Private business school in Geneva for commercial vocational training (CFC Employé-e de Commerce)
Ecole Persiaux et Cie
Petit-Lancy (Genève)New on Amplifa
About Ecole Persiaux
Ecole Persiaux et Cie is a private business school in Geneva specialising in preparation for the Swiss Federal VET Certificate (CFC) as a commercial employee. Founded in 1920 by Adolphe Persiaux, the family-run business offers the three-year CFC programme (two years of school plus a one-year paid internship) for adults, one-year diploma programmes as commercial employee and bookkeeping secretary, as well as a two-year diploma programme for higher commercial employees. Teaching follows the competency-based training methods recommended at federal level (Frey & Frey-Eiling) and uses digital learning media such as the CREME teaching materials as well as the Konvink and Novapro platforms. Regardless of the type of schooling, the school personally supports its learners, arranges internship places through a network of partner companies and advises on financing options such as education vouchers and scholarships. In addition, offices and rooms are rented out at its own site at the Geneva Business Center in Petit-Lancy. The school is a member of the Association of Geneva Private Schools (AGEP) and the Swiss Private School Association (FSEP), holds the Eduqua quality certification and OFPC recognition.
- Site
- Petit-Lancy
- Processes
- CFC Employé-e de Commerce (3 years: 2 years school + 1 year internship), Diplôme Employé-e de Commerce (1 year), Diplôme Secrétaire Aide-Comptable (1 year), Diplôme Supérieur Employé-e de Commerce (2 years), Office rental (approx. 27 m², CHF 1100/month; two offices approx. 40 m², CHF 1600/month), Room rental (day, evening, weekend, holidays), Personal study counselling, Financing advice (education vouchers, scholarships, student loans)
- Materials
- CFC Employé-e de Commerce (3 years), Diplôme Employé-e de Commerce (1 year)
- Certificates
- Eduqua quality certification, OFPC recognition for CFC preparation Employé de Commerce, OFPC recognition (CFC preparation), Member of AGEP (Association of Geneva Private Schools), Member of FSEP (Swiss Private School Association)
- Founded
- 1920
- Industries
- Education / Private school (commercial vocational training), Administration and office professions, Accounting and bookkeeping, Trade and sales
- 01
Consultation and personal study counselling
- 02
Classes at the school
- 03
Internship placement via company network
- 04
Examination and graduation
Educational Programmes and Didactics
CFC Employé-e de Commerce (3 years)
Three-year programme with two years of school and a paid twelve-month internship in a company.
Diplôme Employé-e de Commerce (1 year)
One-year diploma programme for people with prior professional experience or a career change.
Location
Geneva Business Center, Petit-Lancy (Genève)
CHSchool, office and room rental
- Classrooms
- Offices for rent (approx. 27 m² or approx. 40 m²)
- Function rooms for day, evening and weekend rental
Training Programmes
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Quality
Ecole Persiaux is Eduqua-certified and state-recognised (OFPC), which guarantees quality-assured training according to Swiss federal standards.
| Evidence | Petit-Lancy (Genève) |
|---|---|
| Eduqua quality certification | |
| OFPC recognition (CFC preparation) | |
| Member of AGEP (Association of Geneva Private Schools) | |
| Member of FSEP (Swiss Private School Association) |
History
- 1920
Adolphe Persiaux opens in Geneva as general agent for Japy typewriters and develops courses and learning methods; founding of Ecole Persiaux.
- 1980er
Introduction of IT into programmes and curriculum consolidates the school's position.
- 2020
100th anniversary; according to Léman Bleu the oldest business school in Geneva; over 100 students, 15 teachers.
- 2022
Accompaniment of the CFC reform Employé-e de Commerce with digital content and a new concept.
- 2025
100 % pass rate in the CFC examinations.