THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL GENEVA
The Montessori School Geneva is a small and friendly pre-school based on the philosophy and principles of the Montessori method founded in 1998 by Joelle Thommen. It offers a fun and stimulating English speaking education for children aged 3 to 6 years from all nationalities.
At the Montessori School Geneva children will learn by doing. We help them develop their movement coordination, self-confidence and independence through their own activity with the Montessori material. We try to respond to each child individually by following his own rhythm and interests.
The School is situated on the left bank of Geneva. Since September 2013 the Montessori School Geneva is located in the residential area of Curé-Desclouds (Thônex), in a brand new minergie building. The school occupies the spacious and very bright ground floor.
Possibility to park in front of the school. Access by bus number 5, 25 and 37.
We provide enriching and fun activities which enable the individual child to explore and learn about many aspects of the world around him.
Meet Our Team
Joelle
Principal & Teacher
Joelle Thommen is the principal and founder of the school. She is a qualified 3-6 AMI teacher (Association Montessori Internationale) and has an Honours Degree from the Institute of Education – London University.
She has worked as a full time teacher in a London Montessori School for several years. Since 1998, she happily runs The Montessori School Geneva.
Joelle is a delighted mother of three. In her spare time she enjoys running, trails and swimming in the lake all year round. She has run several European marathons.
Her expertise and knowledge of the child’s early development will ensure that your child will grow in a warm and stimulating educational environment.
Joelle is an English speaking member of staff
Fiona
Teacher
Fiona is a British qualified 3-6 AMI teacher. She received her AMI 3-6 qualification at the IFMM in Geneva. She worked in various Montessori schools before joining the team in 2024.
Having graduated with a master’s degree in dance studies, Fiona is passionate about movement and music, she loves sharing this passion with the children. She plays the ukulele and the violin. Fiona also enjoys doing Yoga with the children. Treating children with kindness and respect is of great importance to her, she uses her training in positive discipline and non-violent communication at home with her four children and in the classroom.
Fiona is an English speaking member of staff
Justine
After school child care
Justine is in charge of the after school child care from 3-6 pm, always addressing the children in French.
Justine is a student in Educational Sciences. She has experience with the Montessori pedagogy, both through her studies and her professional work. She is pationate about supporting children’s development, especially through creative, hands-on and outdoor activities.
Carla
apprentice
Carla is a qualified Montessori assistant currently completing an apprenticeship as a Social Educational Assistant (ASE) – specialised in early childcare, combining her studies with her work in our team. After a year as our intern, she has become an integral part of our staff. Calm, patient, and friendly, she is well-loved by the children. Carla is responsible for welcoming families, preparing lunch, and supporting daily activities throughout the day.
She is a French-speaking member of our team.
Accreditation
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