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Switzerland, Geneva
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The school follows a Montessori-inspired approach that centers on each child's intellectual development. It uses authentic Montessori materials and certified educators to guide children with gentle expertise. Autonomy, curiosity, and respect for each pace are at the heart of daily learning. The approach prepares children for the challenges of the modern world while honoring their individual rhythms.
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. The spaces are designed to be rich and supportive, fostering creative thinking across activities.
The school is bilingual and based in Petit-Lancy, Geneva. It embraces Montessori humanist principles, placing equality, solidarity, and respect for diversity at the center of its actions. Families are considered essential partners in learning, and the school seeks to foster a close, collaborative relationship with parents.
The school places families at the heart of the community. Parents are the first educational partners of the child, and a space for listening, dialogue and sharing is offered so families are actively involved in their child's journey. The community is welcoming, inclusive and focused on respectful, collaborative learning.
The quality of the support offered rests on a constant quest for improvement, with a continuous training program for educators to stay at the forefront of Montessori practices and modern pedagogy. Educators are certified to accompany children with kindness and expertise. This professional development ensures high standards in daily practice.
Our school is designed for wellbeing and wonder, with environments that feel welcoming and respectful. It aims to nurture the child's inner and outer world, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence. The atmosphere promotes peace, harmony, and a sense of security that supports both physical and emotional wellbeing.
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.
