8 minutes | Monday, 17 November 2025
This week, Katt Cullen is joined by Helena Grant, the newly appointed Head of Primary at Geneva English School (GES), who will take up the role in January 2026.
Families moving overseas often ask which curriculum best prepares their children for the future—one that’s both internationally recognised and academically rigorous. Helena, an expert in the English National Curriculum, explains why so many international families choose it. With over 25 years’ experience in education, she’s worked in schools across the UK, Tanzania, and Kenya, and will soon bring that global perspective to GES, which teaches children aged 3 to 13.
Helena highlights how the English National Curriculum balances academic excellence with the development of the whole child—building teamwork, leadership, empathy, and resilience. At GES, pupils consistently exceed expectations, thanks to strong support and challenge for every learner.
Helena looks forward to nurturing a joyful, curious, and ambitious school community.
More info at www.geschool.ch