École Montessori Aquilae vs École Montessori Deux Mille Feuilles

	É École Montessori Aquilae Geneva, Switzerland	É École Montessori Deux Mille Feuilles Geneva, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 17,000 - 21,000	Fees / year CHF 4,300 - 21,400
Age range	Age range 3 - 12 years	Age range 2 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 70	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 23	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Geneva, Switzerland. Address: 24, ch. des Tulipiers, 1208 Genève. The school is a bilingual Montessori school for children aged 3 to 12. Hours are Monday–Friday 8:00–18:00; Wednesday 8:00–12:00 with workshops 8:00–16:00.	Location Route des Bois 2, 1278 La Rippe, Vaud (near Nyon). Situated on the foothills of the Jura mountains in La Rippe, the campus is set in a tree-shaded park with nearby fields and forest; Nyon and Coppet are about 10 minutes away. Free scheduled transportation to Nyon and surrounding communities is available (subject to availability), and there is a zero-emission bus service.
Stages	Stages 3 to 6 years; 6 to 12 years	Stages Montessori 3-6 and Montessori 6-12; the school serves children aged 3 to 12; languages evolve from bilingual English/French in the younger group to trilingual English/French/German in the older group.
School type	School type Bilingual Montessori school for ages 3 to 12	School type Montessori school with bilingual (English–French) and trilingual (English–French–German) programs
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school is supported by an ASE apprentice and a French-speaking Montessori assistant at different times of the day.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Switzerland	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The 3–6 age class runs 8:00–16:00, with after-school care available until 18:00; the school operates four days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday); 3-year-olds may attend half-days 8:00–13:30, and from age 4, full days. Wednesday includes a 8:00–12:00 session and 8:00–16:00 workshops.	School day structure Full-day care 8:00–18:00, Monday–Friday; free before-school care from 8:00 and optional after-school care until 18:00
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Zero-emission bus service; multiple daily transfers with 100% electric transportation to Nyon and surrounding communities (subject to availability); free scheduled transportation to Nyon and surrounding communities (depending on availability)
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - An enrolment deposit (referred to as an “émolument”) and registration fees are required to place a child on the waiting list and to confirm an enrolment. The school's public information indicates that these payments are part of the admission steps but does not publish fixed amounts for the application or registration fees. Tuition fees by year group (full detail available publicly) - Age range covered: 3 to 12 years (multi-age classes 3–6 and 6–12). - Published tuition indication: CHF 1,700 to CHF 2,100 per month, depending on the child's age and chosen hours. This is the only explicit tuition range published in the school's public information; no further breakdown by specific year group, class (3–6 vs 6–12), or per-term figures is published. Billing schedule and payment terms - The-school-published figure is presented as a monthly amount (CHF per month). Specific billing schedules (for example: billed monthly, per term, or annually), payment due dates, instalment options, discounts, or late-payment penalties are not published in the public information and are set out in the school's Conditions générales et financières. The public admission procedure indicates families receive the conditions générales et financières as part of the enrolment paperwork. Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school operates as a day school with published opening hours (Monday–Friday 08:00–18:00; Wednesday variations for younger pupils) and does not present boarding provision. No boarding fees are applicable. Other costs and fees - After-school / paraschool service: there is a published paraschool/after‑school service up to 18:00 offered for families who wish children to stay after 16:00, with a stated forfait price of CHF 15 per day (snack included) for that service. - School-sponsored workshops and holiday camps are offered; fees for workshops, holiday camps, or additional extracurricular activities are not itemised in the school's public pages and are treated as separate, additional charges. - Uniforms, textbooks, classroom material charges, transport, lunches or incidental fees are not specified in the publicly available information. No fixed amounts for these items are published. Refund information - Refund, cancellation and reimbursement terms (for example, for deposits, registration fees, or term/annual tuition on withdrawal) are defined in the school's Conditions générales et financières; the school's public information indicates these terms are provided as part of the enrolment documents but does not publish a public summary of refund rules. Fee payment options - The public pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.). Payment methods and detailed payment instructions are provided in the Conditions générales et financières and in the enrolment paperwork. Summary statement for database use - Published, specific fee figures available publicly: a monthly tuition range of CHF 1,700–CHF 2,100 (depending on age and hours) and a paraschool fee of CHF 15 per day (snack included). The school requires an enrolment deposit/registration payment to join the waiting list and to confirm enrolment, but exact application/registration amounts, a per-year or per-term tuition table, detailed billing schedule, refund terms, and accepted payment methods are not published on the school's public pages; those items are defined in the school's Conditions générales et financières and the enrolment documents provided to families.	Fee details Application fee - A one-time, non-refundable inscription (application) fee of CHF 1,000 is charged (first year only). Annual tuition fees (current academic year) - Children aged 3–6 years: CHF 19,500 per year. - Children aged 6–9 years: CHF 20,500 per year. - Children aged 9–12 years: CHF 20,700 per year. Per-term fees (equal division across the school's three terms) - The school year is structured in three terms: Term 1 until 31 December, Term 2 from 1 January to 31 March, Term 3 from 1 April until the end of the school year. - If the annual tuition is divided equally across the three terms, the per-term amounts are: - 3–6 years: CHF 6,500 per term (CHF 19,500 ÷ 3). - 6–9 years: CHF 6,833.33 per term (CHF 20,500 ÷ 3). - 9–12 years: CHF 6,900 per term (CHF 20,700 ÷ 3). Billing schedule and payment terms - The school presents tuition as an annual amount and operates on a three-term academic calendar (dates above). - After-school ad-hoc hours are billed quarterly. Reservations for after-school annual packages are requested at the beginning of the school year. After-school care and extracurricular fees - Fixed weekly schedule with a term or annual commitment: CHF 14 per hour (full-time packages available). - Occasional / ad-hoc extra hours (no term/annual commitment): CHF 18 per hour. Ad-hoc hours are billed quarterly. - A meal that is not included in tuition is charged at CHF 15 per meal. - Published annual after-school package examples (placement of package reservation at start of year): - For 3–6 class: 1 short day (3 hours/week) CHF 1,370 per year; 1 long day (6 hours/week) CHF 3,290 per year (lunch included for long day). - For 6–12 class: 1 short day (2 hours/week) CHF 930 per year; 1 long day (6 hours/week) CHF 3,290 per year (lunch included for long day). Other costs and included items - Tuition includes meals on specified days, school supplies, and school outings as described for each age group. Extra meals beyond those included are charged CHF 15 each. - No separate school uniform fee or uniform requirement is listed among the published fee items. Sibling discount - A sibling discount of CHF 1,000 per year is applied for the second child enrolled. Boarding - The school operates as a day school (opening hours Monday–Friday 08:00–18:00 with before- and after-school care) and does not list boarding provision or boarding fees. Refund information - The inscription (application) fee of CHF 1,000 is explicitly stated as non-refundable. Fee payment options - Published fee pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit card or bank transfer are not shown on the publicly posted fee pages). For ad-hoc billing the site indicates quarterly invoicing for certain items.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements After-school care is offered until 6:00 PM.	Boarding arrangements Full-day care from 8:00 to 18:00; free before-school care from 8:00; optional after-school care until 18:00; no boarding.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Meals are varied and balanced; Fourchette Verte-certified, GRTA, and locally sourced.	Food options Healthy, freshly prepared meals are cooked on site daily.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Operated by parents; driven by a strong sense of community.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Montessori Aquilae follows Montessori pedagogy, focusing on autonomy and hands-on learning. The curriculum emphasizes freedom of activity and movement in a prepared environment, respect for each child's pace and personality, and mixed-age groups (3–6 years and 6–12 years). The school offers a bilingual French–English program; all subjects (except early reading and mathematics) are taught in both languages with two teachers whose native languages are French or English in each class. In the 3–6 year classes, the bilingual group is taught by two educators (one Francophone and one Anglophone) and an English-speaking assistant; children spend two weeks in bilingual instruction and one week in an English-only class to support English learning; there is also a 100% anglophone class option for 3–6-year-olds to reinforce English. In the 6–12 year classes, the group is guided by two educators (one Francophone and one Anglophone) as well as subject teachers (German, sport). All educators and assistants hold a recognized Montessori diploma (AMI).	Curriculum details AMI Montessori certified teachers guide a child-centered learning environment. The school serves children aged 3 to 12. The younger group (3–6) follows a bilingual English–French program with daily language exposure and an afternoon immersion. The older group (6–12) maintains daily exposure to English and French and adds German, creating a trilingual environment. There are Montessori classes for 3–6 and 6–12. The motto guiding the approach is Help me do it by myself.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The Montessori pedagogy provides a benevolent accompaniment of the child within a structured and reassuring environment. Based on observation of the child's development, it enables each child to express their full potential while learning to understand their own functioning. The fundamental values are: the free choice of activity and freedom of movement in the classroom; the high-quality prepared environment; respect for the child's pace and personality; mixed-age groups (3 to 6 years and 6 to 12 years). The ultimate aim is to help the child grow into a free, conscious, and responsible adult.	Social & emotional learning The school supports social-emotional development: children learn to respect themselves and others, build self-assurance, develop trust in others, and grow into autonomous, socially adept and accepted members of society.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language A child who speaks only one language at home can adapt to a bilingual class. The start may be confusing for the child, but they quickly learn to adapt. We accompany them softly and adjust this program to the child's maturity during the first year. The child must first feel safe in their environment before learning. They understand the value of speaking another language because they are surrounded by multilingual peers. However, a child speaking a second language only at school will not become bilingual after a cycle of 3 years.	English as an additional language The school provides English–French bilingual learning for ages 3-6 with daily contact in both languages and afternoon language immersion; for ages 6-12, the program is English, French and German with daily contact in English and French and exposure to German.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The Montessori approach provides a benevolent and structured atmosphere that supports emotional wellbeing. Freedom of movement, mixed-age groups, and the trust educators place in children foster social development and confidence. The classroom balances autonomy with guidance, helping children feel secure as they learn. Meals and routines are designed to support a calm, orderly atmosphere that respects each child's pace.	Mental wellbeing The school offers a stress-free experience for families, with free before-school care from 8:00, full-day care 8:00–18:00, optional after-school care until 18:00, and regular progress updates for parents via a parent app; the small size of the school supports flexible, personal communication.
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Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Montessori Aquilae is a bilingual Montessori school for children aged 3 to 12. It operates in a mixed-age, Montessori environment with a focus on prepared, high-quality surroundings that support autonomy. The school is located close to the city center in Geneva, on the ground floor in arcades with glass walls that let in abundant natural light, and it has spaces around the building for outdoor learning and play. Each classroom is equipped with Montessori materials and the environment is designed to provide both freedom and structure. The school offers full-day care to cover the entire day.	Facilities overview The school is located on a campus in La Rippe, Vaud, at the foothills of the Jura mountains, in a unique natural setting with a large tree-shaded park. The park serves as a daily play and discovery area and children take regular walks through the fields and forest surrounding the school. The classrooms are airy, and when windows are open the children can hear the sound of a creek nearby. The school provides bilingual language exposure for younger children (English and French) and a trilingual program for older children (English, French and German). The campus offers full-day care from 8:00 to 18:00, free scheduled transportation to Nyon and surrounding communities (subject to availability), and healthy, freshly prepared meals on site, including the first 100% electric school bus in Suisse Romande.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The 3–6 year class is led by two educators (one francophone and one anglophone) plus an assistant. The 6–12 year class is led by two educators (one francophone and one anglophone) and includes subject teachers for German and physical education. The school provides total immersion in French and English: all subjects are taught in both languages, except for the initial reading and mathematics. Every classroom is a prepared Montessori environment and is fully equipped with Montessori materials.	Academic facilities AMI Montessori certified teachers create an inspiring learning atmosphere. In the 3-6 age group, children have daily contact with French and English and benefit from language immersion in the afternoons. In the 6-12 age group, children have daily contact with French and English and are exposed to German. Airy classrooms allow learning to unfold in harmony with the surrounding nature.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The paraschool program runs from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with a daily flat-rate fee of 15 CHF (snack included). Children can play or do crafts, and, weather permitting, enjoy outdoor space. A variety of activities is offered, including gardening and board games. A weekly piano course is available for children starting at age 4.	Extra curricular facilities The parascolaire program runs daily until 6 p.m. with regularly changing themes, STEM-inspired experiments, free playtime and the discovery of nature in each season. Additional activities and ateliers are offered with selected external providers, such as football classes and coding workshops. Special interventions include emotion workshops and holiday camps. Weekly activities in the afternoon include soccer classes, robot workshops and more, and Ateliers provide workshops for children and parents. Holiday camps feature themes like Explorer, Treasures of the blooming nature, and Elves, dwarfs and the fairytale forest.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Montessori Aquilae is a bilingual Montessori school in Geneva for children aged 3 to 12. Classes are mixed-age (3–6 years and 6–12 years) and led by two educators (one francophone and one anglophone) plus an assistant or subject teachers as appropriate. Aquilae uses Latin to stay open to all languages, symbolizing balance between protection and autonomy. Marion Neyroud is the director of the school. The school is located near the city center, five minutes from a tram stop, in a bright, light-filled space.	History The school is operated by parents and is guided by a strong sense of community. It serves children aged 3 to 12 with a bilingual English–French program for the younger group and a trilingual English–French–German program for the older group. The campus is located in La Rippe, Vaud, on Route des Bois 2, near Nyon, and sits at the foothills of the Jura mountains with a large tree-shaded park and nearby fields and forests. The school is affiliated with recognized Montessori organizations: it is an official member of the Association Montessori Suisse (AMS) and Bilal Ojjeh serves on the board of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). It offers before- and after-school care, on-site meals, and free scheduled transportation to Nyon and surrounding communities, reflecting a family-led, community-focused model.
Community	Community The school emphasizes a strong link with families and views parents as central to their children's education. It organizes a semi-annual parent meeting, a quarterly written progress report, a joint start-of-year meeting, and many pedagogical or family activities. The school keeps its doors open for questions, remarks, or suggestions. Families are encouraged to adhere to Montessori principles and participate actively in school life.	Community The school emphasizes a close, family-like community. It is operated by parents and offers a personal touch with a small-school size that allows flexible responses to families' needs and regular updates about children's activities through communications and a parent app. The campus is located on the foothills of the Jura mountains in La Rippe near Nyon, with a large tree-shaded park and regular nature walks through nearby fields and forests. Language and cultural diversity are integral, with daily exposure to English, French and German.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school provides Montessori education led by AMI-certified teachers who foster independence and a love of learning. Learning is child-centered and focused on discovery, guided by the idea "Help me do it by myself." The younger group experiences daily language immersion in English and French, while the older group is exposed to English, French and German. The school maintains Montessori standards through AMS accreditation and AMI leadership connections.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Children can take a weekly piano class from age 4. The program is delivered by music specialists who cover piano, music, and choir instruction. The team includes instructors with expertise in theory and music history, and Jacques-Dalcroze-inspired methods are part of the program. End-of-year performances bring together singing, poetry, and dance with piano accompaniment.	Arts & creative After-school activities include arts and crafts, nature-based projects, games, sports and cooking workshops. STEM-inspired activities are integrated into the parascolaire program to spark curiosity and discovery, with ample time for free play and exploration. Music classes introduce children to music from around the world, using a range of instruments to build confidence and musical skills. The program provides opportunities for creative expression and hands-on making.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school provides complete immersion in francophone and anglophone languages and cultures with two native-language teachers. All subjects are taught in both languages, except for the initial reading and mathematics. To accelerate English learning, there is a 100% anglophone class for ages 3 to 6 in which children attend one week out of three.	Cultural & language The 3-6 age group has daily contact with French and English and participates in afternoon language immersion. The 6-12 group also studies in French and English and is exposed to German. The school values the enrichment of different cultures and languages, and early language learning helps children feel at ease in today's world. The small, personal environment supports language development and cross-cultural understanding.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Wednesday Kids Club offers after-school workshops on Wednesdays, led by staff including Eunice M'Bundani-Ky and Elodie Syllaleone. Children can engage in crafts and educational activities during these sessions. The parascolaire program includes activities such as gardening, board games, and free play after 16:00 with supervision until 18:00.	Social & hobbies Parascolaire activities run from 8:00 a.m. for free before-school care and until 18:00 after school, with a program that follows Montessori principles. Each afternoon includes arts, crafts, nature projects, games, sports and cooking workshops, with time set aside for free play. Children build with LEGO, explore the forest and engage in imaginative play as part of daily routines. The program encourages curiosity, creativity and social interaction.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The school is operated by parents and fueled by a strong sense of community. The personal touch is evident in regular parent updates on activities and progress through a parent app, ensuring transparent communication. The small size of the school enables flexible response to families' needs. This fosters a collaborative environment among families, staff and students.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The school is a member of the Association Montessori Suisse and is connected to the Association Montessori Internationale, reflecting a commitment to Montessori standards. One director, Bilal Ojjeh, serves on the AMI board, highlighting international Montessori leadership. The teaching team includes AMI-trained Montessori educators across 3-6 and 6-12 programs. Staff profiles show experienced multilingual educators with AMI qualifications and extensive practice.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing After-school care is available from 16:00 to 18:00 at a flat rate of 15 CHF per day, including a snack. Children play, do crafts, and, weather permitting, enjoy outdoor space. A weekly piano course is also available from age 4 as part of the parascolaire program.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school provides healthy, freshly prepared meals on site daily. It operates the first 100% electric school bus in Suisse Romande and offers 100% electric daily transfers to Nyon and surrounding communities. Before- and after-school care runs from 8:00 to 18:00, with free before-school care from 8:00 and optional after-school care until 18:00. Parents receive regular updates about activities and progress through the school's app.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision French and English are taught equally in the 3–6 bilingual classroom; from age 6, German is introduced as a discovery language and from age 8 as formal study. In the 6–12 class, English is taught at an advanced level; families can choose the main language for foundational learning.	Language provision English, French and German are taught. Younger students experience English and French; older students learn in English, French and German.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school is bilingual in French and English. The 3–6 year class is a bilingual group with two educators, one anglophone and one francophone, and an anglophone assistant throughout the day. The bilingual class alternates with an anglophone class: children spend two weeks in bilingual instruction and one week in the anglophone instruction to support English learning.	Bilingual teaching Bilingual teaching in English and French for the younger age group.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs A 100% anglophone class is offered for ages 3–6, with children in the anglophone class one week out of every three to reinforce English learning.	Immersion programs 3-6 year olds have daily contact with French and English and participate in full language immersion in the afternoons; 6-12 year olds follow a trilingual program in English, French and German.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Visit our site and contact us via the information request form. On the site you can read hours, location, the team, as well as the educational programs and frequently asked questions. The form facilitates the first contact for a visit to the school. After submitting the form, you will receive an email with proposed visit dates, general and financial conditions, a class presentation, the admission procedure and criteria, and a questionnaire to learn more about your family. 2. Read the documents and visit the class. After reading the various documents and completing the questionnaire, it is time to immerse yourself in the atmosphere and the materials. A one-hour class visit is offered with the head of school who will present the school's vision, how the class operates, and the main principles of Montessori pedagogy. 3. Waiting list enrollment. Following your visit, you are invited to write to us if you wish to enroll your child in our establishment. To maintain balanced classes in terms of language and age, we cannot enroll children upon expression of interest. The child is placed on the waiting list upon receipt of the enrollment fee, and families are notified as soon as a place becomes available. 4. Observation of a class. If a place is available, parents are invited to observe the class for one hour during the day to understand how it operates and how it is organized. Parents may ask questions of the teaching team after the observation. This observation helps families understand the classroom environment. 5. Registration form and payment of registration fees. To confirm enrollment, the registration form must be completed and returned, and the registration fees paid according to the general and financial terms. All terms and fees are outlined in the general conditions and financial policies. Once these steps are completed, the school proceeds with further arrangements. 6. Trial morning. Toward the end of the school year, we offer new students a morning in the class for a first meeting with the surroundings, teachers, and future classmates. The morning allows the family to experience the classroom routines and the daily activities. 7. Welcome breakfast. To ease the first day, we organize a welcome breakfast on the Saturday before the first day with new students and their parents to discover the place and meet the teachers. This helps familiarize the children with the classroom before start and builds a connection with staff and peers. 8. Admission criteria. Admission criteria require families to adhere to Montessori principles to ensure consistent guidance at school and at home. To maintain a balanced class, criteria include age, gender, language spoken, and parents' engagement in Montessori pedagogy and school life. Priority is given to siblings of children already enrolled. For the 3-6 year class, children must be at least 3 years old by December 31, subject to places available or the next school year. For the 6-12 year class, children can enroll from age 6 (3P).	Admissions Welcome to our Montessori school Deux Mille Feuilles. Working with and for the children is our passion. In line with AMI international Montessori standards, we have created more than a school—a second home for the children—a community where we live and learn together. Our experienced, well‑educated team supports your child's development with energy and professionalism, following their pace and rhythm to unfold their full potential, during class time or in after‑school care until 18:00 each day. We offer a full language immersion in English and French, with German added for the older age group, delivering a high‑quality bi‑ and tri‑lingual Montessori education for children aged 3 to 12 years. Please contact the school at +41 76 580 61 78 or by email. We look forward to answering any further questions and to explaining our terms and conditions in detail.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist The waitlist is used to maintain balanced classes in terms of language and age. Enrollment cannot occur solely on expression of interest. The child is placed on the waiting list upon receipt of the enrollment fee, and families are notified as soon as a place becomes available.	Waitlist —
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