T O P A L P I N A

École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande (ENSR)

Name: Topalpina
Address: Geneva, Switzerland

Founded in 1906, the École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande (ENSR) is a private, non-denominational, non-profit school located in Lausanne. Building on more than a century of educational tradition, ENSR today welcomes over 520 students in a close-knit, international learning environment. ENSR’s mission is to guide each child and young person toward academic excellence that is both demanding and sustainable, while fostering intellectual curiosity, personal autonomy, and an open-minded outlook on the world. The school offers a comprehensive educational pathway from early childhood through upper secondary education, leading to either the Swiss Maturity Certificate or the International Baccalaureate (IB).

Key facts

Founded in 1906
Over 550 students
Age range: 2.5 to 19 years
More than 40 nationalities represented
From pre-school to pre-university education
Co-educational, not-for-profit institution
Accreditations: IB Diploma Programme, Montessori Association, AVDEP, FSEP
Annual tuition fees: CHF 14,400 – CHF 28,800

Academics

Bilingual French–English education
Choice between Swiss Maturity Certificate and International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Intensive preparation with a high success rate
- Access to leading universities worldwide
Average class size: 17 students
Foreign languages offered: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Greek, Arabic
Preparation for Cambridge, Goethe, and DELF certifications

Outdoor Camps

For students aged 7 to 19
3-week Summer Camp in Champéry (Swiss Alps) – July
2-week Ski Camp in the Swiss Alps – February
2-week Windsurf Camp in Bonaire, Caribbean

Holiday Camps at ENSR

For children aged 2.5 to 10 years
Held on our campus in the centre of Lausanne during school holidays
An ideal time for children to explore, create, and grow
Programmes include: Dance and gymnastics ; Arts and crafts ; Indoor and outdoor games ; Interactive educational activities ; Permaculture gardening ;
Cooking and baking ; Pottery workshops
A secure and nurturing environment: Caring and qualified staff ; Safe and modern facilities ; Healthy and nutritious meals ; Clean and hygienic practices ;
Ongoing communication with families

Boarding School

A privileged, safe, and supportive environment
Available to students aged 12 and above
Personalised academic supervision
Ongoing and direct communication with parents
Individual counselling and wellbeing support
Annual boarding and tuition fees: CHF 57,400 – CHF 78,600