Private International School in Geneva, Switzerland

Léman International Academy, Geneva:
Léman International Academy (LIA) is a family-size French / English bilingual, Christian international school situated in Cologny in the Canton of Geneva in the southwest of Switzerland, approximately 5 km from Geneva City Centre. We welcome both French and English speaking students ages 3 to 11 years from all ethnic and religious backgrounds in a multi-cultural and supportive learning environment. We follow both the Swiss Plan d'Etudes Romand and the North American standards. Our approach is to facilitate learning in partnership with the student and his or her family. Our families love our values, our caring teachers and easily accessible location.

Education Programs:

French / English bilingual education programs for students ages 3 to 11 years:

- We follow both the Swiss Plan d'Etudes Romand and the North American standards curriculum.
- Subjects taught in French (French, mathematics, and at least one other matter) meet the objectives of the Swiss program, the PER.
- Subjects taught in English (English-language & at least 3 other subjects) are aligned with North American curriculum strands.

Learning time is divided in 5 main areas (The schedule is made up of thirty-two class periods of 45 minutes each): 

- Languages
- Mathematics & natural sciences
- Human & social sciences, Biblical culture
- Visual & musical arts
- Sport & health

In order to facilitate transition into other international school systems ('lycées français' abroad, American high school , international schools), we do not limit our programs exclusively to the Swiss and North American standards. For example,  we decided to use French, manuals rather than Swiss ones, for subjects taught in French in order to provide gateways to the French school system, relayed in many schools around the world.

Bilingualism:
We consider that language learning is not an end in itself, nor a subject matter amongst others. The language is a medium through which we learn. Starting at the age of four, children are taught both in French and English, depending on the subject and periods.

We ask parents, at registration, to indicate their child's dominant academic language. This is particularly important for young children acquiring the fundamental of reading and writing. The 'partner' language is also introduced in reading and writing, but its systematic learning will only begin a few months later.

Additionally:
- History and geography are adapted for an international audience. The focus is less on any particular national history and geography, but rather with a global emphasis.
- German is required by the Swiss program for all students, 8 years old and up. We will offer it to students who already have a good command of French, language of the Canton of Geneva, and English.
- Information Technology (IT) is taught to all students and is often used a tool in other subject areas.
-A weekly period of 45 minutes called "biblical time", allows children to acquire some Biblical knowledge and key references.
- Lunch supervision and afterschool homework supervision are available on demand.

Sports:
Our campus has a grass soccer field suitable for various sport activities. From November to April, during the winter season, Léman International Academy rents the gymnasium in Vandoeuvres. Quality sport facilities are available year round.