KINDERGARTENS
2 to 6 years old
What could be more beautiful than to see a child marvelling and awakening to life. With sparkling eyes, they discover, step by step, the world.
In the heart of a green setting, the Jardins d'Enfants welcomes your children in a joyful, warm and gentle space. In this cocoon, the school accompanies your little ones in their development and well-being.
Through games, discoveries, workshops, nursery rhymes, outings, artistic, manual and rhythmic activities... children are encouraged to develop mobility, motor skills, language, cognitive faculties and sociability. They awaken, develop and grow.
Younger children (aged 2-3) are cared for in a small group setting, providing personalized care and facilitating the transition from the family environment to learning about social life and independence. Children aged 3-6 are cared for in a way that respects their individuality and their own rhythms, with a rich mix of ages.
We offer an active pedagogy in which the child constructs himself and discovers the world around him through experience. The emphasis is on free play, where the child's imagination and creativity can express themselves. The toys available are simple, and the wide range of natural materials is the basis for numerous manipulative, construction and imitation games.
Children thrive in kindergarten without pressure to learn, taking their cue from the adult's activity, where the result is less important than the process that leads to it. The adult encourages the child's willingness to undertake, and the autonomy acquired strengthens the child's ability, self-confidence and capacity for initiative.
The daily rhythm and weekly activities on offer are formative and reassuring points of reference for the child. Seasons and holidays punctuate kindergarten life.
Daily outdoor activities and a weekly outing in the forest enable children to develop a sense of closeness, respect and wonder in relation to nature.
A partnership with parents fosters educational dialogue in a climate of trust and collaboration.
To make our children's eyes shine, to develop their creativity, to create spaces conducive to their development, such are the objectives of our Kindergartens.
Tales & Readings
Fruity snack
Qualified teaching team
Our teams are dedicated and regularly trained
Wooden games
& natural materials
Eco-responsible
Sorting and recycling in the school. Raising children's awareness of sustainable development.
Solar panels
Vegetable garden
Discovery of nature, introduction to gardening, creative workshop...
Gardens & green spaces
Artistic activity
Music, dance, circus, theater...
Organic cafeteria
ASSOCIATED PARENTS
Parents are involved in the school's pedagogy and operations.
Creative workshops
School theater
A real performance hall with 370 seats in the heart of the school (equipped with different stages, dressing room, professional lighting...)
Playgrounds
Outdoor activities
Outings
Bookstore
Events
October 21 to 25, 2024
RECREATION CENTER
FROM AGE 4
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Through fun, artistic, sports and outdoor activities, our summer camps invite children to cultivate wonder, creativity, curiosity, well-being and... good humor!
Saturday, September 28th 5pm>7pm
OPEN HOUSE
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Organic cafeteria
With fresh, organic and local products, the school canteen offers quality meals and balanced menus.
By discovering and participating in the school gardens, the children have a unique experience. They are involved in the process: planting, growing, harvesting, cooking and baking.
Awards
QUALITY LABELS
Founded in 1980, the Rudolf Steiner School is a UNESCO Associated School. It is a member of the Geneva Association of Private Schools (AGEP), the Swiss Federation of Private Schools (FSEP) and has been certified Confidentia Quality since 2006. In 2009, the Nature & Economy Foundation awarded it a quality label for its natural facilities.
In 2021, the second floor of the school was nominated for the Lignum Prize. The Lignum Award recognizes quality, originality and innovation in the use of wood in construction and interior design.
UNESCO ASSOCIATED SCHOOL
member of the AGEP
Swiss Federation of Private Schools FSEP
Nominated for the Lignum Award
Quality label for natural facilities
Certified Confidentia Quality
CREATE
Because creative activities promote learning, sociability, memory, concentration, imagination, skill and well-being, the school offers numerous manual, artistic and recreational workshops as part of the curriculum.
Dream
In order to encourage development, living together and a "joyful sociability", the school organizes events throughout the year: Christmas market, school outings, spring festival, shows, carnival...
VIDEO
DISCOVER THE KINDERGARTENS
Discover the video presentation of the Rudolf Steiner School.
EDUCATIONAL STAGES
KINDERGARTEN
2 to 6 years old
Up to 2P
What could be more beautiful than to see a child marvelling and awakening to life. With sparkling eyes, they discover, step by step, the world. Through games, discoveries, workshops... and a pedagogy centered on imitation, the children are led to develop mobility, motor skills, language, cognitive faculties and sociability.
Primary
6 to 12 years old
3P to 8P
There is nothing more beautiful than to offer our children "roots and wings".
Accompanied by the same main teacher for 6 years, the subjects are taught in accordance with the natural rhythm of the child's development.
Middle School
12 to 15 years old
In the manner of Johann Pestalozzi's famous maxim: " Learn with your head, your heart and your hands ", the school accompanies the students in their pre-adolescence. Classes, outings, artistic activities... The pedagogical approach is global, human and open to the world.
High School
15 to 19 years old
To make the eyes of the young shine, to transmit quality knowledge, to develop their creativity, to create spaces favourable to their blooming such are the objectives of the school. It aims to develop intellectual, artistic, social and manual faculties.
First steps
0 to 3 years
In a warm and soft cocoon, we welcome children aged 0 to 3 years old accompanied by their parents, grandparents or nannies to share playful, creative and... joyful activities!
First Steps is an opportunity for parents to discover the school and to share beautiful moments
Reception garden
3 to 6 years old
Every afternoon (except Wednesdays), we welcome your little ones to the reception garden.
Free play, nursery rhymes, finger plays, bread making, snacks, rounds, outdoor games... A whole world of gentleness to develop fine motor skills, sensoriality, sociability, self-confidence and well-being.
Extracurricular
Circus, support classes, artistic activities... Our school, which aims to be "the school that makes students love school", opens its doors widely outside of school hours.
The school, its partners, teachers, parents and caregivers offer many extracurricular activities.
Adult activities
The older children will also find many activities in the school: music practice, eurythmy, art therapy training, creative workshops...
Discover all our activities for adults under the sign of sharing, exchange and good humor!
Contact
Geneva Rudolf Steiner School
Chemin de Narly, 2
1232 Confignon, Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0)22 727 04 44
info@ersge.ch
The secretary's office is open on:
-- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
From 8:00am to 3:45pm
-- Wednesday from 8:00 am to 1:00pm
DIRECTIONS
Come easily to our school
15 minutes from downtown Geneva
1 min from the Bernex exit of the A1 freeway (Geneva bypass)
1 min from the tram/bus stop : Croisée de Confignon
Easy access from Switzerland and neighbouring France
TRAM
Line 14
Stop : Croisée Confignon
BUS
Bus 42, 47, K, L and S
Stop : Croisée Confignon
Parking
The school has a drop-off point
School parking
7:30am to 9am - 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Other parking lots
Chemin de Chaumont (7 min walk - 4h parking time), Chemin de Carabot (3 min walk - 1h), Chemin de Cressy (5 min walk - 1h)
Long-term parking
P+R Bernex (5 min walk): Paying from Monday to Friday 7am-5pm - Free on weekends, evenings & nights (5pm-7am) and public holidays
BIKE & MOTORCYCLE
Parking lots are available for motorcycles and bicycles
