Rietberg Montessori School

Seestrasse 119/121, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland. Located in Zürich city centre near the Museum Rietberg. Public transport is available via Tram Line 7 to the Museum Rietberg stop.

Kindergarten for ages 3-6 in four mixed-age groups; Elementary school for ages 6-12 in two mixed-age levels (three lower elementary 6-9 and two upper elementary 9-12).

Montessori day school; state-accredited by the Department of Education of Canton Zürich; AM(S) licensed.

Language development and perceptual support (reading, spelling and arithmetic) with a coordinated support programme; DaZ (German as a second language) in small groups or individual lessons; support covers kindergarten and primary levels.

Switzerland

Mealtimes include breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. Breakfast is available 7:30–8:00 a.m. The menu is vegetarian with allergies/intolerances options; afternoon snack includes bread and seasonal fruit.

Children in kindergarten and elementary are placed in mixed-age groups: 3–6, 6–9 and 9–12 years. Qualified Montessori staff accompany the children in their learning process. Learning takes place in both German and English. The Montessori curriculum fully covers all the Canton Zurich curriculum requirements and guarantees transfer to secondary school. The school is a state-accredited day school under the Department of Education of Canton Zurich and is licensed by the Association Montessori Schweiz (AM(S)).

In kindergarten and elementary school, the children are placed in mixed age groups: 3–6, 6–9 and 9–12 years. Qualified Montessori staff accompany the children in their learning process in both languages of instruction, i.e., German and English. The aim of the school is to help the children become independent, self-confident and self-reliant human beings with a strong community spirit. The activities offered to the children in Montessori classrooms are based on the needs of children and encourage self-motivated and joyful learning. The school supports parental involvement through events and workshops, including a parenting workshop on positive discipline to raise happy and resilient children, and regular parent–teacher contact.

Language development and perceptual support, including reading, spelling and arithmetic training, are provided in a protected and engaging environment. The support covers the kindergarten and primary level and takes place in regular exchange with the respective class teacher. DaZ (German as a second language) offers German in small groups or in individual lessons to help children engage with everyday school life, with a focus on conversation and vocabulary expansion. Additional support is charged separately and takes place during class time.

Tuition covers instruction in both German and English. In kindergarten, four mixed-age groups are taught by qualified Montessori staff with instruction in both languages.

The school offers a parenting workshop on positive discipline to explore how to raise happy and resilient children. Regular contact with parents is emphasized, with opportunities to visit classes and attend parent-teacher conferences. Annual events foster a sense of community between children, parents and the Rietberg Montessori team.

Safety measures follow the rules and recommendations of the Confederation and the canton; the school informs parents, teachers and caregivers about protection measures and has a designated responsible person for safety. General hygiene and conduct rules include regular hand washing and airing of rooms, with CO2 meters and air filters in every classroom. Sick children remain at home until symptom-free for 24 hours, and symptomatic cases are isolated; positive cases are reported to the school management. Protection concepts apply to school events and trips, and protective equipment and hand hygiene stations are provided as needed.

Are you interested in a place at our school? Starting school is a special moment – for children, for parents, and for us as a school. At the Rietberg Montessori School, we shape this journey together. Here you can find out how the admissions process works: The first contact – we look forward to hearing from you. Your path to us begins very simply: fill out our prospective family form or give us a call. Our administration team will take time for you and get in touch to arrange a visit to our school. You also have the opportunity to register for one of our Open Days. Getting to know us and experiencing Montessori: During your visit, we open the doors to our learning environment. You will gain insight into our classrooms, experience the atmosphere, and meet the people who shape our school. In a personal conversation with the pedagogical school leadership, we take time for your questions and thoughts. Curious to learn more? Fill out the prospective family form now or give us a call – we look forward to hearing from you! The school is located at Seestrasse 119/121, CH-8002 Zürich. Tel. +41 44 205 50 60.