The international preschool in Lausanne

Saint Dominique Savio School is an international Catholic institution offering French education, open to all. It welcomes children from 30 months to 7 years old, laying the foundations of knowledge and character.

Each child is welcomed into a nurturing, family-like, and inspiring environment where they can grow with confidence and peace of mind.

A bilingual nursery (Les Petits Savio) complements this educational offering, serving both local and international families. It welcomes children from 18 months of age.

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Caring for each child

in a safe and nurturing family environment

Creative holidays at Club Savio Private school and nurserie in Lausanne

Creative holidays at Club SavioOpen to all !

The Club Savio is offering a week of creative holidays for 3-11 year-olds.

Day nursery Private school and nurserie in Lausanne

Day nursery(from 18 to 30 month)

"Les Petits Savio" consists of a day nursery for children over 18 months open all day from 8:00am to 6:00pm

KINDERGARTEN - Early Years Private school and nurserie in Lausanne

KINDERGARTEN - Early Years(from 30 months to 4 years old)

The first experiences of life in a group for children from 2 Â½ to 4 years old.

KINDERGARTEN - The Middle Section (1P Harmos) Private school and nurserie in Lausanne

KINDERGARTEN - The Middle Section (1P Harmos)(from 4 to 5 years old)

Throughout the year, pupils continue to learn the basics of writing, reading and arithmetic.

KINDERGARTEN - Higher Section (2P) Private school and nurserie in Lausanne

KINDERGARTEN - Higher Section (2P)(from 5 to 6 years old)

Grande Section is the second year of the first primary cycle.

1st Elementary (3P) Private school and nurserie in Lausanne

1st Elementary (3P)from 6 to 7 years old

CP is a pivotal year during which pupils build on the foundations acquired in Grande Section (2P). They take their first steps towards the conceptualisation that leads to reflection and critical thinking.

Anne-Laure Mathieu

Head of school and teacher

A state graduate with over 12 years' experience, Anne-Laure has been running and teaching at the school since it was founded.

Bonnet Benoît

Executive Director

A decorated "Chevalier des Palmes Académiques" and former Head of a French school in Rome, Benoît is in charge of the Savio Education Group's network development in Switzerland and Europe.

Charlotte de Kersaint Gilly

Primary School teacher

A graduate of the Myers-Briggs Company Institute and an expert in psychology and academic coaching, Sophie joined the school in September 2024. She teaches the Singapore and Fransya methods to the 10 students in her class.