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Montessori Seeds of Knowledge

Switzerland, Lausanne

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees CHF 16,350 - 22,500
Ages 1 - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages French, English
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Montessori Seeds of Knowledge is a private Montessori school in Etoy, Switzerland, operating since 2021. The school follows the Montessori pedagogy in a bilingual English-French environment, guiding children from 18 months to 15 years through four age-based programs: 18–36 months; 3–6 years; 6–12 years; and 12–15 years. All educational guides are AMI-certified, serving as supportive pedagogical guides rather than traditional instructors. The curriculum emphasizes independence, kindness, listening, discipline, and respect, delivered within a personalized learning environment that respects each child's pace of development. The school fosters hands-on exploration and practical life skills within a safe, family-friendly setting. In addition to core Montessori activities, after-school care and enrichment sessions extend learning with targeted offerings such as Art & Sciences, Pottery & Creativity, Sewing, Science Workshop, and Story Creation. The program's bilingual structure and AMI credentials make it an accessible option for international families seeking continuity of Montessori practice in Switzerland today.

En Courta Rama 10, 1163 Etoy, Switzerland

The Essentials

Montessori Seeds of Knowledge has instruction in English, French.

Location
Montessori Seeds of Knowledge is a private Montessori school located in Etoy, Switzerland, at En Courta Rama 10, 1163 Etoy. It has been located there since 2021. The school sits between Geneva and Lausanne.

Stages
Ages 18 months through 15 years, with programs for 18-36 months, 3-6 years, 6-12 years, and 12-15 years.

Type
Private Montessori school.

Country affiliation
Switzerland

Bus service
School transport is provided to facilitate arrival and departure. The school has its own fleet of buses that comply with current school transport standards, and drivers are licensed. A brochure with fares and conditions is available.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Weekly menus are published for meals at Seeds of Knowledge Montessori School.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private school. It is a member of the Association Montessori Suisse.
Fees

Annual tuition at Montessori Seeds of Knowledge ranges from CHF 16,350 to CHF 22,500 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- No separate application fee is published in the school's public materials; registration is included within tuition.

Tuition fees by year group (overview and availability)
- Age groups covered by the school's tuition structure: 18–36 months (nido), 3–6 years (Children's Community / Primary early years), 6–12 years (elementary), and 12–15 years (lower secondary).
- The school provides a tuition estimator for these age groups; however, specific numeric tuition amounts per term or per year are not published in the publicly accessible fee materials. The published statement is that tuition includes meals, field trips and registration fees.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No publicly posted billing schedule (term-by-term or monthly installment plan) or detailed payment-terms text (due dates, late fees, required deposits) is published in the public fee materials.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day programme and no boarding provision or boarding fees are published. There are published day-hours and contact details for the school only.

Other costs and typical ancillary fees
- Extracurricular workshop (atelier) fees are published in the school's activity documents and are typically CHF 25–35 per workshop session, depending on the activity.
- After-school / parascolaire care is charged by the hour and by session in published documents: typical published rates include CHF 15 per hour for standard after-school care; fixed-session options include CHF 60 (11:45–16:00) and CHF 80 (11:45–18:00) with meals included.
- A small daycare fee for parent workshops / conferences is published at CHF 5 per child for those events.
- The school runs holiday camps and extracurricular programmes; separate fees for these programmes are published in their specific activity documents and vary by programme and session.

Refund information
- No publicly posted, detailed refund or cancellation policy for tuition, deposits or ancillary fees is available in the school's publicly accessible materials. Refund terms are not published in the publicly available fee pages.

Fee payment options
- No specific payment-method list (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit provider) or payment-processing details are published in the public fee materials. Contact and administrative phone/email details are provided for enquiries.

Brief summary of what is included and what was found
- Published materials clearly state that tuition covers meals, field trips and registration.
- Specific numeric tuition amounts per term or per year group and a public billing schedule are not published in the school's accessible fee materials; ancillary programme fees (workshops, after-school care, conference daycare) are published and are summarized above.
Academics

Montessori Seeds of Knowledge teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 1 to 12.

Curriculum
Montessori Seeds of Knowledge follows the Montessori pedagogy in a bilingual English-French environment. It is located in Etoy, Switzerland since 2021. It serves children aged 18 months to 15 years across four programs: 18–36 months, 3–6 years, 6–12 years, and 12–15 years. The staff are AMI-certified and act as pedagogical guides, supporting each stage of development. The school emphasizes autonomy, kindness, discipline, listening, and respect, and provides a personalized learning environment.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Autonomy, Kindness, Disciplined, Listen, and Respect are core engagements guiding student development. All staff are AMI-certified to apply Montessori pedagogy and accompany students through each stage of personal development. The school provides a caring, personalized learning environment that adapts to the unique needs of each student. The classroom culture supports physical, emotional and intellectual development within the Montessori framework. Pedagogical guides foster independent work and social learning within a community of learners.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English and French. It offers a fully bilingual English-French approach using the Montessori method. It serves children aged 18 months to 15 years. Educators are certified by the Association Montessori International (AMI) to bring Montessori pedagogy to every classroom. The learning environment is caring and personalized, adapting to the needs of each student.

Mental Wellbeing
The Tomatis method has been implemented since 2018 in collaboration with Seeds of Knowledge Montessori School. The Tomatis Method (Audio-Psycho-Phonology) is an auditory re-education program designed to develop attention and concentration to improve learning potential. The process begins with a listening test to assess auditory attention. Listening sessions include passive and active phases with specially designed headphones and music, including Mozart, and vocal exercises to improve listening and voice control. Testimonials describe improvements in confidence, social engagement and overall learning progress.
Parent Experience

History
Montessori Seeds of Knowledge is a private school located in Etoy, Switzerland, since 2021. It offers a fully bilingual English-French Montessori education for children aged 18 months to 15 years. The school has been providing a Montessori-based educational experience for over a decade while operating between Geneva and Lausanne. All educational guides are certified by the Association Montessori International (AMI). The school groups its students by age: 18–36 months; 3–6 years; 6–12 years; and 12–15 years.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include after-school care and enrichment sessions. For 3–6 year olds, 12:00–15:00 Self-Confidence (ages 3–9); 15:00–16:00 After-school care; 16:00–18:00 activities include Art & Sciences, Montessori Sport, My Magical Moment, Pottery & Creativity. For 6–12 and 12–15 year olds, 12:00–16:00 Self-Confidence (ages 3–9 and 12–15); 16:00–17:00 Sewing Initiation; 16:00–17:00 Science Workshop; 16:00–18:00 Magical Moment – Story Creation.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Academic and intellectual activities are offered during the after‑school hours. For ages 3–6, a 12:00–15:00 Self Confidence session is provided as part of after‑school care, followed by 15:00–16:00 with activities including Art & Sciences, Montessori, Sport, and Pottery & Creativity. The 6–15 age group also has a 12:00–16:00 after‑school block with Self Confidence, and 16:00–17:00 adds Introduction to Sewing, Science Workshop, Magical Moment, and Story Creation.

Arts & Creative
Art and creative activities include Art & Sciences, Pottery & Creativity, and My Magical Moment for younger children. For older children, there is an Introduction to Sewing and additional creative offerings such as Magical Moment and Story Creation. These activities foster hands‑on exploration, craft skills, and imaginative expression during after‑school hours.

Social & Hobbies
These after‑school options promote social interaction and collaboration. The Self Confidence program and after‑school care run through the afternoon for younger children, with time carved out for arts, sciences, sports, and creative activities. Older students participate in Sewing, Science Workshop, Magical Moment, and Story Creation, which encourage teamwork and peer engagement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Drop‑off between 7:30 and 8:00 am is available with advance registration. If occasional childcare is needed during the year, requests should be sent to parascolaire@montessori-seeds.ch. Registrations for after‑school activities are managed via the Registrations form linked on the page.
Languages

Language Provision
English and French are taught through a bilingual program. The school serves children from 18 months to 15 years.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and French. It offers a fully bilingual English-French program based on Montessori principles for children aged 18 months to 15 years.
Admissions

Admissions
First contact: Before enrolling in Seeds Montessori School, we always organize an individual relationship with each family. This allows us to better answer questions, explain how we apply Montessori pedagogy in our classes and establish a climate of trust. If you would like to arrange a visit, contact us directly using the contact form.
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