The Rietberg Montessori School at a Glance
The Rietberg Montessori School offers children aged 3 to 12 a sheltered and inspiring environment. As a state-approved day school in Zurich, we rely on authentic, licensed Montessori education that nurtures children’s natural thirst for knowledge. Here a family-like, bilingual environment (German/English) combines with high educational quality to create a place where children love to learn.
Kindergarten
Ages 3 – 6
Primary School
Ages 6 – 12
Guidance & Care
Reliably accompanied
RietbergPlus
More than just school
Prepared for the Future
No one knows what jobs will exist in 20 years. But we know which skills will matter then: thinking and acting independently, responding flexibly to challenges, thinking creatively, finding solutions together, and getting back up after setbacks. That is exactly what our children practise — every single day. Read here how children acquire these skills with us.
Room for Talents
Whether music, art, crafts, or movement – we give children the space to discover their strengths and unfold their talents.
Questions Parents Ask
How does Montessori prepare children for the AI era? How does gymnasium preparation work? What does the school cost — and what makes our community so special? Here you'll find answers to the topics that matter most to parents.
Latest News
What's going on right now? News, events and interesting stories from everyday life at Rietberg Montessori School.
What Our Alumni Share About Us
Our former students are the best witnesses that Montessori pedagogy has a lasting impact. Experience how the Rietberg years shaped their lives.
«Rietberg Montessori School taught me to think independently and take responsibility.»
Laura M.
Medical student
«Here I learned to stay curious and find my own path.»
David K.
Software engineer
«The self-organisation I learned at Rietberg helps me every day at university.»
Sophie R.
Gymnasium student
«I'm grateful for the warmth and trust I experienced here.»
Marco T.
Apprentice
«The freedom to choose my own projects showed me what truly interests me.»
Anna B.
Architecture student
«Our teachers never spoon-fed us — they took us seriously and trusted us to think for ourselves.»
Jonas F.
Mechanical engineering student
«The move to Gymnasium was easier than I expected — I had long been used to learning on my own.»
Mia S.
Gymnasium student
«The friendships from my Rietberg years still hold today — we are a true community.»
Lukas H.
Education student
Rietberg in Numbers
For nearly 40 years, children at Rietberg Montessori School have been growing in an environment that strengthens, challenges and supports them. These numbers show what stands behind it.
Students
Dedicated Employees
Years of Experience
Teachers per Class