Welcome to the Primary School!
At Pregny (Pre-Reception to Year 1) and in our new purpose-built facility at Saconnex (Years 2 to 4), our youngest students will follow the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate. The PYP is an internationally recognised, child-centred and inquiry-based approach to education. This innovative and demanding programme builds on children’s natural curiosity, supporting their autonomy and competency both as individuals and as a part of a dynamic learning community. Hands-on activities, personal research and thoughtful discussions help our students make connections and become active and lifelong learners.
Sharing our second building with Secondary students (Years 7 to 13), our Years 5 and 6 Upper Primary students continue to follow the IB Primary Years Programme. Although the language of instruction is English, we offer an integrated French language programme to all students.
Starting in September 2025, the Pregny site will welcome our students from Pre-Reception to Year 3. The Jura building, located on the Saconnex site, will be dedicated to our students in Years 4 to 6.
In addition to addressing the students’ academic, social and emotional well-being, our programme promotes a sense of independence, and personal and global responsibility. Our integrated approach to technology empowers students to achieve their academic and creative potential.
Isla Gordon
Campus and Primary School Principal, Campus des Nations
English / French programme
Instruction primarily in English, with strong emphasis on French
IB Primary Years Programme
All students follow the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate.
Learning support
Students with learning difficulties can benefit from the expertise of our Learning Support staff. Students with moderate to severe learning needs can follow our Extended Support Programme.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Culture & Leisure, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Dance, Clubs... There is something for everyone!
Campus des Nations curriculum options
An early pioneer in child-centred education, Ecolint prides itself on giving every child what he or she needs by fulfilling its mission to educate students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together.
Additional information and services
School hours
Pre-Reception:
Start: Monday to Friday: 8:10
End: 3 options (light, regular or extended)
Reception and Year 6:
Monday to Friday: 8:15 - 15:10
(Wednesday: 8:15 - 12:00)
After School Care
Open daily until 18:00, Ecolint's After School Care (ASC) is the ideal solution for our busy parents.
Cafeteria
Every day, our caterer SV Group provides our students with healthy and balanced meals and is committed to sustainability and promoting animal-friendly farming practices.
Transport
We provide a transport service to and from each campus that covers parts of the cantons of Geneva and Vaud, as well as neighbouring France.
Visit our campus!
In-person visits
We are happy to welcome visitors in our Primary School each week during term time on Monday at 9:30 (Saconnex) and 10:00 or 10:45** (Pregny*).
*Address: 14, route de Pregny, 1292 Pregny-Chambésy
**Available if you have children applying for another section of the school
Online visits
Video conferences with the School Principal take place once per week throughout term time on Thursday at 14:15.