Institut Florimont and Montessori Rive Gauche are both in Geneva, about 9 km apart. Both schools offer Swiss programmes. Institut Florimont also offers IB and French, and Montessori Rive Gauche also offers Montessori. Published annual fees are CHF 19,300 - 29,500 at Institut Florimont and CHF 15,700 - 20,700 at Montessori Rive Gauche, which puts Institut Florimont roughly 34% higher. Institut Florimont takes pupils from 3 to 18, and Montessori Rive Gauche from 3 to 12. Institut Florimont is the larger school, with around 1,600 pupils to Montessori Rive Gauche's 110. Typical class sizes are 20 at Institut Florimont and 25 at Montessori Rive Gauche.
Geneva, Petit-Lancy, Switzerland. Located in the Petit-Lancy district of Geneva.
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
Maternelle (Kindergarten); Primaire (Primary); Lower Secondary (Cycle) – three years with French or bilingual (French/English); Upper Secondary (Secondaire 2) – Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate, or International Baccalaureate (IB).
Stages
Mixed-age classrooms for 3-6 y.o., 6-9 y.o., and 9-12 y.o.
School type
School type
Private school offering francophone or bilingual programmes.
School type
Private Montessori school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Individualised support provided by dedicated teaching teams that tailor to each student's pace and goals.
Additional learning support
Therapists (psychologist, occupational therapist) are on site to support pupils.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Switzerland
Country affiliation
Switzerland
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
Catholic
Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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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
Florimont bus service is offered to students living in the Geneva region, the canton of Vaud and neighbouring France. Places are limited; registration is valid for the academic year. The service depends on applications received and deadlines, previous registrations, requests for return journeys, distance between home and school, and journey time. Parents are not allowed to accompany their children on the first day of school.
Bus service details
Bus line G stops in front of the school (Petray stop).
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application and registration fees - Registration fee (all year groups): CHF 500. - Re‑entry fee (all year groups): CHF 300. - An enrolment/re‑enrolment deposit is collected at the time of the first invoice in the first quarter. Registration and re‑entry fees are non‑refundable.
Tuition fees by year group (per quarter and per year — academic year 2025–2026) - Primary (11th–10th common core): Quarter 1 CHF 8,285; Quarter 2 CHF 6,470; Quarter 3 CHF 5,445; Year CHF 20,200. - Primary (9th–7th): Quarter 1 CHF 8,305; Quarter 2 CHF 6,485; Quarter 3 CHF 5,460; Year CHF 20,250.
- Middle School (6th–5th): Quarter 1 CHF 8,980; Quarter 2 CHF 7,015; Quarter 3 CHF 5,905; Year CHF 21,900. - Middle School (4th): Quarter 1 CHF 9,640; Quarter 2 CHF 7,525; Quarter 3 CHF 6,335; Year CHF 23,500.
- French Baccalauréat (3ème): Quarter 1 CHF 9,720; Quarter 2 CHF 7,590; Quarter 3 CHF 6,390; Year CHF 23,700. - French Baccalauréat (2nde): Quarter 1 CHF 10,295; Quarter 2 CHF 8,040; Quarter 3 CHF 6,765; Year CHF 25,100. - French Baccalauréat (1ère): Quarter 1 CHF 10,825; Quarter 2 CHF 8,455; Quarter 3 CHF 7,120; Year CHF 26,400. - French Baccalauréat (Terminale): Quarter 1 CHF 11,260; Quarter 2 CHF 8,790; Quarter 3 CHF 7,400; Year CHF 27,450.
- All tuition fees are quoted in Swiss francs (CHF), VAT included.
Half‑board (school lunches) and related charges - Half‑board (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, including supervision): Quarter 1 CHF 1,150; Quarter 2 CHF 915; Quarter 3 CHF 735; Year CHF 2,800. The half‑board is optional and is invoiced with school fees. - School textbooks (all year groups): CHF 150 per year (charged separately).
Other costs and optional charges - School transport (bus) is charged separately; places are limited and the bus service is organised and billed outside the tuition fee (registration for bus routes is required). - Language courses beyond the standard timetable, private lessons, after‑school care, supervised study beyond standard hours, optional sports and extra‑curricular activities, pedagogical outings and multi‑day trips, medical/infirmary costs, damages caused by pupils, exam registration fees and fees for university application dossiers are not included in tuition and are charged separately. - Private lesson example rate (indicative internal rate shown in the Guide for Parents): CHF 85 per 45‑minute lesson with an Institut Florimont teacher (rates for student teachers differ). Private lessons are invoiced separately.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and half‑board are invoiced at the start of each quarter and are payable within 10 days of the invoice. If an invoice is unpaid after 10 days, a formal notice is issued allowing a further 10 days; reminder fees apply (CHF 50 for the first reminder, CHF 100 for the second). Interest is charged at 5% after the second reminder and the school may suspend services or terminate the tuition contract for non‑payment. - In the event of a pupil leaving during a term, tuition and half‑board for the current term (vacations excluded) remain payable in full.
Discounts and reductions - Sibling discounts on tuition: third child 25% reduction; fourth child 50% reduction. Children of former students receive a 20% reduction on tuition for their first year.
Boarding (residential) provision - Institut Florimont does not publish a full boarding (internat) fee; the school offers an optional half‑board (meals) service billed separately and school transport is available as a separate service. No full‑time boarding fees are listed.
Refunds and cancellation rules - Cancellation / refund schedule for a confirmed enrolment: - Cancellation up to 31 March: registration fee and deposit are non‑refundable. - Cancellation from 1 April to 31 May: registration fee and half of the first term tuition are payable. - Cancellation from 1 June onwards: registration fee and the full tuition for the first term are payable. - Registration/re‑entry fees are non‑refundable even if the pupil is not admitted. These provisions also apply to re‑registration. In case of departure during the academic year, the current term's fees remain due in full.
Fee payment options and invoicing contact - Invoices specify the payment instructions to be used; tuition and optional services are billed by the school's Accounts department. For invoicing or payment enquiries, contact Accounts at compta@florimont.ch or Reception at reception@florimont.ch.
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.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The curriculum runs from kindergarten to upper secondary. Maternelle (Kindergarten) lasts three years and prepares children for primary school. Primaire (Primary) supports pupils throughout, helping them increase knowledge and skills. Cycle (Middle School) provides a common core of three years, offered in French or in a bilingual French/English programme, and leads to the Swiss high school programme (Plan d'Étude Romand). Secondaire 2 (Upper Secondary) prepares pupils for three diplomas: Swiss Maturité, French Baccalauréat, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. There is a strong focus on language learning and a bilingual curriculum. The school is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and Cambridge Examinations (CIE).
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.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
IB Diploma Programme: 2023 graduation class of 36; Florimont IB pass rate in 2023 is 95% (world average 79%); 69% of IB students achieved 32 points or more, 47% achieved 36+ points, and 14% achieved 40+ points. IB pass rates for 2019–2023 range around the mid-90s to 100% (2019: 95%, 2020: 97%, 2021: 100%, 2022: 96%, 2023: 95%). French Baccalauréat: 100% pass rate; 2023 honours rate 97% with an average of 15.46/20. Swiss Maturité: two language tracks (francophone and bilingual); pass mark 4/6; last year's average 4.9/6; 94% pass rate and 35% honours. Destinations for graduates include universities such as UNIGE (University of Geneva), UNIL (University of Lausanne), EPFL, Sciences Po Paris, and universities in the USA (e.g., Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Brown, Columbia), the UK (Oxbridge), and other top institutions in Switzerland, Europe, Canada, and beyond.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates pursue a wide range of higher education paths. Destinations include University of Geneva (UNIGE), University of Lausanne (UNIL), EPFL, Sciences Po Paris, and leading universities across the USA (Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Brown, Columbia, Penn), the United Kingdom (Oxford, Cambridge), Canada (University of Toronto, others), and other global institutions. The IB Diploma graduates and the French Baccalauréat and Swiss Maturité cohorts commonly progress to prestigious universities and selective programs worldwide.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
Challenging the Most Able: in Grades 11 and 12, the school selects its most talented mathematicians to participate in Athena, a university‑level mathematics programme organized with the University of Geneva.
Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Parents have initial meeting with Brice Clerc, Head of Admissions, who handles all enquiries so he can get to know each child, their family and their personal circumstances. The initial meeting connects the family and child with the aims of the admissions process and clarifies personal circumstances to guide next steps. It sets the foundation for enrolment discussions.
Step 2: Prospective pupil and parents are given a tour of the school. The tour allows the family to see the school environment and spaces. The tour complements the first step by providing a direct impression of how the school operates. The tour contributes to the decision-making process for enrolment.
Step 3: You will be sent a letter confirming your child's enrolment. The letter is signed by the Director General. The enrolment letter confirms that the child has been accepted. This step finalizes the admissions process.
What documents do we need from you? Please bring the following information to your initial meeting with Mr Brice Clerc: – Copy of official ID showing date of birth (identity card, passport) – Copy of end-of-year school reports for the last two academic years – Copy of school report for the current academic year
Admission criteria: Children wishing to enter 14th (3-4 years) or 13th (4-5 years) must be toilet-trained before they start. – Previous school records. – Higher education plans. – Linguistic ability. – High-level practice of arts or sports discipline. You will receive a letter signed by the Director General confirming your child's enrolment.
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.
