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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
Availability Not shared by this school
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.

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Chem. des Gotettes 15, 1222 Vésenaz, Switzerland

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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
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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.
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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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