International IB School in Lausanne, Switzerland area

GEMS World Academy-Etoy:
Located in the village of Etoy (just 20 minutes from both Lausanne and Nyon) in the heart of Switzerland’s “La Côte” region, GEMS World Academy-Etoy is a purpose-built international school that initially intends to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary and Middle Years programmes in English from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 9, (ages 3 to 15). A technology-rich, learning-focused ‘Smart School’, GWA-Etoy not only offers students an incredibly diverse learning environment, it also enhances the education experience for both teachers and parents.

International Baccalaureate Primary and Middle Years Programmes:
The IB programme prepares students from a young age to be active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. Life in the 21st century, in an interconnected, globalised world, requires critical thinking skills and a sense of international-mindedness, something that International Baccalaureate (IB) students come to know and understand.

IB Programme features:
- Taught through English
- Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 9
- Co-educational programme for students ages 3-15

The Primary Years Programme:
The Primary Years Programme (ages 5 to 12) focuses on the development of the whole child in the classroom and in the world outside. The curriculum at GEMS World Academy-Etoy, which has been developed by some of the world’s finest educators, fuses the International Baccalaureate and GEMS four core values of World Citizenship, Universal Values, Leadership and Forward Thinking.

The Middle Years Programme:
The Middle Years Programme (ages 11 to 16) provides a framework of academic challenge and life skills through embracing and transcending traditional school subjects. The International Baccalaureate Programme provides students with an education that is recognised and held in high esteem around the world. Acknowledged for its academic standards and well-rounded approach to education, the curriculum provides students with transferability and the opportunity to gain access to reputable universities, worldwide.