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Curriculum Swiss Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach
Taught languages French, English, German, Italian
Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
My School Ticino is a bilingual Italian/English Montessori-inspired school for ages 0 to 10, with campuses in Castel San Pietro and Lugano. The curriculum combines the Montessori method, the Reggio Emilia approach with the 100 languages of the child, and Outdoor Education to create a hands-on, student-centered learning environment. From day one, children learn in Italian and English in a bilingual immersion that makes language learning natural in daily life. The My Kid 6-10 Primary program features language laboratories (English from the first year and French from Year 3) and a STEM classroom for science, technology, robotics and coding, aligned with the Canton Ticino Study Plan to blend public-school objectives with personalized, experiential learning. The school operates year-round, offers extended-day care, an in-house kitchen with Fourchette Verte menus, and a daily shuttle service. Distinctive elements include Creative Atelier and Closlieu-inspired arts spaces, outdoor woodland learning, and My Languages language programs.
Via alle Zocche 2, 6874 Castel San Pietro, Switzerland
The Essentials
My School Ticino has 200 pupils, instruction in Italian, English.
Location
Located in the Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. My School Ticino is an Italian/English bilingual Montessori-inspired school. The campus offers a daily shuttle service. Open all year long.
Stages
My Baby 0-3; My Child 3-6; My Kid 6-10.
Type
The school is an Italian/English bilingual Montessori-inspired school.
School day structure
Open all year long, 7-19. My Extra School operates daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 49 weeks a year.
Bus service
Daily shuttle service
Fees
Application fees
- No separate, published non‑refundable application fee amount is available in the school's publicly posted admission materials. Enrollment is formalized when the school issues the first invoice and that invoice is paid as part of the registration process.
Tuition fees by year group (Nursery / Preschool / Primary)
- The school does not publish a public schedule of annual or per‑term tuition fees for the main programmes (My Baby 0–3, My Child 3–6, My Kid 6–10) in the materials available for the current academic year. No definitive per‑term or per‑year tuition amounts for those year groups are listed in the school's publicly posted documents.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Registration is formalized with the issuance and payment of an initial invoice at the point of enrolment. - For the extraschool service (My Extra School) the service contract and regulation govern fees; extra hours are billed and charged on the following month's invoice. Fees for extraschool are fixed (except for specified staff concessions) and are invoiced according to the service regulation signed at enrolment.
Boarding fees
- My School Ticino operates as a day programme for ages 0–10 (open all year, daily hours indicated as 7:00–19:00). No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for this school.
Other costs and itemised extras (published charges)
- Meals and snacks (My Extra School / canteen): meal cost published at CHF 10.00 per meal; snack cost published at CHF 1.50. - Supplementary hours (extra time beyond an agreed subscription) are charged at CHF 12.00 per hour; these hours are invoiced on the next month's invoice. - After‑school monthly subscription examples (published for My Child / My Kid): - 1 session per week (after‑school 16:00–18:00): CHF 102.00 per month. - 5 sessions per week (after‑school 16:00–18:00): CHF 270.00 per month. - Weekly subscription options for year‑round extraschool (examples from the service charter): - Abbonamento fascia A (typical daytime band): CHF 322.00 per week. - Abbonamento fascia B: CHF 373.00 per week. - Abbonamento fascia C: CHF 425.00 per week. - Optional term courses and extracurricular course pricing (examples): - Swimming course (one trimester / 10 lessons): with an annual My School subscription CHF 135.00; external students or other subscription type CHF 375.00. - Tennis course (one trimester / 10 lessons): with an annual My School subscription CHF 135.00; external students CHF 375.00. - Kindermusik (one trimester / 10 lessons): with an annual My School subscription CHF 50.00; external students CHF 305.00. - Closlieu (single creative lab entry) and multi‑entry pricing examples: 1 entry CHF 40.00; 3 entries CHF 100.00. - Sibling and staff concessions: a 20% sibling discount on frequency fees for additional children and special conditions for Medacta employees are stated for extraschool subscriptions.
Refunds and cancellation (published policy for extraschool)
- The extraschool contract requires written notice of cancellation; during the ordinary period a one‑month written notice is required. The parent is required to pay the full month in which notice is given and the month of termination; during school holiday periods the family must pay for the first week even if the child does not attend. These terms set specific limits on refunds for the extraschool service.
Fee payment options (cards, bank transfer, etc.)
- Publicly posted documents for the current academic year do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit). The school's enrolment step references payment of the first invoice at registration, and the extraschool regulation describes invoicing and monthly charging, but the available published materials do not specify the full set of accepted payment channels.
Summary of what is published vs what is not published
- Published and itemised: detailed pricing and policy materials are publicly available for the My Extra School service (meals, snacks, extra hours, after‑school monthly subscriptions, weekly subscription bands, example course fees, sibling/staff concessions, and cancellation rules). - Not published in the publicly posted materials: a full, itemised schedule of the school's main tuition fees by year group (per term and per year) and a separate, explicit application fee amount are not available in the school's publicly posted documents for the current academic year. No boarding fees apply because the school is a day programme. Payment‑method specifics are not listed in the published materials.
If you need these missing tuition figures (application fee, tuition per year/term, payment channels) for a database entry, the available published materials show the items above for extraschool and the enrollment procedure, but a publicly posted tuition schedule and payment‑method list were not found among the school's current public documents.
Academics
My School Ticino teaches Swiss Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach for students aged 3 to 10.
Curriculum
Curriculum centers on three integrated pedagogical pillars: Montessori method; Reggio Emilia approach with the 100 languages of the child; and Outdoor Education. All activities are conducted in a bilingual Italian/English environment, with immersion making language learning a natural part of daily life. In My Kid 6–10, the campus includes two language laboratories for English (present from the first year) and French (from the third year), plus a STEM classroom for science, technology, robotics and programming. The program aligns with the Canton Ticino Study Plan, integrating public-school objectives with an active, personalized pedagogy that emphasizes autonomy, collaboration and experiential learning. A daily rhythm and project work extend the learning into outdoor spaces and creative ateliers, with Montessori-trained teachers and bilingual staff supporting each child.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a focus on children's well-being and involvement within an active pedagogy framework. It is Montessori-inspired and Italian/English bilingual, supporting social and emotional development through immersive learning. Outdoor education is part of the program, promoting experiential learning and collaboration. The school also offers atelier spaces that reflect the Reggio Emilia approach, encouraging creativity and social interaction. The overall environment aims to nurture confidence, curiosity and cooperation among students.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in Italian and English. Language education is provided through My Languages, which offers language courses for children, teens, adults and corporate training, including preparation for European Language Certificate exams.
Mental Wellbeing
The school promotes the well-being of children as a core part of its mission. It uses active pedagogy in a Montessori-inspired setting to support emotional and social growth. Outdoor education is included to encourage physical activity, collaboration and resilience. Atelier spaces reflect the Reggio Emilia approach, supporting creative expression and interaction among students. The environment is designed to foster confidence, curiosity and a positive learning climate.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Fill in the Contact Form. Through our online form, you can send a pre-enrolment request or book a guided tour of the school. This will allow you to get to know the educational environment, the teaching team and the pedagogical approach that characterises My School Ticino. Filling in the form does not imply any formal or financial obligation.
2. Interview with the Director. After receiving your application, the School Office will contact you to arrange a meeting with the Director. During this interview, you will be able to discuss the training offer in more detail and ask any questions you may have. If you have any useful documentation or certifications, please email them in advance.
3. School and Family: Our First Dialogue. For the My Child 3-6 and My Kid 6-10 paths, we organise a get-to-know-you meeting in the presence of the child. This will be an opportunity to explore the spaces, meet some of the teachers and experience the school environment first-hand.
4. Admissions formalization. If, at the end of the meetings, you decide to proceed, the School Office will assist you in formalising your registration. The procedure will end with the payment of the first invoice issued.
FAQs
What curriculum does My School Ticino offer?
My School Ticino offers French, AP, Montessori curriculums. Curriculum centers on three integrated pedagogical pillars: Montessori method; Reggio Emilia approach with the 100 languages of the child; and Outdoor Education.
What age range does My School Ticino cater for?
My School Ticino accepts students from age 0 to 10. My Baby 0-3; My Child 3-6; My Kid 6-10.
What are the fees at My School Ticino?
**Application fees** - No separate, published non‑refundable application fee amount is available in the school's publicly posted admission materials. Enrollment is formalized when the school issues the first invoice and that invoice is paid as part of the registration process.
Where is My School Ticino located?
My School Ticino is located in Switzerland. Located in the Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. My School Ticino is an Italian/English bilingual Montessori-inspired school. The campus offers a daily shuttle service. Open all year long.
Is My School Ticino co-educational?
My School Ticino is a co-educational school. The school is an Italian/English bilingual Montessori-inspired school.
How do I apply to My School Ticino?
The admissions process at My School Ticino: 1. Fill in the Contact Form. Through our online form, you can send a pre-enrolment request or book a guided tour of the school. This will allow you to get to know the educational environment, the teaching team and the pedagogical approach that characterises My School Ticino.
Does My School Ticino offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?
The school teaches in Italian and English. Language education is provided through My Languages, which offers language courses for children, teens, adults and corporate training, including preparation for European Language Certificate exams.
What facilities does My School Ticino have?
Open all year long, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The daily shuttle service is provided. The facilities are modern, spacious and bright, surrounded by nature. There is an in-house kitchen with balanced menus.
What extra-curricular activities are available at My School Ticino?
My School Ticino offers a range of extra-curricular activities. Two specialised ateliers—Creative Atelier and the Closlieu painting Atelier—are offered in My Child 3-6, with at least one native or bilingual English-speaking teacher guiding the sessions.
What languages are taught at My School Ticino?
Language courses for children, teens, adults and corporate language training; Preparation for European Language Certificate exams. The school is an Italian/English bilingual school Montessori-inspired in Canton of Ticino.
Who is the head of My School Ticino?
The head of school at My School Ticino is Elisabetta Masini.
How many students attend My School Ticino?
My School Ticino has approximately 200 students. The school serves students from age 0 to 10.
When was My School Ticino founded?
My School Ticino was founded in 2017. Medacta for Life Foundation was founded in 2011; the My Baby 0-3 Nursery opened in 2012. In 2015 the My Child 3-6 Pre-School expanded, with a second section added in 2018 and a third in 2024.
What is the parent community like at My School Ticino?
Outdoor Education is a core part of learning. The campus is sunny and green, bordered by a stream and forest, with My Woods providing a dedicated outdoor learning area and al fresco dining spaces.
