I am honoured to lead this vibrant and dynamic school as Principal. There is no greater privilege than working with young people and supporting them not just to succeed, but truly flourish, alongside colleagues who share the same commitment to and love of working with your children.
Our academic results match those of some of the best schools internationally, but we firmly believe that education is about so much more. We want our school to fit your child and offer them personalised learning, a truly bilingual environment and endless opportunities to explore talents, interests and passions. We are committed to giving your child the challenge, support and opportunities they need to achieve more here than at any other school.
Located between Lausanne and Geneva, our school is accessible across the region. In addition to our modern, purpose-built facilities, our stunning landscapes inspire exceptional learning.
We welcome both Swiss and international families into our vibrant community, and with over 40 nationalities in total, we encourage each child to flourish not only in English and French, but in their own language and culture as well.
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we will do all we can to help you make an informed choice.
We very much hope to welcome you into our family, and to begin shaping your children's future together.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 37 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
Nationalities
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Number of students
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~ 420
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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40+
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Most common nationality
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Swiss, British, French, American
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Ratio of local students to international students
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50/50
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Languages
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Native English and French speaking teachers
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Yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English and French
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Yes
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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English, French, German and Spanish as part of the curriculum, Mandarin as an extracurricular activity
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Classroom
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Max. number of students per class
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Early Years 14 | Primary 20 | Secondary 20
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Average number of students per class
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15
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Use of technology in the classroom
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Our inspirational teaching is enhanced by a range of technologies. We offer parents the opportunity to actively engage in their children's learning through a selection of online platforms. With our IT programs, students can gain access to a wide range of learning materials remotely.
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)
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Using a blended learning approach, our Virtual School Experience combines online and offline activities to ensure our students receive their full curriculum of learning. We provide safe, secure, and curated content from across our global family of schools and collaborations (MIT, UNICEF, and The Juilliard School).
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Academics
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External examinations or assessments available
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ICGSEs, IB Diploma Programme
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Results in these examinations
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IBDP results for 2023:
35.6 average DP point score
18% above world average
23% achieved over 40 points
Some of our graduates’ destinations:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
University of Toronto
McGill University
University of Bath
Central Saint Martins
University of Leiden
Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Age-appropriate homework is given to our students.
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Approximate hours of homework given
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Reading is encouraged at all levels of the school. We encourage parents to read to children on a daily basis. Homework given varies according to the age of the students.
Primary: Between 15 minutes in Year 1 - 30-45 minutes in Year 6,
Secondary: Between 1 hour in Year 7 and 2 hours in Year 11 each evening
DP: Students may be required to do 20 hours (+) of homework per week
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Student support
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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The LCIS is an academically ambitious, inclusive school, committed to supporting every child to achieve more with us than at any other school. Within our possibilities as a mainstream school, we provide support for students who need special attention. Our Special Education Needs Coordinator will assist teachers in developing Individual Education Plans when appropriate. Parents are involved in every step of this process, including planning, monitoring, and reviewing. Fees may apply.
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Learning support offered
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The LCIS is an academically ambitious, inclusive school, committed to supporting every child to achieve more with us than at any other school. Sometimes, children require specifically tailored education plans to enable them to succeed in school. Our Special Education Needs Coordinator will assist teachers in developing Individual Education Plans when appropriate. Parents are involved in every step of this process, including planning, monitoring, and reviewing.
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Student access to education psychologist
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All students have access to on-site counsellors. Private counseling services are also available to our students and their families as needed. Fees may apply.
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Admissions
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Entry evaluation for students
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Each application is closely reviewed by our Senior Leadership Team to ensure that LCIS is the right fit for each family.
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Waiting list
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An early applications are always encouraged to guarantee a place in specific year groups.
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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We accept applications throughout the year
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes
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School day
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School start time
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8.30am
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School finish time
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Primary and Foundation classes end at 15h05, except for additional language classes, which conclude at 16h05.
Secondary classes end at 15h50. Some DP lessons take place from 16h05 – 17h05 to accommodate student options.
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Supervised care before/after school
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After School Care is available to all Primary and EYFS children every day from 15h05 to 18h15.
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School bus service available
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Yes
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School provided lunches
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Our in-house catering service offers freshly cooked meals daily under the supervision of an internationally trained chef. Alternatively, students can bring their own packed lunch to school.
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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We are a nut-conscious school. Vegetarian options are available daily. Special dietary needs can be accommodated and are monitored by a nurse if required.
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities
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Facilities at the school
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Our school is very well equipped with dedicated spaces to offer a creative, transformative curriculum in subjects such as science, visual arts, music, dance and drama, as well as design technology, IT and film. This ensures that all students can fully experience the creativity, design thinking and personalised learning at the heart of our philosophy.
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Sports facilities at the school
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Our purpose-built campus features a double-sized sports hall with climbing wall and a sports field set amidst apple orchards
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About the school
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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We are more than a school, we are a family. Our parents, students, and teachers work together to care for and nurture your children, making our school the best place for them to learn, grow, and flourish. Our structured and deliberate approach to personalised learning ensures that your child will be given the challenge, support and opportunities to achieve more here than at any other school.
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Teaching approach of the school
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Our vision of educational excellence extends beyond the classroom to include opportunities facilitated through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths), sports and the performing arts. These enriching learning opportunities ensure that our students are equipped with the skills to shape the world they inherit.
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Learning
At LCIS, we only offer curricula that lead to accredited international examinations recognised by the world's top universities. They provide enriching learning opportunities to ensure our students are equipped with the skills to shape the world they will inherit.
In Primary, our students follow the enhanced International Primary Curriculum, with a tailored range of French options from a beginner’s foreign language course to truly bilingual provision. This provides an excellent transition into the diverse international secondary curriculum offer.
Between the ages of 14 and 16, our students study for their IGCSE, the world's most popular international qualification, which seamlessly transitions into the IBDP, the gold standard in education, which is recognised by universities in Switzerland and abroad.
Campus
Our school is very well equipped with dedicated spaces to offer a creative, transformative curriculum in subjects such as science, visual arts, music, dance and drama, as well as design technology, IT and film. This ensures that all students can fully experience the creativity, design thinking and personalised learning at the heart of our philosophy.
Our modern and very well-equipped campus was completed in 2014 and built specifically to support our educational offer. Our campus includes a double gymnasium that can accommodate 2 separate sports games at the same time, a 200+ seat theatre, dedicated music rooms with state of the art technology, a film department with the latest production equipment and fully equipped design and art studios to foster our students' love for the performing and creative arts.
After School
Beyond the classroom, your child will explore the wonders of the arts and the thrill of sport, learning to be creative, collaborative and to become a leader.
Our students are all given the opportunity to explore their passions, whether they are in sports, languages, technology, drama, music or art. Our clubs change regularly to allow children to try a number of activities during the school year and are intended to keep children active, interested and challenged.
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