school calendar
Key dates in a school year
at Collège La Découverte
Discover all the essential information about the school’s timetable and the key dates of the year.
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Easily check the timetable, school holiday periods and public holidays for Collège La Découverte to calmly plan your child’s school year.
As soon as available, you will find on this page the dates of our field trips, school camps, special events and other activities planned throughout the year.

School
Monday
8:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
8:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
Wednesday
8:30 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
School calendar
Back to school
First day back
Monday 25 August 2025
Jeûne genevois
Geneva public holiday
Thursday 11 September 2025
Autumn break
Autumn half-term break
From Monday 20 October to
Friday 24 October 2025
Christmas holidays
Christmas holidays
From Monday 22 December 2025
to Friday 2 January 2026
February break
February half-term break
From Monday 23 February to
Friday 27 February 2026
Easter holidays
Easter holidays
From Friday 3 April to
Friday 17 April 2026
Labor Day
Labor day
Friday 1st May 2026
Ascension long weekend
Ascension holiday
Thursday 14 May and
Friday 15 May 2026
Pentecost Monday
Pentecost holiday
Monday 25 May 2026
Summer holidays
Summer holidays
From Monday 22 June 2026
Start of the 2026-2027 school year
First day back 2026
Monday 24 August 2026
- FAQ
Frequently asked
Do you have questions about Collège La Découverte? Here you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our school, our services, and how we operate.
School days generally start at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m., except on Wednesdays when classes finish at 12:15 p.m. The days include lunch breaks and recess, giving students time to rest.
Extracurricular activities are carefully integrated into the school calendar to ensure a balance between academic studies and complementary activities. They mainly take place outside lesson time.
Yes, Collège La Découverte regularly organizes open days and special events for parents. These occasions allow families to meet teachers, discover students’ projects and learn about the school’s various initiatives.
Parents are informed of important dates and calendar changes through regular newsletters, the school website and direct email communications. We strive to maintain transparent and responsive communication with all families.
Yes, Collège La Découverte offers tailored support programs for students with special needs. This is why the individual interview before enrollment is crucial to determine whether the school can provide the resources needed to meet each student’s needs.
Work placements (internships) are planned in collaboration with partner companies and are integrated into the school calendar. Students are supported in choosing a placement according to their academic and professional interests, and receive guidance before, during and after the placement to make the most of this learning experience.
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