Registration for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open.
Montessori Happy Kids
Montessori School in Geneva
An innovative bilingual school for learning and growing differently
Education as a lifeline
The Happy Kids Montessori private school in Geneva welcomes children aged 3 to 6 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. in a bilingual, stimulating, and caring environment, giving them the keys to tomorrow's world.
Each child receives individualized, caring support to enable them to reach their full potential and reveal all their talents.
The school is located in the Chapelle eco-neighborhood in Grand Lancy (Geneva).
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. Our priority must be to help children cultivate their creative and adaptive abilities." - Maria Montessori
The foundations of our school
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Montessori education
Founded by the renowned Italian educator, Montessori education promotes:
the child's executive functions
autonomy
cooperation andaltruism
creativity
desire to learn
self-confidence
The Happy Kids Montessori School is a member of theAssociation Montessori Internationale (AMI) and theSwiss Montessori Association ( AMS).
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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.
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Environmental responsibility
Our school is environmentally friendly:
- Forest school one morning per week
- Raising children's awareness of environmental issues
- Daily activities centered around nature
- 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.)
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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 unique experience that allows them to support each child individually and in a personalized manner.
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 Happy Kids Montessori School is a member of the Swiss Montessori Association.
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
The Happy Kids International Montessori School is a school that is open to the world.
Throughout the year, we offer educational activities for children and adults.
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Extracurricular
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.
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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.
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Holiday Internships
Our English courses are open to students aged 4 to 8, whether or not they attend the Montessori Happy Kids school, during school holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Parent Workshops
Being a parent isn't always easy. Come and discuss it with childhood professionals and take part in our Montessori and Nonviolent Communication workshops.
Our news
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Registration open for the 2026-2027 academic year
Are you looking for a bilingual, stimulating, and caring school 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.
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Learning Mandarin using the Montessori method
This year, the Happy Kids Montessori 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.
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Winter Camp 2026
From February 23 to 27, 2026, sign your child up for a week of discoveries 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 several parking spaces and bicycle racks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Montessori Happy Kids school offers an active, solution-focused education, encouraging students to be independent, build their own resources, and collaborate on shared projects while respecting others and the environment. Montessori Happy Kids offers a wide range of activities that enable students to acquire all the fundamental skills (reading, writing, mathematics, etc.), in addition to discovering the world through subjects such as history, geography, science, technology, and the arts.
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The education provided at Happy Kids Montessori School is 100% aligned with the Romand Curriculum and its seven areas of learning: French, mathematics and natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, arts, body and movement, cross-curricular skills, and general education. As a result, at the end of their schooling at the Happy Kids Montessori School, children are perfectly prepared (and even beyond) to seamlessly transition back into a traditional school.
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Learning a foreign language from an early age makes it easier to become bilingual and promotes overall cognitive development, while giving children a way to open up to the world.
● With two teachers per class, one French-speaking and one English-speaking, students can follow the Romand Curriculum program in both languages.
● Fun activities covering all areas of learning are offered in English, according to each child's level. The English-speaking teacher also participates in the child's daily activities (meals, dressing, naps) to anchor language learning in real-life situations.
● Children are encouraged to speak English through individual or small group interactions with the English-speaking teacher.
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In a Montessori school, assessment is not a tool used to rank children, let alone make them compete with each other. The daily observation of children by educators is a very powerful tool for adapting teaching to the specific needs of each child. The progress, difficulties, and successes of each child are noted every day in order to define the most appropriate and effective work plan possible. Two parent/educator meetings are organized each year to discuss the progress of each student.
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There is no single answer to the question of what happens to children after attending a Montessori class for ages 3-6, as it depends on several individual factors such as their aspirations, their subsequent educational path, and their environment.
However, in general, children who have been educated using the Montessori method tend to develop skills such as independence, curiosity, the ability to learn independently, and self-confidence, which can help them succeed in their future academic and professional lives. Montessori education also encourages personal discovery and problem solving, which can help children become critical and creative thinkers later in life.
Children can continue their education in any type of school system (Swiss, French, international, etc.).
Visit us
Way of St. James 10
1212 Grand Lancy (GE)
Switzerland
opening hours Monday to Friday
From 8:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Phone
r (+41) 078 672 20 76
info@montessorihappykids.ch
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