About Us
The Idea Behind the Humanistic School
In a world full of change, uncertainty and performance pressure, the desire for a new educational path is growing – a path that puts people at the centre.
Summary
The Humanistic School Switzerland unites the wisdom of Amonashvili, Steiner, Montessori, and Confucius into a modern, life-oriented pedagogy. Founded by Kevin and Natalia Huber, with locations in Lucerne and Phuket, we educate families and teachers in humanistic education.
Our Vision
A World Where Every Child Flourishes
We believe: children are not empty vessels to be filled. They are unique beings whose inner world is rich, wise and alive from the very beginning.
The Humanistic School Switzerland is a place where learning happens with joy, curiosity and genuine meaning – without paralyzing pressure, but with challenges that foster growth.
Values like compassion, peacefulness and gratitude are not taught but lived. From this grows a natural empathy for all living things. And humanity – the ability to recognize and respect others as beings with dignity.
Words by Natalia Huber
Accompanying childhood with dignity
“Childhood is not preparation for life. It is already life.”
Editorial reflection based on the speech
A child deserves belonging, a voice and appropriate support today — not only once expectations have been met. For our educational approach, this means seeing the person, nurturing relationships and creating conditions that enable learning and participation. Development, reliable boundaries and professional support are compatible with this approach.
Zeitgeist
Why a Humanistic School is More Important Today Than Ever
Unsere Gesellschaft steht an einem Wendepunkt: Steigender Stress, Entfremdung, psychische Belastungen und ein Verlust an Sinnhaftigkeit prägen das Leben vieler Menschen. Schon Kinder spüren diesen Druck.
Pedagogical Roots
Four Wisdoms. A Living Synthesis.
Our pedagogy is not a textbook theory – it is a living connection of the greatest educational philosophies in human history.
Nature Pedagogy
In Harmony with Mother Earth
Children who know and love nature become adults who protect it. Our school life anchors respect for the Earth as a lived value.
Nature is the oldest and wisest teacher. In humanistic pedagogy, the connection to the earth is not an addition – it is a foundation.
At our locations in Lucerne and Phuket, the school garden is part of everyday learning. Children plant, water, harvest and observe – experiencing firsthand how something great grows from a small seed.
Mother Earth is not a metaphor – she is a teacher. Those who learn as children to plant a seed, save water and share fruit carry this wisdom for life.
"The Earth has enough for everyone's needs, but not for everyone's greed."
Our Team
People with Heart and Vision
Board of Directors
Vice President
Olena Gladka
Olena Gladka is a Professor of Humanistic Education and a student of Prof. Shalva Amonashvili. She organises numerous courses, trainings and conferences in the field of humanistic education, both nationally and internationally. With her extensive experience, she brings valuable expertise as Vice President.
Management
Management is currently handled on an interim and voluntary basis by Kevin Huber (Advisory Board & interim Managing Director). We are looking for a suitable person for this role. Interested parties are warmly invited to contact us.
Advisory Board
Kevin Huber
Pavel Kraemer
Dr. Christoph Meister
Olena Gladka
Sandro Ferronato
Reto Frank
Kujtim Dobruna
Daniel Scherz
Sandro Stalder
Aljoscha Tröster
Would you like to join our Advisory Board and contribute your expertise? Whether you are a therapist, coach, life counselor, educator, lecturer, doctor, professor, politician (party-affiliated or independent), philosopher, medical professional, lawyer, entrepreneur, or scientist – we welcome every qualification that advances humanistic education.
Official EUDEC Member
As a member of the European Democratic Education Community (EUDEC), we are part of a network of over 200 schools and organizations committed to democratic education.
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Whether as a parent, educator, association member or donor – every form of support brings us closer to our goal.