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Ecolint’s distinctive structure of seven schools Academic rigour & student well-being
across three campuses - independent entities Ecolint takes pride in the excellence of its
that remain part of one single, non-profit education and the strong results its students
Foundation. With an approach focused on achieve in examinations. Yet, this academic
nurturing global citizens, the school seeks to rigour is always balanced with a student-
strengthen a curriculum that integrates multiple centred approach. The well-being, growth, and
educational factors alongside purely academic flourishing of every learner are at the heart of
criteria. the school’s mission, ensuring that success
is measured not only by academic outcomes
A unique approach to learning, beginning in but also by the development of confident,
Early Years. compassionate, and resilient individuals.
Ecolint welcomes children from the age of 2½.
For them, as for all primary students, learning The power of bilingualism and world
follows the Reggio Emilia approach. Knowledge languages
is acquired through a human and active process, At Campus des Nations, English is the main
where each child is the main agent of their own language of instruction, complemented by
learning, with teachers as facilitators. Curiosity several hours of French each week. At La
and exploration of the world are encouraged, Grande Boissière and La Châtaigneraie, families
positioning students as researchers within a can choose between a bilingual programme
community where ideas are constantly shared. with either English or French as the dominant
language, with strong support for beginners in
Curricula crafted with expertise and purpose either language. In addition, world language
A variety of programmes are offered at Ecolint: learning - both within the curriculum and as an
• Universal Learning Programme (ULP), extracurricular activity - helps students maintain
offered at La Grande Boissière, developed in and strengthen their mother tongue or another
collaboration with UNESCO’s International language of choice.
Bureau of Education and leading researchers in
neuroscience and education. It focuses on deep Adapting to global challenges, staying true to
conceptual understanding, academic skills, and its mission
social responsibility. Today, education systems everywhere are
• International Baccalaureate from the Primary confronted with global challenges - climate
Years Programme (PYP), to the Middle Year change, social inclusion, sustainability, new
one (MYP) to the Diploma programme. technologies, and geopolitical conflict. Ecolint
• International Baccalaureate Career-Related embraces a pioneering role, guided
Programme (IBCP) by a responsibility rooted in its
• Maturité suisse history.
• The internationally recognised International
General Certificate of Secondary Education Founded in 1924, in the aftermath
(IGCSE) of a world war, Ecolint was created
• Global Citizenship Education programme, to educate for peace. A century later,
designed in collaboration with UNESCO and its mission remains the same, but has
the UN Office of Human Rights. evolved to meet new realities: climate
• SPORTS+, for elite athletes from Grade 3, crisis, social divides, technological
combining a rigorous academic programme disruption, and geopolitical
with high-level sports training through tensions.
personalised support and partnerships. Ecolint prepares its students not
only for academic success but also
In all pathways, students benefit from the to play an active role in building a
guidance of dedicated, creative, and passionate more just and sustainable world. The
teachers from around the world, who inspire Foundation also stands by families
them daily to cultivate open-mindedness, during uncertain times, as shown
curiosity, critical thinking, and respect for recently with solidarity funds and
diversity. other support measures for UN
families.

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