Montessori Rive Gauche
International School in Geneva
Quick answer
Montessori Rive Gauche is an international school serving expat families in Geneva. Tuition of $15,700–$20,700/year is in line with Geneva averages. The student body draws from 25 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Montessori Rive Gauche.
- Tuition: $15,700–$20,700/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 25) Geneva international school · 110 students total.
- 25 nationalities top: Swiss.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 12 school day starts at 8 o'clock.
110
25 (Swiss)
22 avg / 25 max
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About Montessori Rive Gauche
* Montessori Rive Gauche welcomes children between the ages of 3 and 12 years old * The school is set within an oasis of greenery just outside Geneva * We have a dedicated team of AMI trained teachers * We pride ourselves in child centred education * Bilingual French and English with German from the age of 6 * Our team are also trained in Positive Discipline and RMT * Member of EcoSchool * Our school also hosts a Parent Program
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $15,700 – $20,700 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 15700-CHF 20700 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $20,180(+11%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $21,680 |
| Cost position in Geneva | 31th percentile(mid-range) |
Other
Evaluations Communes from the age of 9 years old Cambridge Certificate
Above average for students without any specific learning difficulties
German
The students are followed Our team works with an individual learning plan for each student.
We have staff specialised in the Montessori Method of teaching
Yes, upon request
8 o'clock – 15h30 for the 3 to 6 year olds 16h00 for the 6 to 12 year olds
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Geneva
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Swiss
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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