Institution des Collines

Life “Aux Collines”

The best education for children from 1 to 6 years old.

Every details has been studied and carefully put together for our “Residents” to enjoy an extraordinary environment and to build strong life foundations.

This is a typical example day. There will be changes and adjustments depending on the nature of the activities, weather constrains (ie. pollution) or due to the group inspiration.

Daily Routine

School life at the Institution des Collines
07:30 - 08:30 Children welcoming - Free time either outdoor or indoor
08:30 - 08:45 Stretching and relaxation with classical music
08:45 - 09:15 Songs, rhythm and musical games and activities
School life at the Institution des Collines, Sensory workshop
09:15 - 10:45* Sensory workshops, art and craft, gardening, sports, experimentations, oral expression - language workshop
10:45 - 11:15 Free time either outdoor or indoor
School life at the Institution des Collines, lunch and napping time.
11:15 - 12:00 Lunch and personal hygiene
12:00 - 14:30 Story telling, rest or nap time, slow activities
School life at the Institution des Collines, Afternoon activities
14:15 - 14:30* Wake-up, slow classical music
14:30 - 16:30 Afternoon learning activities with a snack break around 15:50
16:30 - 17:00 Daily wrap-up, Free time either outdoor or indoor, departure

* Midway through the activity cessions, take place a 20 minutes break snack period.

School life at the Institution des Collines, children with different activities

It is recommended to leave at the Institution des Collines one or two swimsuits and/or swim diapers, towels and sunscreen permanently. The wet cloths will be return home after school.
We also recommend to leave one or two sets of comfortable cloths (t-shirt, shorts and socks) along with a pair of sport shoes.

"Good Heart Citizens"

  • Not single use plastic ✔︎
  • Less sugar ✔︎
  • Less salt ✔︎
  • No soda, caffein nor theine ✔︎
  • Less screen time ✔︎
  • Touching soil ✔︎
  • Air filtered rooms ✔︎
  • And a lot more… ✔︎


School Calendar 2021 -2022

  • School days: 193
  • Starting: September 1st, 2021
  • Ending: July 8th, 2022
  • 5 full days per week
  • Monday - Friday
  • 07:30 to 17:00

Surprisingly friendly prices

  • Starting at: US$31/day
  • Part time discount: Up to 40%

The "Institution des Collines"

Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Decroly, Alvarez and Sir Ken Robinson