A unique educational environment in the countryside

Mornings are spent in the classroom, where children explore the various pedagogical areas of the Montessori program. In the afternoons, it's all about nature! Activities take place mainly at the Marsillon farm, where children participate in various projects with animals and plants.

A bilingual environment from an early age

Children benefit from a bilingual environment, where a French-speaking teacher speaks exclusively French and an English-speaking teacher speaks exclusively English. This natural immersion allows children to absorb and learn languages, enriching their linguistic development.

Montessori Pedagogy and the French Education Plan (PER)

Les Enfants de Marsillon is a member of the Association Montessori Suisse (AMS) and respects the fundamental criteria of Montessori pedagogy. Our pedagogical program carefully follows the guidelines of the Plan d'Étude Romand (PER), ensuring a smooth and natural transition to elementary school for our students.

Location

Our school is located at 61, route Antoine-Martin in Vessy, near the ruisseau des Marais, the Bois Marquet, and the Marsillon farm at 40, route de Marsillon.

Rates

Quatre ou cinq journées complètes ; 8h00-16h00

Registration fees CHF 750

Registration fees must be paid at the time of registration. from submission of the registration form. This fee guarantees the reservation from the square from your child at the breast from l’École Montessori Les enfants from Marsillon.

School fees : Les familles ont désormais la possibilité de choisir entre une scolarisation sur 4 jours ou 5 jours par semaine. 

  • 4 jours/semaine (lundi, mardi, jeudi, vendredi) : 1’950 CHF par mois.
  • 5 jours/semaine (du lundi au vendredi, mercredi inclu à la ferme) : 2’350 CHF par mois. → Le mercredi fait partie intégrante du programme pédagogique complet et est inclus à un tarif préférentiel, comparé au programme « Mercredi à la ferme » pris séparément.

16:00-18:00 on-call option CHF 15 per hour.

100% day closes! 

Le mercredi à la ferme fait partie intégrante de notre projet pédagogique. Cette journée est incluse pour les enfants inscrits à temps plein (5 jours/semaine), mais elle est également ouverte aux enfants externes, qui peuvent y participer par trimestre. Les activités sont encadrées par l’équipe éducative et s’inscrivent dans la continuité de notre approche Montessori.

195 CHF per day, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including lunch, snacks and supplies.

Quarterly : 

  • First trimester (end of August to December): CHF 3,120. 
  • Second trimester (January to March): CHF 2,145.
  • Third trimester (April to June): CHF 2,340. 

Afin d’assurer une organisation optimale et une préparation adaptée à chaque enfant, les inscriptions des enfants externes à l’école se font désormais par trimestre, soit un engagement minimum de 11 à 15 mercredis. Cette structure permet d’offrir un cadre stable aux enfants, de garantir une immersion plus riche dans les activités proposées et d’assurer une bonne organisation et préparation.

 

16:00-18:00 on-call option CHF 15 per hour.

Five full days, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm during the following school vacations;

  • VOctober holidays 
  • April vacation
  • Summer vacation

Each workshop is dedicated to a single theme, such as music, art, theater and farm animals. Meals, snacks and supplies are included.

Course fees will be determined according to the themes chosen and the external contributors. 

Pre-registration form

Our school is open to children aged 3 to 6. If you are interested in registering your child, please complete the pre-registration form below. This form does not bind you in any way, but allows us to contact you to consider a possible admission. 

Following submission of the form, we will contact you to discuss whether our facility meets your child's needs. If so, we'll arrange a visit and discuss the next steps.

If you have any questions about our establishment, please fill in the contact form at the bottom of the page.

Documents to consult

A typical day with the children of Marsillon

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Lunch / Meal organization

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School holidays & public holidays

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School Charter

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The team

Adults, guided on the right path by children.

Praxedes

Director, founder (and big kid at heart)

With a degree in psychology, my studies have given me a better understanding of individual differences and children's specific needs. I had the opportunity to work with children with special needs, which enriched my experience and strengthened my passion for education.

I'm deeply passionate about the Montessori method, which for me is much more than just an academic approach. It's a real school of life: we learn to live together, to respect ourselves and others. At Les enfants de Marsillon, children learn to learn, to make their own choices, and to engage in activities they really enjoy.

But the main reason I founded this school was because I felt that the basics had been somewhat lost. For me, a child should know how to have fun with a stick, a puddle or three pebbles... no need for flashing colored plastic! What touches me most is their spontaneity, their simple joy, their bursts of laughter... and the giggles we share together. I love to see them climbing, inventing, discussing absurd subjects seriously and asking me questions I never know how to answer.

I imagined this place as a lively, joyful space, rooted in nature and reality - a place where you can grow up freely, with your feet in the ground and your dreams in your head.

Théo

Théo

English-speaking Montessori Educator

My name is Théophane, though most people know me as Theo.
When not at school (yes, whatever your child might think, teachers don't live at school!), I love being in the mountains or by the ocean - generally with a board under my feet 😁. I also enjoy getting lost in a good book.

I have been a Montessori educator since 2015, after earning my AMI 3-6 diploma from the Maria Montessori Institute in London. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work in various schools across different countries, which has deepened my conviction in the richness of the Montessori approach - not only as a method of learning, but as a true philosophy of life.

However, throughout my experience, I've often felt that something was missing in educational environments: a strong connection to nature, space for outdoor exploration, and time for children to just be children!

When I discovered Praxède's project, it immediately felt like a natural fit. It resonated not only with me as an adult, but also with my inner child. I realized this was exactly the kind of school experience I would have loved.
It is with great joy and enthusiasm that I join the team at Les Enfants de Marsillon, with the desire to offer children a deep connection to nature, to themselves, and to others - in a caring, free, and truly human environment.

Agathe

Agathe

French-speaking Montessori educator

My name is Agathe, and ever since I discovered Montessori pedagogy, I knew this was the path I wanted to follow with children. I obtained my AMI 3-6 diploma in 2019, and ever since, I've loved accompanying children in their discoveries, at their own pace, with gentleness, joy and curiosity.

As a lover of nature and the great outdoors, I enjoy spending time outdoors, walking, exploring and breathing. Outdoor sports and travel have always been part of my life. I've lived in different parts of the world before settling here, in a place that means so much to me.

Joining Les enfants de Marsillon is for me a unique opportunity to accompany children in their development. It's a setting rich in meaning, where pedagogy is rooted in the concrete, in care, observation and the freedom to discover for oneself. I'm delighted to be able to pass on to children the desire to learn while being connected to nature and to themselves.

Sophie

Creative expression and art therapy practitioner

As a nature lover and theater enthusiast, I've always loved stories, whether lived, invented or imagined. I first trained as an art-dramatist, then ran drama workshops for children and teenagers for 15 years. At the same time, I devoted myself to my role as mother of 3 children and to various professional activities related to hospitality, travel and care. In 2016, I discovered art therapy and, after several years of training, I decided to take up this new profession. I practice art therapy on a travelling basis, using my camper van fitted out as an art therapy workshop, with a variety of audiences.
The Montessori pedagogy and the Marsillon children's school are totally in line with my support values, based on listening, autonomy, valuing resources, caring and respect for each child's rhythm.

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Veyrier, Vessy and Troinex

Route Antoine-Martin 61
1234 Vessy

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