La Découverte School - Geneva Campus

Switzerland, Geneva

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The school at a glance

Instructs in French, English

Fees CHF 16,470 - 18,950

Ages 3 - 12 years

Pupil numbers 150

Type Co-educational

Opened 1992

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum

Taught languages Mandarin, Arabic, Italian

Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Performing Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies

Stages Early Years, Primary School

Introduction

La Découverte School at Campus Mies offers a private bilingual French–English education for children aged 3 to 12. The Mies campus uses a project-based, socio-constructivist approach, organizing learning around questions and problems that span disciplines. Weekly class councils and a monthly Grand Council Meeting involve students in decision-making, while philosophy sessions nurture critical thinking, listening, and debate. Outdoor learning happens daily, in parks or forests, in all weather, to foster resilience and environmental understanding. An open-space environment supports autonomous workshops and cross-age collaboration, and theatre activities develop oral expression and stage presence. The school provides after-school care and on-site meals guided by a healthy, sustainable menu charter. With a history dating to the early 1990s, La Découverte emphasizes active inquiry and a personalised, family learning environment. Extracurriculars include Capoeira, Art, Robotics, and Football, plus holiday camps and arts-based after-school options. These elements join to support curious, confident learners daily worldwide.

This campus is part of La Découverte School

Av. de Sécheron 11, 1202 Genève, Switzerland

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The Essentials

Location

Geneva Campus: Avenue de Sécheron 11, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland; Mies Campus: Chemin du Triangle 8-9, 1295 Mies, Switzerland.

Stages

ages 3 to 12

Type

private bilingual French-English school

School day structure

The day includes class time, lunch and extra-curricular activities; Geneva campus opening hours are 8:00–18:00 on most days (except Wednesday when closing earlier at 12:00); after-school care runs from 15:30 to 18:00.

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Fees

Registration / Application fee

- CHF 500 once, payable at registration (enrolment).

Tuition fees — Geneva Campus

- Children aged 3 years to 4th grade: CHF 16,470 per year, payable over 10 months (equivalent to CHF 1,647.00 per month). Sibling discount: 5% (CHF 15,647 per year; CHF 1,564.70 per month).

- 5th to 8th grade: CHF 18,150 per year, payable over 10 months (equivalent to CHF 1,815.00 per month). Sibling discount: 5% (CHF 17,243 per year; CHF 1,724.30 per month).

Tuition fees — Mies Campus

- 1P to 4th grade: CHF 17,200 per year, payable over 10 months (equivalent to CHF 1,720.00 per month). Sibling discount: 5% (CHF 16,340 per year; CHF 1,634.00 per month).

- 5th to 8th grade: CHF 18,950 per year, payable over 10 months (equivalent to CHF 1,895.00 per month). Sibling discount: 5% (CHF 18,003 per year; CHF 1,800.30 per month).

Meals, materials and compulsory activities

- School meals: CHF 1,990 per year, payable over 10 months (equivalent to CHF 199.00 per month).

- School materials: CHF 270 per year, payable in a single payment.

- Cultural outings and sports: CHF 320 per year, payable in a single payment. Trips and camps are part of the educational programme and are compulsory.

Extras and after‑school care (rates and billing frequency)

- Extracurricular "Extra" activity (monthly rates, billed per quarter): CHF 95 / 135 / 180 / 215 / 225 / 230 for sessions of 1h / 1h30 / 2h / 2h30 / 3h / 3h30 respectively.

- After‑school care (before/after Extra): CHF 60 (per day or per month as stated for specific options); billed per quarter.

- Regular after‑school care (3:30–5:00 pm) — monthly prices, payable per quarter:
- 1 day/week: CHF 68 per month
- 2 days/week: CHF 135 per month
- 3 days/week: CHF 195 per month
- 4 days/week: CHF 255 per month.

- Extended after‑school care (3:30–6:00 pm) — monthly prices, payable per quarter:
- 1 day/week: CHF 99 per month
- 2 days/week: CHF 198 per month
- 3 days/week: CHF 285 per month
- 4 days/week: CHF 370 per month.

- Occasional childcare (per day, payable monthly): CHF 25 (3:30–5:00 pm), CHF 40 (3:30–6:00 pm), CHF 18 (5:00–6:00 pm).

- Wednesday full after‑school (1:30–5:00 pm): CHF 160 per month; supervised picnic (12:00–1:30 pm) CHF 60 per month (where offered).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual tuition is invoiced as a 10‑month commitment; standard billing is spread over 10 monthly instalments. Many optional services are billed per quarter or as single payments as indicated above.

- Registration is confirmed when the signed enrolment contract and the required payments are received; enrolment requires payment of the registration fee and the first month's school fees at registration.

- A 2% discount on tuition applies for biannual or annual payments.

- The school treats the date on which payment is received in the school's bank account as the official payment date. In case of late payment, reminder fees apply: CHF 20 for the second reminder (15 days after the due date) and CHF 50 for the final notice (30 days after the due date). Continued non‑payment may lead to legal recovery procedures and refusal of class entry.

Boarding

- The school does not list any boarding provision or boarding fees; boarding fees are therefore not applicable.

Other costs

- Late pickup charges: CHF 10 per incident (from 5 minutes late), CHF 20 (from 15 minutes), CHF 30 (from 30 minutes).

- Administrative or penalty fees may apply in the event of late payment or contract breaches as specified in the general conditions.

Refunds and cancellation penalties

- Written notification is required for any withdrawal or cancellation. Cancellation charges for the following school year are:
- Withdrawal up to March 31: only the enrolment fee is due.
- Withdrawal between April 1 and May 31: enrolment fee plus 10% of annual tuition is due.
- Withdrawal between June 1 and June 30: enrolment fee plus 20% of annual tuition is due.
- Withdrawal from July 1 up to the day before the start of the school year: enrolment fee plus 30% of annual tuition is due.
- Withdrawal from the start of the school year: enrolment fee, completed/started months and 30% of annual tuition are due.

- Exceptions to the annual financial commitment and penalty fees may be made for death of the pupil's legal guardian or long‑term illness resulting in study suspension. Expulsion for serious reasons results in 30% of annual tuition being charged in addition to months already completed or started.

Fee payment options

- The school records the receipt date of payments on its bank account as the official payment date; payment by bank transfer to the school account is the documented method for establishing receipt. Other payment methods are not detailed in the published conditions.

Notes on billing frequency used above

- When a fee is stated as “payable over 10 months” the monthly instalment used above is the annual fee divided by 10.

Academics

Curriculum

Mies Campus uses a project-based, socio-constructivist approach. Learning is organized around projects that connect disciplines and are driven by questions or problems. A class council meets weekly to coordinate group life, and a Grand Council Meeting is held monthly to discuss school-wide matters. Philosophy develops critical thinking and the ability to listen to others. Outdoor learning happens daily in all weathers, in a park or forest, to build resilience and environmental understanding. An open-space environment supports autonomous workshops and collaborative inquiry. Theatre activities develop oral expression and performance skills. Extras after school and after-school care are available.

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Admissions

Online pre-registration puts your child on the waiting list free of charge; collective visits occur twice a year; if there is availability, a meeting with the Head teacher and a visit to the school are arranged.

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The waiting list is joined via an online form, which is free of charge.

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FAQs

What ages does La Découverte School - Geneva Campus accept and what type of school is it?

La Découverte accepts children aged 3 to 12 and is a private, co-educational bilingual French–English day school operating the Geneva and Mies campuses.

Where are the Geneva and Mies campuses located?

The Geneva Campus is at Avenue de Sécheron 11, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland, and the Mies Campus is at Chemin du Triangle 8-9, 1295 Mies, Switzerland.

What is the school's educational approach and curriculum focus?

The Mies campus uses a project-based, socio-constructivist approach where learning is organised around questions and interdisciplinary projects, with philosophy sessions, weekly class councils and a monthly Grand Council to involve students in decision-making.

How do students spend time outdoors as part of their learning?

Outdoor learning takes place daily in all weathers, typically in a park or forest, to build resilience, support scientific enquiry and connect classroom topics with the natural environment.

How do I start the admissions process and is there a waiting list?

You join the waiting list via a free online pre-registration form, collective visits are organised twice a year, and if there is availability a meeting with the head teacher and a visit to the school are arranged.

Is there a registration or application fee to enrol my child?

A registration fee of CHF 500 is payable once at registration (enrolment) and is required to confirm enrolment along with the signed contract and the first month's school fees.

What are the school's opening hours and what happens on Wednesdays?

The Geneva campus is generally open from 08:00 to 18:00 on most days, with an earlier closing at 12:00 on Wednesdays, and after-school care runs from 15:30 to 18:00 on school days.

Is boarding available at La Découverte?

No, the school does not list any boarding provision and boarding is not offered.

What extracurricular activities and after-school choices are available?

After-school options include activities such as Capoeira, Art, Robotics and Football, plus arts-based extras, and the school runs holiday camps and summer camps that are also open to children from outside the school.

Does the school provide supervised childcare and how late can children stay on campus?

Yes, the school provides after-school care with regular sessions (3:30–5:00 pm) and extended options (3:30–6:00 pm), and after‑school daycare is available until 18:00 on most days.

How does La Découverte support a bilingual environment for young children?

La Découverte runs a bilingual French–English immersion environment designed to help children express themselves, read and write in both French and English through daily practice and integrated project-based learning.

How does the school support children's social and emotional development?

The programme explicitly develops self-confidence, collaboration and socio-emotional skills through project work, class councils, philosophy sessions and opportunities for cross-age collaboration, creating a safe environment for children to explore and express themselves.

What kind of meals does the school provide during the day?

Meals are prepared on-site and guided by a quality charter that emphasises balanced, healthy and sustainable menus as part of the school's daily programme.

Are school trips and camps compulsory and how are they billed?

Trips and camps are part of the educational programme and are compulsory; cultural outings and sports are billed as CHF 320 per year in a single payment, and school meals are billed as CHF 1,990 per year payable over 10 months (equivalent to CHF 199.00 per month).

How does La Découverte involve students in school life and decision-making?

Each class holds a weekly class council to coordinate group life, and students participate in a monthly Grand Council Meeting where school-wide matters are discussed, promoting student voice and responsibility.

What arts and theatre opportunities are available at the school?

The school offers theatre activities from around age seven to develop oral expression, memory, diction and stage presence, and arts are available as part of after‑school extras and holiday programmes.

How long has La Découverte been operating and what is its history?

La Découverte was founded in the early 1990s by teachers, education specialists, psychologists and parents seeking a different approach to schooling, and over thirty years it has grown from an initial 13 pupils to a larger school community.

How large is the current pupil body at the school?

The school reports a total pupil population of 150 students across its campuses.

What are the school's policies on withdrawal and cancellation charges?

Written notification is required for withdrawal; if you withdraw up to March 31 only the enrolment fee is due, between April 1 and May 31 the enrolment fee plus 10% of annual tuition is due, between June 1 and June 30 the enrolment fee plus 20% of annual tuition is due, from July 1 up to the day before the start of the school year the enrolment fee plus 30% of annual tuition is due, and withdrawal from the start of the school year incurs the enrolment fee, completed/started months and 30% of annual tuition.

What are the tuition fees at La Découverte School - Geneva Campus?

Annual tuition at La Découverte School - Geneva Campus ranges from CHF 16,470 to CHF 18,950 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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