Living School

A life-enriching school

Our very first preschool class opened its doors in September 2007, we opened our first primary class (Kindergarten bridge class) in September 2009. In September 2010 we expanded our school to include a First Grade Class. In September 2011, we will open our Second Grade Class (CE2)

Our mission

The creation of Living School is based on two observations:

• First Observation: Today many schools fall short of equipping children with essential life skills. Self-confidence, assertiveness and the ability to have good relationships with others are qualities that are necessary for a successful life. Yet education still stresses knowledge and know-how, neglecting important life skills. Life skills are the foundation of Living School’s teaching method. Passionate teachers receive special training to give children everything and every opportunity they need to develop his or her talents and potential.

• Second Observation: New global issues/challenges (ecological disasters, sustainable development, North-South inequalities, and spreading pandemics) urgently require new curricula and, above all, a new, more responsible attitude. The Living School curriculum includes education in environmental matters, sustainable development, health and other issues. The teaching method is designed to make children actors in society rather than undergoing its effects. Living School has passionately incorporated an education that is proactively focused on teaching the children about the environment and sustainable development for the sake of saving our planet and our health. This pedagogy has been conceived so that children can live as key contributing actors in society.

Living School is a life-enriching school, whose mission is to:

• Help children learn in a positive and stimulation climate that is in accordance with the national educational program, as well as,

• Experience the benefits of developing their self-confidence, their autonomy/self-sufficiency, their sense of responsibility and their desire to make a contribution to our world.

Our first preschool class (from 3-6 years) opened its doors in September 2007 and we envision opening an elementary school (Kindergarten to Second Grade) in September 2009 or 2010.

Our supporters

• Jean-Louis Servan-Schreiber, President of Psychologies Magazine,

• André Giordan, Professor at the University of Genève and author of Apprendre! (Learn!) and Une autre école pour nos enfants (Another School for our Children)

• Patrick Viveret, Philosopher and Referential Advisor at the Heart of Counting, author of Reconsidérer la richesse (Reconsider Richness).