What Makes EGI Different? Learning with Purpose
At EGI, play, purpose, problem-solving and participation form a deliberate approach to preparing children for life beyond school.
Six Months on Site: Building, Problem-Solving and Progress in Oekolo
Prefabricated timber, local stone and eight volunteers help our new school buildings take shape in Oekolo.
Hungry to Learn: How Our Future Class Drew 60 Children Without Advertising
No advertising, just children choosing to come. English, treasure hunts and shared challenges are opening new learning opportunities in Kot’olin.
Built to Last: Concrete, Sustainability and Our School Expansion
Building for generations: how material choices, concrete quality and moisture protection shape our school’s expansion.
From a Tent to a Solar-Powered Office: Finding Independence in Remote Timor
Power cuts, persistent damp and unreliable internet once made important work a six-hour journey away. Solar, Starlink and humidity control are changing that.
The Ground Had Other Plans: Earthworks and Unexpected Challenges in Oekolo
Deep soil, heavy trucks and tropical rain: preparing Oekolo for the next stage of our school.
Designing Our New Campus: Balancing Learning, Climate and Cost
Classroom layouts, tropical weather and budget decisions shaped the design of our next school in Kot’olin.
A Place to Grow: Securing One Hectare for Our School’s Next Chapter
A one-hectare site in Kot’olin opened new possibilities for our school, alongside a demanding administrative process.
A New School Year in Kot’olin: Growing, Learning and Playing Together
Twelve new children, two new team members and everyday discoveries marked a new school year in Kot’olin.
An Important Milestone: Our Kindergarten Receives Its Operating Permit
Our kindergarten received its operating permit after a lengthy application, while accreditation remained a separate challenge.