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AGES 2 to 6

PRE-SCHOOL

Our specialist Pre-school in Geneva, Switzerland, is a dynamic and exciting learning environment, where every child benefits from personalised teaching and support. Going at their own pace – and celebrating every achievement – our Pre-school age students make new discoveries, grow in confidence, and develop their social, emotional, and intellectual skills.
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CDL'S KINDERGARTEN IN SWITZERLAND

THREE PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

Unique to our private Pre-school in Geneva, we offer three distinct programmes: Anglophone, Francophone, and Bilingual. These are based on the very best teaching practices, including those adopted from the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC). From this early age, our Pre-school students can learn in French, English, or a combination of the two.
The Pre-school curriculum at Collège du Léman is split into the following age groups:
  • PS0 (age 2-3), which is a fully Bilingual programme.
  • PS1 (age 3-4) and PS2 (age 4-5), which offer a choice of English, French or Bilingual programmes.
  • PS3 (ages 5-6), which offers a choice of English, French or Bilingual programmes.
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A HOLISTIC INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL CURRICULUM

DEVELOP WITH ALL YOUR SENSES

The International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) is a play-based, structured programme, which helps our children to develop socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Adapted to our unique Pre-school in Geneva, Switzerland, your child will explore the world around them, get active, and learn through engaging themes and topics.
Our goals are:
  • To foster exploration, curiosity, and autonomy
  • To nurture social interaction, confidence, and self-esteem
  • To focus on the joy of trying, not just the outcome
  • To stimulate the active expression of imagination
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A TYPICAL DAY AT OUR PRIVATE, bilingual PRE-SCHOOL

Each day is filled with fun activities that spark curiosity and a love for learning. Your child will enjoy sensory play with sand and water, explore colours through finger painting, or engage in interactive storytelling. These hands-on experiences help them discover new concepts, encourage creative thinking, and build essential skills that help them express themselves and form meaningful connections with others.
Register via TEAMS
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Good morning!
Our littlest learners fill the corridors with happy chatter, ‘Hellos!’ and ‘Bonjours!’, as our Pre-school teachers welcome your child to class. After waving our parents goodbye, it’s time for the day’s adventures to begin.
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Good morning!
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Circle time
We love to start the day with a song or dance. Circle time is a great way to share stories and forge friendships, as well as helping your child to develop their speaking and listening skills.
circle time
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Bon appétit!
At lunchtime, our children enjoy healthy, tasty food made from seasonal ingredients. Eating a balanced diet gives our children the energy they need to play and learn. After lunch, there’s always time for a nap.
Bon appétit!
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Young explorers
Your child will explore our colourful playgrounds, running, climbing, jumping, and developing their gross motor skills. And on a stroll around our beautiful campus, they’ll collect chestnuts, look for bugs, and learn everything there is to know about flora and fauna. 
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The fun never stops
The learning doesn’t stop when school ends! From baby-basket, mini-tennis, judo, and swimming to cooking, ballet, and magic, our youngest children take part in all sorts of activities. Our childcare team provides play and fun until 6:45 pm.
the fun never stops
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A NURTURING INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL IN GENEVA

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

We know that children learn best when they’re happy, secure, and cared for, which is why wellbeing is an integral part of every child’s Pre-school experience.

At our trailblazing kindergarten in Geneva, specialist teachers and support staff forge strong relationships with our students. They help them to navigate their emotions, encourage positive interactions, and provide lots of opportunities to socialise. They also build trust and mutual respect, take the time to get to know unique personalities, and identify areas for development.

We also encourage our Pre-school age students to get moving and spend lots of time outside, whether it’s playing in our Concha garden during the summer or sledging in winter. 
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OUR RISE VALUES

Every student’s Pre-school experience is underpinned by our RISE values of Respect, Internationalism, Spirit, and Excellence. These bring our community together and provide firm personal, social, and emotional foundations.

During Respect Week, for example, our children learn the importance of saying ‘thank you’ and listening to one another. For our Internationalism Week, meanwhile, students come dressed in traditional clothes that represent their home country. 
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OUR FACILITIES

AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE

Spanning more than 50 acres, our beautiful campus is home to stunning outdoor spaces that burst with life and colour. Here, outstanding facilities inspire our students to get active and creative, as well as playing host to innovative learning experiences enhanced by technology.
EXPLORE OUR CAMPUS
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AN EDUCATION THAT'S MADE FOR YOUR CHILD

We think beyond traditional education at CDL so that every student can shape their own academic and personal journey. Our ‘Made for You’ approach guarantees choice, nurtures strengths, and fosters a lifetime love of learning.

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