A successful pupil at LIA will be able, at the end of his primary schooling, to choose to move towards the Geneva “Cycle d’orientation”, an international curriculum or an Anglophone or bilingual FR/ENG secondary school.
Our program is essentially based on the Swiss Plan d’Etudes Romand (PER) and the North American program (based on the Common Core State Standard Initiative).
The subjects taught in French (French language, mathematics in French and other subjects) are mainly based on the PER (Swiss program).
The subjects taught in English (English language, mathematics in English and other subjects) refer mainly to the North American curriculum.
Subjects taught in English primarily use British textbooks.
Subjects taught in French use French textbooks.
International Vision of Education
In order to facilitate the transition to other ‘international’ school systems (Lycée français à l’étranger, American High School, international schools), we do not limit ourselves exclusively to the Swiss and North American programs. For example, in order to facilitate transfers to the French school system used in many schools around the world, we adapt our instruction, in learning numeracy for example, to that of the French program.
LIA Curriculum Enhancement
- The teaching of history and geography is adapted to an international audience. We focus less on local history/geography and more on other regions of the world.
- German language, a requirement of the Swiss curriculum, is taught from the age of 7.
- Computer science is taught to all students, and it is also a work tool frequently used by students at the end of primary school.
School in Nature
This carefully designed program aims to provide our students with unique and transformative learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting.
These days allow the teaching team :
- to reinforce students’ knowledge while developing new skills
- to learn outdoors and provide children with the opportunity to acquire transversal skills, both academically and personally (e.g., self-confidence, teamwork)
- to offer the chance to reflect on the surrounding environment, build connections with nature, and engage in scientific inquiry
- to provide the freedom that encourages children to gain confidence and establish a deep connection with their surroundings.
Integrating a Biblical Worldview
A weekly period of 45 minutes called “Bible time” allows children to acquire biblical knowledge and references. This teaching also influences our value of “living together” within our school.
Link to “Bilingualism at LIA”