Admission procedure
Admissions Procedure – 2026-2027 Academic Year
Institutional framework
The Montessori School 3 12 Geneva has been authorized to operate a private school by the SASEP (Authorization and Supervision Service for Private Education) of the Canton of Geneva since June 6, 2017 .
The school is a member of the Montessori Association (Switzerland) , affiliated with the AMI – Association Montessori Internationale , and meets all the criteria required for the use of the Montessori name in French-speaking Switzerland.
Our admission process
The admission procedure aims to provide you with clear and complete information on the programs offered at the Montessori Bilingual School 3 12 Geneva, in order to allow your family to determine if our educational project constitutes an environment suitable for the development of your child.
1. Familiarize yourself with the admission requirements
We invite you to carefully read the document “Admission Requirements” , which specifies the admission criteria based on your child’s date of birth.
2. Visit our website
On www.montessori312.ch , you will find:
- a detailed presentation of our educational project,
- the programs offered,
- the rates and financial conditions.
If any questions remain unanswered, our team is available to assist you:
- by email: admission@montessori312.ch
- By phone: +41 (0)22 74 03 312
3. Complete the online application form
If our school matches your educational goals, we invite you to complete the online application form .
This step does not involve any payment . You will then receive an email confirming receipt of your request, along with a proposed appointment for a visit .
4. Pre-registration meeting and school visit
We organize personalized tours , the objectives of which are:
- to meet the Director and/or the teaching team,
- to visit the premises,
- to discuss your schooling project,
- to present the principles of Montessori pedagogy and answer your questions.
The presence of both parents is recommended whenever possible.
These meetings, lasting approximately one hour , are reserved for adults.
The child will be welcomed later, after admission, according to an individualized integration protocol , respectful of his/her needs.
Following this meeting, and if you confirm your interest, we will send you:
- the general and financial conditions ,
- the tuition contract ,
- as well as the documents necessary to continue the registration process.
5. Classroom observation
Observing a classroom in operation is an excellent way to better understand Montessori pedagogy .
During the personalized visit, a brief tour of the different environments can be offered.
A more in-depth “in vivo” observation in the classroom can then be planned with the administration.
After your visit
6. Pre-registration
After your visit to Montessori School 312, you can proceed with your child’s registration. Registration becomes effective upon receipt of:
- of the completed tuition contract ,
- of the complete registration file ,
- and payment of the registration fee of CHF 250.– (non-refundable, see conditions)
At this stage, the child is placed on the active waiting list . Final registration is confirmed by email and validated by payment of the first tuition deposit , which guarantees the reservation of the place.
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7. School visit with the child
A few days before the start of the school year, a personalized visit to the school is organized for each enrolled child. This individual welcome session allows for:
- to discover the places,
- to meet the educational and administrative team,
- to calmly prepare for starting school.
The practical details will be communicated to you in due course.
Seat allocation
The central element in accepting an application for enrollment is the consistency between the family’s educational project and the Montessori philosophy .
We carefully review all applications received. The allocation of places also takes into account the balance necessary for the proper functioning of each class (ages, group dynamics, diversity).
Criteria taken into account
- the availability of seats,
- the child’s age,
- his level of preparation for the program in question,
- the family’s commitment to Montessori pedagogy and the school’s culture.
Priority is given to:
- to the brothers and sisters of current or former students,
- to children from other Montessori schools.
The admission of children over 5 years old who have never attended a Montessori school is subject to a thorough review of their application , which may include an immersion day . The families concerned will be contacted directly.
Inclusive school
The Montessori School 3–12 Geneva is an inclusive school . Children with special needs are welcomed according to a dedicated protocol , in a process of close and transparent collaboration with families.
Declaring your child’s specific needs at the time of enrollment lays the foundation for a high-quality educational partnership . Our commitment to inclusion is rooted in Montessori values, while also taking into account:
- of our accommodation capacity,
- with the agreement of a designated educator,
- and the balance of the class group.