AGES 11 TO 14

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SECONDAIRE I: A TAILOR-MADE LEARNING JOURNEY

At Collège du Léman, our Middle School in Geneva offers three expertly designed pathways – Francophone, Anglophone and Bilingual – providing every student with a personalised learning journey that prepares them for success in High School and beyond.

An outstanding Middle School in Geneva

Our Middle School Curricula

Unique to our Middle School in Geneva, we offer our 11 to 14-year-olds a choice of three programmes: Anglophone, Francophone, and Bilingual. Each one is carefully designed to support students in their transition from Primary to Secondaire I, equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in High School and Secondaire II.

Our Francophone programme is based on the French National Curriculum, while our Anglophone programme follows the academic standards of the Cambridge International Curriculum, particularly in Mathematics and English. Our Bilingual programme is a bespoke pathway that brings together the strengths of both educational approaches.

This carefully designed structure ensures a rigorous and internationally minded education, aligned with global academic expectations. The Middle School and Secondaire I programmes provide students with a strong foundation, preparing them to confidently pursue the full range of qualifications available at Collège du Léman in Secondaire II and High School.

Building confident learners in Middle School, Geneva

WHAT IS THE METACOGNITIVE APPROACH IN MIDDLE SCHOOL?

In Middle School Secondaire, we develop our students’ metacognitive skills — in other words, their ability to reflect on how they learn. Strengthened by the expertise and collaboration of educators across the Nord Anglia network, and integrated into our teaching for several years, it enables students to better understand their learning strategies, identify their strengths and progressively become more independent learners.

Through reflective activities, interdisciplinary projects and personalised support, students learn to plan their work, analyse their thinking and evaluate their progress. They develop essential skills that enable them to become creative, critical, commited, curious, compassionate and collaborative learners. This approach helps them build confidence, refine their learning strategies and succeed across all subjects, while preparing them to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world.

A TYPICAL DAY IN OUR SECONDAIRE I AND MIDDLE SCHOOL IN GENEVA

Every day offers experiences that unlock the joy of learning. Both in and beyond the classroom, your child will make thrilling discoveries, pursue passions, and change the world for the better.

Where learning comes alive

Themed projects and hands-on activities bring specialist subjects to life. Visits from authors, musicians, poets, and expert speakers join the dots between theory and real-world learning, opening our learners’ eyes to a world of opportunities.

Where learning comes alive

Inventing the future

In our specialist science labs and classrooms, hands-on STEAM experiments and creative challenges get students’ minds ticking, developing ingenious problem-solvers and cogent critical thinkers.

inventing the future

Healthy habits

Freshly cooked, nutritious lunches provide the fuel our students need for an afternoon of activity. This might include a big match on our all-weather pitch or shooting some hoops in our Olympus Gymnasium.

healthy habits

Taking centre stage

Our collaboration with The Julliard School opens doors to a world of artistic opportunities. Your child can star on stage, learn a musical instrument, or showcase their singing voice.

taking centre stage

Pursuing passions

Sailing or horse riding? 3D drawing or starting your own business? Or how about having fun in our virtual reality lab? Our extracurricular programme offers so much choice, ensuring everyone ends the day doing what they love.

pursuing passions

A NURTURING INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL IN GENEVA

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

In Secondaire I and Middle School, we want our students to feel safe and happy, valued and understood. This is why our structured wellbeing curriculum, also known as personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education, is at the heart of every learner’s educational experience.

All our Middle School-age students have a Homeroom Advisor, who oversees their wellbeing. Working with a dedicated pastoral team, the Homeroom Advisor ensures our young people have the support they need to become confident, independent, and lifelong learners.

Shaping young minds at Our Middle School in Geneva

OUR RISE VALUES

From an early age, every student’s academic learning is underpinned by our RISE values of Respect, Internationalism, Spirit, and Excellence. These bring our community together, develop global citizenship, and provide firm personal, social, and emotional foundations.

OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL FACILITIES IN GENEVA

AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE

Spanning more than 50 acres, our beautiful campus is home to stunning outdoor spaces that burst with life and colour. Here, outstanding facilities inspire our Secondaire I and Middle School students to get active and creative, as well as playing host to innovative learning experiences enhanced by technology.

EXPLORE OUR CAMPUS