AGES 2 to 6

PRE-SCHOOL CURRICULUM: A PLAY-BASED LEARNING JOURNEY

Our specialist Pre-school in Geneva, Switzerland, is a dynamic and exciting learning environment, where every child benefits from personalised teaching and support. Going at their own pace – and celebrating every achievement – our Nursery and Pre-school age students make new discoveries, grow in confidence, and develop their social, emotional, and intellectual skills. Every learning takes place on our beautiful campus in Versoix, a peaceful lakeside suburb to the north of the city centre.

CDL'S KINDERGARTEN IN SWITZERLAND

THREE PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

Unique to our private Pre-school in Versoix, Geneva, we offer three distinct programmes: Anglophone, Francophone, and Bilingual. These are based on the very best teaching practices, including those adopted from the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC). From this early age, our Nursery and Pre-school students can learn in French, English, or a combination of the two.

The Pre-school curriculum at Collège du Léman is split into the following age groups:

PS0 (age 2-3), which is a fully Bilingual programme.
PS1 (age 3-4) and PS2 (age 4-5), which offer a choice of English, French or Bilingual programmes.
PS3 (ages 5-6), which offers a choice of English, French or Bilingual programmes.

A HOLISTIC INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL CURRICULUM

DEVELOP WITH ALL YOUR SENSES

The International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) is a play-based, structured programme, which helps our children to develop socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Adapted to our unique Pre-school in Geneva, Switzerland, your child will explore the world around them, get active, and learn through engaging themes and topics.

Our goals are:

To foster exploration, curiosity, and autonomy.
To nurture social interaction, confidence, and self-esteem.
To focus on the joy of trying, not just the outcome.
To stimulate the active expression of imagination.

A GLIMPSE INTO DAILY LIFE AT OUR PRE-SCHOOL IN GENEVA

Every moment at CDL Pre-school is intentionally designed — not just to teach, but to spark joy, build friendships, and help each child feel secure.

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Start the day calmly

Warm welcomes in English and French, familiar routines, and time to settle in.

Good morning!

Circle & story time

Songs, stories, and shared moments that build language, friendship, and confidence

circle time

Learn through play

Hands-on discovery in - and outdoors, exploration, and creative expression through the IEYC curriculum

Bon appétit!

Rest & reset

A nourishing lunch followed by rest time — quiet, cosy, and part of every child’s rhythm

young explorers

Afternoon enrichment

Music, movement, sports, and more — with extended care available until 18:45

the fun never stops

A NURTURING INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL IN GENEVA

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

We know that children learn best when they’re happy, secure, and cared for, which is why wellbeing is an integral part of every child’s Pre-school experience.

At our trailblazing kindergarten in Geneva, specialist teachers and support staff forge strong relationships with our students. They help them to navigate their emotions, encourage positive interactions, and provide lots of opportunities to socialise. They also build trust and mutual respect, take the time to get to know unique personalities, and identify areas for development.

We also encourage our Nursery and Pre-school age students to get moving and spend lots of time outside, whether it’s playing in our Concha garden during the summer or sledging in winter.

Shaping young minds at our Pre-school in Geneva

OUR RISE VALUES

Every student’s Pre-school experience is underpinned by our RISE values of Respect, Internationalism, Spirit, and Excellence. These bring our community together and provide firm personal, social, and emotional foundations.

During Respect Week, for example, our children learn the importance of saying ‘thank you’ and listening to one another. For our Internationalism Week, meanwhile, students come dressed in traditional clothes that represent their home country.

OUR PRE-SCHOOL FACILITIES

AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE

Located in Versoix, a picturesque city suburb on the banks of Lake Geneva, our beautiful campus is home to stunning outdoor spaces that burst with life and colour. Here, outstanding facilities inspire our Pre-school students to get active and creative, as well as playing host to innovative learning experiences enhanced by technology.

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