Switzerland, Geneva
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Geneva English School (GES) Primary Campus offers an engaging educational experience rooted in the British National Curriculum and EYFS framework. Situated on the shores of Lake Geneva in Genthod, the campus overlooks Mont Blanc and provides a calm, modern setting for young learners. The school incorporates unique instructional strategies, most notably "The Literary Curriculum," which connects core subjects like Humanities and Science through a thematic, book-based approach.Students participate in specialized programs such as a STEAM Carousel, weekly Drama, Art, and Music lessons, and an extensive outdoor education initiative. A notable feature is the Science Ambassadors program, which empowers primary students to lead projects, complete scientific enquiries, and represent their peers. Bilingual Pre-school options and immersive French instruction ensure students integrate into the local francophone community while developing strong English literacy, creativity, and collaboration skills tailored for their progression to secondary education.
Rte de Malagny 36, 1294 Genthod, Switzerland
Geneva English School - Primary Campus has instruction in English.
GES Primary occupies a parkland site in the commune of Genthod, less than 10km from central Geneva. The Primary campus sits in Route de Malagny 36, 1294 Genthod; it features an elegant historic main building and newer facilities, with views over Lake Léman towards Mont Blanc. GES Secondary occupies part of the Modulis Building near the lake in Versoix, just a few minutes from the Primary campus, at Route de Suisse 160, 1290 Versoix. The two campuses are set in close proximity to Geneva and offer access to local amenities and community links.
GES has two main stages: Primary (Early Years to Year 6) and Secondary (Year 7 to Year 13). Early Years entry includes Pre-School 3 and Reception; Primary covers Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2; Secondary covers Key Stage 3 to Year 13, with GCSE/IGCSE offered at Year 10 and A Levels at Year 13.
The school is an international school delivering a British curriculum.
Pupils come from over 60 nationalities.
The school has a Director of Inclusion (SENCO) and Learning Assistants to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs and provide Learning & After-School Support.
The school is a British-curriculum international school delivering GCSE and A Levels.
Annual tuition at Geneva English School - Primary Campus ranges from CHF 19,000 to CHF 34,250 for 2026/27.
Geneva English School - Primary Campus teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 3 to 11.
GES broadly follows the English National Curriculum; there is a strong emphasis on languages due to its French-speaking Swiss location, with immersive French in class and French integrated into daily life from Pre-School onwards. The curriculum covers The Arts, Computing, English, French, German & Spanish, History & Geography, Mathematics, PSHCE, Science, Sport & PE, and Academic Support.
2025 A Level results: 25 students; 99% pass rate; 51% A/A; A Level results place GES in the top 5% of worldwide schools. 2025 GCSE results: GCSE Grades 9-7 2025: 66% (UK average 22%). 2025 Primary results: 70% of Year 6 exceeded benchmark in Science, 60% in English, 44% in Maths. University destinations (2023-2025) include Cambridge, Imperial College London, University College London, ETH Zürich, Bocconi University, University of Geneva, among others.
Graduates have gone on to study at leading universities worldwide, including University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, University College London, ETH Zürich, Bocconi University, University of Geneva, and more.
The school's admissions process includes the following stages: initial enquiry and confirmation of each student's details; reports from the previous school or nursery; a visit to GES and/or a discussion via telephone or online video call; submission of a completed Application form; consideration of the application along with supporting documentation; the offer of a place or guidance if a place cannot be offered. Applying to join Pre-School: children are invited to attend two tasters before joining; pupils applying to other year groups at Primary and Secondary may also join a taster session. Applying for A Levels: students are asked for their preferred subjects and their most recent school report and, where relevant, projected GCSE grades; they will then interview with a member of staff to assess suitability for the courses requested, which may include a written exam. Applications are accepted throughout the year and processed in the order they are received; if a year group is full a waiting list is maintained.
If a year group is full a waiting list is maintained.
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