International School of Geneva

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Geneva, Switzerland

International School

Overview

Ecolint, the world’s first international school, was founded after WWI in 1924 by visionaries with a bold mission: to create a school dedicated to peace. Our unwavering commitment to this vision celebrates the equal value of every human being and fosters friendships among young scholars from over 143 different nationalities.
At Ecolint, we strive to uncover and nurture the unique gifts in every child, helping them transform these gifts into talents. Our alumni, extraordinary individuals who have made significant impacts globally, are a testament to the life-changing experience offered at Ecolint.

Ecolint is the birthplace of the Model United Nations system, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and most recently, in collaboration with UNESCO, the Ecolint Learner Passport. This innovative passport celebrates the comprehensive learning experience of students, recognizing competencies across lifelong learning, self-agency, collaboration, and transdisciplinarity.

With exceptional academic results and a dedicated, highly qualified faculty, we are committed to each student’s learning journey, ensuring they thrive in a world that increasingly values inclusion, sustainability, and peace.

Type of school

International School

Curriculum

Cambridge Curriculum - IB Curriculum - Montessori - Other - Swiss Curriculum

Age range

Gender

Co-Education

Yearly tuition fee

from 20,000 to 35,830 CHF

Foundation

Founded in 1924

Nationalities

143 different nationalities

Nr of students

4500 students

International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum, Montessori, Cambridge Curriculum

Curriculum

Cambridge Curriculum, IB Curriculum, Montessori, Other, Swiss Curriculum

Examinations

Cambridge, IB Diploma, IB MYP, IGCSE, Swiss Matura

Language of instruction

Bilingual, English, French

Foreign languages taught

Arabic, Bengali, Catalan, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Latvian, Malay, Mandarin, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Accreditations

Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association (MSA)

Learn more about International School of Geneva tuition fees for 2025, including general fee details, day school tuition, and available scholarships.

Annual tuition fees

Annual tuition fees at International School of Geneva range from CHF 20,000 to CHF 35,830, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Day school tuition

Tuition fees include books and teaching material.Tuition Fees do not include in particular the following:• Capital Development Funding of CHF 500 (for capital cost and equipment)• Tutorial fees including “World Languages”, which can be obtained from school secretaries• Fees for external examinations including the International Baccalaureate and Maturité suisse• Study and cultural trips (e.g. field week) and winter sports outings• Transport and restaurant services*• Extra-curricular activities• All other courses, lessons etc. not included in the mandatory programmeBursaries:The Bursary Committee can allocate financial assistance, with the funds available, to those who may encounter temporary financial difficulties. Application forms may be obtained from the Finance Director’s office. Bursaries are for one year only and are for students who are already attending the International School of Geneva.Multi-Child Discount:For parents who have three or more children attending the School, a reduction of the tuition fees is granted upon request. This discount is: 10% for the third child, 15% for the fourth child and 20% for each additional child. Forms can be obtained from the Accounting Department. Application must be renewedbefore the start of each new school year and no retroactivity of this allowance will be granted for school years preceding the current one. (For the eligibility to that discount, a student enrolled in the ESP pedagogical stream counts as 2 children attending the School).

Scholarships

Scholarship information is not currently available. Please contact the school directly through this page to learn more.

Enrollment phase

All year round

Minimum Enrollment Duration

This school requires a minimum enrollment of 12 months, ensuring students have adequate time to benefit from the curriculum and educational experience.

Student Community

International School of Geneva welcomes a vibrant community of 4500 students representing 143 different nationalities.

Health & safety

The Foundation of the International School of Geneva subscribes to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, of which the host country Switzerland is a State party and commits to promote and defend the rights of its students to physical and psychological wellbeing.At Ecolint, we prioritise the safety and well-being of every child in our care above all else. In line with this commitment we review annually our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (available on our website), to ensure that every child at Ecolint feels safe, valued, and empowered to thrive.