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The origins of international education: the rise of international humanities

24 November 2024
The seeds of international education were sown in the ashes of WW1. A world weary of conflict sought ways to foster understanding and cooperation across borders. In 1924, amidst this yearning for peace, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint), the world's first international school, was founded on the principles of intercultural dialogue and global citizenship. Ecolint would become a crucible for a new kind of education – one that transcended national boundaries and aimed to cultivate a sense of shared humanity.

Leadership & Governance

The International School of Geneva is a not-for-profit Foundation established under Swiss law. Its manner of governance is laid down in a Charter and Regulations approved by the Federal Department of Home affairs. Managed by a Governing Board, the school is composed of the following entities and bodies.