< Back What types of schools do most expats in your city choose for their children? What are some examples of these schools? Is there a lot of competition for spots in local schools? Are pre-schools also widely available (for children approx. 2 to 5 years old)? How are most kids transported to and from school? When does the typical school year start and end? Is there anything else I should know about local schools? What types of schools do most expats in your city choose for their children? Expats in Nyon who do not speak French tend to choose an English-language international school for their children. Such schools use British, American or international curriculum. Many parents find these schools preferable because their programs are similar around the world and children can integrate well into a new school when the family moves again. Parents who speak French at home may choose an international school, French-speaking private school or a French-speaking local school for their children. Note that Switzerland has a highly regarded public school system and young children coming from abroad are welcome. For further assistance with regards to schooling contact Crown Nyon. ↑ Top What are some examples of these schools? Geneva The Bell One World Nursery 6, ch. des Colombettes 1202 Genève Tel: 022 740 21 93 The One World Nursery offers a complete pre-school program to children between the ages of 2 - 5. Collège du Léman Route de Sauverny 74 1290 Versoix Tel: 022 775 55 55 In pre-school, primary and high school, the College du Leman offers two academic programs: one taught in English and one with instruction in French preparing for the French Baccalauréat and the Swiss Federal Maturité, including the bilingual French-English Maturité. Deutsche Schule 95A, av. de Châtelaine 1219 Genève Tel: 022 795 07 10 Ages 3 – 10. The German School of Geneva is accredited by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany. The school offers a kindergarten and a preschool as well as primary and secondary education programs. Ecole La Découverte 11, av. de Sécheron 1202 Genève Tel: 022 733 54 33 A private school for ages 3 – 12. The primary teaching language is French but children have an "English Day" once or twice a week, depending on the grade, with an English mother-tongue teacher. Institut International de Lancy 37, av. de Petit-Lancy 1213 Petit-Lancy Tel: 022 879 00 00 English section: ages 3 – 14 and runs along the same lines as an English primary school following the National Curriculum of England and Wales. French section: ages 3 – 18. Preparation for the French Baccalaureate and the Swiss maturité up to ages 14 – 15 (4ème). Gan-Yeladim de la C.I.G. 206, rte de Veyrier 1255 Veyrier Tel: 022 899 13 32 Jewish school for age 18 months - age 6. Open through lunch 3 days/week and mornings on Wednesdays and Fridays. Geneva English School 36, rte de Malagny CP 40 1294 Genthod, Genève Tel: 022 755-1855 The Geneva English School is a private, non-profit primary school. The primary objective of the school is to offer a British education for children from four to eleven years of age living in or around Geneva and to prepare them for secondary education in any English-speaking school. L'Ecole Internationale de Genève Administration Centrale, 62 route de Chêne 1208 Genève Tel: 022 787 2400 The International School of Geneva was founded by the staff of the League of Nations to create the world's first international school. The school has approximately 3,750 students, with more than 100 nationalities, and is Switzerland's largest private school. The learning languages are English and French; there is also a strong dual-language program, often used as a model for other schools. Nyon Ecole Moser de Nyon 4-6, avenue Reverdil 1260 Nyon Tel.: 022 593 88 88 Enrolls students from the age of 9 to 20 years old. French school with English and German lessons. Campus de la Chataigneraie 2, chemin de la Ferme 1297 Founex Tel.: 022 960 91 11 Enrolls students from the age of 4 to 20 years old. ↑ Top Is there a lot of competition for spots in local schools? Most of the international schools in Switzerland are over-booked. We suggest that you register your children as soon as possible at your chosen school or contact Crown Nyon for assistance. ↑ Top Are pre-schools also widely available (for children approx. 2 to 5 years old)? Yes. Please see the school descriptions above. Please note that a free place at a crèche is also hard to find; try to book a place as soon as you can. ↑ Top How are most kids transported to and from school? Most schools operate school bus transportation. As Switzerland is a very safe country, many students use the public transportation each day. ↑ Top When does the typical school year start and end? Public school: from mid-August to the end of June. Private International School starts in the beginning of September to the end of June. ↑ Top Is there anything else I should know about local schools? Local primary schools provide intensive French lessons for foreign students. They are able to follow the program (Swiss curriculum) from the beginning. Within 4 – 6 months, foreign students are fluent in French. Feel free to contact Crown Nyon if you have any questions. ↑ Top IMPORTANT NOTE: Crown Relocations has made every effort to present accurate information. However, regulations, rates and other variables are subject to change and Crown Relocations cannot accept responsibility for the errors that might result. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact your local Crown representative.