Welcome to Zurich's premier Montessori school! Nestled in the heart of Zurich, d'Insle and its sister school, Sprungbrett, stand as the only trilingual Montessori licensed (AMS) institutions in the canton, providing a seamlessly integrated care and education experience from pre-kindergarten through primary school. As a family-owned and operated school for over 30 years, we are committed to delivering educational excellence while upholding the highest standards of quality. Our curriculum is rooted in the educational principles of Maria Montessori, promoting rigorous and self-directed growth for children across all facets of their development—cognitive, emotional, social, and physical. As a Swiss school we also cover the Zurich Public Curriculum (Lehrplan 21).
Welcome to Zurich's leading Montessori school! Located in the heart of Zurich, d'Insle and its sister school SPRUNGBRETT are the only trilingual Montessori licenced (AMS) schools in the canton of Zurich that offer a fully integrated care and education concept from pre-kindergarten to primary school. We are a family owned and managed school and since over 30 years we provide excellence in education, striving for the highest quality standards. Our curriculum is based on the education principles of Maria Montessori which fosters rigorous, self-motivated growth for children in all areas of their development—cognitive, emotional, social, and physical.
Nurturing tomorrow's thinkers
In the heart of Zurich you can find our four d'Insle Montessori School locations and three Sprungbrett Montessori School locations, collectively serving the ages of 0-12 with pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and primary schools.
This renowned Seefeld location is home to two d'Insle Kindergarten classes (KG-1 & KG-2) and Sprungbrett Pre-Kindergarten (SB-VK).
This renowned Seefeld location is home to three d'Insle Primary School classes (GS-1, GS-2, MS).
This central location, conveniently accessible by car, train, tram, and bus, is situated next to our main campus on Signaustrasse and accommodates both our d'Insle Pre-Kindergarten (VK2) and our main office.
Nestled within a grand century-old structure featuring its original iron-gated exquisite garden, you'll find the d'Insle Kindergarten (KG3).
With incredible views and an elite neighborhood, our Sonnenberg location is just that, a sunny mountain top Sprungbrett Kindergarten (SB-KG2) ages 3-6.
Sharing its campus with the historic St. Anton cathedral built in the Neo-Romantic style, this unique location and gardens host Sprungbrett Kindergarten (SB-KG1) and Primary (SB-PS) classes.
"One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child.” - Maria Montessori.
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At d’Insle and Sprungbrett Montessori Schools, we believe in open communication between parents, students, and our dedicated faculty. If you have any questions or need support, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our experienced educators are here to assist you in your educational journey.
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d'Insle Montessori Schule AG
Forchstrasse 40
8008 Zürich