Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open—space is limited

Montessori Happy Kids

Montessori International School in Geneva

An innovative bilingual school to learn and grow differently

A bilingual Montessori school that respects each child's pace

Are you looking for a bilingual school in Geneva for your child aged 3 to 6?

Welcome to Montessori Happy Kids, a bilingual French–English Montessori school located in Lancy, dedicated to the holistic development of every child.

Between the ages of 3 and 6, children develop essential foundational skills: independence, self-confidence, language skills, and the ability to concentrate.

At Montessori Happy Kids, we provide an environment:

  • structured and reassuring

  • stimulating and age-appropriate

  • based on authentic Montessori pedagogy

Every child develops at their own pace, guided by trained and attentive teachers.

👉 Our goal: to help every child reach their full potential in a calm and supportive environment.

children playing in a cabin at a Montessori school in Lancy

Join our school where everything is designed for your child's development and happiness.

"Let's not raise our children for today's world. That world will have changed by the time they grow up. Therefore, the priority is to help children cultivate their creative and adaptive faculties." - Maria Montessori

The foundations of our Montessori school

  • Montessori education

    Founded by the renowned Italian pedagogue, Montessori pedagoy promotes:

    • the child's executive functions

    • autonomy

    • cooperation andaltruism

    • creativity

    • desire to learn

    • self-confidence

    Montessori Happy Kids School a member ofthe Swiss Montessori Association ( AMS).

  • Bilingualism

    At Montessori Happy Kids, children learn English and French from an early age thanks to one French teacher and one English teacher per class.

    All daily activities are conducted in English and French to promote language learning through immersion.

    We usepositive reinforcementto encourage each child to express themselves in English and French every day. Language learning takes place through numerous fun activities as well as everyday conversation.

  • Eco-responsibility

    Our Montessori school is environmentally friendly:

    - Forest School one morning a week

    Raising children's awareness of environmental issues (recycling, water and energy saving…)

    - Daily activities centered around nature (gardening, forest outings...)

    - Choice of eco-responsible partners (meals prepared by KIDELIS, a caterer for children with the "Fourchette verte" logo, etc.)

    - Choice of eco-friendly materials (furniture, activities, etc.)

  • Committed team

    Our educators are selected as much for their background as for their personality.

    They are all AMI (Association Montessori International) certified and have a unique experience that allows them to accompany each child in an individual and adapted way.

    Our educators are also the primary points of contact for parents for daily communication about each child's progress and to establish a genuine co-education approach.

The Montessori Happy Kids bilingual school in Geneva is a member of the Swiss Montessori Association

Logo of the Montessori Association (Switzerland) French and Italian Sections

Our academic program is carefully aligned with the Romand Education Plan (PER), which facilitates a smooth transition to elementary education for our students.

After completing a three-year cycle at our school (preschool, 1P, and 2P), each child is fully prepared to enter elementary school, equipped with all the skills necessary to thrive in 3P in the public education system, CP in the French system, or 1st Grade in the international system.

A school...and more

 

Montessori Happy Kids International School in Geneva is a school that is open to the world.

Throughout the year, we offer educational activities for children and adults.

  • /Extracurricular English Montessori Happy Kids

    After School

    Every day, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the school offers an after-school program in English for children enrolled in the school.

  • Wednesday Club Montessori Happy Kids

    Wednesday Club

    Every Wednesday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., come learn English through play, cooking, singing, and dancing! Activities are open to all children between the ages of 4 and 8.

  • Montessori Happy Kids holidays camps

    Holiday Camps

    Our English courses are open to students aged 4 to 8, whether or not they attendMontessori Happy Kids School, during school holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  • Montessori Happy Kids Parent Workshops

    Parent Workshops

    Being a parent is not always easy. Come and discuss this with childcare professionals and participate in our workshops on Montessori, Non Violent Communication, Positive Discipline...

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Our news

  • Children playing in the playground ofMontessori Happy Kids School Geneva

    Registration open for the 2026-2027 academic year

    Are you looking for an authentic, stimulating, and caring bilingual Montessori school in Geneva for your child for the upcoming school year?

    Come meet us and discover our beautiful school nestled in its green setting in the eco-neighborhood of La Chapelle.

    Register on our website and we will call you back to arrange a visit date.

  • Panda House

    Learning Mandarin using the Montessori method

    This year, Montessori Happy Kids School is opening its doors to the Maison du Panda to offer Mandarin lessons based on the Montessori method. Every Saturday morning, Yao and Audrey welcome children into a Mandarin-speaking environment with fun activities: picture books, music, crafts, meditation, yoga, and nature education.

  • SUMMER CAMP 2026

    Summer Camp 2026

    From June 29 to July 11, 2026, sign your child up for two weeks of discovery and sensory experiences in English.

    On the program: songs, stories, artistic and creative activities, nature outings, scientific experiments.

    For children between 4 and 7 years old.

    Snacks and meals included.

An ideal environment for children

Our school is located in the heart of the Chapelle district in the municipality of Lancy, close to the municipalities of Troinex, Carouge, and Plan les Ouates in the canton of Geneva.

Several playgrounds and shared gardens are accessible on foot via protected paths. 

Access for parents is made easier with plenty of parking spaces and bike racks.

Are you looking for a bilingual Montessori school in Geneva that’s right for your child?

👉 Contact us to schedule a visit and discuss your needs.


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Visit us

Way of St. James 10

1212 Grand Lancy (Geneva)

Switzerland


opening hours Monday to Friday
From 8:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Phone
(+41) 078 672 20 76

Email

info@montessorihappykids.ch

 

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Registration for the 2026 academic year is now open.