Schedule & Fees
Organisation of classes
At Montessori Saint-Jean, children are supported by two teachers certified by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI): a French-speaking teacher and an English-speaking teacher. Each child benefits from personalised bilingual teaching that nurtures their curiosity and develops their independence.
- Practical life — learning everyday skills with confidence
- Sensory activities — refining the senses and developing concentration
- Language (French & English) — natural immersion in both languages
- Mathematics — understanding numbers through manipulation
- Culture — exploring art, botany, history, geography and science
Every week, children participate in activities that promote well-being and harmony of body and mind:
- Music
- Yoga
- Meditation
The Montessori Saint-Jean schedule
| SCHEDULE | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15–9:00 | Arrival | Arrival | Arrival | Arrival | Arrival |
| 9:00–11:00 | Montessori activities & snack | ||||
| 11:00–11:30 | « Circle Time » FR/EN: songs, stories, and group sharing moments. | ||||
| 11:30–12:30 |
Shared lunch with the teachers. Children set the table. Meals are provided by the caterer Revolution Food, balanced, varied, and local (Green Fork label). |
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| 12:30–14:00 |
Outdoor play in the park: free play and nature exploration. From 1:30 pm, the youngest children return for nap time. |
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| 14:00–15:30 | Sports 2:00–3:00 pm |
Music 2:00–3:00 pm |
Montessori activities FR/EN | Sports 2:00–3:00 pm |
Yoga 2:00–3:00 pm |
| 15:30 | Children’s departure | ||||
| 15:30–18:00 | After-school care | ||||
School Calendar 2025/26
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Back to school | 2 September 2024 | 2 September 2024 |
| Geneva Fast | 5 September 2024 | 6 September 2024 |
| Autumn holidays | 21 October 2024 | 25 October 2024 |
| Christmas holidays | 16 December 2024 | 3 January 2025 |
| Winter break | 24 February 2025 | 28 February 2025 |
| Easter holidays | 18 April 2025 | 4 May 2025 |
| Ascension break | 29 May 2025 | 30 May 2025 |
| Whit Monday (Pentecost) | 9 June 2025 | 9 June 2025 |
| Last day of school | 27 June 2025 | 27 June 2025 |
Annual Tuition Fees
4 full days with lunch
CHF 13'120 / year
5 full days with lunch
CHF 15'820 / year
4 mornings with lunchs
CHF 10'800 / year
5 mornings with lunchs
CHF 13’120 / year
After-school 4 days
CHF 3’500 / year
After-school 5 days
CHF 5’480 / year
NB: the daily rate is increased by 5% for children who come only 3 days a week, 10% for those who come only 2 days a week and 20% for those who come only 1 day a week.