— OUR SCHOOL
Founded by passion.
Built for children.
— OUR STORY
Nearly 20 years
of education in Geneva.
Founded nearly 20 years ago, our modern school in Geneva is the result of enriching experience and a deep passion for education. As both the founder of this institution and a mother of five, the school’s director has firsthand experience with the academic challenges students sometimes face. This is what sparked her desire to help the children of tomorrow tackle the challenges that lie ahead.
The school was originally opened in Champel, but we quickly needed to expand in order to meet growing demand. We therefore moved to Veyrier, into a spacious facility better suited to the size we wanted to maintain. We were keen to preserve the personal touch that characterizes our school.
The learning environment is very important to us. We have created exceptional facilities for our students. Our environment perfectly embodies the ideal setting for a quality education.
This approach allows us to better adapt to ever-changing educational needs and to foster our capacity for innovation.
Convincing Geneva of the need to create a school like ours has been a complex task, but crucial to preserve the international reputation of Swiss education. Thanks to our efforts, we were able to move into our new premises in September 2011. This story is a testament to the perseverance and collaboration necessary to create an exceptional school.
"Our environment perfectly embodies the dream of a compelling place for quality education"
MAGALI, DIRECTRICE — ECOLE EDEN
Ecole Eden through the years
— TIMELINE
Founded in Champel
Eden was founded in the Champel neighborhood of Geneva, driven by its founder’s belief that children deserve a more personalized and humane educational approach.
2007
Moving to Veyrier
Having outgrown its original premises,Ecole Eden to a former farm in Veyrier—just 10 minutes from downtown. The new campus has been fully renovated to align with the school’s educational vision.
2011
Eco-School Accreditation
Eden is awarded the Eco-Schools International certificate, recognizing the school’s commitment to environmental education and sustainable practices integrated throughout the curriculum.
2015
Finalist for the Swiss School Award
Eden is awarded the Swiss Prize for Excellence in Education by a jury in Bern.
2017
Lab-School Designation
Eden is nationally recognized as a “Lab-School” for its innovative educational approach.
2020
Opening of the Frank-Thomas Campus
Eden is opening its second campus at 34 Chemin Frank-Thomas on the Frontenex Plateau—welcoming children as young as 2 years and 8 months in a new environment specially designed for early childhood.
2025
"This growth has given us the opportunity to strengthen our team, transforming it into a dynamic learning environment focused on educational progress."
ECOLE EDEN
— OUR VALUES
What we stand for.
Cultivating an openness to the world
Located in Geneva, an international city, our school is committed to openness and diversity. The richness of our diverse nationalities, native languages, and cultures creates a unique atmosphere of mutual understanding, respect, and excellence, fostering the global perspective and open-mindedness essential to preparing our students for the multicultural world in which they will live.
Academic excellence and high standards
We combine academic rigor with the development of critical thinking skills within a structured and demanding environment, aligned with the Swiss HarmoS curriculum.
Children are guided to understand, organize, and develop their thinking, going beyond the mere acquisition of knowledge.
The uniqueness of every child
Each child is supported according to their own pace, needs, and learning style.
Each child’s uniqueness is recognised and nurtured, enabling them to develop their full potential, affirm their personality, and build confidence, allowing them to thrive fully and find their place.
A school environment
designed with children in mind.
The learning environment at Ecole Eden supports daily learning.
Spaces on a human scale, a relaxed pace, time to explore, and meaningful interactions—everything is designed to support children’s development.
Here, the environment is an integral part of the learning process.
It helps every child become more independent and confident, and enjoy learning.
— LIVING ENVIRONMENT
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