs for preschool are free of charge.