École Riviera
International School in Lausanne
Quick answer
École Riviera follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways. At $16,200–$20,800/year, it sits below the Lausanne average — offering strong value.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at École Riviera.
- Tuition: $16,200–$20,800/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 16 school day starts at 8:25.
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About École Riviera
Ecole Riviera is a French-English Bilingual day school with high-quality teaching in a warm, safe and multi-cultural environment.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $16,200 – $20,800 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 16200-CHF 20800 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $19,820(+7%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $21,320 |
| Cost position in Lausanne | 20th percentile(budget-friendly) |
British
German
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French and English lessons for beginners.
8:25 – 15:30
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