Switzerland, Geneva
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Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that stimulates creativity, teamwork and problem solving through fun, intellectual challenges. Students imagine, design and present original solutions to open-ended problems that blend engineering, theatre, storytelling and visual arts. The program guides teams through six steps: team formation of five to seven students under an adult coach; choosing a long-term problem among several themes; creating the solution; practicing without outside help; training for the Spontaneous round; regional competition with on‑stage presentation and spontaneous challenges; followed by national and world competitions (subject to qualification). Annual cost per child is 1,890 CHF.
Intuitive Painting: playful and benevolent painting workshops allow children to understand and express their emotions, while supporting their natural emotional development and self-confidence. The sessions are inspired by the exclusive Léon the Hedgehog story created for this workshop, and children paint, draw and collage freely and intuitively. Thursday 4:00–5:00 pm; for ages 3 to 6.
The school offers multilingual instruction in French, English and German for children aged 3 to 12. It is an international primary school in Geneva that welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and emphasizes multiculturalism. English Club: Open to all, for ages 3 to 6 (born in 2023, 2022, 2021), on Wednesdays from 8:30 to 11:30 am. Cost: 2,900 CHF per year. Registration: club@ecole-eden.ch.
Odyssey of the Mind fosters teamwork and problem solving; Students imagine, design and present solutions to complex problems, learning to collaborate, plan and communicate within a team. The program includes team formation, long-term problem selection, solution creation, practice for spontaneous rounds, regional and national/world competitions (qualification dependent).
Multisports: Throughout the year, children explore different sports disciplines under the supervision of a professional coach. First trimester: outdoor or indoor activities depending on weather; Second trimester: swimming; Third trimester: outdoor sports activities. Tuesday 4:00–5:00 pm; for ages 3–6. Annual cost: 1,450 CHF per activity. Capoeira: A Brazilian martial art that blends dance, music and acrobatics in a playful, benevolent spirit. Monday 4:00–5:00 pm; for ages 3–6. Annual cost: 1,450 CHF per activity. Intuitive Painting: Intuitive painting workshops help children understand and express their emotions while supporting emotional development and self-confidence. Thursday 4:00–5:00 pm; for ages 3–6. Annual cost: 1,450 CHF per activity.
Eden School is a private bilingual international school in Geneva, Switzerland, with two campuses near the city center. It delivers a bilingual French-English curriculum with additional German language exposure, serving children from ages 3 to 12, with pathways that align to both the French education system and the Geneva cantonal track. The Eden track begins with nursery at age 3 and primary through age 11, while the cantonal track extends to secondary schooling. The primary program is bilingual in French and English and integrates the Romand PER to allow continuation in either pathway. Students learn through plurilingual immersion, with daily focus on social-emotional development and project-based learning across mathematics, sciences, reading and writing, languages, arts and physical education. The school emphasizes family-like, personalized education in a modern, adaptable environment, supported by two Geneva campuses: the Frank-Thomas campus opened in 2025 for ages 3–6, and the Veyrier campus, featuring a farm and stables, plus flexible, technology-enabled classrooms, a library and a reading corner.