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Montessori Rive Gauche

Switzerland, Geneva

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History

Founded in 2011; located at 15 Chemin des Gotettes, Collonge-Bellerive / Vésenaz, Geneva. The school has 5 classrooms and administration spread over 4 houses, in a nearly 3,000 m2 garden. It is bilingual French/English, and German is taught from the age of 6. Teachers are AMI Montessori trained and native speakers in French or English, and the school is a member of the Association Montessori Suisse for both 3-6 and 6-12 sections, following AMI principles. Eco-Schools label since 2022.

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The community is international, with 14 teachers from Switzerland, France, Great Britain, USA, South Africa and Germany; they hold diplomas recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) or equivalent. After-school offerings include piano, robotics, woodwork, music, mindfulness, and on-site therapists (psychologist, occupational therapist) to support families. Educational outings are part of the program, and Brain Gym, RMT and IMP are practiced in daily life. The school carries the Eco-Schools label since 2022.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees CHF 15,700 - 20,700
Ages 3 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 110
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service No

Montessori Rive Gauche is a private Montessori school in Collonge-Bellerive / Vésenaz, Geneva, founded in 2011. It serves children from ages 3 to 12 in mixed-age classrooms (3–6, 6–9, 9–12). The school blends the AMI Montessori approach with the Plan d'Études Romand (PER 3P–8P Harmos) and uses AMI-trained teachers. AMI Montessori-trained teachers are native speakers in French or English, with German taught from age six. Instruction is bilingual in French and English, and German starts at age six. There are five classrooms and administration spread across four houses set in a nearly 3,000 m2 garden that is fully fenced for safe outdoor exploration. The curriculum covers practical life, sensory, language, mathematics, and cultural studies, supported by on-site therapists (psychologist and occupational therapist). Eco-Schools certification has been held since 2022. Extra-curriculars include arts, robotics, music, mindfulness, and sports; after-school care is available. MMUN in Rome offers global citizenship opportunities.

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