A Montessori school in Croix-Rousse, Lyon, for children aged 3 to 12
The Montessori approach respects each child's nature: learning becomes a captivating process of discovery that builds concentration, motivation and a genuine love of learning.
“Gones” is Lyon slang for children.
Preschool · ages 3 to 6The Children's House
Practical life, sensorial, language and mathematics: more than 180 materials on child-height shelves, in a calm, prepared environment.
21, rue André Bonin, 69004 Lyon
Elementary · ages 6 to 12The elementary class
Language, mathematics and geometry, biology, geography and history: children move from the concrete to the abstract through imagination and reasoning.
7, avenue de Birmingham, 69004 LyonA faithful application of the Montessori method
A place where each child feels good, safe and eager to work, with respect for their own pace and personality.
An AMI-trained guide
Guardian of the environment, the guide observes each child to present the material that meets their needs.
Mixed ages
Collaboration, sharing and mutual respect: the younger ones observe, the older ones pass on what they know.
A long work period
About two and a half hours of independent work every morning and every afternoon.
A prepared environment
Child-sized furniture and complete, beautiful materials that invite children to use them.
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Nature in the cityThe shared garden
The Gones go out every day to the Petit Serin park and tend a shared garden less than 100 metres from the elementary class.
Discover the garden
Practical information
Independent, secular private school, registered with the French education authorities.
Enrol my childHours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Drop-off from 8:15am: until 8:45 (preschool), 8:35 (elementary)
Pick-up 4:30pm · after-school care until 6:30pm
Find us
Preschool : 21, rue André Bonin, 69004 Lyon
Elementary : 7, avenue de Birmingham, 69004 Lyon
By the Croix-Rousse tunnel exit, Saône side