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Hassna Ehirchiou
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years
Introduction
United Montessori Children School is a bilingual Montessori program in Geneva, Switzerland, serving children from ages 1 to 6. The school operates on two campuses, Grand-Lancy and Petit-Lancy, with a 3–6 program hosted in a prepared Montessori environment using authentic materials to support autonomous learning, foundational cognitive and social development, and practical life skills. In Grand-Lancy, 3–6 classes are capped at 25 children. The school follows a full-day schedule split into morning sessions from 8:10 to 13:00 and afternoon sessions from 13:00 to 16:00. The program is bilingual with French and English, including weekly English classes from age 3 and a multilingual environment that reflects Geneva's multicultural community. Founded in 2016, the school began in Grand-Lancy and expanded to Petit-Lancy in 2020, later adding a Montessori community for ages 18 months to 3 years in 2024. Educators are certified to guide children with kindness; families are essential partners in learning.
This campus is part ofUnited Montessori Children School
Rte du Grand-Lancy 87 bis, 1212 Lancy, Switzerland
The Essentials
United Montessori Children School has instruction in French, English.
Location
Two campuses in the Grand-Lancy and Petit-Lancy districts of Geneva, Switzerland. The Grand-Lancy site is Route du Grand-Lancy 87Bis, 1212 Grand-Lancy, and the Petit-Lancy site is Chemin du Repos 6, 1213 Petit-Lancy.
Language development support is provided through reading, songs, language games, and conversations with educators.
Country affiliation
Switzerland
School day structure
18 months–3 years: day runs 8:00–12:30 morning; 12:30–16:30 afternoon. 3–6 years (Petit-Lancy): 8:10–13:00; 13:00–16:00. 3–6 years (Grand-Lancy): 8:10–13:00; 13:00–16:00. English courses take place on Wednesdays with half-day 8:00–12:00 or full-day 8:00–16:00 options.
Fees
Annual tuition at United Montessori Children School ranges from CHF 20,400 to CHF 33,600 for 2026/27.
Application / registration fees
- 18 months–3 years: CHF 400 (one-time registration fee paid at the start of the year). - 3–6 years: CHF 300 (one-time registration fee).
Tuition fees by year group and attendance (monthly, per term, per year)
Notes on units used below: the school publishes tuition as monthly amounts and offers monthly, trimestrial (quarterly) or annual payment schedules; the per-term figures below are shown as three times the monthly amount (3-month trimester) and per-year figures are shown as 12 times the monthly amount for clarity.
- 18 months – 3 years - 5 half-days per week (monthly): CHF 2,100. Per trimester (3 months): CHF 6,300. Per year (12 months): CHF 25,200. Meals included in the tariff. - Full-time — 4 days per week (monthly): CHF 2,390. Per trimester (3 months): CHF 7,170. Per year (12 months): CHF 28,680. Meals included in the tariff. - Full-time — 5 days per week (monthly): CHF 2,800. Per trimester (3 months): CHF 8,400. Per year (12 months): CHF 33,600. Meals included in the tariff.
- 3 – 6 years - Half‑day (08:00–13:00) (monthly): CHF 1,400. Per trimester (3 months): CHF 4,200. Per year (12 months): CHF 16,800. Meals included in the tariff. - Full‑time (monthly): CHF 1,700. Per trimester (3 months): CHF 5,100. Per year (12 months): CHF 20,400. Meals included in the tariff.
Additional day‑school / optional fees
- Daily after‑school care (service de garde): CHF 24 per day (listed for the 3–6 age group). - Weekly English courses (extra activity) — sample published rates: half‑day session CHF 70 per day; full‑day session CHF 140 per day (these are offered as separate course options and are billed by session). - Meals: included in the published tuition amounts for the programmes listed. - Uniforms, school‑supplies or other recurring material fees: no separate uniform or specific material fee is published on the school tariff pages.
Boarding / internat fees
- No boarding or internat programme and no boarding fees are published; the school operates day programmes at its Petit‑Lancy and Grand‑Lancy locations.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment schedules offered: monthly, trimestrial (quarterly) or annual payment options are published as accepted billing rhythms. - Enrollment confirmation: registration is confirmed after submission of signed documents and payment of the first month's tuition. - Invoices and the precise due‑dates for each billing schedule are not itemized on the published tariff pages; the school states the above payment rhythm options without publishing detailed billing calendars.
Refunds and cancellations
- No detailed refund or cancellation policy is published on the school's public tariff or admission pages; the school requires payment of the first month of tuition to confirm registration but no published terms specifying when registration or tuition payments are refundable appear on the available pages.
Accepted fee payment methods
- The published information lists available billing frequencies (monthly, trimestrial, annual) but does not specify accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit). No specific payment‑method details are published on the tariff or admission pages.
Brief note on information not published
- The public tariff and admission pages list the amounts shown above, meal inclusion, after‑school/daycare and the English course session rates, and state payment frequency options and the requirement to pay the first month at registration. The pages do not publish a detailed refund/cancellation policy, explicit statements about whether registration fees are refundable, a full list of incidental fees such as uniforms or learning‑material charges, exact invoice due‑dates for each billing rhythm, or the specific payment methods accepted.
Academics
United Montessori Children School teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 1.5 to 6.
Curriculum
Two Geneva campuses host United Montessori Children: Petit-Lancy and Grand-Lancy. The 3-6 program uses a prepared Montessori environment with Montessori materials to support autonomous learning, foundational cognitive and social development, and practical life skills. Classes for 3-6 are capped at 25 children (Grand-Lancy). The school follows a daily schedule with morning sessions 8:10–13:00 and afternoon sessions 13:00–16:00. The program is bilingual with English immersion and a multilingual environment; English classes are offered weekly starting from age 3.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school recognizes cognitive, emotional, and social development as crucial for children in the 3–6 age group and provides a rich, stimulating environment. The Montessori approach uses a prepared environment and Montessori materials to support autonomous learning and personal growth, with emphasis on social learning and collaboration. The daily routine is designed to balance learning and well-being, including periods of independent work, snack breaks, outdoor activities, and a reflective end-of-day routine. English regrouping sessions are integrated into the day to support language development in a bilingual setting.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers a multilingual environment with weekly English courses and regular English regrouping sessions as part of the timetable. English courses are designed for children from age 3 to 7 and emphasize early language immersion through Montessori-based activities, small groups, and a progression tailored to each child.
Mental Wellbeing
Well-being is central to the daily schedule, designed to balance learning with activity. The day includes work periods, outdoor time, and a reflective closing to support emotional and physical well-being.
Admissions
Admissions
Requests to visit our classes can be made.
FAQs
What curriculum does United Montessori Children School offer?
United Montessori Children School offers AP, Montessori curriculums. Two Geneva campuses host United Montessori Children: Petit-Lancy and Grand-Lancy. The 3-6 program uses a prepared Montessori environment with Montessori materials to support autonomous learning, foundational cognitive and social development, and practical life skills.
What age range does United Montessori Children School cater for?
United Montessori Children School accepts students from age 1 to 6. 18 months–3 years: Petit-Lancy (toddler class, max 12). 3–6 years: Petit-Lancy (max 12). 3–6 years: Grand-Lancy (max 25).
What are the fees at United Montessori Children School?
Annual fees at United Montessori Children School range from approximately 20,400 to 20,400. **Application / registration fees** - 18 months–3 years: CHF 400 (one-time registration fee paid at the start of the year). - 3–6 years: CHF 300 (one-time registration fee).
Where is United Montessori Children School located?
United Montessori Children School is located in Switzerland. Two campuses in the Grand-Lancy and Petit-Lancy districts of Geneva, Switzerland. The Grand-Lancy site is Route du Grand-Lancy 87Bis, 1212 Grand-Lancy, and the Petit-Lancy site is Chemin du Repos 6, 1213 Petit-Lancy.
Is United Montessori Children School co-educational?
United Montessori Children School is a co-educational school. Montessori bilingual school (French–English).
How do I apply to United Montessori Children School?
The admissions process at United Montessori Children School: Requests to visit our classes can be made.
What learning support does United Montessori Children School provide?
United Montessori Children School provides learning support services. Language development support is provided through reading, songs, language games, and conversations with educators.
Does United Montessori Children School offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?
The school offers a multilingual environment with weekly English courses and regular English regrouping sessions as part of the timetable.
What facilities does United Montessori Children School have?
Founded in 2016, United Montessori Children started with its first class at Grand-Lancy in Geneva. The school provides carefully prepared learning spaces and authentic Montessori materials. Educators are certified to accompany children in Montessori pedagogy.
What extra-curricular activities are available at United Montessori Children School?
United Montessori Children School offers a range of extra-curricular activities. Creativity and self-expression are encouraged within a prepared, warm environment that invites exploration. The school values curiosity and intelligence, allowing children to express themselves freely and develop confidence.
Who is the head of United Montessori Children School?
The head of school at United Montessori Children School is Hassna Ehirchiou.
When was United Montessori Children School founded?
United Montessori Children School was founded in 2016. Founded in 2016, United Montessori Children began its educational journey with the opening of its first class in Grand-Lancy, Geneva.
What is the parent community like at United Montessori Children School?
The school fosters a vibrant multicultural community where families from diverse nationalities enrich the school culture.
