15 best schools, colleges and universities in Geneva, Switzerland where international students can get high-quality education

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:

• A - with the standard number of students in the class
• B - with a reduced set, if the student's grades are in the range 3.5-3.0
• C - small classes for children with high academic results.

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. 

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:

• Deutsch
• French
• English
• Spanish
• Italian.

Summer and vacation programs for children and schoolchildren:

• summer camp with a scientific bias
• winter camps with learning a foreign language
• family education for children with insufficient language skills from 3 years.

For students and adults:

• DELF Courses
• International Business Courses
• Pre-Master's
• International Foundation.