Nurturing Knowledge and Character from Ages 2 to 7

At Saint Dominique Savio, every child from 2 to 7 years old is welcomed into a family-style, caring and inspiring environment, where they grow with confidence and serenity.
We lay strong foundations in essential skills — reading, writing and counting — while respecting each child’s individual pace and personality.

Our teaching approach is rooted in strong human values, drawing on a Christian tradition that is open to all, in full respect of each family’s beliefs.

A French private school in Lausanne, focused on educational excellence, a close connection with nature, and the holistic development of every child.

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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 SavioFrom 24 to 28 february 2025

The Club Savio is offering a week of creative holidays for 4-11 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 7.30am 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.

2d Elementary (4P Harmos) Private school and nurserie in Lausanne

2d Elementary (4P Harmos)from 7 to 8 yeard old

Year 2 (CE1) is the second year of Cycle 2. Its key objectives are learning to read, write, and understand the French language, as well as acquiring knowledge of numbers, their written form, and basic arithmetic on small quantities.

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.