08/09/2026
A great dream has become true: a new Montessori school is born, again! TESMA Trilingual Elementary Montessori School of Madagascar, opens its doors in Antananarivo.
Part one.
En français et malagasy en premier commentaire.
📣 We are delighted to announce the opening of TESMA, welcoming children in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
TESMA provides a nurturing Montessori environment for children aged 6 to 12, offering a natural continuation of their educational journey after AKKA Montessori Akanin'ny Kilonga. Building on three years of meaningful impact and tangible transformation, TESMA combines Montessori education with a trilingual and STEM-rich learning environment.
👉🏽 Our Approach
TESMA combines the Montessori educational approach with a strong emphasis on:
● Science and exploration
● Hands-on learning
● Independence and responsibility
● Peace education
● Trilingual learning in French, Malagasy and English
TESMA is part of the educational initiatives of Education For Madagascar.
👉🏽 With Gratitude to Our Supporters
The opening of TESMA has been made possible through the generous support, commitment, and solidarity of individuals and organisations from Madagascar and around the world. We are deeply grateful to all those who have contributed to making this vision a reality:
💚 ACS International School Cobham UK, for supporting Education For Madagascar every year from its very beginning.
💚 MGGF, Montessori Global Growth Fund, Texas, US, for its huge contribution and early and invaluable support.
💚 Round Table Austria and ROUND TABLE MADAGASCAR, for funding AMI-certified Montessori materials.
💚 Nienhuis, Netherlands, for its generous contribution to offer of a complete set of AMI Montessori materials for children aged 6–9 years.
💚 MCF, Montessori Consulting France, and Patricia Peterson-Fontenay, for supporting AMI teacher-training fees and generously sharing precious coaching time and expertise.
💚 Cloud Colibri, UK and Matthieu Sutter, cofounder of Edu4mada, for supporting the refurbishment expenses to host the school premises.
💚 Rietberg Montessori School in Zurich, and Marie-Eve Gilgen family for their generous donation and support.
💚 Elki Blumenau, Zurich, with Jessica and Jeremy Scrimes for their tremendous support and generosity.
💚 MWM France and Jean Baptiste Hironde team for its continued support and generous donations since 2020.
💚 Groupe VISEO , Madagascar and Zara Jinah, for their support and contribution.
💚 CANAL+ Madagascar for its valuable support.
💚 Last but not least, Michel Sutter for covering the full operating costs, providing teacher accommodation in France for an entire academic year and offering invaluable day-to-day support.
🌿 Meet our dedicated team
🇫🇷 Fehizoro Andriamanantenasoa Andry Andriamora, Our French-speaking guide, trained at ISMM Montpellier France and holder of an AMI 6–12 diploma, Promotion Magnesium. Andry is delighted to accompany families and children with care, warmth, and a deep respect for the Montessori approach.
🇲🇬 Alida Harilantomalala, Our Malagasy-speaking assistant, holder of an AMI 3–6 certificate. Alida brings kindness, attentiveness, and a warm presence to the classroom, helping create a welcoming and nurturing environment for every child.
🇬🇧 Tsiory Rakotoarijaona, Our English-speaking guide and School Director, also holder of an AMI 6–12 diploma, Promotion Magnesium. Tsiory combines his experience in Leadership, management and Montessori education with a genuine passion for supporting children and families throughout their journey with us.
We are especially grateful to everyone who has contributed to making this new chapter possible. Together, we are creating an environment where underprivileged malagasy children can learn, explore, grow in independence, and develop a lasting sense of peace and responsibility.
Welcome to TESMA!
More info coming soon! Stay tuned!
Jackie Sutter Randriantsoa