LIA welcomes children who celebrate their 3rd birthday no later than 31 December following the start of the school year.
| Age at the beginning of the school year or on 31 December | Swiss System
LIA uses this name | French System | American System | British System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | Pre 1P | Petite Section | Preschool | Nursery School |
| 4 years | 1P | Moyenne Section | Pre-K | Reception |
| 5 years | 2P | Grande Section | Kindergarten | Year 1 |
| 6 years | 3P | CP | Grade 1 | Year 2 |
| 7 years | 4P | CE1 | Grade 2 | Year 3 |
| 8 years | 5P | CE2 | Grade 3 | Year 4 |
| 9 years | 6P | CM1 | Grade 4 | Year 5 |
| 10 years | 7P | CM2 | Grade 5 | Year 6 |
| 11 years | 8P | 6eme | Grade 6 | Year 7 |
Our concept of dominant and partner languages allows us to offer each child the appropriate level of French and English instruction.
A new student will typically be placed in the group which corresponds to his age. However, if necessary for the child’s well-being, we may offer to place him in the group best suited to his academic skills and maturity.