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.

Discover our

school calendar

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

hours

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

2025-2026

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

Frequently asked

questions

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.

A first step towards

success

Contact us and join our educational community today to discover how we can guide your child toward academic and personal success while meeting their unique needs.