ACACIA: The Origins of Our Story

For 17 years, the Acacia Group has developed a unique network of international, multilingual preschools across Southeast Asia.

Founded in 2008 in Bangkok by Christophe and Eugenia Galian, Acacia was created to offer an innovative, international approach to early childhood education for their children—and many others. Today, our network extends to Hanoi and Phnom Penh, blending tradition, innovation, and a global perspective.

Our Values

Multilingualism, care, inclusion, and excellence are the pillars of our approach. We embrace cultural diversity and shared experiences, nurturing curious, open-minded, and responsible global citizens.

Our mission

At ACACIA, we provide a personalized educational journey, supporting each child’s development at their own pace. Our dedicated educators create a multilingual environment, combining international best practices to offer a harmonious, stimulating experience where children grow, explore, and discover the world around them.

Eugenia Galian

Eugenia has always embodied a vision of education that is both inclusive and multilingual. Her love for languages, artistic sensibility, and appreciation for diverse cultures have shaped a unique educational model, blending openness to the world with academic excellence.
Her unwavering dedication to creating warm, empathetic learning environments continues to inspire Acacia’s approach today. Through a constant drive to raise academic standards, Eugenia’s legacy empowers each new generation to cultivate curiosity, collaboration, and personal growth. Its essence continues to thrive every day in Acacia’s classrooms, where tradition meets innovation to pave the way for every child’s bright future.

Christophe GALIAN

Raised in a family of educators in southern France, Christophe has dedicated his career to fostering innovative, globally-minded education. With extensive experience in pedagogical engineering and teaching French as a foreign language, he has contributed to the growth of esteemed educational institutions across Vietnam, Singapore, and Thailand.
As the founder of ACACIA, Christophe crafted an educational model that integrates the rigor of French standards with the dynamic needs of an international setting. Acacia’s approach emphasizes multilingualism, inclusion, and innovation, ensuring every child thrives in a warm and enriching environment.
Together with Bérangère Cruz, a steadfast guardian of Eugenia’s legacy and a key driver of the project’s continued evolution, Christophe passionately leads this educational journey, empowering each child with the tools for a limitless future.

An Evolving Story: From Vision to Educational Excellence

Acacia began its journey in Bangkok in 2008, driven by the innovative vision of Christophe and Eugenia Galian. Motivated by the transformative power of early multilingual education, they envisioned a preschool where every child could thrive in a nurturing, international environment. This pioneering idea quickly resonated with families and became the cornerstone of a growing network dedicated to inclusive, globally-minded early childhood education.

The milestones of our adventure:

2008

Creation of the ACACIA school in Bangkok’s Sathorn district, with a single section for children aged 18 months to 3 years – other classes will be developed later, to welcome children aged between 18 months and 6 years in one-year increments.

2013

Creation of a second school in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit district

2018

Opening of an Acacia nursery school in Hanoi (Vietnam)

2020

Partnership with the Tchou-tchou bilingual French nursery school in Phnom Penh (Cambodia), which becomes an ACACIA school.

2021

Takeover of BrightSkies International School in Bangkok, where the ACACIA school in Sukhumvit is redeveloped

2022

Modern Montessori International Preschool moves to ACACIA Bangkok Sukhumvit campus

2023

AEFE approval obtained for ACACIA schools in Bangkok

2024

AEFE approval obtained for ACACIA schools in Bangkok