Institut Florimont is a private school in Petit-Lancy, founded in 1905 by the Congregation of the Missionaries of Saint Francis de Sales and rooted in a Catholic tradition that is open to families of all faiths. It is one of the oldest private schools in the canton and a familiar name among the Geneva international schools for families who want a French language education with the option to add English and to choose between Swiss, French and international exit qualifications. The school has been led by a lay director since 1995.
This profile sets out the curriculum, the fee band, the admissions calendar and the community around the school. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a prospectus. For the wider shortlist of strong schools in the canton, see our guide to the best international schools in Geneva.
Institut Florimont at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | French and bilingual French and English; Swiss Maturite, French Baccalaureat and IB Diploma in the upper school |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Kindergarten to upper secondary (around ages 4 to 18) |
| Founded | 1905; IB Diploma offered since 2014 |
| Accreditation | Authorised IB World School; recognised for the Swiss Maturite and the French Baccalaureat |
| Fee band | Established private tier (see Geneva fees guide) |
| Campus area | Petit-Lancy, left bank, southwest of central Geneva |
Curriculum and academics
Florimont teaches in French from kindergarten upward, with a bilingual French and English track for families who want their child to leave fluent in both languages. The distinctive feature sits in the upper school, where students choose between three recognised exit routes: the Swiss Maturite, the French Baccalaureat and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, which the school has offered since 2014. Few schools in the region prepare candidates for all three, which gives families a single setting whether they expect to stay in Switzerland, return to France or move on internationally.
The school presented its first candidate for the Swiss Federal Maturity in 1943, so the academic route into Swiss universities is long established, while the IB Diploma adds a globally portable option for internationally mobile families. Parents weighing the international route against the national ones can read our overview of the IB curriculum before deciding which diploma best matches their child's likely destination.
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Institut Florimont fees
Institut Florimont sits in the established private band of the Geneva market. Fees are quoted in Swiss francs and rise through the year groups towards the upper secondary diplomas, landing within the range mapped in our Geneva school fees guide. We do not republish a precise figure here because the schedule changes each year, so confirm the current rate with the school before you budget.
Plan for the costs that sit above headline tuition. Expect a registration or application charge, a deposit on acceptance, lunch and after school provision, and examination entry fees in the diploma years, which can vary by the route a student takes. Transport and the strength of the Swiss franc add to the real cost for a relocating family, so build the full total into any relocation package discussion.
Admissions and intake
Florimont runs an academic year from late August to June and admits across year groups subject to availability, with kindergarten and the start of secondary among the natural entry points. The school is well known locally and places can be limited, so register as soon as a move to the region is confirmed.
Admission is based on prior school reports, an age appropriate assessment and, for the French language tracks, an evaluation of a child's readiness to learn in French. Applications are made through the school and require recent reports, passport documentation and, for transfers, a leaving record. Families choosing the bilingual track should expect the admissions team to discuss language balance and the right entry point for their child.
Location and who goes there
The school occupies a campus in Petit-Lancy, a residential commune on the left bank just southwest of the centre of Geneva and within easy reach of both the city and the airport. Many Florimont families are local Swiss and French speaking households alongside international families who want a French language education, and the left bank communes of Lancy, Carouge and Plan-les-Ouates are common home neighbourhoods. The cross border community from neighbouring France also features given the school's French Baccalaureat route.
For the wider picture of how the French, bilingual, British and IB schools sit across the canton, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Geneva schools hub.
Institut Florimont reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Institut Florimont fees?
Florimont sits in the established private band for Geneva. Fees are quoted in Swiss francs and rise through the year groups towards the upper secondary diplomas. Schedules change annually, so confirm the current figure with the school and budget separately for registration, a deposit, lunch and any examination entry fees.
Is Institut Florimont a good school?
Florimont is one of the oldest private schools in Geneva, founded in 1905, and offers three recognised exit diplomas. Whether it fits depends on whether a francophone or bilingual route rooted in a Catholic tradition that is open to all faiths suits your family. Confirm current programmes and authorisation directly with the school.
What curriculum does Institut Florimont follow?
Florimont teaches in French, with a bilingual French and English track, from kindergarten to upper secondary. In the senior years it prepares students for three diplomas: the Swiss Maturite, the French Baccalaureat and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, which it has offered since 2014.
When do Institut Florimont applications open?
Florimont runs an academic year from late August to June and admits across year groups subject to availability. Demand is strong, so register early and ask the admissions team about availability and any assessment required for your child's year and chosen track.
Where is Institut Florimont located?
Florimont occupies a campus in Petit-Lancy, a residential commune on the left bank just southwest of the centre of Geneva, within easy reach of the city and the airport.
