The density of traffic in and out of Geneva on the autoroute has doubled in the last decade and continues to increase. "Rush hour" in the morning extends from 7.30-9.00, and in the evening from 17.00-19.00. The minimum journey time by autoroute Nyon – Grand Saconnex in these "windows" is 45 minutes. Accidents are frequent, averaging about one per week, and wreak havoc with planned journey times.

The Route du Lac is even slower, with additional "traffic-calming" devices planned in Versoix.

From the French side via Ferney, access is limited to single lane roads, the RN5 and the Route de Ferney being the major routes.

Difficult as access is at present, the proposal to bring 1000 more students, plus teachers and other support staff into the area boggles the mind.

The entrance to the campus is just a few meters from a sharp bend in a heavily traveled road. Drivers coming around the curve cannot see vehicles turning into or out of the school’s drive.

Nearby NGO’s currently allow the temporary primary school related cars to park in their lots. This will clearly not continue when vehicles multiply. There is not room on this small plot for adequate parking, and construction of underground parking is very expensive.

At the moment, safety is also an issue, as parking for parents collecting their children is across the street from the school, this street being heavily used and without a proper crossing.

By 2003, local train service between Nyon and Coppet will end, being replaced by buses running through village centers to Nyon and Coppet stations. Since a large proportion of students live between these two points, unless able to walk or cycle to either of these stations, they will have to take a bus to get to a train.

On reaching Cornavin station, another transfer back to a bus will be required to complete the final leg of the journey. At the end of the day, 16.40 at present, the whole process will, of course, be reversed.

From Grade 10 onwards, the school day lengthens to 16.40. Adding extra travel time at this point means an even bigger adjustment is necessary for students who are already starting a whole new school system.

Grades 12-13 face the immense challenge of the IB, for which 21 hours per week of homework are expected, on top of 22+ hours of class time. With the additional requirement of 150 hours of CAS over the 2 years, it is clear that 10 hours per week minimum spent commuting with the crowds can only detract from their ability to concentrate on their studies.

Extracurricular interests such as music, sports, and theater will also be sacrificed to the demands of commuting time.

Drugs and alcohol are more easily available in an urban environment, as is true for almost any "temptation".

Street-wise students from other Geneva schools could affect the "foreigners" in various ways.

The obvious juggling of daily schedules and child priorities, differences between Vaud and Geneva holidays, and a host of other practical problems will be faced by families with children at two quite distant campuses. Parents’ ability to be actively involved in school life will be diminished due to the distances involved.