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Key Facts
Outstanding results
Our approach ensures our students achieve 100% pass rates in all five diplomas.
Unparalleled choice
We’re the only school in the region to offer a choice of five diploma pathways.
Multilingual communicators
Your child can learn in English, French, or a combination of the two.

AN EDUCATION AS INDIVIDUAL AS YOUR CHILD

Your child will love learning at Collège du Léman (CDL), where they’ll shape their own academic journey to success, guided by our world-class teachers.

 

Our 'Made for You' philosophy ensures every student has choice, plays to their strengths and passions, and develops a lifelong love of learning. Our focus on internationalism and wellbeing nurtures confident, resilient, and compassionate young people who understand their place in the world – and have the skills to change it for the better.

 

This personalised, truly innovative approach will take your child wherever they want to go in life, including top 100 universities across the globe.

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Pre-school
  • Pre-school
  • Primary
  • Middle School & Secondaire I
  • High School & Secondaire II

Our curricula

At CDL, we offer a range of globally respected curricula and diplomas that give every student the right opportunities to excel. From the age of two, your child can learn in English, French, or a combination of the two. They can also switch between pathways year-to-year. This prepares them for High School, where they’ll choose from international, French, Swiss, and American programmes that align with their strengths, passions, and hopes for the future.
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2 to 6 years old
International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC)
The IEYC is a play-based, structured curriculum, which helps our children develop socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Adapted to our unique Pre-school context in Geneva, your child will explore the world around them, get active, and learn through engaging themes and topics.
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Our Curricula

At CDL, we offer a range of globally respected curricula and diplomas that give every student the right opportunities to excel. From the age of two, your child can learn in English, French, or a combination of the two. They can also switch between pathways year-to-year. This prepares them for High School, where they’ll choose from international, French, Swiss, and American programmes that align with their strengths, passions, and hopes for the future.
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6 to 11 years old
International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
The IPC is a thematic, creative programme, with clear personal, subject, and learning goals. A truly flexible curriculum, the IPC can be adapted to each student’s interests, talents, and level of understanding.
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6 to 11 years old
Cambridge Primary Curriculum
On both our Anglophone and Bilingual programmes, English and maths are taught using the Cambridge Primary Curriculum.
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Our Curricula

At CDL, we offer a range of globally respected curricula and diplomas that give every student the right opportunities to excel. From the age of two, your child can learn in English, French, or a combination of the two. They can also switch between pathways year-to-year. This prepares them for High School, where they’ll choose from international, French, Swiss, and American programmes that align with their strengths, passions, and hopes for the future.
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11 to 14 years old
International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC)
The IMYC provides a holistic education that encourages exploration and discovery, nurtures individual talents, and provides rigorous academic teaching in specialist subjects.
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Our Curricula

At CDL, we offer a range of globally respected curricula and diplomas that give every student the right opportunities to excel. From the age of two, your child can learn in English, French, or a combination of the two. They can also switch between pathways year-to-year. This prepares them for High School, where they’ll choose from international, French, Swiss, and American programmes that align with their strengths, passions, and hopes for the future.
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14 to 18 years old
High School curricula
In High School, we offer one of the widest range of diplomas in Switzerland. Our 14 to 18-year-olds choose from international, French, Swiss High School, and American High School diploma programmes, which align with their strengths, passions, and aspirations for the future.
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primary
  • PRE-SCHOOL
  • PRIMARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School & Secondaire I
  • High School & Secondaire II

A typical school day

Every day is packed with experiences that unlock the joy of learning. Both in and beyond the classroom, your child will make thrilling discoveries, pursue passions, and change the world for the better.
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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.
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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. 
young explorers
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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.
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A TYPICAL SCHOOL DAY

Every day is packed with experiences that unlock the joy of learning. Both in and beyond the classroom, your child will make thrilling discoveries, pursue passions, and change the world for the better.
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Starting the day right
After a warm welcome, our class teachers will check in on your child’s wellbeing. Yoga and mindfulness, sharing sessions, running the daily mile, and interactive games put our students in a positive frame of mind.
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STARTING THE DAY RIGHT
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Learning in new ways
From spending the day as Emilia Earhart to discovering the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy, our students develop a lifelong of learning through experiential activities.
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Unlimited opportunities
Lunchtime is packed with exciting opportunities – and your child can do as much as a little as they like. After a healthy meal, they can head to our adventure playground, join a game of football, hang out with friends, or play in our dedicated quiet space. 
unlimited opportunities
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Running, climbing, jumping
Our Primary students have bags of energy, and our activity sessions are a great way to let off steam. Your child will run, jump, and score on our all-weather pitch, sports courts, and gyms, as well as exploring our wonderful Concha garden.
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Taking a trip
Day and overnight trips teach our students about themselves and others, as well as creating lifelong memories. On residential camps across Switzerland, your child will grow in confidence and independence, make friends, and be supported to take risks. 
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A TYPICAL SCHOOL DAY

Every day is packed with experiences that unlock the joy of learning. Both in and beyond the classroom, your child will make thrilling discoveries, pursue passions, and change the world for the better.
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Where learning comes alive
Themed projects and hands-on activities bring specialist subjects to life. Visits from authors, musicians, poets, and expert speakers join the dots between theory and real-world learning, opening our learners’ eyes to a world of opportunities.
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Where learning comes alive
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Inventing the future
In our specialist science labs and classrooms, hands-on STEAM experiments and creative challenges get students’ minds ticking, developing ingenious problem-solvers and cogent critical thinkers.
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Healthy habits
Freshly cooked, nutritious lunches provide the fuel our students need for an afternoon of activity. This might include a big match on our all-weather pitch or shooting some hoops in our Olympus Gymnasium.
healthy habits
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Taking centre stage
Our collaboration with The Julliard School opens doors to a world of artistic opportunities. Your child can star on stage, learn a musical instrument, or showcase their singing voice.
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Pursuing passions
Sailing or horse riding? 3D drawing or starting your own business? Or how about having fun in our virtual reality lab? Our extracurricular programme offers so much choice, ensuring everyone ends the day doing what they love. 
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A TYPICAL school day

Every day is packed with experiences that unlock the joy of learning. Both in and beyond the classroom, your child will make thrilling discoveries, pursue passions, and change the world for the better.
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Follow your own path
Every student’s day is different. Whether they’re studying for the IBDP or Swiss Maturite, learning in French or English, or pursuing unique sporting, creative, and academic passions, each learner forges their own path to success.
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follow your own path
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REACH for the stars
Our REACH programme encourages students to aim high, nurturing responsible, eco-friendly, active, creative, and healthy behaviours. Taking part in meaningful activities that develop a host of skills gives our students an extra edge on university applications, too.
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Being the change
Every day, our older students take the lead and make a difference. From giving their friends a voice on our Student Government to keeping Lake Geneva clean, they connect with others and the world around them, and effect tangible change.
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Healthy body, healthy mind
Happy, healthy students learn best, which is why we encourage everyone to get active. Competing as a team develops communication and collaboration skills, while recreational sports boost fitness. A nutritious, freshly prepared lunch gives our students the energy they need to succeed, too.
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Enriching activities
The learning never stops at CDL! Enrichment activities – from sailing and basketball to creating their own startup – will give your child the chance to do what they love.
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  • PRE-SCHOOL
  • PRIMARY
  • Middle School & Secondaire I
  • High School & Secondaire II

PRE-SCHOOL

Languages taught
5
English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish
Average class size
16
Staff-student ratio
1:8
Age range
2-6

Primary

Languages taught
5
English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish
Average class size
20
Staff-student ratio
1:10
Age range
6-11

Middle School & Secondaire I

Languages taught
5
English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish
Average class size
17
Staff-student ratio
1:16
Age range
11-14

High School & Secondaire II

Languages taught
5
English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish
Average class size
17
Staff-student ratio
1:13
Age range
14-18
TEACHING EXCELLENCE

EXTRAORDINARY TEACHERS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD

At Collège du Léman, your child will learn from the world’s best. Two-thirds of our teachers have more than 10 years’ experience in British and international schools. More than half have a Master’s degree or PhD, too.

As well as being experts in their field, our teachers are truly holistic educators. They have a genuine passion for sharing knowledge in a way that works for every student, customising each lesson, assignment, or activity to individual needs and preferences. Crucially, they’re committed to nurturing the skills, values, and global understanding your child needs to thrive – both while they’re with us and long into the future.

HOW WE TEACH
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OUR STATS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

In 2023, every single one of our students passed their diploma with flying colours, whether they have taken the IGCSE, the IBCP, the IBDP, the Swiss Maturité or the French Baccalauréat. 
OUR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
100%
of our students passed the International Baccalaureate (IBDB and IBCP) and achieved an average score of 34 compared to the world average of 30.
99%
of our students achieved the High School Diploma, and 82% passed the Advanced Placement exams compared to 60% globally.
100%
of our students passed the Swiss Maturity and the French Baccalauréat (including 91% with distinction).

MEET Our Alumni

Learning at Collège du Léman unlocks a world of possibilities – as more than 10,000 alumni will testify! We’re incredibly proud of our graduates, who go on to achieve great things at universities and in careers across the globe.
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Dorothy
Class of 1971
"Learning at CDL broadened my horizons and taught me to find common ground with people of all backgrounds. I also learnt that mutual respect is a great foundation from which to build strong relationships and work with others, both professionally and personally."
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Daniel
Class of 2018
"The school guided me through every aspect of the university application process, identifying opportunities and options I wouldn’t have thought of otherwise. Following the IBDP programme helped me massively in my first year at college, too."
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Manuela
Class of 2009
"At CDL, I loved being around people from all over the world, discovering different cultures, and enjoying new experiences."
ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

THE HIGHEST STANDARDS

We’re incredibly proud of the innovative, tailor-made education we provide at Collège du Léman, which is endorsed by several leading Swiss and international organisations. These include The Council of International Schools, The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and the International Baccalaureate Organisation.
OUR ACCREDITATIONS
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ENSURING EVERY CHILD THRIVES

We welcome everyone at Collège du Léman, providing the personalised care and differentiated teaching each child needs to achieve their very best. This includes offering specialist support to students with additional educational needs. Working closely with parents, teachers, counsellors, and external experts, we ensure every child fulfils their potential, grows in confidence, and loves learning.
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UNLOCKING THE JOY OF LEARNING

At Collège du Léman, so much of what our students learn happens beyond the classroom. Your child will enjoy extracurricular activities, trips, and service opportunities that fuel passions and nurture talents.

Outstanding Experiences