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Montessori Rive Gauche

Switzerland, Geneva

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees CHF 15,700 - 20,700
Ages 3 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 110
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Taught languages German
Typical class size 25
Strengths Languages, STEM, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Montessori Rive Gauche is a private Montessori school in Collonge-Bellerive / Vésenaz, Geneva, founded in 2011. It serves children from ages 3 to 12 in mixed-age classrooms (3–6, 6–9, 9–12). The school blends the AMI Montessori approach with the Plan d'Études Romand (PER 3P–8P Harmos) and uses AMI-trained teachers. AMI Montessori-trained teachers are native speakers in French or English, with German taught from age six. Instruction is bilingual in French and English, and German starts at age six. There are five classrooms and administration spread across four houses set in a nearly 3,000 m2 garden that is fully fenced for safe outdoor exploration. The curriculum covers practical life, sensory, language, mathematics, and cultural studies, supported by on-site therapists (psychologist and occupational therapist). Eco-Schools certification has been held since 2022. Extra-curriculars include arts, robotics, music, mindfulness, and sports; after-school care is available. MMUN in Rome offers global citizenship opportunities.

Chem. des Gotettes 15, 1222 Vésenaz, Switzerland

The Essentials

Montessori Rive Gauche has 110 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in French, English.

Location
Montessori Rive Gauche is located in Collonge-Bellerive / Vésenaz at 15 Chemin des Gotettes. Five classrooms and administration are spread over four houses in nearly 3,000 m² of wooded grounds. Car access is straightforward with parking for drop-offs, and Bus G stops in front of the school at Petray.

Stages
Mixed-age classrooms for 3-6 y.o., 6-9 y.o., and 9-12 y.o.

Type
Private Montessori school

Additional learning support
Therapists (psychologist, occupational therapist) are on site to support pupils.

Country affiliation
Switzerland

School day structure
3-6 years: part-time until 1:30 pm or full-time until 3:30 pm, with lunch at the school; 6-12 years: full-time. After-school activities are available on site (e.g., piano, robotics, woodwork, music, mindfulness).

Bus service
Bus line G stops in front of the school (Petray stop).
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch is taken at the school.

House System
The school is spread over four houses.

Governance and Ownership
The management includes Nancy (founder and principal), Alexis (administrator), and Marie (administrative coordinator). The school is recognized by Association Montessori Suisse AM(S) and is a member for both the 3-6 and 6-12 years old sections.
Fees

Annual tuition at Montessori Rive Gauche ranges from CHF 15,700 to CHF 20,700 for 2026/27.

Application and enrolment fees
- Yearly enrolment fee: CHF 250, payable at enrolment.
- Guarantee (security deposit): CHF 4,000, payable at first enrolment; the guarantee is held as security against unpaid fees and is returned, free of interest, at the end of the pupil's time at the school provided the school's conditions are met. Payment for the guarantee is to be made to account CH17 0024 0240 7181 7502 V (titulaire Montessori Rive Gauche SA).
- Re‑enrolment (renewal) fee: CHF 250, payable February 1 each year; this fee is not refundable if renewal is cancelled.

Tuition fees by year group (per month, with trimester and annual totals)
- Children House (3–6 years) — part‑time (monthly): CHF 1,570.
- 1st trimester (Sept–Dec, 4 months): CHF 6,280 — due May 31.
- 2nd trimester (Jan–Mar, 3 months): CHF 4,710 — due Nov 30.
- 3rd trimester (Apr–Jun, 3 months): CHF 4,710 — due Feb 28.
- Total for full school year (10 months, part‑time): CHF 15,700.

- Children House (3–6 years) — full‑time (monthly): CHF 1,870.
- 1st trimester (4 months): CHF 7,480 — due May 31.
- 2nd trimester (3 months): CHF 5,610 — due Nov 30.
- 3rd trimester (3 months): CHF 5,610 — due Feb 28.
- Total for full school year (10 months, full‑time): CHF 18,700.

- Primary I (6–9 years) — full‑time (monthly): CHF 1,970.
- 1st trimester (4 months): CHF 7,880 — due May 31.
- 2nd trimester (3 months): CHF 5,910 — due Nov 30.
- 3rd trimester (3 months): CHF 5,910 — due Feb 28.
- Total for full school year (10 months): CHF 19,700.

- Primary II (9–12 years) — full‑time (monthly): CHF 2,070.
- 1st trimester (4 months): CHF 8,280 — due May 31.
- 2nd trimester (3 months): CHF 6,210 — due Nov 30.
- 3rd trimester (3 months): CHF 6,210 — due Feb 28.
- Total for full school year (10 months): CHF 20,700.

- The tuition fees include tuition, the morning snack, and the organic midday meal certified “fourchette verte.” Extra costs for sports activities and outings (museums, shows, end‑of‑year trips, etc.) are not included and are charged separately.
- Discounts: 1% discount for a single full‑year payment; 10% discount on the second child's tuition while siblings are enrolled; 15% discount on the third child's tuition while all three are enrolled. Discounts do not apply if a third party (employer/institution) pays the fees.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing schedule: Tuition is billed and payable in advance by trimester — first trimester due May 31, second trimester due Nov 30, third trimester due Feb 28. The school may refuse entry or terminate enrolment if fees are not settled by the due dates. Tuition remains payable even if the child is absent.
- Guarantee handling: The CHF 4,000 guarantee is payable at first enrolment; it may be used to cover unpaid re‑enrolment or tuition fees if the pupil is withdrawn or if agreed minimum attendance conditions (for 3–6 section) are not met; otherwise it is repaid at the end of schooling, without interest. Payments for the guarantee must be made to account CH17 0024 0240 7181 7502 V (Montessori Rive Gauche SA).
- Late payment: Reminder fees apply in the event of late payment. Parents signatories are jointly and severally liable for all fees.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school for children aged 3–12. There are no boarding fees.

Other costs and extras
- Sports activities, outings, museum/theatre visits and certain extracurricular activities are charged in addition to tuition.
- No uniform fee is listed among the standard fees. Additional optional services (after‑school activities and external therapist consultations) are available on site and are separate from tuition; such services are charged in addition where applicable.

Refund and withdrawal penalties
- The CHF 250 enrolment fee is non‑refundable if the child's enrolment is cancelled after the school's confirmation of enrolment.
- Withdrawal penalties:
- Withdrawal after Feb 1 (concerning the following school year): re‑enrolment fee CHF 250 plus a CHF 4,000 penalty are due.
- Withdrawal after Apr 30 (concerning the following school year): tuition fees for the first trimester of the following year and the enrolment fee are due.
- Withdrawal after the start of the school year (including force majeure): the current trimester is due, plus the following trimester.
- Exclusion from school does not entitle parents to reimbursement of tuition already paid. In case of temporary school closure for epidemic/pandemic or similar major events, distance teaching may be offered and certain costs (for example meals) may be refunded, but tuition fees are excluded from such reimbursements.

Fee payment options
- The school specifies payment by bank transfer to the school account (IBAN/account CH17 0024 0240 7181 7502 V — Montessori Rive Gauche SA) for the guarantee and routine payments; a special agreement can be established if a third party (employer or institution) will pay all or part of the fees. No alternative payment methods (such as credit‑card payment) are specified in the school's terms.
Academics

Montessori Rive Gauche teaches Montessori Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum for students aged 3 to 12.

Curriculum
Montessori Rive Gauche uses the Montessori method with AMI-trained teachers. Classrooms are mixed-age for 3-6, 6-9, and 9-12 years, with bilingual instruction in French and English and German taught from age 6. The school follows the Plan d'Études Romand (3P to 8P Harmos) and uses a Montessori curriculum for the 3-12 age range. It is a member of Association Montessori Suisse AM(S) and adheres to AMI principles. Eco-Schools label since 2022. In the 3-6 year-old section, there are two bilingual classes, each taught by three teachers. In the 6-12 year-old section, six teachers teach the Montessori curriculum with bilingualism and the Plan d'Études Romand; a programme of educational outings is offered. After-school classes are available, and on-site therapists (psychologist, occupational therapist) are available. Arts, robotics, music, mindfulness, and other activities are offered as part of extra-curricular options.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional development through mixed-age classrooms that bring children of different ages together to learn from each other. After-school options include mindfulness and other activities that promote wellbeing. Therapists (psychologist and occupational therapist) are on site to support students' needs and help families book appointments. Mindfulness, Brain Gym, RMT and IMP are part of daily life at Montessori Rive Gauche. The school is bilingual French/English and has an international staff, which fosters cross-language communication and social interaction.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
On-site therapists (psychologist and occupational therapist) are available to support children's needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual French/English; teachers are AMI Montessori trained and native speakers in French or English; German is taught from the age of 6.

Mental Wellbeing
On-site therapists support mental wellbeing (psychologist and occupational therapist). Mindfulness is offered as an extracurricular activity. Brain Gym, RMT and IMP are part of daily life at the school.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2011; located at 15 Chemin des Gotettes, Collonge-Bellerive / Vésenaz, Geneva. The school has 5 classrooms and administration spread over 4 houses, in a nearly 3,000 m2 garden. It is bilingual French/English, and German is taught from the age of 6. Teachers are AMI Montessori trained and native speakers in French or English, and the school is a member of the Association Montessori Suisse for both 3-6 and 6-12 sections, following AMI principles. Eco-Schools label since 2022.

Community
The community is international, with 14 teachers from Switzerland, France, Great Britain, USA, South Africa and Germany; they hold diplomas recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) or equivalent. After-school offerings include piano, robotics, woodwork, music, mindfulness, and on-site therapists (psychologist, occupational therapist) to support families. Educational outings are part of the program, and Brain Gym, RMT and IMP are practiced in daily life. The school carries the Eco-Schools label since 2022.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Montessori Rive Gauche is located at 15 Chemin des Gotettes, Collonge-Bellerive / Vésenaz. There are five classrooms plus administration spread over four houses, set in a nearly 3,000 sqm garden. The garden is fully fenced and invites nature exploration in safety, with gardening activities, physical exercises on a trampoline, agility games, and insect hunts, as well as opportunities to observe birds and squirrels among the trees. Parking is available in the school car park and a bus stop (Petray) is in front of the school. Lunch is taken at the school for 3- to 12-year-olds; part-time and full-time options are available. The school employs AMI Montessori-trained teachers in a bilingual French/English environment, with German taught from age six, and on-site therapists (psychologist and occupational therapist) available. The school is a member of the Association Montessori Suisse AM(S) and has Eco-Schools certification since 2022.

Sports Facilities
The expansive outdoor garden (about 3,000 sqm) provides space for physical activities, including gardening, trampoline-based exercise, and agility games. These outdoor areas support daily movement and nature-based play as part of the curriculum. Daily routines and after-school offerings incorporate sport and physical activities within these spaces.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are designed around Maria Montessori's principles, with every age group equipped with the complete official Montessori materials for 3-6 and 6-12 year olds to support autonomous learning. The school offers mixed-age environments (3-6, 6-9, 9-12) and bilingual instruction in French and English, with German taught from age six. AMI Montessori-trained teachers hold diplomas recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale, and the school follows the Romand Harmos program (3P to 8P) with planned educational outings. The school is a member of the Association Montessori Suisse AM(S) for both age groups, and Eco-Schools certification has been held since 2022.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Weekly extracurricular classes are run on-site by professionals and are open only to Montessori Rive Gauche students. Activities include Chess (from 5 years), Yoga (from 3), Kid's Pilates (from 3), Atelier Arts Plastiques (Ceramics, Painting and Wood) (4-8), Le petit atelier (Pottery, Painting, Creative games) (4-6), Wood Work and Ceramic (7-12), Choir (from 5), Theatre (from 7), Pifam and Confiance en soi workshops by EmoMind (from 7 and 6 respectively), Foot Reflexology (children and adults), and instrument lessons (piano, guitar, violin) or English language support. Language-related sessions include English (from 6), and French activities such as “Les mercredis avec Elsa” (from 4, no nap) and “Wednesday Club with Heather” (in English, 3-6). Registrations are limited by participant numbers and are first-come, first-served.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Montessori Rive Gauche uses the Montessori method in mixed-age classrooms for ages 3–6, 6–9, and 9–12. AMI-trained teachers are native speakers in French or English, and German is taught from age 6. The school is bilingual in French and English and follows the Plan d'Études Romand (PER) for the Swiss curriculum in the 6–12 program, with German lessons starting at 6 (beginners) and two to three classes per week from age 8; music, art and sport are integrated into the program. Education outings are offered as part of the program, and the five areas of the prepared environment—practical life, sensory, language, mathematics, and cultural studies—foster concentration, independence, and logical thinking.

Arts & Creative
After-school classes and on-site extracurricular activities include piano, robotics, woodwork, music, and mindfulness. Extra-curricular activities comprise Art class (4–12), Montessori Sports (3–6), Chess (from 5), Wood Work (from 4), Yoga (from 3), Computer and Robotics Workshops (from 6), Creativity in English (Clay, Painting, Block print) (4–6), and Choir (from 4). Individual piano, guitar, and violin lessons are available through on-site instructors.

Cultural & Language
All classes are bilingual English–French, with language material available in French and English. German lessons start at age 6 as beginners, and from age 8 there are classes two to three times per week. Wednesday Club in English and Les mercredis with Elsa in French are offered, and the school aims to participate in Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) in Rome to provide a global-citizenship experience.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers a broad range of after-school activities and clubs, including art, sports, music, chess, yoga, robotics, and language-centered options. The after-school childcare program runs from 3:30 pm to 6:15 pm for full-time students, with a healthy snack and supervision. Mindfulness is included among activities, and the school places emphasis on creativity and collaboration in a relaxed, learning-focused environment.

Community & Service
Solidarity and mutual aid are values the school strives to instill; pupils participate in sponsor walks to support various charitable causes. Projects have included First Children en Afrique du Sud (2024), Kaïcedra (2023), Northern Lights Aid (2022), Léman Hope (2021), Nourishing Minds au Malawi (2019), Tibetan Children's Village (2017), and Fondation Cédric Martin (2025). These experiences aim to cultivate empathy and social responsibility in students.

Leadership & Professional
The founder and principal lead the school with an experienced management team; the staff includes 14 teachers from diverse countries, all with diplomas recognized by AMI. The school emphasizes collaboration, group projects, and student responsibility, aligning with Montessori principles. The Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) in Rome represents a key leadership and global-citizenship opportunity for pupils.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school grounds feature a nearly 3,000 m² fenced garden where children can garden, exercise on a trampoline, play agility games, and observe birds and squirrels. The campus supports physical activity and outdoor learning, including skating from age 4 and swimming from age 6. Mindfulness and wellbeing are integrated into the program, and therapists (psychologist and occupational therapist) are on site to support students' health and development.
Languages

Language Provision
French and English are the languages of instruction; German is taught from age 6 as a beginner's course and, from age 8, classes are held two to three times per week.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual in French and English.
Admissions

Admissions
Children may join at any time during the school year from age 3 to 11. The school offers mixed-age classes (3-6, 6-9, 9-12). All teachers are AMI Montessori trained and native speakers in French or English; German is taught from age 6. The school is bilingual French/English and follows AMI principles as recognised by the Association Montessori Suisse AM(S) for both the 3-6 and 6-12 sections. Prospective families can pre-register via the pre-registration template and contact the principal, Nancy Ramu, at 078 806 22 42 to arrange a visit.
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