Our School
Learning can be fun!
... when it happens in the right environment and with the right method
- Your child and its progress and its requirements are in the center of our focus.
- We are considering a variety of competencies: cognitive, social and emotional.
- We help your child to help themselves. Self responsibility is crucial for navigating through an ever more complex world.
- Personal development with discipline AND joy.
- Learning by showing and doing - not just telling.
Your child in best hands - from the time it can walk up to approximatel
- 48 weeks per year
- From 7.30 Uhr - 18.30 h each week day
- NEW!!! Flexible hours to suit your needs
- In an optimal learning environment with excellent teachers
Your child's journey through our school
START
futura Toddler Community
Your child can start its journey in our facilities as soon as he or she can walk. In our toddler community our highly trained teachers accompany your child until the age of 3 with play and fun.
Afterwards we offer a seamless transition to the kinderhaus.
LIVE AND LEARN
Montessori Kinderhaus
Your 3-year old can stay in the Kinderhaus until the age of approx. 6, learning how to read, write and the basics of calculating...if they are ready to. Inspired through the other kids in the community.
Your child learns how to learn which prepares them perfectly for the next step: the elementary school.
PREPARATION FOR "REAL LIFE"
Montessori Elementary School
Your child will not only be supported in its cognitive journey but also learns how to develop social and emotional competencies to not only survive but thrive in our complex world.
Regardless of the next (school) step your child takes afterwards - we're here to support and prepare them in the best way possible.
Our school is right for your child if ...
- You want your child be ready for the futura
- It's important for you to have your child supported in their unique talents in a peaceful and holistic environment
- You know that traditional schools won't suit your child
TODDLER COMMUNITY
as of CHF 1925/Month
KINDERHAUS
as of CHF 2090/Month
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
as of CHF 1975/Month
OUR STORY
From 6 to 60 Children
The futura Montessori school first opened its doors in 2004.
For a whopping 6 children!
That was the result of a long journey by the founder, Renee Classen, who, after completing her university studies in Germany, first took the path to a regular German primary school.
Only to realize relatively quickly that this was not her path. The next step took her to a school for children and adolescents who needed individual support, especially in their social and emotional development.
This was what lead her to the work of Dr. Montessori.
A concept that she studies tirelessly – among other things in many advanced training courses – and taught at several institutions.
Until the desire arose, to open a school of her own, that would correspond precisely to her idea of Montessori education. And so, futura Montessori all-day school was born.
In 2008 the school was supplemented by the children's' house, and for the first time, the school accepted children from the age of 3 – an offer that was extremely well received.
The school has been officially recognized by the AMS (Association Montessori Suisse) for ten years. Today the school is an institution with more than 60 children (in Baar) and a branch in Zug (children's' house/toddler group) from March 2020.
The school also offers educators from other Montessori schools in German-speaking Europe Montessori training courses in the form of workshops and seminars, in cooperation with the futura school in Basel.
Training location
Due to the extremely high quality of teaching and the excellent reputation in the Montessori circles across Europe, futura is now a frequently used contact point for Montessori teachers in training – so-called interns – from Switzerland and abroad.
Facts and figures
2004 Opening of the Montessori primary school with 6 children
2008 Opening of the Montessori children's' house
2009 Recognised as Montessori school by the AMS (Association Montessori Suisse)
2022 Move into new, more modern and larger facilities in Baar
2024 Opening of the new futura toddler community
Approximately 20 teachers, experts and support staff (during off-peak times and lunch breaks)
Over 60 pupils
over 20 languages
About 18 different nationalities
"When I watch Renée doing her presentations I can relate to the fascination of the children. And surprisingly enough they remember each and every word afterwards!"
- Parent
"How great that within the Montessori education the children don't generate fear of mathematics! No complicated terminology like addition or multiplication - but simply counting."
- Parent
"Renée was on a break when I got stuck with calculations. She took the time to help me despite being on a break."