British School of Geneva

The British School of Geneva (BSG) was created in response to an ever-growing need in Geneva for private, anglophone education and a specific demand for the English National programme. We offer the cohesive English National Curriculum from Reception through to A-Levels, so we are an excellent choice for students transitioning from, or returning to, a British-based curriculum.

BSG is the only international school in Geneva to offer British A-Levels (Years 12 and 13), which we have been offering since 2005. Our programme is open to students of all nationalities and educational backgrounds who wish to specialise in certain subjects. A-Level courses allow greater flexibility to students who have specific areas of strength or interest – we build on and further develop these strengths, thus enhancing their prospects for entrance to universities around the world.

We are a diverse school and students from over 70 nationalities enrich our classrooms with their different cultures and perspectives. Our teachers and pupils also benefit greatly from contributions from our parent community to classroom and extracurricular activities and events.

We limit our class groups to a maximum of 18 students (14 in A-Level classes) so that our teachers can tailor lessons to suit individual learning needs. Our size also allows teachers, directors and administrators to know each student and their family more and to maintain regular, highly-personalised and proactive communication between the school and home.

We keep fees at an affordable level, as we wish to make private education as financially accessible as possible for families in the region and we are proud of the value we provide.

Our school will always be small, will always provide high-quality tuition in English and will always remain reasonably priced as compared with other international schools in Geneva. These are our commitments to families who place their trust and their children in our hands.

Our goal is not to imitate or compete with the large international schools in Geneva. Indeed, our aim is to be different and in doing so to offer more choice to parents and their children.

The British School of Geneva occupies a unique place on the landscape of private education in the Geneva region. We offer a nurturing and child-centred alternative to the bigger schools and our priority is to manage enrolment to ensure personalised attention and effective communication among school staff, children and their parents.

The British School of Geneva offers a high quality education in English to 4 to 19 year-olds and we are the only school in the city of Geneva where students can study A-Levels. Core subjects are taught in English and we do not impose bilingual education on our students, though the French language is an important and compulsory part of our syllabus.

As part of the International Schools Partnership, our students benefit from being part of a wider international community that provides many educational and cultural opportunities for learning. These programmes enable our students to experience and learn about different cultures and traditions, build friendships with ISP students from other countries, and develop transferable skills such as critical thinking, teamwork and leadership.

We offer an after-school care programme for younger students as well as a range of extracurricular activities including sports, arts & crafts, music and drama. BSG students also participate in field trips, skiing outings, UN charity events and visits to museums and other cultural sites.

We are committed to providing excellent value in education. Our tuition fees compare very favourably to those of other private schools in Geneva, thereby making BSG accessible to many families who wish to invest in their children’s education and future.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school and embrace the individuality and cultural identity of every child. BSG hosts children and young adults from over 70 nationalities who come together as classmates and friends, and we offer additional learning support where required.

Our highly-qualified and experienced teachers achieve excellent results in our Primary, Secondary and A-Levels sections, challenging and guiding students through the English National programme. We are proud too that our alumni have been accepted to universities in the UK, Europe (including Switzerland), North America, Asia and Australia to study their subjects of choice.

The British School of Geneva provides an excellent environment for learning to take place. Classrooms have a maximum of 18 students per class (14 in A-Level College), and all are graced with plentiful natural light. Our main three-storey building has a private playground complete with a climbing frame and a range of equipment for sport and play.

For a small school, our facilities are excellent; a fully-equipped science lab, ICT suite, art studio and theatre means that all specialist subject needs are catered for. We use a nearby sports centre for sports such as tennis, swimming and athletics.

A library, nurse’s station and dining hall ensure that BSG students benefit from large school amenities while enjoying the advantages of a more intimate instructional setting.

Directly adjacent to our main building is our newly-expanded and renovated A-Level Centre complete with plenty of study space for students, as well as a larger library stocked with many new books.

On the other side is a car park with ample parking for parents and visitors. Students have the option of subscribing to our hot lunch programme. Our caterer holds the Fourchette Verte quality label and can accommodate a range of dietary restrictions.

The school is situated on the main road through Châtelaine, two minutes from the motorway and just a 10-minute drive from the United Nations at the heart of the international quarter of Geneva.

Each of our buildings has one secure, supervised entrance for students, staff and visitors. The large recreational area is also completely enclosed, thus offering maximum protection for children. Students can be safely dropped off by car using the driveway loop in front of the main door.

All of our teaching and classroom support staff are qualified, experienced and hold a recognised university degree in their chosen field as well as an appropriate teaching qualification. Most have previously taught in the British education system and all are involved in regular professional development.

Thanks to our low student to teacher ratio, BSG teachers are able to adapt their methods and teaching styles to suit the needs of individual pupils. With the benefit of personalised attention and a school culture that fosters tolerance, resilience and pride in achievement, students of all ages remain highly motivated in both their academic work and other activities.

Complementing and working closely with our teaching team, our Special Educational Needs Coordinator and Head of Pastoral Care ensure that students have the academic, emotional and social support they need to perform to their potential while feeling confident, happy and secure.