AGES 6 TO 11

PRIMARY SCHOOL AT CDL: INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY CURRICULUM

At our thriving Primary School in Geneva, Switzerland, we offer a choice of three pathways – Anglophone, Francophone, or Bilingual – which combine academic rigour with outstanding creative opportunities.

AN OUTSTANDING PRIMARY SCHOOL IN GENEVA

OUR PRIMARY CURRICULA

At Primary, we offer a choice of three programmes: Anglophone, Francophone, or Bilingual.

The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is the basis for all our programmes. The IPC consists of stimulating and globally relevant themed units of work, which are adapted to our unique Primary School context in Switzerland.

All three programmes are academically ambitious. Our Anglophone programme is based on the rigorous standards of the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, while our Francophone programme contains elements of the l’Education Nationale Française. This guarantees our standards align with curricula across the globe. Your child can move between programmes at any time, following a review of their language level.

A TRULY INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY EDUCATION

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY CURRICULUM

The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is a thematic and creative programme, with clear personal, subject, and learning goals. A truly flexible curriculum, the IPC can be adapted to each student’s interests, talents, and level of understanding.

The IPC Subject Goals assess a child’s knowledge, skills and understanding in specific areas, including maths, science, technology, history, geography, music, PHE, and art and society.

The eight IPC Personal Goals – enquiry, resilience, morality, communication, thoughtfulness, cooperation, respect, and adaptability – are embedded into each unit of work.

The IPC Learning Goals raise our students’ awareness of national, international, and intercultural viewpoints. The IPC has over 130 different thematic units, designed to appeal to different interests and teach students about the world around them.

ENGLISH AND MATHS AT OUR PRIMARY SCHOOL IN GENEVA

THE CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY CURRICULUM

On both our Anglophone and Bilingual Primary education programmes, English and maths are taught using the Cambridge Primary Curriculum.

In English, we nurture our students’ love of reading, writing, and literature. Children develop their phonic knowledge and listen, discuss, reflect, and express themselves through their writing, becoming clear and effective communicators.

In maths, our Primary School age students master five key areas: numbers, geometry, measurements, data handling, and problem-solving. The curriculum focuses on principles, patterns, systems, functions, and relationships, which helps our students develop a holistic understanding of the subject.

A TYPICAL DAY AT OUR PRIMARY SCHOOL IN GENEVA

Every day is packed with 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.

Starting the day right

After a warm welcome, our class teachers will check in on your child’s wellbeing. Yoga and mindfulness, sharing sessions, running the daily mile, and interactive games put our students in a positive frame of mind.

Starting the day right

Learning in new ways

From spending the day as Emilia Earhart to discovering the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy, our students develop a lifelong of learning through experiential activities.

Learning in new ways

Unlimited opportunities

Lunchtime is packed with exciting opportunities – and your child can do as much as a little as they like. After a healthy meal, they can head to our adventure playground, join a game of football, hang out with friends, or play in our dedicated quiet space.

Unlimited opportunities

Running, climbing, jumping

Our Primary students have bags of energy, and our activity sessions are a great way to let off steam. Your child will run, jump, and score on our all-weather pitch, sports courts, and gyms, as well as exploring our wonderful Concha garden.

Running, climbing, jumping

Taking a trip

Day and overnight trips teach our students about themselves and others, as well as creating lifelong memories. On residential camps across Switzerland, your child will grow in confidence and independence, make friends, and be supported to take risks.

taking a trip

A NURTURING PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOL IN GENEVA

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

We want our Primary School age 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 child’s experience.

Our expert team of Learning Support Teachers and Counsellors provide the guidance our students need to become confident, independent, lifelong learners, too. Innovative initiatives, like our Happy Feet group for students who want to enjoy some quiet time at lunch, ensure everyone is included and comfortable.

Shaping young minds at Our Primary School in Geneva

OUR RISE VALUES

From an early age at our international Primary School in Geneva, 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 PRIMARY SCHOOL FACILITIES

AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE

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

EXPLORE OUR CAMPUS