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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
International School Of Geneva collaboration with UNESCO’s International language of choice.
Bureau of Education and leading researchers in
ecolint neuroscience and education. It focuses on deep Adapting to global challenges, staying true to
its mission
conceptual understanding, academic skills, and
social responsibility. Today, education systems everywhere are
Rooted in a centenary-old tradition, inspiring schools worldwide. It also created the Students’ • International Baccalaureate from the Primary confronted with global challenges - climate
through innovation League of Nations, modeled on the United Years Programme (PYP), to the Middle Year change, social inclusion, sustainability, new
Founded in 1924, the International School of Nations, where students debate and vote on one (MYP) to the Diploma programme. technologies, and geopolitical conflict. Ecolint
Geneva (Ecolint) has evolved with the times resolutions, and the Ecolint Learner Passport, • International Baccalaureate Career-Related embraces a pioneering role, guided
for over a century. With three campuses, it is outlining seven core competencies developed Programme (IBCP) by a responsibility rooted in its
today one of the most diverse schools in the throughout schooling. Building on the success of • Maturité suisse history.
world, welcoming some 4,400 students of more its original campus, La Grande Boissière, Ecolint • The internationally recognised International
than 140 nationalities. Its pedagogy, bilingual expanded with La Châtaigneraie in Founex, General Certificate of Secondary Education Founded in 1924, in the aftermath
approach, and pioneering initiatives have earned Canton de Vaud (1974) and the Campus des (IGCSE) of a world war, Ecolint was created
it recognition for excellence. Combined with the Nations (2005), in Saconnex. • Global Citizenship Education programme, to educate for peace. A century later,
quality of teaching and a student–adult ratio of designed in collaboration with UNESCO and its mission remains the same, but has
10:1, Ecolint offers a truly unique educational One Foundation, three leaders, one voice the UN Office of Human Rights. evolved to meet new realities: climate
environment. The Foundation, which brings together three • SPORTS+, for elite athletes from Grade 3, crisis, social divides, technological
campuses, is led by a new trio: Soraya Sayed
100 years of history Hassen, Director of Campus and Secondary combining a rigorous academic programme disruption, and geopolitical
with high-level sports training through
tensions.
On 17 September 1924, eight students of School – La Châtaigneraie; Isla Gordon, Director personalised support and partnerships. Ecolint prepares its students not
different ages joined what would become the of Campus and Primary School – Campus des only for academic success but also
world’s first international school. Since then, Nations; and Jonathan Halden, Director of In all pathways, students benefit from the to play an active role in building a
Ecolint has built its reputation on values of Campus and Secondary School – La Grande guidance of dedicated, creative, and passionate more just and sustainable world. The
global openness, child-centered education, and Boissière. teachers from around the world, who inspire Foundation also stands by families
respect for differences in a spirit of peace. This shared leadership reflects both a desire to them daily to cultivate open-mindedness, during uncertain times, as shown
A visionary institution from its earliest days, anchor the institution in the modern era and curiosity, critical thinking, and respect for recently with solidarity funds and
it is the birthplace of the International to strengthen its original mission: educating diversity. other support measures for UN
Baccalaureate (IB), now taught in thousands of for peace and global citizenship. It also mirrors
families.

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