École Rudolf Steiner de Genève

Located at Chemin de Narly 2, CH-1232 Confignon, Switzerland, the École Rudolf Steiner de Genève is about 15 minutes from central Geneva. It is close to the Bernex exit of the A1 (Geneva bypass). The Croisée Confignon tram/bus stop is a 1-minute walk from the school, with access by Tram Line 14 and Bus Lines 42, 47, K, L and S.

Premiers Pas (0–3); Jardin d'enfants (2–6); Primaire (6–12); Secondaire 1 (12–15); Secondaire 2 (15–19).

Private school.

Switzerland.

Jardin d'enfants runs 8:00–12:00, Monday to Friday. In Primary and Secondary, daily hours vary by class, with many morning sessions from 8:00–12:00 and longer afternoons up to 15:30, 16:20, 17:10 or 18:00 depending on the grade.

Public transport access includes Tram Line 14 (Croisée Confignon) and Bus Lines 42, 47, K, L and S; a drop-off area and on-site parking are available.

The school provides Waldorf-Steiner education for ages 2–19, organized as Jardin d'Enfant (2–6), Primaire (6–12), Secondaire 1 (12–15), and Secondaire 2 (15–19). The curriculum uses a holistic, cross-disciplinary approach to develop intellectual, social, creative, and manual faculties. Academic subjects include writing, reading, mathematics, sciences, history, and geography, with language courses in English, German, and Spanish. In Primaire, the same primary teacher guides students for six years, with a rhythm balancing concentration and rest. In Secondary, the pedagogy remains global and human-centered, including theatre, arts, internships, and hands-on projects; Secondaire II offers the possibility to prepare for the French Baccalaureate. The school is UNESCO Associated School and a member of AGEP and FSEP, certified Qualité Confidentia; the Bac has a 100% success rate for 2021–2025 and is recognized in Switzerland, Europe and worldwide. Graduates pursue higher education at universities such as the University of Zurich, EPFL, HEAD, and the University of Geneva.

350 students and 60 teachers; student-teacher ratio approximately 6:1.

BAC 100% success rate in 2021–2025. The Bac is recognized in Switzerland, Europe and worldwide. Graduates pursue higher education at institutions including the University of Zurich, EPFL, HEAD, and the University of Geneva.

After the bac, the diploma provides access to higher education in Switzerland and abroad. The Bac is recognized in Switzerland, Europe and worldwide, and the school reports a 100% success rate at Bac for 2021–2025. Graduates have pursued university-level studies at the University of Zurich, the University of Geneva, EPFL, HEAD, and other Swiss and international institutions including universities in London and beyond.

Rudolf Steiner School Geneva uses Steiner-Waldorf pedagogy to develop intellectual, social, creative and manual faculties. The Learn approach supports social growth within a holistic framework of the child's development. The Create curriculum provides creative, manual and artistic activities that promote sociability, memory, concentration, imagination, skill and well-being. The school fosters living together and joyful sociability through year‑round events such as Christmas markets, school outings, spring festivals and shows. The school emphasizes a community approach to education that reinforces cooperation, empathy and emotional growth. The school also offers nature- and garden‑based experiences as part of daily life, supporting social learning in real-world contexts.

The Learn framework supports intellectual, social, creative and manual faculties, contributing to students' mental well-being. Creative activities promote sociability, memory, concentration, imagination and well-being as part of the curriculum. The school organizes events throughout the year to foster living together and joyful sociability, which strengthens emotional wellbeing. Jardin d'accueil for ages 3-6 emphasizes well-being through play, sociability and gentle routines. The organic cantine provides healthy meals and participation in gardening and cooking, supporting physical and mental well-being. The school's natural setting and warm spaces also contribute to a supportive environment that nurtures students' emotional health.

01 Information. Enrollment is open all year. The admission form should be completed, and upon receipt it is forwarded to the admissions commission which will contact you to schedule the pedagogical interview. The admission dossier fee is CHF 150 per child. This payment does not commit to enrolling your child, but to study the dossier. 02 Admission application. Fill the admission form and send it by post or by email. The dossier fee remains CHF 150 per child. Upon receipt of the complete dossier, it is transmitted to the admissions commission which will contact you to schedule the pedagogical interview. 03 Pedagogical interview. Parents are met, with their child, by the lead teacher or tutor. If there is agreement, the student undertakes a trial placement of one to two weeks in their future class (not for nurseries). The trial placement fee is CHF 250. After the placement, the teacher contacts the family to confirm whether the pedagogical team is ready to continue the admissions process and that the family remains interested. 04 Administrative interview. If the admissions process continues, the secretariat will contact you for an administrative interview.

An open-to-all policy applies and families in need can apply for a reduction of tuition by submitting a file to the Commission des engagements financiers (CEF). The CEF evaluates situations on a case-by-case basis and the process is confidential. After studying the file, an interview with two CEF members is held to agree on an adjusted tuition amount proportional to the family's income. A starting point for discussion is that tuition representing 14% of the family's gross income is considered a fair baseline.