A Montessori-inspired, bilingual and international school in Paris and Geneva
La Nouvelle École
Bilingual School Geneva Vieille-Ville (Old Town)
Nestled in Geneva's historic Vieille-Ville (Old Town) at Rue Etienne Dumont 1, La Nouvelle École delivers bilingual immersion (English & French) for ages 2–8. Aligned with Swiss PER and UK EYFS standards, our small classes emphasise sensory ateliers, nature-based play near Lake Geneva parks, and smooth transitions to Swiss public, private, or international primaries like Ecolint. Ideal for Vieille-Ville expats and locals seeking bilingual readiness in Geneva's multicultural hub.
Geneva bilingual education
At La Nouvelle École Geneva Vieille-Ville, we cultivate a gentle, child-centered education blending Montessori independence with Reggio-inspired wonder.
Nature at the heart of our pedagogy
A unique programme to nurture children's awareness of nature. We harness children's curiosity through child-led exploration just steps from Old Town parks and Lake Geneva. Our international bilingual school strives to be a positive contributor to communities, animals, and the planet, both locally and globally.
Vacation Camps
Bilingual holiday camps and after-school périscolaire activities during Swiss breaks keep Geneva children engaged year-round at our Vieille-Ville campus. Ages 2–8, open to internal La Nouvelle École students + external families.
Double Curriculum
Geneva families benefit from our dual PER (Swiss) + EYFS (UK) curriculum, bridging local Swiss education with international standards. Perfect for expats in Vieille-Ville transitioning to Geneva public schools or global primaries abroad.
Classrooms
Our Vieille-Ville classrooms flood with natural light through heritage windows, creating serene, inspiring spaces in Geneva's historic Old Town. Thoughtfully designed with high-quality wooden Montessori materials, our elegant environment nurtures calm focus and child-led discovery—perfectly complementing the prestigious Rue Etienne Dumont.
Curiosity and Play
We provide a rich learning environment with opportunities for children to play, explore and create, and seek to harness the natural curiosity of children by encouraging child-initiated learning and open-ended play.
"Play is the highest form of research" - Albert Einstein
Nursery Geneva Vieille-Ville – Bilingual Crèche Alternative (Ages 2–3)
Our Vieille-Ville nursery replaces traditional Swiss crèches with stable, year-round bilingual immersion. Flexible enrollment suits Geneva's transient expat families—daily English practice alongside French builds oral skills predictive of PER primary success.
Toddlers gain autonomy through sensory play, group living, and movement in our welcoming Old Town space. Structured child-paced days ease transitions to Swiss kindergartens. Spots available anytime for Vieille-Ville moves.
A bilingual Montessori school in Geneva
Bilingual PER/EYFS immersion from age 2 in Geneva's historic Old Town.
Admissions
At La Nouvelle École Geneva, we have combined the PER Curriculum (Plan d’Études Romand) with the United Kingdom’s Early Years Foundation Stage to create a more holistic and comprehensive learning programme for children. All learning objectives are taught in both French and English. We welcome children aged 2 to 7.
Nursery: children aged 2 to 3 (admission possible from 24 months)
Primary Section I: children aged 3 to 4
Primary Section II: children aged 4 to 7
We would be delighted to welcome you and your family for a visit to our bilingual school located in Geneva’s old town, where you can meet our academic, pastoral, and administrative teams. Our admissions team is available to answer any questions you may have and to guide you through the admissions process.
Book a meeting below to discover our bilingual school in Geneva today.