Enrol my child aged 12 to 15 in a state school

Is your child aged 12 to 15 arriving in Geneva? Does he or she speak little or no French? Would you like to enrol him or her in state school?

In Geneva, the state school for pupils aged 12 to 15 is called the orientation cycle (CO).

Pupils who do not speak French are enrolled in Welcome Classes.

A document explaining the fonctionning of Welcome Classes is available in different languages :

If you live in Geneva, you can enroll your child throughout the school year, between August and June.

Child's identity document
Identity documents of both parents
Proof of the child's health insurance coverage
Residence certificates from the cantonal office of population and migration for the child and one parent living with the child (https://www.ge.ch/obtenir-attestation-ocpm).
lease agreement, land register, or purchase deed
Latest utility bill or proof of move-in from SIG
School reports for the last two years (current and previous)

Detailed document specifying the particular situations.

Submitting your request online will allow you to follow it up in “Mon espace e-démarches”.

As soon as your file has been validated, the school will contact you to finalize your child’s registration..

I already have an “e-démarches account”

I do not have an “e-démarches account” yet

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Chemin de l’Echo 5A
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Last updated: 27 April 2026