College du Leman

In Brief

CDL is the right call if you want day or boarding, IB results that hold up against the best in Europe, and access to the Nord Anglia global network. Self-funding families should check the full cost carefully - boarding brings the total well past six figures.

College du Leman sits in Versoix, 15 minutes north of Geneva on the lake, and it occupies a distinct position in the market: the only mainstream boarding school close to the city, with a day option that competes directly with Ecolint. As part of Nord Anglia Education, CDL has access to global collaborations with MIT, UNICEF and The Juilliard School - partnerships families notice through arts and STEM programming that goes beyond what most Geneva schools offer. The 2025 IB cohort achieved a 100% pass rate with an average of 35, and one student scored a perfect 45.

The fee structure rewards day families more than boarding ones. Day fees from CHF 24,900 (Pre-school) to CHF 36,980 (IB) are competitive for what the school delivers. Full boarding adds CHF 113,500 per year on top - a total that makes CDL the most expensive option in the Geneva market for boarding students, though the fees are inclusive of most costs. Nord Anglia schools have a mixed reputation among international teachers for prioritising profit over conditions, which is worth asking about at the school level; CDL's own management and retention record should be your reference point rather than the parent company.

Versoix is accessible from Geneva by train (15 minutes from Cornavin) and the school runs a bus network, but it is not a convenient drop-off from the UN district or the Left Bank. Families based in Cologny, Bellevue or the lakeside corridor find it works well. For those arriving without a clear geographical base, the school's location relative to your likely housing is worth mapping before you commit.