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British School of Geneva
Small British curriculum school in Vernier serving 250 students from over 70 nationalities, part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) global network. Annual fees for 2025-2026 run from CHF 23,000 (Reception) to CHF 30,850 (Year 12-13), making BSG the most…
In brief
A small, family-feel British school on the main road through Châtelaine, ten minutes from the UN, and the only school in Geneva that takes students all the way to British A-Levels.
Founded in 2005, BSG runs the English National Curriculum from age 3 to 19 with class caps of 18, and 14 in the A-Level sixth form. The student body is around 250, drawn from over 70 nationalities, and the school is COBIS Patron-accredited and CIS-affiliated.
The appeal is straightforward. Families looking for a calm, English-medium alternative to the bigger Geneva schools find smaller classes, more personal attention from teachers, and direct A-Level routes into UK universities at fees roughly two-thirds of what the larger international schools charge. The trade-off is scale. The site is a residential building with a small playground, and sports and extracurricular range cannot match a 1,500-student campus.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reception | 5 | Annual | CHF 23,000 |
| Years 1-2 | 6 | Annual | CHF 25,150 |
| Years 3-6 | 8 | Annual | CHF 25,800 |
| Years 7-9 | 12 | Annual | CHF 27,300 |
| Years 10-11 (IGCSE) | 15 | Annual | CHF 28,700 |
| Years 12-13 (A Level) | 17 | Annual | CHF 30,850 |
| Annual Registration Fee | One-time | CHF 1,045 | |
| Capital Development Fee | One-time | CHF 3,000 |
Reviews
- Smaller than the Geneva alternatives (Ecolint, GES, CDL, Institut Le Rosey day pathways): one alumna described it as "a small school". Suits families who want the English National Curriculum without the scale of Ecolint.
- One alumna (2023 and 2025 posts) says she liked it, got strong results, and found the teachers understanding. She also mentioned the school as one of the cheapest international options in Geneva, citing roughly 26,000 USD a year, though fee figures online are several years old.
- Pure English-medium with French as a second language; one of the few in Geneva to take the English National Curriculum cleanly through to A Level.
- One family looking for SEN/learning support reported a frustrating admissions experience: an arrangement reached with the head and admissions was reversed after a leadership change, and a sibling was refused. Read as a single negative data point on continuity, not a pattern.
- A 2024 parent-circle screenshot incident drew attention but the underlying content was confirmed as genuine school communication rather than a reflection on teaching.
Head of school
George Philip Walsh
An accomplished leader in global education, George Philip Walsh brings a wealth of experience from the United Kingdom, Switzerland and South-East Asia. As Executive Principal of British School of Geneva (BSG) and a Board Member of Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS), he plays a pivotal role in shaping outstanding international education. Additionally, as a Council of International Schools (CIS) Peer Evaluator and Accreditation Visit Chair, George Philip supports schools worldwide in their continuous development and strategic growth. Throughout his career, George Philip has been committed to fostering academic excellence, strengthening school communities, and driving organisational progress in diverse international contexts. His leadership philosophy is rooted in the deliberate design of well-rounded, child-centred curricula, underpinned by exceptional teaching and dynamic learning environments. He is passionate about creating safe, inspiring spaces where both students and educators feel empowered to innovate, collaborate and achieve their full potential.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- COBIS Patron's Accreditation and Compliance 02
Academic results
- A Level 2024 average A*-B grades across a wide range of subjects
- University placements University of Cambridge, King's College London, Cardiff University, University of Bristol