Ecole Internationale de Genève is a IB Diploma / IB MYP / IB PYP school in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1924. It serves 4,450 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $27,665 to $41,613 USD.
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Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
The school offers a refugee scholarship programme.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
$ 19,800–$ 35,470 per year.
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
About
The world's first international school, Ecolint has been a pioneer in international education for 100 years. Operating across three campuses in Geneva and Founex, it offers a bilingual and globally-minded education to 4,450 students from 140 nationalities. As the birthplace of the International Baccalaureate, Ecolint is a not-for-profit foundation committed to education for peace, inclusion, and academic rigour.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
- Performing Arts
- Languages
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception | CHF 23,760~$ 26,400 |
| Classes 1-4 | CHF 27,880~$ 30,978 |
| Classes 5-6 | CHF 28,970~$ 32,189 |
| Classes 7-9 | CHF 32,740~$ 36,378 |
| Classes 10-11 | CHF 34,260~$ 38,067 |
| Classes 12-13 | CHF 35,470~$ 39,411 |
| Pre-Reception (light) | CHF 19,800~$ 22,000 |
| Pre-Reception (regular) | CHF 22,770~$ 25,300 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: CHF 25,150 - 37,830. Application fee: $275.
Admissions Process
- 1Apply online after creating an Ecolint account. 2) Book a campus visit (in-person or virtual). 3) Submit required documents: passport photo, proof of date of birth, end-of-year reports for the last 2 years, current-year reports if applicable, a brief handwritten description or drawing by the child, and pay the CHF 250 application fee online. 4) Admissions criteria are assessed including current school placement, languages spoken, maturity and age. 5) Offers for September entry are made by telephone or email from February through to end of August; accepted offers require signing the enrolment contract and paying the Registration Fee (CHF 2,500) and Capital Development Fund Fee (CHF 4,000). 6) Contact the Admissions team via online form, email, or phone for questions.
Admissions Details
Student Life
The school has a cafeteria served by SV Group, providing healthy and balanced meals and promoting sustainability and animal-friendly farming practices. Vegan options are being increased to expand plant-based choices.
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | IB PYP | — |
| Secondary | IB Diploma | School is cited as the birthplace of the International Baccalaureate |
| Middle School | IB MYP | — |
School Background
Not-for-profit Swiss foundation governed by a Governing Board.