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United Montessori Children School

Switzerland, Geneva

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees CHF 20,400 - 33,600
Ages 1½ - 6 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Part of
United Montessori Children School
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years
Introduction

United Montessori Children School is a bilingual Montessori program in Geneva, Switzerland, serving children from ages 1 to 6. The school operates on two campuses, Grand-Lancy and Petit-Lancy, with a 3–6 program hosted in a prepared Montessori environment using authentic materials to support autonomous learning, foundational cognitive and social development, and practical life skills. In Grand-Lancy, 3–6 classes are capped at 25 children. The school follows a full-day schedule split into morning sessions from 8:10 to 13:00 and afternoon sessions from 13:00 to 16:00. The program is bilingual with French and English, including weekly English classes from age 3 and a multilingual environment that reflects Geneva's multicultural community. Founded in 2016, the school began in Grand-Lancy and expanded to Petit-Lancy in 2020, later adding a Montessori community for ages 18 months to 3 years in 2024. Educators are certified to guide children with kindness; families are essential partners in learning.

This campus is part of United Montessori Children School

Rte du Grand-Lancy 87 bis, 1212 Lancy, Switzerland

The Essentials

United Montessori Children School has instruction in French, English.

Location
Two campuses in the Grand-Lancy and Petit-Lancy districts of Geneva, Switzerland. The Grand-Lancy site is Route du Grand-Lancy 87Bis, 1212 Grand-Lancy, and the Petit-Lancy site is Chemin du Repos 6, 1213 Petit-Lancy.

Stages
18 months–3 years: Petit-Lancy (toddler class, max 12). 3–6 years: Petit-Lancy (max 12). 3–6 years: Grand-Lancy (max 25).

Type
Montessori bilingual school (French–English).

Additional learning support
Language development support is provided through reading, songs, language games, and conversations with educators.

Country affiliation
Switzerland

School day structure
18 months–3 years: day runs 8:00–12:30 morning; 12:30–16:30 afternoon. 3–6 years (Petit-Lancy): 8:10–13:00; 13:00–16:00. 3–6 years (Grand-Lancy): 8:10–13:00; 13:00–16:00. English courses take place on Wednesdays with half-day 8:00–12:00 or full-day 8:00–16:00 options.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Meals are included in the tuition.
Fees

Annual tuition at United Montessori Children School ranges from CHF 20,400 to CHF 33,600 for 2026/27.

Application / registration fees

- 18 months–3 years: CHF 400 (one-time registration fee paid at the start of the year).
- 3–6 years: CHF 300 (one-time registration fee).

Tuition fees by year group and attendance (monthly, per term, per year)

Notes on units used below: the school publishes tuition as monthly amounts and offers monthly, trimestrial (quarterly) or annual payment schedules; the per-term figures below are shown as three times the monthly amount (3-month trimester) and per-year figures are shown as 12 times the monthly amount for clarity.

- 18 months – 3 years
- 5 half-days per week (monthly): CHF 2,100. Per trimester (3 months): CHF 6,300. Per year (12 months): CHF 25,200. Meals included in the tariff.
- Full-time — 4 days per week (monthly): CHF 2,390. Per trimester (3 months): CHF 7,170. Per year (12 months): CHF 28,680. Meals included in the tariff.
- Full-time — 5 days per week (monthly): CHF 2,800. Per trimester (3 months): CHF 8,400. Per year (12 months): CHF 33,600. Meals included in the tariff.

- 3 – 6 years
- Half‑day (08:00–13:00) (monthly): CHF 1,400. Per trimester (3 months): CHF 4,200. Per year (12 months): CHF 16,800. Meals included in the tariff.
- Full‑time (monthly): CHF 1,700. Per trimester (3 months): CHF 5,100. Per year (12 months): CHF 20,400. Meals included in the tariff.

Additional day‑school / optional fees

- Daily after‑school care (service de garde): CHF 24 per day (listed for the 3–6 age group).
- Weekly English courses (extra activity) — sample published rates: half‑day session CHF 70 per day; full‑day session CHF 140 per day (these are offered as separate course options and are billed by session).
- Meals: included in the published tuition amounts for the programmes listed.
- Uniforms, school‑supplies or other recurring material fees: no separate uniform or specific material fee is published on the school tariff pages.

Boarding / internat fees

- No boarding or internat programme and no boarding fees are published; the school operates day programmes at its Petit‑Lancy and Grand‑Lancy locations.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment schedules offered: monthly, trimestrial (quarterly) or annual payment options are published as accepted billing rhythms.
- Enrollment confirmation: registration is confirmed after submission of signed documents and payment of the first month's tuition.
- Invoices and the precise due‑dates for each billing schedule are not itemized on the published tariff pages; the school states the above payment rhythm options without publishing detailed billing calendars.

Refunds and cancellations

- No detailed refund or cancellation policy is published on the school's public tariff or admission pages; the school requires payment of the first month of tuition to confirm registration but no published terms specifying when registration or tuition payments are refundable appear on the available pages.

Accepted fee payment methods

- The published information lists available billing frequencies (monthly, trimestrial, annual) but does not specify accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit). No specific payment‑method details are published on the tariff or admission pages.

Brief note on information not published

- The public tariff and admission pages list the amounts shown above, meal inclusion, after‑school/daycare and the English course session rates, and state payment frequency options and the requirement to pay the first month at registration. The pages do not publish a detailed refund/cancellation policy, explicit statements about whether registration fees are refundable, a full list of incidental fees such as uniforms or learning‑material charges, exact invoice due‑dates for each billing rhythm, or the specific payment methods accepted.
Academics

United Montessori Children School teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 1.5 to 6.

Curriculum
Two Geneva campuses host United Montessori Children: Petit-Lancy and Grand-Lancy. The 3-6 program uses a prepared Montessori environment with Montessori materials to support autonomous learning, foundational cognitive and social development, and practical life skills. Classes for 3-6 are capped at 25 children (Grand-Lancy). The school follows a daily schedule with morning sessions 8:10–13:00 and afternoon sessions 13:00–16:00. The program is bilingual with English immersion and a multilingual environment; English classes are offered weekly starting from age 3.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school recognizes cognitive, emotional, and social development as crucial for children in the 3–6 age group and provides a rich, stimulating environment. The Montessori approach uses a prepared environment and Montessori materials to support autonomous learning and personal growth, with emphasis on social learning and collaboration. The daily routine is designed to balance learning and well-being, including periods of independent work, snack breaks, outdoor activities, and a reflective end-of-day routine. English regrouping sessions are integrated into the day to support language development in a bilingual setting.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers a multilingual environment with weekly English courses and regular English regrouping sessions as part of the timetable. English courses are designed for children from age 3 to 7 and emphasize early language immersion through Montessori-based activities, small groups, and a progression tailored to each child.

Mental Wellbeing
Well-being is central to the daily schedule, designed to balance learning with activity. The day includes work periods, outdoor time, and a reflective closing to support emotional and physical well-being.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2016, United Montessori Children began its educational journey with the opening of its first class in Grand-Lancy, Geneva. Inspired by the principles of Maria Montessori, the school aims to offer an enriching educational environment tailored to each child's needs. It expanded to a second location in Petit-Lancy in 2020 to meet growing demand in Geneva. In 2024, it launched a Montessori community for children aged 18 months to 3 years, expanding to even younger learners. Montessori pedagogy centers on unique children with prepared learning environments, authentic Montessori materials, and educators certified to support children with kindness and expertise.

Community
The school fosters a vibrant multicultural community where families from diverse nationalities enrich the school culture. Parents are viewed as the primary educational partners of the child, and a close link between school and family is valued. The school offers spaces for listening, dialogue, and sharing so that families can participate actively in their child's development and feel fully involved in their journey. The environment is designed for well-being and a sense of belonging within the community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Founded in 2016, United Montessori Children started with its first class at Grand-Lancy in Geneva. The school provides carefully prepared learning spaces and authentic Montessori materials. Educators are certified to accompany children in Montessori pedagogy. The school is bilingual in French and English and fosters a multicultural, inclusive community. In 2020, a second campus opened in Petit-Lancy, and in 2024 a Montessori community for ages 18 months to 3 years was launched in Geneva.

Academic Facilities
The school uses authentic Montessori materials and carefully prepared learning spaces. Educators are certified to guide children in Montessori pedagogy. The school is bilingual in French and English. The environment is multicultural and inclusive.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows a Montessori-inspired approach that centers on each child's intellectual development. It uses authentic Montessori materials and certified educators to guide children with gentle expertise. Autonomy, curiosity, and respect for each pace are at the heart of daily learning. The approach prepares children for the challenges of the modern world while honoring their individual rhythms.

Arts & Creative
Creativity and self-expression are encouraged within a prepared, warm environment that invites exploration. The school values curiosity and intelligence, allowing children to express themselves freely and develop confidence. The spaces are designed to be rich and supportive, fostering creative thinking across activities.

Cultural & Language
The school is bilingual and based in Petit-Lancy, Geneva. It embraces Montessori humanist principles, placing equality, solidarity, and respect for diversity at the center of its actions. Families are considered essential partners in learning, and the school seeks to foster a close, collaborative relationship with parents.

Social & Hobbies
The school places families at the heart of the community. Parents are the first educational partners of the child, and a space for listening, dialogue and sharing is offered so families are actively involved in their child's journey. The community is welcoming, inclusive and focused on respectful, collaborative learning.

Leadership & Professional
The quality of the support offered rests on a constant quest for improvement, with a continuous training program for educators to stay at the forefront of Montessori practices and modern pedagogy. Educators are certified to accompany children with kindness and expertise. This professional development ensures high standards in daily practice.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Our school is designed for wellbeing and wonder, with environments that feel welcoming and respectful. It aims to nurture the child's inner and outer world, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence. The atmosphere promotes peace, harmony, and a sense of security that supports both physical and emotional wellbeing.
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