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BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN DENGES

A Montessori school rooted in nature .

A bilingual French–English Montessori school in Denges for children aged 3 months to 15 years. Daily outdoor play, regular trips to the lake and hands-on exploration of nature extend the Montessori experience beyond the classroom.

Montessori Education • Lake Outings • Ages 3 Months–15 Years • Denges, Vaud • Nature Observation & Exploration • French–English Bilingual Education

OUR PROMISE

The full application of Montessori
extended by
nature .

Great Hope Montessori offers a complete AMI-recognised Montessori education in a fully bilingual environment. Small class sizes, experienced educators and authentic Montessori materials allow each child to grow at their own pace.

Nature is a natural extension of our Montessori approach: daily outdoor play, trips to the lake, observation of the seasons and hands-on exploration. It is not an extra, but a way to bring classroom learning to life.

OUR VALUES

Five verbs that define our school.

01

INDIVIDUALITY

Welcome

02

CARE

Support

03

BILINGUALISM

Connect

04

SPACE

Create

05

EXPERIENCE

Explore

Your child is seen, known, and supported. Every journey is unique.

Attentive adults, thoughtful guidance and genuine listening every day.

French and English are spoken throughout the day by native speakers.

Time, materials, the freedom to try and start again.

Learning through experience. Understanding that lasts.

OUR PROGRAMS

From 3 months to 15 years, a continuous educational journey.

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3 MTH - 3 YEARS

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3-6 YEARS

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Primary

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6-12 YEARS

Elementary

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12-15 YEARS

Middle School

MONTESSORI & NATURE

Observe,
explore.

Maria Montessori believed in learning through direct contact with the natural world. At Great Hope, this takes shape through daily outdoor play, regular trips to the lake, observation of the seasons and activities centred around the garden, plants and animals.

This is how we extend Montessori learning into everyday life—and what truly sets us apart in the region.

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Outdoor play

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Outdoor play

Lake outings

Observing the seasons

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Nature activities

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A DAY AT OUR SCHOOL

A gentle rhythm,
a reassuring structure.

8:00

Flexible arrival

09:00

Independent work · A three-hour uninterrupted work cycle

12:00

Home-cooked organic lunch

2:00

Workshops · Art, Science and English

4:00

Flexible pick-up · After-school care available until 6:30 pm

WHAT FAMILIES SAY

The level of attention given to each child is exceptional. Each child’s progress is followed closely, and our conversations with the team are always thoughtful and constructive.

THE DUCHAMPS FAMILY · ELEMENTARY

AMI Accreditations · Association Montessori Internationale Private School Canton of Vaud Cambridge English

ADMISSIONS · 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Limited places available.

ADMISSIONS · 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Admissions are based on an application, followed by an interview and an observation morning in the appropriate classroom.

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