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Montessori
Bilingual
Ages 3 to 12

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CityGeneva
CurriculumMontessori
Leaving qualificationN/A
Languages of instructionEnglish and French
Age RangeAges 3 to 12
Yearly fees: Not public
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications N/A
Language of instruction English and French
Native English and French teachers
Extra languages (other than English and French)
Class sizes Average 23 students / class
Maximum 25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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This school does not make their fees public for the academic year 2024/2025.

Address: 24, ch. des Tulipiers 1208 Genève, Switzerland
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Number of students

70

Number of nationalities represented in the school

12

Most common nationality

French- Swiss - Italian - Japanese

Ratio of local students to international students

60 % local
40% international

Native English and French speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English and French

Yes, the Wednesday for English

Additional language classes offered by the school

German

Max. number of students per class

25

Average number of students per class

23

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

No technologie before 6 (because of the Montessori pedagogy)
Computer after 6

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

No except when it was COVID

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

External examinations or assessments available

Epreuves cantonales du PER in 4P and 8P, Cambridge

Results in these examinations

100% success

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Not before 6
If the parents want, yes after 6

Approximate hours of homework given

30 minutes

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

We finish at 12 years old so they continue the mandatory school

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Yes

Learning support offered

Specialised teacher for dys and ADHD
Psychologist if needed

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

Montessori pedagogy has no upper limit. The child can go as far as he wants. Children are not bored in our classes. We are also very supportive of social and emotional development

Student access to education psychologist

Yes

Entry evaluation for students

No

Waiting list

It depends the years

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

No

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

8:00

School finish time

16:00

Supervised care before/after school

Yes until 18:00

School bus service available

No

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes

Uniform required

No

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Sport, Music, Piano, English, workshops during the holidays (full week)

Sports activities included

Sport lessons every week, outing and recess in the park

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes, for the Escalade race

Facilities at the school

Piano, psychology workshop, philosophy workshops

Sports facilities at the school

Park and a sport room for inside sport

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

The closest school to the city center, we benefit from the services of urban life with calm and nature within reach. 5 minutes from a tram stop, in a semi-pedestrian environment, we take advantage of the spaces around the school to play and work in the open air. Our school is located on the ground floor in through glass arcades which provide a large amount of natural light. The proximity of public transport and numerous parks and squares make it a pleasant, quiet and easily accessible place.

Teaching approach of the school

The mission of our school is to guide each child in their intellectual, emotional and social development and to support them towards autonomy. We encourage values ​​such as self-confidence, kindness, respect and a sense of responsibility in an environment prepared to best increase curiosity and a sense of discovery. We want to provide quality education by allowing each child to develop according to their own pace and character and bring them to the highest of their own potential.

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