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The British School of Geneva follows an enhanced English National Curriculum from Early Years through to A Levels. Our educational journey is structured as follows:
Our curriculum combines our Learning.First™ frameworks, the academic foundations of the British education system and a personalised, inclusive approach to learning, helping students develop as successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.
The British School of Geneva accepts applications throughout the year, subject to availability. Depending on the year group and available places, children can join the school at different points during the academic year rather than only at the start of September.
Our Admissions Team can advise you on available places, entry requirements and the most suitable starting date for your child. Families are welcome to contact us to discuss their individual circumstances.
The British School of Geneva is located at Av. de Châtelaine 95A, 1219 Châtelaine, Vernier, Geneva, with convenient access from Geneva and the surrounding area.
The school is approximately two minutes from the motorway and around ten minutes by car from Geneva’s international quarter and the United Nations. Tram and bus connections also make the school accessible by public transport.
Bus routes 6, 19, 22 and 51 stop at the Châtelaine bus stop immediately outside the school. We also offer a dedicated school transport service for families living on the right bank of Geneva and in neighbouring France.
Please reach out to our Admissions team, who can provide further information about school transport routes and travel options.
Class sizes at the British School of Geneva are designed to support personalised attention and effective learning.
These class sizes allow teachers to understand each student’s needs, provide individual feedback and create a supportive learning environment.
Yes. The British School of Geneva provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students who need help developing their English speaking, reading and writing skills.
We use recognised Oxford and Password EAL assessments to understand each student’s level of English and identify the support they may need. Our approach is designed to help international students build confidence in English while participating fully in school life and the curriculum.
The school welcomes students from a wide range of linguistic backgrounds and supports multilingual learners as part of our inclusive educational approach. Find out more about our approach to multilingualism.
The British School of Geneva offers English and French as core language subjects, with additional language opportunities available across the school.
Our students collectively speak more than 60 languages, reflecting the international and multilingual nature of our school community.
Yes. The British School of Geneva has an inclusive approach to learning and supports students according to their individual learning needs, strengths and pace of development.
As part of the admissions process, we review each child’s educational background and carry out appropriate assessments to understand whether additional support may be required. Where appropriate, we work collaboratively with parents and our multidisciplinary team to develop personalised strategies and Individual Education Plans.
We welcome students with mild to moderate additional learning needs, provided that we can offer the appropriate support within our setting. Families are encouraged to share relevant information during admissions so that we can assess how best to support their child.
Additional specialist support, where required, may involve an extra cost. Our Admissions Team can discuss individual circumstances in confidence.
Yes. The British School of Geneva offers an optional hot lunch programme for students.
Our catering partner Kidelis provides healthy, varied meals suitable for children and young people.
We can also accommodate a range of dietary preferences and requirements. Families can contact the school for further information about menus, dietary arrangements and lunch costs.
Yes. School uniform is compulsory for students at the British School of Geneva from Early Years through to Year 11.
The uniform includes the required school clothing, shoes and school bag. Students in Years 12 and 13 (A Level College) have a more flexible dress code and are not required to wear the standard school uniform.
The official uniform is supplied by Trutex. Families can order through the school’s designated uniform supplier using the school code LEA000128TF, at www.trutex.com/eu.
The British School of Geneva communicates with families through a combination of digital platforms, meetings and direct contact with staff.
Our Parent Portal is used by teachers to share feedback, progress updates and important information about students’ learning. Parents are also invited to regular parent-teacher meetings to discuss their child’s progress and development.
School leaders and teachers are available to answer questions and support parents throughout their child’s time at the school. This combination of regular updates and direct communication helps families stay informed and involved in school life.
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