Switzerland is a popular location for British expats and their families to relocate to. It offers many attractive job opportunities and the potential for career growth, as well as a good balance with family life.
One of the benefits of moving to another country with family is being able to expose children to different cultures, customs and languages. Expat children are often more confident and globally aware because of their experiences. Choosing the right educational establishment is a large part of that and luckily there are some exceptional international schools in Switzerland, mainly centred around Geneva.

Why choose a bilingual education?

While there are many good English schools in the region, it is definitely worth looking at the fantastic bilingual international schools of Switzerland too. Having the opportunity to learn in both English and French helps students to develop important language skills and expand their future prospects, particularly if they choose to stay in the country after school.
There is also some evidence that suggests that learning a topic in different languages helps to develop the ability for a more flexible learning capacity. It can be difficult at first to integrate into a bilingual program, and younger children may find it easier to adapt than older children.
Here we take a look at some of the best international schools in Switzerland that offer a French-English education. It is advisable to visit all schools of interest in person where possible, to get a feel for the school and its teaching methods.

International School of Geneva