Montessori Generation International School

Preschool in Abidjan, Lagunes, Côte d'Ivoire

Montessori Generation International School, or MGISCHOOL, is in Abidjan on Boulevard de l’Indénié, in the Lagunes region of Côte d’Ivoire. Created in 2019, it was founded with the aim of offering children a harmonious and happy education in a respectful, stimulating environment that listens to their needs. The school welcomes children from 18 months to 12 years old, and its stated ambition is to help them grow fully while keeping their natural curiosity and joy of life.

The school follows Montessori principles while also taking into account the expectations of the common core of the French national education system. Teaching is mainly in French, with a gradual introduction of English in partnership with the Cambridge programme. The curriculum tags also include bilingual and Cambridge, which reflects this language approach. The school says that its teaching team works to support the development of each child’s personality alongside parents, with group meetings about Montessori pedagogy and learning methods, as well as individual meetings to discuss each child’s progress and development.

MGISCHOOL is set on a 3,000 square metre site and places emphasis on respect for the environment. Children have access to a mini-farm, a motor skills room, an open-air canteen, a nap dormitory, a landscaped courtyard, green and wooded areas, and Montessori-equipped classrooms. The school also offers speech therapy, psychomotor support, psychology, and special education services within the establishment. Its community includes trained Montessori educators, and the school says each learning environment has reinforced staffing with enough adults to ensure attentive and individualised support.

What stands out most is the school’s combination of Montessori practice, bilingual learning, and close attention to the child’s overall development. Its different environments are organised by age group, including 18 months to 3 years, 3 to 6 years, 6 to 12 years, and a specialised class for ages 4 to 15. MGISCHOOL may be a good fit for families looking for a French-speaking Montessori setting in Abidjan with a gradual introduction to English, a strong focus on individual follow-up, and a setting designed to support children’s comfort, autonomy, and daily well-being.