/ Education

Helping students succeed

From pre-school through high school, we support students on their path to adulthood. To help them achieve their academic aspirations, Sodexo fosters a healthy lifestyle and creates living and learning environments that are conducive to success.

Health and well-being

Rising malnutrition and obesity are global concerns in both developed and emerging countries. Sodexo is a major supporter of the many efforts to curb these public health crises across the world, emphasizing the importance of good nutrition and physical activity.

 

Fighting obesity

Children that are obese at age 6 have a 90% chance of being obese as an adult, underlining the importance of teaching children at an early age to make healthy choices for a varied and balanced diet.

Sodexo provides support for educational efforts in the classroom and the cafeteria to teach students about the importance of physical activity through signage programs and organized wellness activities.

Sodexo is especially proud to be an active partner in the “Let’s Move” initiative led by US First Lady Michelle Obama to end childhood obesity in a generation.

Helping children and young adults make wise food choices

School time not only offers opportunities for providing information on healthy eating, it also a time when students can be exposed to new flavors, products and cultures… Sodexo contributes to this fundamental learning in schools around the world.

In France, Cuisto Rigolo focuses on developing the taste of children between the ages of 3 and 6 through simple recipes created especially for them. For children between the ages of 7 and 12, the program introduces new products and new culinary creations to help educate and expand their palates.

In China, at the Western Academy of Beijing, we prepare meals for 950 students from 54 countries. We offer a range of menu options and recipes designed to meet the diverse needs of the student population  with a variety of international cuisines. These options afford important educational opportunities outside the classroom on cultural awareness and diversity learning.

Living and learning environment

Adopting good environmental practices and optimizing facilities gives schools an important competitive advantage. Environmentally friendly school facilities and learning centers help drive student achievement and performance and are important criteria for parents in choosing schools for their children. It also improves quality of life in the learning community.

 

Learning in a sustainable environment

Sodexo is a leader in designing comfortable, creative and safe living and learning spaces that meet sustainability requirements and LEED Certification standards to reduce carbon emissions and reduce schools’ environmental footprints. As environmental awareness grows, institutions are increasingly asking Sodexo for assistance.

In the United Kingdom, the schools, libraries and youth centers in Wiltshire County managed by Sodexo have received the ISO 14001 environmental certification for design and management. This long-term public-private partnership has been instrumental in helping the community achieve its sustainability goals and underscores Sodexo’s commitment to the environment.

An atmosphere for learning

Comfortable environments enhance both the lives and learning abilities of students, as well as the focus and dedication of faculty and school staffs. Sodexo’s efficient plant operations respond to the needs of schools while optimizing operating budgets.

In China, the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) was faced with building a new campus to meet its growth objectives. Sodexo helped design facilities that combined modernity with traditional Chinese values and architecture. Sodexo’s close collaboration with local architects ensured a winning design that has enhanced student happiness and satisfaction. WAB’s campus is a showcase and the envy of international schools throughout Asia.

At the Lycée Français de Singapour, Sodexo manages a broad range of services. It has put in place the Building and Engineering Information Management System (BEIMS) permitting asset management, planned maintenance, work orders, cost control and financial reporting. Through a reassessment of the incumbent suppliers and by performing many services itself, Sodexo was able to make savings of over 10% while increasing service levels and shortening response times.