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The school uses Montessori pedagogy for pupils aged 3 to 12, with two classes in Preparatory (3 to 4 years) and Lower Elementary (4 to 6 years) and three Upper Elementary classes (6 to 12 years). Mixed-age groups foster autonomy, independence, social relations, and tolerance within a structured learning environment. The Montessori materials and furnishings encourage growth and concentration. In bilingual Preparatory and Lower Elementary, reading and writing are taught in French and English with immersion in both languages; English is taught by an anglophone teacher and assistant to deepen immersion; German begins in the 4th grade, and computer sciences start in the 3rd grade.
A musical approach is provided by Montessori teachers using bells as Montessori material. The Montessori materials and furnishings encourage growth and concentration. The environment supports hands-on exploration that fosters engagement in learning. The integrated music and Montessori activities support creative development.
In Preparatory and Lower Elementary, reading and writing are taught in French and English with immersion in both languages. English is taught by an anglophone teacher and assistant, both native English speakers. German is taught from the 4th grade, and computer sciences begin in the 3rd grade. The program provides ongoing exposure to multiple languages through instruction across levels.
After-school care (garderies) is available on Wednesday afternoons and after classes. After-school activities are proposed beyond regular classes. The mixing of ages supports social relations and tolerance. Hours are devoted to sports and swimming classes to meet the physical activity needs of this age group.
This age group has a great need for physical activity, with several hours devoted to sports and swimming classes. The mixing of ages fosters social relations and tolerance, contributing to wellbeing. After-school care is available on Wednesday afternoons and after classes, with additional activities offered.
Montessori Nations School in Geneva offers a bilingual French-English Montessori program for children aged 3 to 12. The school combines Montessori pedagogy with Swiss standards (Plan d'Études Romand PER) and Cambridge Primary to support progression to Swiss and international schools. Class groups are mixed-age, with two Preparatory (3–4), Lower Elementary (4–6), and three Upper Elementary (6–12) classes, fostering autonomy and social development. Native-speaking teachers provide immersion in both languages, with English taught by anglophone staff, German introduced from 4th grade, and computer sciences starting in 3rd grade. The center is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and offers after-school programs and a full extracurricular schedule. It operates in Petit-Saconnex, Geneva, welcomes students of all nationalities, and is a certified School Impulse institution, with regular quality inspections. The school emphasizes curiosity, independence, and cultural integration from an early age. This combination supports a purposeful transition to Swiss and international education.
