Welcome to our Montessori School Rive Gauche 3-12 years old
- Since 2011 -
"We must help the child to act for himself, will for himself, think for himself (...) The education of even a small child, therefore, does not aim at preparing him for school, but for life."
Maria Montessori
The School
Montessori Rive Gauche is located in Collonge-Bellerive / Vésenaz, 15 Chemin des Gotettes.
Our 5 classrooms and administration are spread over 4 houses, in the middle of a nearly 3'000 sqm garden.
The school garden is entirely fenced and supports the children’s growing curiosity to explore nature in complete safety. They can enjoy gardening activities, physical exercises on a trampoline, playing agility games and also go on insect hunts, sit and observe birds and squirrels in our magnificent trees. It's a lovely and peaceful place where your child will blossom in the middle of nature.
Access by car is very simple and parking spaces are available in the school car park to drop off the children.
By public transport, bus G stops in front of the school (Petray bus stop).
Our Offer
All our classrooms offer a mixed age environment (3-6 y.o., 6-9 and 9-12 y.o.).
Our teachers are AMI Montessori trained and native speakers in French or English. Our school is bilingual French/English and German is taught from the age of 6.
The school is recognized by the Association Montessori Suisse AM(S) of which it is a member for both 3-6 and 6-12 years old sections, as we follow the AMI principles.
Our school is also labelled "Eco-Schools" since 2022.
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3-6 years old
Part-time & full-time
We welcome children from the age of three in two bilingual classes, each taught by three teachers.
The youngest children can be looked after part-time (until 1:30 pm), then when they are ready, full-time (until 3:30 pm).
In both cases, lunch is taken at the school.
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6-12 years old
full-time
When the time is right for the child, usually around age 6, he or she moves to the ‘big kids’ building, where 6 teachers teach the Montessori curriculum and practise bilingualism while respecting the Plan d'Etudes Romand (3P to 8P Harmos). A programme of educational outings is offered.
3-12 years old
extra parascolaire
After school, children can attend after-school classes and take part in artistic or sporting activities without leaving the school (piano, robotics, woodwork, music, mindfulness, etc.). Therapists (psychologist, occupational therapist) are also on site to make it easier for you to book an appointment.
Come & visit us!
If you are interested in our school, please do not hesitate to come and visit with your child !
Please fill in the pre-registration template then give a call to the principal
Nancy Ramu on 078 806 22 42 to make an appointment.
Staff
Our team is very international. We have 14 teachers who come from all over the world: Switzerland, France, Great Britain, USA, South Africa, Germany... They each have official diplomas (3-6 or 6-12 years old) recognized by the "Association Montessori Internationale" (AMI) or equivalent.
Sport and music, as well as the practice of Brain Gym, RMT (Rythmic Movement Training) and IMP (Intégration Motrice Primordiale) are also part of everyday life at Montessori Rive Gauche.
Discover our entire team!
