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Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Swedish International School of Geneva (SISOG) is a private bilingual preschool and primary school for children aged 1–12. Instruction is offered in English, Swedish and French, and the school follows a bespoke integrated curriculum based on the Swedish Academic Curriculum and the Plan d'études Romand (PER) introduced in the canton of Geneva; it is approved by the Geneva Department of Public Instruction (DIP). The Red Thread concept connects learning across subjects, from Preschool through Primary, ensuring coherence and continuity. SISOG provides Swedish Small Group Classes for pupils from Swiss, French or International schools and Swedish Online Courses for Middle and Secondary levels. The school emphasizes small classes, strong teacher–pupil relationships, and formative feedback, with daily outdoor time and regular termly development talks involving parents. Extras include After School Care, Holiday Camps, and a Student Council that empowers students to participate in school life and policy discussions.
Swedish International School of Geneva has 140 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English, Swedish, French.
Location
Esplanade des Récréations 9, 1217 Meyrin, Switzerland. SISOG is located at this address in Meyrin. The school offers instruction in English, Swedish and French.
Stages
Preschool (ages 1-3); Pre-Primary (ages 3-4); Primary (ages 4-12). Swedish Language program is also part of SISOG offerings.
Type
private bilingual preschool and primary school
Additional learning support
SISOG classrooms are thoughtfully designed to meet diverse learning needs. Teachers provide extra support for those who need it and additional challenges for those ready to go further.
Country affiliation
Sweden
School day structure
Opening hours: Preschool: 5 Days Full Time 8:00–18:30; 5 Days Part Time 8:00–15:00; 4 Days Full Time 8:00–18:30; 4 Days Part Time 8:00–15:00; Wednesday 8:00–18:30. Primary: 1P–4P Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 8:00–15:00; Wed 8:00–12:30. 5P–8P Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 8:00–16:00; Wed 8:00–12:30. After School: 1P–4P 3:00–6:30; 5P–8P 4:00–6:30; Wed 12:30–18:30. Holiday Camps: 8:00–18:30.
Fees
Annual tuition at Swedish International School of Geneva ranges from CHF 11,800 to CHF 19,800 for 2026/27.
Application and Enrollment Fees
- Application fee: CHF 250 per child. - Enrollment fee: CHF 750 per child, payable before the school will reserve a place. Both the application fee and the enrollment fee are one-time charges, non-deductible and non-refundable. The admissions charges are separate from tuition.
Preschool (Crèche) — fees by age group and attendance pattern
- Preschool tuition is charged monthly, in advance; the annual price is divided into 12 monthly installments and invoices are issued twice a year (first tranche: August–January; second tranche: February–July). A child's absence does not give right to any deduction, refund or credit.
- 5 days full-time (Mon–Fri 08:00–18:20): - CHF 3,250 / month for 1–2 years group. - CHF 2,850 / month for 2+ years group.
- 5 days part-time (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 08:00–15:00; Wed 08:00–12:30): - CHF 2,895 / month for 1–2 years group. - CHF 2,540 / month for 2+ years group.
- 4 days full-time (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 08:00–18:20): - CHF 2,600 / month for 1–2 years group. - CHF 2,280 / month for 2+ years group.
- 4 days part-time (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 08:00–15:00): - CHF 2,315 / month for 1–2 years group. - CHF 2,030 / month for 2+ years group.
- Note on extras: nappies and powdered milk are not included in preschool tuition and must be provided/paid separately. Optional extra activities may incur additional charges.
Pre-Primary and Primary — fees by year group
- Pre-Primary (academic program, 5 days): CHF 26,845 / year. Additional All Round Care (5 days, school weeks and school holidays) is CHF 7,355 / year. Tuition covers educational fees plus lunch and snacks. Tuition for Pre-Primary is invoiced in 12 monthly installments in advance; invoices are issued twice a year covering six monthly payments each time. A child's absence does not entitle to deduction, refund or credit.
- Primary (1P–8P; ages 4–12): CHF 26,845 / year. Tuition covers educational fees plus lunch and snacks.
Primary — payment schedule (installments) and additional service fees
- Primary tuition (academic program) is payable in three advanced installments according to the following schedule: - 30% of the annual fee payable before June 30. - 40% payable before September 30. - 30% payable before January 31.
- Primary additional services (annual rates): - After School — 5 days: CHF 5,778 / year. - After School — 4 days (no Wednesday): CHF 4,625 / year. - Primary Wednesday Swedish classes (08:00–12:30): CHF 2,714 / year. - After School Wednesdays (12:30–18:20): CHF 1,153 / year.
- Holiday camps and optional after‑school activities may carry additional charges and may be billed separately. Some additional programs have their own payment schedules (for example, Swedish Language classes and after‑school/holiday‑camp full-year packages).
Swedish language courses (6+ years) — fees and payment schedule
- Swedish Language classes (small groups) payment schedule: 50% of the fee due before November 30 and 50% due before March 31. Enrollment in Swedish Language classes is binding for the full year.
Billing schedule, payment terms and penalties
- Preschool: tuition is paid monthly, in advance; invoices are issued twice yearly covering six monthly payments each tranche (Aug–Jan and Feb–Jul). For children admitted after year start, the number of installments is adjusted.
- Pre-Primary: tuition is paid in 12 monthly installments in advance; first installment due by July 31 and last by June 30 of the following calendar year; invoices are issued twice a year covering six months each.
- Primary: tuition is payable in three advanced installments (30% / 40% / 30%) with deadlines prior to June 30, September 30 and January 31 respectively.
- Administrative and late-payment fees: - For administrative billing services (non-standard bills or invoice modifications) a fee of CHF 30 applies. - Late payment notices carry fixed fees (current General Conditions show a first late-payment notice fee and a second notice fee; repeated non-payment may lead to collection proceedings).
Refund, withdrawal and notice terms
- Application and enrollment fees are non-refundable and non-deductible. Enrollment is binding.
- Withdrawal / termination consequences (amounts due depending on communication date): - If the withdrawal is communicated on or before February 28 (inclusive): no tuition due. - If communicated between March 1 and October 20 (inclusive): 50% of annual tuition is due (enrollment end date listed as December 31). - If communicated from October 21 through June 30 (following calendar year): 100% of annual tuition is due.
- Absences do not give entitlement to refund, reduction or credit; official holidays, scheduled closures, pedagogical days and adaptation periods are included in the fee calculation and are not refundable. In the event of breach of contract or withdrawal, fees related to scheduled days remain due and are not subject to deduction.
Boarding / residential provision
- The school provides preschool and primary education for children ages 1–12. There is no boarding provision; boarding fees are not applicable.
Other costs and optional charges
- Nappies and powdered milk for preschool are not included and must be provided/paid separately. Optional extracurricular activities, holiday‑camp weeks purchased individually, mother‑tongue lessons and certain optional after‑school activities may incur additional costs. Administrative billing modifications and certain optional services carry separate charges.
Fee payment options and banking details
- Payments are required by bank transfer as per the school's payment instructions. The school provides banking details for transfers (Beneficiary: Association de l'école suédoise de Genève / 1217 Meyrin Suisse). Sample banking fields provided by the school include: - Account number: 12 – 10403 – 9 - IBAN: CH46 0900 0000 1201 0403 9 - SWIFT/BIC: POFICHBEXXX - Financial institution: PostFinance (Clearing number 09000).
Summary statement
- Tuition and fees are charged according to the program and attendance pattern selected (monthly for preschool; annual with installment schedules for pre-primary and primary). One-time admission charges (application and enrollment fees) apply and are non-refundable. Payment schedules, late-payment penalties, notice periods and the treatment of absences are set out in the school's General Conditions; installments and due dates are specified above.
Academics
Swedish International School of Geneva teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 12.
Curriculum
Swedish International School of Geneva provides education based on the Swedish Pedagogical Approach in a multilingual and multicultural setting. It is approved by the Geneva Department of Public Instruction (DIP) and follows a bespoke integrated curriculum based on the Swedish Academic Curriculum and on the PER – Plan d'études Romand introduced in 2011 in the canton of Geneva. Instruction is offered in English, Swedish and French. The curriculum includes Swedish Small Group Classes for students in Swiss, French or International schools, following the Swedish national curriculum. Swedish Online Courses are available for Middle School and Secondary School. The school offers Preschool, Pre-Primary and Primary programs and uses the Red Thread concept to connect learning across subjects.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
In SISOG, student well-being is central in a positive and inclusive environment. The school balances academic progress with emotional and social well-being and emphasizes equality, empathy, community, and a love of learning to support social-emotional development.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The SEN Department creates an inclusive learning environment and works with teachers, support staff and families to provide individualized support to foster holistic development. It focuses on smooth transitions, opportunities for self-expression and collaboration, and tailored academic progress. When needed, Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) are implemented with goals co-created by teachers and parents, and in more specialized cases families may be responsible for costs associated with personal assistance. Families considering SISOG for a child with identified needs are invited to meet with the SEN coordinator to discuss effective support.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers instruction in English, Swedish and French, with bilingual programs in Swedish-French or English-French. The bilingual model uses two native-speaking teachers per class, one per language, following a one teacher, one language approach.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is integral to the school's approach, with a emphasis on healthy balance between academics and wellbeing, and a holistic view of student development that includes social, emotional and physical aspects. The school promotes outdoor time and a caring, collaborative learning environment to support overall well-being.
Safeguarding
The school states that a child's wellbeing and safety are core, with a commitment to a discrimination-free environment and inclusive practices. Daily outdoor activities, a caring atmosphere, and emphasis on respect for diversity support safeguarding of students.
FAQs
What curriculum does Swedish International School of Geneva offer?
Swedish International School of Geneva offers French, AP curriculums. Swedish International School of Geneva provides education based on the Swedish Pedagogical Approach in a multilingual and multicultural setting.
What age range does Swedish International School of Geneva cater for?
Swedish International School of Geneva accepts students from age 1 to 12. Preschool (ages 1-3); Pre-Primary (ages 3-4); Primary (ages 4-12). Swedish Language program is also part of SISOG offerings.
What are the fees at Swedish International School of Geneva?
Annual fees at Swedish International School of Geneva range from approximately 26,845 to 39,000. **Application and Enrollment Fees** - Application fee: CHF 250 per child. - Enrollment fee: CHF 750 per child, payable before the school will reserve a place. Both the application fee and the enrollment fee are one-time charges, non-deductible and non-refundable. The admissions charges are separate from tuition.
Where is Swedish International School of Geneva located?
Swedish International School of Geneva is located in Switzerland. Esplanade des Récréations 9, 1217 Meyrin, Switzerland. SISOG is located at this address in Meyrin. The school offers instruction in English, Swedish and French.
Is Swedish International School of Geneva co-educational?
Swedish International School of Geneva is a co-educational school. private bilingual preschool and primary school.
Does Swedish International School of Geneva offer boarding?
No residential boarding is provided. After School Care is available daily until 18:20, offering free play, structured activities, and indoor/outdoor experiences.
What learning support does Swedish International School of Geneva provide?
Swedish International School of Geneva provides learning support services. The SEN Department creates an inclusive learning environment and works with teachers, support staff and families to provide individualized support to foster holistic development. It focuses on smooth transitions, opportunities for self-expression and collaboration, and tailored academic progress.
Does Swedish International School of Geneva offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?
The school offers instruction in English, Swedish and French, with bilingual programs in Swedish-French or English-French. The bilingual model uses two native-speaking teachers per class, one per language, following a one teacher, one language approach.
What facilities does Swedish International School of Geneva have?
The school's classrooms are thoughtfully designed to meet diverse learning needs. Teachers provide extra support for those who need it and additional challenges for those ready to go further. Small classes enable highly personalised teaching and dynamic, flexible lessons.
What extra-curricular activities are available at Swedish International School of Geneva?
Swedish International School of Geneva offers a range of extra-curricular activities. After School Activities include music, art, football, violin and language courses. The After School program offers free play, structured activities, and outdoor and indoor experiences. After School is a community which enables children to find a harmonious life balance between school and family. Student-centered learning drives SISOG's approach.
What languages are taught at Swedish International School of Geneva?
The school teaches in English, Swedish and French. The school has Swedish–French bilingual groups in Preschool (ages 1-4) and a Swedish–French bilingual primary program for ages 4-12.
Who is the head of Swedish International School of Geneva?
The head of school at Swedish International School of Geneva is Lotta Bartosch.
How many students attend Swedish International School of Geneva?
Swedish International School of Geneva has approximately 140 students. The school serves students from age 1 to 12.
When was Swedish International School of Geneva founded?
Swedish International School of Geneva was founded in 1974. Founded in autumn 1972 by Bo Mårsäter and his wife Ulla as a non-profit association. From the start, parents and staff have worked hand-in-hand to make SISOG a place for children to learn.
What is the parent community like at Swedish International School of Geneva?
SISOG is guided by five values: Equality, Empathy, Love of Learning, Community and Commitment.
