Enrolment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open!

You can consult the 2026-2027 General conditions online, as well as the applicable school fees.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact the Jardin des Particules by e-mail info.jdp@cern.ch or by telephone on (+41) (0) 75 411 34 16.

To enrol your child in the crèche, school or ‘Discovery Wednesdays’ for the 2025-2026 school year, please follow the procedure described below:

Step 1 - Enrolment application

To enrol your child, please:

• Complete the online form.
• For crèche and school applications only: payment of the registration fee* of CHF 1'800.- before 31 January 2026 using the payment slip. Please specify in the reason for payment: ‘2026-2027 enrolment + child's first name and surname ’.

Important: your child's place will not be guaranteed until we have received your payment.

• For the crèche, parents with a gross family income of less than CHF 200'000.- can apply for a reduction in school fees.
• For the school, parents whose gross family income is less than CHF 150'000.- and who do not benefit from the reimbursement of school fees by CERN, please apply for a reduction in the school fees.
• If you are not authorized to apply, please follow instructions: https://users-portal.web.cern.ch/guest-registration

   

Step 2 - Compiling your file

Written confirmation of your child's enrolment will be sent to you by email together with:

1. A schooling contract to be signed.
2. And additional forms to be duly completed and signed:
   • Confidentiality policy - image rights and permission to exit the school
   • Medical questionnaire
   • For children enrolled in school grades only:
     • The DIP compulsory schooling form
     • DIP BDS census form

Once completed, please send us by email these documents together with:

• Copy of vaccination certificate
• Copy of "RC insurance" certificate for the current school year

* Not refundable