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Today, Switzerland attracts a wide range of foreign students from all over the world with high-quality educational services and interesting culture. Many international students choose studying in Geneva as it's a great opportunity to combine effective courses with exciting rest. SMAPSE offers TOP-15 prestigious schools, colleges and universities located in Geneva where international students can get high-quality and balanced primary, secondary and higher education.
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Primary School |
4-6 years old 6-12 years old |
Ecole Enfantine (2 years) Ecole Primaire (6 years) |
Secondary education |
12-15 years old 15-19 years old |
Cycle d'orientation (3 years) College Professional education General secondary education |
Maturite (compulsory education in Switzerland) |
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Higher education |
after 19 years |
Universities Higher Professional Schools (HES) |
Admission to a primary school in Geneva for foreign students begins in March, while studies begin in August. As a rule, enrollment does not cause much trouble if you consciously concern yourself with this issue a few months before classes. Of the local features, it is worth noting the focus on learning two languages from an early age: the canton is part of the French-speaking region of Switzerland, therefore, in elite schools they teach in French and English. Supporting language courses are offered for children with zero knowledge of the language, depending on age, until the child is comfortable in living and studying abroad.
At the end of the sixth year - Ecole Primaire - students go to the middle classes of the following types:
Cycle d'orientation is provided just so that students can decide on their future profession and choose an educational institution in accordance with their interests.
There are 45 elite private schools in Geneva, providing the highest level of enrollment per person in the city among European residents. You can study under the Swiss academic programs Swiss Federal Maturite, as well as under the international baccalaureate program IB. Prices for studying at prestigious schools in Geneva averaged 41500CHF with accommodation and meals.
Despite the fact that Geneva is a rather small city, the universities of Geneva have an excellent reputation throughout the world, in addition, all universities offer academic undergraduate, graduate, MBA and doctoral programs in English. Academic programs of doctoral degrees are especially popular among local and foreigners: according to statistics, Switzerland ranks second among European countries in the number of holders of a prestigious scientific degree, with 45% of graduates from elite universities in Switzerland.
Bachelor |
from 8500CHF to 11500CHF |
Master |
from 9000CHF |
MBA |
5200CHF to 37200CHF |
Doctoral program in English |
from 7000CHF |
The location of Geneva led to a huge choice for studying abroad. In a country where 4 official languages are accepted, language centers provide the widest selection of programs.
Language classes:
Summer and vacation programs for children and schoolchildren:
For students and adults:
Country | Switzerland |
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Region | Geneva |
Region 2 | Geneva |
Region 3 | Geneva |
Population | 183,981 |
Time Zone | Europe/Zurich |
Expenses - USD/Month. | Min. | Med. |
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Accommodation | 825 | 1,028 |
Food | 437 | 808 |
Transportation | 56 | 273 |
Communications and utilities | 127 | 150 |
Clothing | 37 | 136 |
Sports and leisure | 59 | 217 |
Total | 1,541 | 2,612 |
Shared room outside of centre | 833 |
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Shared room in city centre | 1,039 |
1 bedroom apartment outside of centre | 1,163 |
1 bedroom apartment in city centre | 1,391 |
Time Zone | Europe/Zurich |
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GMT | 1 |
DST | 2 |
Latitude | 46.202220000 |
Longitude | 6.145690000 |
Elevation (STRM3) | 400 m. |