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Founded in autumn 1972 by Bo Mårsäter and his wife Ulla as a non-profit association. From the start, parents and staff have worked hand-in-hand to make SISOG a place for children to learn. Initially 27 Swedish-speaking students; maths and English classes were held outside regular school hours at the Collège de Budé in Vernier, and a primary class of 12 students opened at the Collège des Coudriers. In January 1974 SISOG relocated to Meyrin near CERN and other international organisations; a group of 30 parents decorated the interior before the opening, and the official inauguration in June 1974 was attended by Swedish Ambassador Sven-Eric Nilsson among others. By the mid-1980s, the school offered preschool, primary and distance-learning secondary, growing to about 60 students and 10 teachers. SISOG is a private bilingual preschool and primary school for children ages 1–12 offering instruction in English, Swedish, French.
SISOG is guided by five values: Equality, Empathy, Love of Learning, Community and Commitment. Community is described as a collective guided by trust, cooperation and solidarity to create a supportive and unified environment. The Student Council empowers students to voice opinions on school policies and class projects. Daily outdoor time links learning with physical well-being and outdoor experiences.
SISOG is a non-profit association governed by its statutes, with a General Assembly, a Board and Auditors; the Board consults with school management, parents and PTA to define the vision and goals of the school.
Swedish International School of Geneva (SISOG) is a private bilingual preschool and primary school for children aged 1–12. Instruction is offered in English, Swedish and French, and the school follows a bespoke integrated curriculum based on the Swedish Academic Curriculum and the Plan d'études Romand (PER) introduced in the canton of Geneva; it is approved by the Geneva Department of Public Instruction (DIP). The Red Thread concept connects learning across subjects, from Preschool through Primary, ensuring coherence and continuity. SISOG provides Swedish Small Group Classes for pupils from Swiss, French or International schools and Swedish Online Courses for Middle and Secondary levels. The school emphasizes small classes, strong teacher–pupil relationships, and formative feedback, with daily outdoor time and regular termly development talks involving parents. Extras include After School Care, Holiday Camps, and a Student Council that empowers students to participate in school life and policy discussions.
