Hi everyone - I am planning to relocate (with family) to Vaud in early 2020, location somewhat flexible. I've looked through this and other forums and found feedback on the international schools very helpful, so hopeful folks with more recent experiences can share as well! Have 3 kids, Year 5, 4 and 1. We are looking for ideally bilingual curriculum and well rounded offering (strong academics, but also arts and athletics). Any feedback that folks could share on experiences with College du Leman, La Cote or Le Chat (or other recommendations)? Thanks so much!
CDL & Chat are great, so is Ecolint if you’re heading towards Geneva (I believe Ecolint owns Chat)
Otherwise Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande, ISL, Lemania and Champittet are also good choices.
There are waiting lists for these schools so consider applying soon especially if you want all three children in the same school.
Chat is a very good choice for special needs children.
We visited both College du Leman and Ecolint. In College du Leman they took the time to explain us their program. Instead in Ecolint, we were given a tour guide of the school and did not provide us with individual interviews. We felt they were not interested in wasting the time on us.
At the end, we moved to Geneva, far from both schools and we chose other private school (now kids are in public school).
Despite the poor welcoming, I have to say that Ecolint prepares well their students. Every year I interview their best students for admission to an Ivy League University and the kids are good.