A structured pre-professional programme in Geneva for students aged 12 to 16, rooted in the Vaganova method and directed by Vladimir Ippolitov — former soloist at the Mariinsky Theatre and the Grand Théâtre de Genève. Two stage performances each season, quarterly written assessments, and individual guidance toward competitions and auditions including Prix de Lausanne and the Paris Opéra Ballet School. Serious training, built around school. Admission by audition only.
Pre-Professional Enrolment
A selective programme for serious students
A selective programme for serious students who want real progress and real standards – while continuing school in Geneva.
Instructors: Polina Smirnova | Vladimir Ippolitov
Annual tuition · 10 months September – June – CHF 13,200
5% Discount on Full Payment
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Prices reflect the remaining 10 months of the academic year 2026–2027.
5x week — CHF 1'200.00/month
| Plan | Instalment | Payments | Total tuition | Discount | Total charged * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | CHF 1'200.00 | 10 | CHF 12'000.00 | — | CHF 13'200.00 |
| Quarterly | CHF 4'000.00 | 3 | CHF 12'000.00 | — | CHF 13'200.00 |
| Semester | CHF 6'000.00 | 2 | CHF 12'000.00 | — | CHF 13'200.00 |
| Pay-in-Full | CHF 11'400.00 | 1 | CHF 11'400.00 | 5% | CHF 12'600.00 |
* Total charged includes CHF 1'200.00 non-refundable registration fee charged at sign-up.
First payment: September 1, 2026.
