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This is without doubt one of the most international schools in the world. It certainly takes advantage of its location by exposing students to world experts on almost anything you can name and they cannot fail to be influenced by this. One Nations alumna says that Nations turns out thoughtful, moral, cultured and caring young people – in our experience, it does just that.
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Overview
- Student numbers
- 1058
- Curricula
- International
- SEN provision
- SEN considered case by case
- Pre school provision (up to 4)
- Yes
- Religion
- Non-denominational
- Fees
- CHF 19,800 - CHF 35,470
- Linked schools
Head of school
Campus and primary school principal
Isla Gordon
Since 2022, Isla Gordon, who has been associated with Ecolint as a student, teacher, parent and alumna since 1980. Having completed her schooling at Ecolint, Isla studied at the Universities of Geneva (CH), Surrey, Oxford Brookes and Durham (all UK)
Entrance
Non-selective at all levels, except for the IB diploma which requires a good level of English.
Some students join from the other Ecolint campuses either for the career related programme or alternative IB subjects that are not offered elsewhere,
Exit
The majority of students (48 per cent) go to university in the UK, with Sussex, Loughborough, many of the top UK Art Colleges, King’s College London, Edinburgh and Durham the most popular destinations in the last three years - plus a handful to
Latest results
In 2025, 99 per cent pass rate for the IB diploma and 100 per cent pass rate for the IBCP.
Teaching & learning
This is the only International School of Geneva campus to offer all four IB programmes in English – indeed, the only school in Geneva to do so, and the only Ecolint campus to offer an almost totally Anglophone programme, although the Foundation's
- Curricula & qualifications
- International - International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Programme (CP)
- International - International Baccalaureate (Diploma)
- International - International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP)
- International - International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP)
- Bilingual programmes
- French/English
Learning support & SEN
Three extended support groups (special learning centres) have been established for children with moderate to severe learning support needs: for reception – year 2 at Pregny, for the upper primary students (years 3-6) and for the secondary students
Language support
With 100+ different nationalities and the school's proximity to the UN and other international organisations, it's no surprise that there are three EAL centres on the Nations campus. These are based in the lower primary, upper primary and secondary
Arts & extracurricular
The performing arts facilities have recently been updated, while the visual arts facilities and staff are excellent. The extracurricular activities programme gives students the opportunity to learn dance and to play a small range of instruments and
Sport
Given the location - built among Geneva’s international organisations - and the small size of the campus, Nations still fields a strong array of competitive and recreational sports and activities: football, basketball, skiing, badminton, swimming,
Ethos & heritage
Campus des Nations is the smallest of the three campuses owned and managed by the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, a not-for-profit organisation. The Foundation governing board is comprised of 12 elected members from the parent body
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
A parent and student handbook clearly states the school’s expectations regarding student behaviour. Secondary students and their parents must sign a copy of the code of conduct, which includes an acceptable use agreement for computers and social
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review The school has a phone-free policy during the school day, to promote balance and face-to-face interaction. Phones must be hidden from arrival until 16:15; if seen, they will be confiscated. Headphones may only be used with laptops and with permission. The cafeteria is a tech-free zone, while the library allows laptops but not phones. Responsible digital habits are strongly encouraged.
Classroom & community
Not surprisingly, given its location among the international organisations and proximity to the UN, the student body is truly a League of Nations from Argentina to Zambia. If you see a car without CD plates, it must be the nanny's! With over 100
- School year
- September – June, with three terms
- School hours
- 8.10 am - various times depending on class
- Student nationalities - total
- 103
- Uniform requirements
- No
Money matters
The school is funded entirely by fees which, at Nations, are almost entirely paid for by the international organisations and companies that have brought the families to Geneva. Some generous gifts have helped fund the new building and more
- Annual fee range
- CHF 19,800 - CHF 35,470
- Fee information
- Application fee: CHF 2,500
Capital development fee: CHF 4,000.
Re-enrolment deposit: CHF 1,000
The last word
This is without doubt one of the most international schools in the world. It certainly takes advantage of its location by exposing students to world experts on almost anything you can name and they cannot fail to be influenced by this. One Nations
Accreditations, inspections & memberships
- Accreditations/Inspections
- Authorised by International Baccalaureate Organization (not to be confused as an inspection or accreditation agency)
Council of International Schools (CIS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS or MSA)- Memberships
- European Council of International Schools (ECIS), International Schools Association (ISA), Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS), Federation Suisse des Ecoles Privees (FSEP), Association des Directeurs d'Instituts de la Suisse Romande (ADISR), International Sports Schools Tournament (ISST), International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA), Reseau Suisse D'Ecoles en Sante Association Genevoise des Ecoles Privees (AGREP)
