Primary
Observe the sensitive periods for its development .
Language, mathematics, science, history, geography, and art are presented to the child using Montessori materials. Everything in the environment is designed to allow the child to make discoveries related to their sensitive periods and developmental plan.
AMI
Association Montessori Internationale
OUR CERTIFICATION
An international standard, still rare in French-speaking Switzerland.
The Association Montessori Internationale was founded by Maria Montessori herself. AMI recognition reflects a commitment to the complete Montessori approach, including educator training, authentic materials, prepared environments and uninterrupted learning cycles. Great Hope Montessori is fully committed to these principles.
THE CLASS
Making their
environment accessible.
The Children’s House is the Montessori age group best known to the general public.
Children discover their abilities by carrying out activities independently and calmly, while developing determination.
The 3–6 classroom environment is designed to give children opportunities to understand the world in a safe, child-sized setting.
Language, mathematics, science, history, geography and art are presented to children using Montessori materials.
Everything in the environment is designed to allow children to make discoveries related to their sensitive periods and stage of development.
The primary team
Educator
Romain Piechoky
Training Manager and Francophone Educator
Administrative Assistant
Laura Alarcon
Administrative Assistant — French, English and Spanish
Educator
Lucie Winzer
French-speaking educator,
and head of the after-school daycare
Teaching assistant,
Nada Ghanem
English- and French-speaking teaching assistant, ages 3–6
Educator
Patricia Ferrandis
Englishspeaking educator,
ages 3–6
NATIVE BILINGUALISM
French • English
More than English lessons: genuine bilingual immersion. Each classroom includes at least one native French-speaking educator and one native English-speaking educator, both present throughout the day. Children move naturally between the two languages.