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Institut International de Lancy
A 1903 founded private school in Grand Lancy with around 1,500 students, running parallel French and English sections plus a bilingual stream all the way through to the IB Diploma and French Baccalauréat.
In brief
A 1903-founded private school in Grand-Lancy with around 1,500 students, running parallel French and English sections plus a bilingual stream all the way through to the IB Diploma and French Baccalauréat.
Originally Collège Marie-Thérèse, IIL is now a non-profit association covering ages 3 to 19 on a leafy campus that mixes heritage and contemporary buildings. Programmes include the IGCSE, IB Diploma, Brevet and French Baccalauréat. NEASC accredited. Many teachers are English mother tongue or bilingual, which families with English-speaking children rate highly. Monique Roiné leads the school. Day school only, no boarding.
Families describe a genuinely international community and small enough class sizes that teachers can give individual attention. The strongest reviews mention dedicated teachers who follow up by email and unusual learning experiences such as river-based geography and outdoor science. The weaker signal centres on management and behaviour processes, with some parents reporting opaque decision-making and inconsistent handling of disciplinary matters. Communication between sections varies. Fees of CHF 18,820 to 30,390 land in the middle of Geneva's private market.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery (British) | 3 | CHF 18,820 |
| Reception (British) | 4 | CHF 23,960 |
| Year 1 (British) | 5 | CHF 24,060 |
| Years 2-6 (British) | 6 | CHF 24,360 |
| Years 7-9 (British) | 11 | CHF 26,440 |
| Year 10 (British / IGCSE) | 14 | CHF 27,180 |
| Year 11 (British / IGCSE) | 15 | CHF 27,680 |
| IB Prep / IB1 (Year 12) | 16 | CHF 29,950 |
| IB2 (Year 13) | 17 | CHF 30,390 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolment Fee | CHF 1,000 | |
| Advance Payment on Fees | CHF 2,000 |
Reviews
A 120-year-old non-profit on the Grand-Lancy campus, running French, English and bilingual sections side by side from 3 to 19. IB results sit well above the global average and the international mix is genuine, not a brochure claim. Parent voice is mostly warm on teaching and community, with a sharper minority complaint about administration and how the school handles children who don't slot into the academic mould.
Positives
- Academic results. The English-section IB class of 2025 averaged 34.5 against a global 30.6, with a 97% pass rate and 16% above 40 points. IGCSE, French Baccalaureate and the Swiss Maturité all run through the same campus.
- International community. Around 1,400 to 1,500 pupils from 90+ nationalities, with French the most common passport and roughly a fifth Swiss. Parents describe a genuinely mixed cohort rather than a single-nationality enclave.
- Teaching and pastoral feel. Recurring praise for dedicated, accessible teachers and a warm atmosphere. The school was the first KiVa anti-bullying site in Switzerland and now runs trainer-level certification, which families flag as a serious rather than tokenistic programme.
- Three-section structure. English, French and bilingual streams under one roof, with the bilingual primary running French and English in alternation and adding German in the final two years. Useful for mixed-passport families weighing a single-school journey.
Considerations
- Administration. Even within otherwise positive write-ups, the administration draws sharper criticism than the teaching. Communication and responsiveness come up as the weak link rather than the classroom.
- Support for less academic or neurodivergent children. Parents flag that the IGCSE-into-IB pathway is demanding and that children who aren't strongly academic can struggle. Specific complaints surface about slow or inadequate handling of neurodivergence and exam-access requests.
- Fees. Annual tuition runs roughly CHF 17,000 to CHF 30,000 depending on age and section. Toward the lower end for Geneva's international tier, though still a Swiss private-school price tag.
Leadership
Monique Roiné
Monique Roiné is the Director General of the Institut International de Lancy, where she emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on both academic excellence and personal development. Under her leadership, the school has embraced innovative teaching methods and a commitment to fostering a supportive community for students.
Accreditations
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 01
Academic results
- IB Average 2025 34.5
- IB Pass Rate 2025 97%
- IGCSE Pass Rate 2025 99.8%