The Geneva government’s decision to end public school access for students living outside the canton has sparked frustration among cross-border families.
From the 2026–27 school year, only children living in Geneva will be admitted.
But families say it's unfair, breaking earlier promises that children already enrolled could finish their studies.
Officials stress that enrolled students can finish their current cycle, and moving to Geneva before September 2026 remains an option.
More than 2,500 students residing in France are currently educated in the canton.
The measure raises concerns among French elected officials regarding cross-border cooperation and the increased stress on local French schools.
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