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join our diverse international community
We can’t wait to welcome your family to Collège du Léman day and boarding school.

welcoming your child

We’re delighted you’re considering Collège du Léman for your child’s education. Our warm, caring, and truly international community is the perfect place for your child to shape their own personal and academic journey to success, empowered by our world-class teachers. United by our RISE values of Respect, Internationalism, Spirit, and Excellence, everyone is welcome here – and we’ll make sure your family quickly feels at home.
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we're here to help

We know that finding the right school for your child is such an important step. The Collège du Léman admissions team is here to help. They’ll guide you through our requirements, answer any questions, and make sure you have the information you need.

Telephone: +41 22 775 56 56
Email: admissions@cdl.ch

Starting your application is easy
  • Get in touch with us today – fill in our online enquiry form, give us a call, or send an email.
  • Join us for a personalised tour of our campus – or a virtual discovery meeting.
  • We’ll walk you through our step-by-step admissions process.
  • We recommend being in touch with us first, but if you'd like you can also directly start filling out our online application form
Start your application
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CDL ADMISSIONS JOURNEY

Ready to start your application? Here's what you need to do next.
Make an enquiry
Your child’s admissions journey officially starts with our online enquiry form. Interested in boarding? Let us know!
ENQUIRE
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Enquiry
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Take a tour
You can join us for a tour at any point in your admissions journey. We’d love to show you around our beautiful campus, where you’ll meet our exceptional educators and get a feel for our buzzing international community. If you can’t make it to Geneva, we’ll happily arrange a one-to-one virtual discovery meeting.
Tour
Send us your application

Upon completing our online application form, you’ll need to send us some supporting documents. Prospective boarders also have to complete a video questionnaire. To finalise the application step you'll then need to pay a non-refundable application fee of CHF 500 per student.

Finally, your child's current school will need to fill in our confidential report form - please send the link to the form to the respective teacher or principal.

APPLY
APPLICATION
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Offering you a place
Our academic and pastoral teams will review your application and identify whether your child needs any extra learning support. This takes five working days. If we have spaces available, we’ll write to you offering your child a place.
OFFER
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Starting school
Once we’ve formally enrolled your child and you’ve paid our fees, we’ll confirm their start date. We’ll also send you a welcome pack containing all the information you need to prepare for your child's first day.
START
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VIRTUAL TOUR

EXPLORE CDL FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME

The best way to get a feel for our thriving school community is to visit our campus. Can't make it to Geneva? Not a problem. Our virtual tour will guide you around our classrooms, sports facilities, and specialist spaces - all from the comfort of home. 
Virtual Tour
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IMPORTANT DATES 

You can download our term dates here below:

 

DAY SCHOOL

 

BOARDING SCHOOL

 

First Day of School
Thursday 22 Aug 2024
Autumn Holiday (Camps available)
Monday 14 Oct to Friday 25 Oct 2024
Christmas Holidays
Monday 23 Dec 2024 to Friday 10 Jan 2025
Ski Week (No classes)
Monday 24 Feb to Friday 28 Feb 2025
Easter Holidays (Camps available)
Monday 14 Apr to Friday 25 Apr 2025
End of school for students (Camps available)
Wednesday 25 Jun 2025
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Our flexible admissions process is designed around your schedule. We’ll take the time to answer your questions, show you around, and introduce you to our Principals and teachers.
Laura Bayat
Director of Admissions and Marketing
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OUR TUITION FEES

At Collège du Léman, every aspect of your child’s education will be designed around their strengths, passions, and hopes for the future. Our tuition fees reflect this truly tailor-made approach, which is delivered by world-class teachers with a wealth of qualifications and global experience.
OUR TUITION FEES

MEET THE ADMISSIONS TEAM

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make. There are many options and we are here to help you understand the best choice for them.
Claire
Claire Salignac
Admissions Representative (French, English)
Claire joined Collège du Léman in 2007, after working in various fields: engineering specialising in the environment and water treatment, property sales and outplacement.
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Claire Salignac

Claire joined Collège du Léman in 2007, after working in various fields: engineering specialising in the environment and water treatment, property sales and outplacement.

She has had various responsibilities in the Admissions department over the years, including corporate relations for 7 years, then recruitment for the boarding school and local families.
 
Claire, a mother of four, has experienced first-hand the support of the CDL community and will be able to tell you lots of stories about the school and answer any questions you may have.

Contact Claire Salignac:

Claire.Salignac@cdl.ch

Katherine
Katherine Kulyk
Admissions Representative (French, English, Spanish)

Katherine Kulyk joined Collège du Léman in 2021. Originally from Colombia, she has lived in France for 12 years, where she has studied and worked for 7 years in higher education management, promoting tailor-made programmes to interested students. Today she is a mother of one baby and one young child who is a happy CDL student.

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Katherine Kulyk

Katherine Kulyk joined Collège du Léman in 2021. Originally from Colombia, she has lived in France for 12 years, where she has studied and worked for 7 years in higher education management, promoting tailor-made programmes to interested students. Today she is a mother of one baby and one young child who is a happy CDL student.

Contact Katherine Kulyk :

Katherine.Kulyk@cdl.ch

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Kristina Ratishvili
Senior Admissions Representative (English, French, Russian, Spanish, Italian & Georgian)
Kristina Ratishvili joined College du Leman in 2021 having previously worked in another Nord Anglia school in Switzerland since 2014. A former boarding student herself, Kristina speaks six languages and has a very good understanding of what it's like to grow in an international community.
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Kristina Ratishvili

Kristina Ratishvili joined College du Leman in 2021 having previously worked in another Nord Anglia school in Switzerland since 2014. A former boarding student herself, Kristina speaks 6 languages (English, French, Russian, Spanish, Italian and Georgian) and has a very good understanding of what it's like to study abroad, change schools,  as well as to grow in an international community.

Kristina appreciates meeting new families and helping them find the right school for their children. She can also share her personal experience of being a Pre-school parent as her elder son is a student here. Her biggest passion today is raising her two boys, going to the mountain, and enjoying outdoor activities with her family.

Contact Kristina Ratishvili:

Kristina.Ratishvili@cdl.ch

Sandrine
Sandrine Butter
Key Account Manager (French, English & Dutch)
Sandrine Butter joined Collège Du Léman in 2015 having previously been Account Relocation Manager in the relocation company Packimpex, and in sales over 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Sandrine Butter

After obtaining her BBA business school diploma, Sandrine has subsequently lived in France, the UK and Switzerland.

Married with a Dutch husband, Sandrine knows what it means to live abroad as a family, with children going to international schools in a new country. She understands the various challenges encountered by multi-cultural, bilingual and expatriate families such as her own and more particularly how important is to choose the school.

Sandrine’s passions include ski, travel, art, and discovering new cultures. She looks forward meeting you in person!

Contact Sandrine Butter:

Sandrine.Butter@cdl.ch


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David Mulone
Senior Admissions Representative (French, English)
David joined Collège du Léman in 2019 having previously spent over 15 years in the banking industry in relationship management, advisory, sales and business development functions.
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David Mulone

Having lived and worked in Switzerland, UK, Middle East/Africa and Asia, he thrives in international and intercultural environments, and found in CDL the right place to embrace diversity and inclusion, values that are close to his heart and shared by the school community.

Contact David Mulone:

david.mulone@cdl.ch

Hong
Hong Raemy
Admissions Manager, Asia (Mandarin, Cantonese, English & French)

Hong joined Collège du Léman in 2016. A Chinese native, she has been living in Switzerland for more than 25 years. Previously she has worked both in international hotel business development and family offices offering bespoke services.

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Hong Raemy

Hong joined Collège du Léman in 2016. A Chinese native, she has been living in Switzerland for more than 25 years. Previously she has worked both in international hotel business development and family offices offering bespoke services. She has been a boarder herself and speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, English and French.

She feels rewarded when parents have found the right school to bring out the best in their precious children, and when she sees all their happy faces on campus.

Contact Xiao Hong:

hong.raemy@cdl.ch

曉紅, 於2016年加入萊蒙學校。她是一位在瑞士生活20多年的華人,曾擔任國際酒店集团戰略發展以及家族办公室頂級服務行業要職。擁有海外留學經歷,以及多元文化國際工作背景。她講流利粵語,國語,英語和法語。父母找到了適合孩子成長的學校,还有在校园里看到孩子快樂的笑容,讓她感到很有意義。

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Alisa Hagen
Admissions Representative (English, French, Ukrainian & Russian)
Alisa Hagen first joined Collège du Léman in 2014, contributing to the boarding team until 2016. She then worked at private universities and international schools in Switzerland, amassing over 10 years of experience in education. In 2024, Alisa returned to Collège du Léman. Her daughter is now also a student at the school, deepening her personal connection to the CDL community.
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Alisa Hagen

Alisa Hagen first joined Collège du Léman in 2014 to 2016, contributing to the boarding team until 2016. She then worked at private universities and international schools in Switzerland, amassing over 10 years of experience in education. In 2024, Alisa returned to Collège. Her daughter is now also a student at the school, deepening her personal connection to the CDL community.

Alisa values the opportunity to help families find the right program and boarding school for their children. Having worked as a House Parent, she can provide deep insight into the CDL boarding family experience. She is passionate about her family, mountain hikes, yoga and seaside leisure.

Contact Alisa Hagen:

alisa.hagen@cdl.ch

 
Isabelle
Isabelle Guillon
Admissions Representative (French, English)
Isabelle joined Collège du Léman first as Junior Business Analyst in the finance department from April 2018 then moved to Admissions in September 2019.
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Isabelle Guillon

Isabelle joined Collège du Léman first as Junior Business Analyst in the finance department from April 2018 then moved to Admissions in September 2019. She had previously worked in the luxury hotel business for 15 years so one of her best asset is to welcome children and parents in the warmest way, make them feel very comfortable.

Isabelle speaks French, English and Spanish. She used to live in the UK and travelled in Australia, Peru, Mexico and around Europe.

Contact Isabelle Guillon:

isabelle.guillon@cdl.ch

 

Frequently asked questions (FAQS)

  • How long does Collège du Léman’s admissions process take?
    From the moment you get in touch with us to the offer of a place, our admissions process can take as little as two or three weeks. Timings do vary, though, as each family’s application journey is different. Please speak to our admissions team to find out more.
  • Can my child start at any time?
    We accept applications all year round and your child can start at any time during the academic year.
  • Do you offer boarding?
    Yes, we offer boarding for 8 to 18-year-olds. Our safe, secure, and happy community is like a family, where students receive the 24/7 care, support, and attention they need to thrive. While boarding at Collège du Léman, your child will make friends for life, enjoy amazing activities outside of school, and develop the values and skills to step into the real world and change it for the better.
  • What curriculum do you teach?

    We offer a range of globally respected curricula, qualifications, and diplomas that give every student the right opportunities to excel. From an early age, your child can learn in English, French, or a combination of both. They can also switch between pathways year-to-year, ensuring they make the most of our vibrant bilingual environment, and become gifted dual-language communicators.

    In High School (ages 14 to 18), we offer a wide range of globally respected diplomas. Our students study for their IGCSEs, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), the American High School Diploma, the French Baccalaureate, and the Swiss Maturité.

  • Do you offer a bilingual programme?
    Yes, we do. Our students learn in English, French, or a combination of the two from Pre-school, through Primary to Middle School. This means a subject might be taught in French on Monday, in English on Tuesday, and so on. 

    In High School, our students can choose to follow an international, American, French, or Swiss programme.
FIND OUT MORE
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YOUR ADMISSIONS JOURNEY STARTS HERE

Take the first step in your child’s journey to Collège du Léman by booking a personalised tour of our campus. If you can’t make it to Switzerland, we’d love to show you around online.

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