École Montessori Deux Mille Feuilles vs Montessori Rive Gauche

	É École Montessori Deux Mille Feuilles Geneva, Switzerland	M Montessori Rive Gauche Geneva, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 4,300 - 21,400	Fees / year CHF 15,700 - 20,700
Age range	Age range 2 - 12 years	Age range 3 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 110
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2011
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Route des Bois 2, 1278 La Rippe, Vaud (near Nyon). Situated on the foothills of the Jura mountains in La Rippe, the campus is set in a tree-shaded park with nearby fields and forest; Nyon and Coppet are about 10 minutes away. Free scheduled transportation to Nyon and surrounding communities is available (subject to availability), and there is a zero-emission bus service.	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	Stages Montessori 3-6 and Montessori 6-12; the school serves children aged 3 to 12; languages evolve from bilingual English/French in the younger group to trilingual English/French/German in the older group.	Stages Mixed-age classrooms for 3-6 y.o., 6-9 y.o., and 9-12 y.o.
School type	School type Montessori school with bilingual (English–French) and trilingual (English–French–German) programs	School type Private Montessori school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Therapists (psychologist, occupational therapist) are on site to support pupils.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Full-day care 8:00–18:00, Monday–Friday; free before-school care from 8:00 and optional after-school care until 18:00	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 details	Bus service details Zero-emission bus service; multiple daily transfers with 100% electric transportation to Nyon and surrounding communities (subject to availability); free scheduled transportation to Nyon and surrounding communities (depending on availability)	Bus service details Bus line G stops in front of the school (Petray stop).
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fee - A one-time, non-refundable inscription (application) fee of CHF 1,000 is charged (first year only). Annual tuition fees (current academic year) - Children aged 3–6 years: CHF 19,500 per year. - Children aged 6–9 years: CHF 20,500 per year. - Children aged 9–12 years: CHF 20,700 per year. Per-term fees (equal division across the school's three terms) - The school year is structured in three terms: Term 1 until 31 December, Term 2 from 1 January to 31 March, Term 3 from 1 April until the end of the school year. - If the annual tuition is divided equally across the three terms, the per-term amounts are: - 3–6 years: CHF 6,500 per term (CHF 19,500 ÷ 3). - 6–9 years: CHF 6,833.33 per term (CHF 20,500 ÷ 3). - 9–12 years: CHF 6,900 per term (CHF 20,700 ÷ 3). Billing schedule and payment terms - The school presents tuition as an annual amount and operates on a three-term academic calendar (dates above). - After-school ad-hoc hours are billed quarterly. Reservations for after-school annual packages are requested at the beginning of the school year. After-school care and extracurricular fees - Fixed weekly schedule with a term or annual commitment: CHF 14 per hour (full-time packages available). - Occasional / ad-hoc extra hours (no term/annual commitment): CHF 18 per hour. Ad-hoc hours are billed quarterly. - A meal that is not included in tuition is charged at CHF 15 per meal. - Published annual after-school package examples (placement of package reservation at start of year): - For 3–6 class: 1 short day (3 hours/week) CHF 1,370 per year; 1 long day (6 hours/week) CHF 3,290 per year (lunch included for long day). - For 6–12 class: 1 short day (2 hours/week) CHF 930 per year; 1 long day (6 hours/week) CHF 3,290 per year (lunch included for long day). Other costs and included items - Tuition includes meals on specified days, school supplies, and school outings as described for each age group. Extra meals beyond those included are charged CHF 15 each. - No separate school uniform fee or uniform requirement is listed among the published fee items. Sibling discount - A sibling discount of CHF 1,000 per year is applied for the second child enrolled. Boarding - The school operates as a day school (opening hours Monday–Friday 08:00–18:00 with before- and after-school care) and does not list boarding provision or boarding fees. Refund information - The inscription (application) fee of CHF 1,000 is explicitly stated as non-refundable. Fee payment options - Published fee pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit card or bank transfer are not shown on the publicly posted fee pages). For ad-hoc billing the site indicates quarterly invoicing for certain items.	Fee details 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.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details AMI Montessori certified teachers guide a child-centered learning environment. The school serves children aged 3 to 12. The younger group (3–6) follows a bilingual English–French program with daily language exposure and an afternoon immersion. The older group (6–12) maintains daily exposure to English and French and adds German, creating a trilingual environment. There are Montessori classes for 3–6 and 6–12. The motto guiding the approach is Help me do it by myself.	Curriculum details 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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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Welcome to our Montessori school Deux Mille Feuilles. Working with and for the children is our passion. In line with AMI international Montessori standards, we have created more than a school—a second home for the children—a community where we live and learn together. Our experienced, well‑educated team supports your child's development with energy and professionalism, following their pace and rhythm to unfold their full potential, during class time or in after‑school care until 18:00 each day. We offer a full language immersion in English and French, with German added for the older age group, delivering a high‑quality bi‑ and tri‑lingual Montessori education for children aged 3 to 12 years. Please contact the school at +41 76 580 61 78 or by email. We look forward to answering any further questions and to explaining our terms and conditions in detail.	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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