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"The purpose of the foundation is the establishment and operation of private kindergarten and primary schools in the Canton of Zurich where the teaching is bilingual German-English. The foundation aims to cultivate, through educational and school measures, tolerance and understanding of foreign languages and other cultures in children." Important for the children! A school where children stand in the center. A school that perceives you as you are gives you a positive feeling of self-confidence and trust in yourself while making learning a worthwhile experience. You share the day school’s small world with both young and old children: when eating, on the playground, at …
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Hull's School was founded in 1945. In the 90s Hull's School became one of the larger independent schools in German Switzerland. Our four-year college program covers the UK Fifth and Sixth Forms. Students are prepared for IGCSE and A-level examinations. 85% of the students are German-speaking while 15% of the students are bilingual (English and German) or speak a language other than German as their mother tongue. 10% of the students do not have Swiss nationality. After the successful launch of an Adult College based on the British curriculum (IGCSEs and A-levels) Hull's School started an English 10th-grade program for Swiss and international teenagers which became par…
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We aim to cultivate the personality and ability of each pupil and strive to create the educational environment necessary for developing the individual's highest capability which will be useful now and in the future, in Switzerland and Japan and the wider international community. Our educational aim is to provide an environment in which the children will understand the pleasure of learning and independently develop a high motivation towards learning. To cultivate love and respect for themselves and others and to educate children to have a creative mind with the ability to be robustly active in the international society. We strive ... For effective School Ma…
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Mosaic welcomes children till age 12, we are aiming at tomorrow’s adults. The mosaic school aims at making children aware of the richness of our differences. It prepares them from the very beginning of their school experience, to develop an in-depth knowledge of their own culture as well as of those they will be in contact with. French-English bilingualism: From age three on children are allowed to master both languages. From nursery onwards, an English-speaking and a French-speaking teacher co-directs each class. The school system, as well as society in general, values logical and linguistic intelligence. However, research by psychologists and neurologists indicates …
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On the site of a former thread factory and easily accessible by public transport, SIS Zürich offers an exceptional infrastructure for all education levels. Over twenty spacious classrooms, a variety of special subject rooms for arts, music, crafts, and woodwork, a gym, and a library are to be found under one roof in the school building. A cafeteria and the popular roof terrace offer recreational space for personal development and stories – be it in German or English. SIS Zürich launched its bilingual college in August 2005. In the summer of 2012, we moved to the new school building at Seidenstrasse in Wallisellen. Today, we offer all educational levels from kindergarten…
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The Ecole d’Humanité is a progressive, international boarding school in the heart of the Swiss Alps that fosters the discovery and development of individual talents in an atmosphere that encourages self-determination, innovation, and tolerance. For over a century these words have expressed the essential challenge that our school invites its students to take on. And because each student is different, this challenge assumes a new form for every one of them. A belief in the utter uniqueness of each student forms the core of Ecole’s philosophy of education. We trust in and respect our students in all their diversity, and we listen to and value their voices. We foster a cu…
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The vision of the school is closely attuned to the benefits of the current ‘smart society, which is driven by increasingly diverse and rapid intercommunication. For young people today, this facilitates access to the knowledge which will be vital for their access to adult life. In a society that boasts numerous offers in the educational sphere, the Moser school can be evaluated principally on its long-established reputation for sound methodology, coupled with a flair for innovation, which enhances its tradition of first-class teaching and is invaluable in nurturing a positive, well-balanced attitude to life. Long recognized for its pioneering approach, the school has con…
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Our school building is located right by Lake Zürich. From various classrooms, students enjoy a wonderful view of the lake and the mountains in the background. Besides spacious and modern classrooms, our school provides a crafts room, a music room, a stylish library, a cafeteria as well as a comfortable recreation room. Our playground offers plenty of opportunities for the children to play, balance, climb, or slide. Our ping-pong table and sandbox are especially popular among the students. Both local and newly arrived parents appreciate our bilingual education and our day school structure in this family-friendly region. The two school languages, German and English, a…
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Curriculum: IBCP, IB MYP, IB DP, USDP Haut-Lac International Bilingual School opened its doors in Vevey in 1993 when the benefits of international education were less known than they are today. With only 13 students, the founding directors took on the challenge of educating the community on the advantages of bilingual education, whilst also playing teacher, lunch supervisor, and bus driver. Today, we welcome approximately 600 boys and girls aged 3 to 18 from over 47 countries, and our Les Marronniers Nursery takes care of infants aged 18 months to 3 years. Despite this impressive growth, we remain at the heart and in daily practice a family school. The fou…
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It is not only the school’s easy access to public transport but also its exclusive location that makes SIS Zürich-Wollishofen unique. Separated from Lake Zürich by an extensive public park, the two school buildings are combined in a charming garden complex. The bilingual kindergarten is housed in the historical building, whereas the bilingual primary school, library, and cafeteria can be found in the modern school building. It is a truly ideal setting for learning, growing up, stories and history. Overlooking the Landiwiese and Lake Zurich, we are currently teaching around 220 students in 14 grade-based classes from kindergarten to grade 6. Our school is influenced by…
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Nestled in a verdant oasis on a hillside in Cologny, Switzerland, the International Institute of Notre Dame du Lac has always strived to achieve academic excellence and the values of the French education system. But above all else, we promote the joy of learning. By respecting each individual's pace of learning, we encourage children to develop and allow them to get the most out of their first few years at school. Our school welcomes children aged between 3 and 11 years in mixed-gender pre-school and primary classes and promotes personalized mentoring within an exceptional environment. Over the last 70 years, large numbers of both Genevans and international youngsters h…
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Curriculum: AP Courses and US Highschool Diploma Leysin American School we are dedicated to “developing innovative, compassionate, and responsible citizens of the world.” We seek to educate the next generation of passionate thinkers and leaders by providing a supportive family environment and following a guiding set of values and principles that set the highest standards for our efforts. Located in the stunning Swiss Alps, Leysin American School is an international boarding school that has been bringing enriching, educational experiences to students since 1961. LAS invites young scholars in grades 7 through 12 to pursue their interests and excel in ac…
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Eden School is a private, bilingual school in Geneva. Apart from teaching the basic curriculum, at Eden School, we address the specific needs of each child and promote their personal growth. Eden School is a private institution That offers a French-English bilingual education for children from 3 to 12 years old. The subjects Taught are in tune with Both Swiss and French academic curricula, THUS providing good Good freedom of choice at the end of the school’s program. Thanks to the small groups and Individualised education, children at Eden School can Develop Their curiosity, Their skills, and self-confidence. Eden School Promotes child development and a joy for learn…
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St. George’s is a vibrant and truly international school. We have students from no less than 60 different nations that come together to form a diverse and inspiring community of young people. The school was opened in 1927 to create a center of excellence that provides for and cares for everyone within its community. The school offers both Boarding and Day school programs that blend as one to help the school achieve its visionary goals and achievements. All schools should strive to be academically outstanding and successful, but they should also provide a total experience for pupils, ensuring that artistic, sporting and social opportunities are fully provided for and …
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KIBS strives to offer the best possible international and national education. The education philosophy of KIBS considers every child as a unique individual and focuses on the whole child for education instruction. KIBS prides itself to be able to offer families in the Zürich area an international and national education that places the child at the center of learning. The children are engaged in meaningful experiences that challenge and promote academic excellence. To offer a curriculum that meets the needs of its pupils, KIBS has developed its own tailored program which incorporates learning skills and objectives from international curriculums as well as the learning ob…
Last reply by EduCativ,This is our principle, and this is what LIPSCHULE Zurich, with its pedagogical concept, stands for. Our principle is based on the scientific finding and conclusion that the children’s ways of learning are truly individual. The fact that learning is a personal construction of the human mind has also been recognized in neurobiology. It is, therefore, the responsibility of parents and teachers to provide the children with a learning environment that allows the pupil’s natural potential to be individually fostered and freely developed. A learning culture of the fostering kind lays the foundation for independent and sustainable learning. This conviction, based on the humanisti…
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The Institut International de Lancy is a modern school in an ever-changing world. We are a multicultural, diverse community where children can flourish and develop a love of learning, inspired by motivational teachers. Known for encouraging academic excellence, we strive to make students independent, autonomous learners through the use of 21st-century approaches to teaching and learning. We are united around the core values of mutual care and respect, shared with our founders, the Sisters of St Joseph of Lyon. Proud of our heritage, we are open to new ideas and innovation. In a forward-thinking school, we nurture communication, creativity, and critical thinking. …
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In Grades 9 and 10 we offer the highly respected IGCSE, a 2-year course that culminates in subject examinations at the end of Grade 10 and which is excellent preparation for the rigors of senior school education. At Grades 11 and 12, we provide the International Advanced Subsidiary (IAS) and International Advanced Level (IAL), which are offered by Edexcel and Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and are universally accepted as university entrance exams. View full school
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The International Bilingual School Terra Nova accompanies children from kindergarten through to entry into secondary schooling or work life, always with the prospect of higher vocational training. The IBS Terra Nova is a private school based on the canton of Zurich curriculum. In addition, we also follow international curricula – especially from the English-speaking world. Our kindergarten and primary school are to be met. bilingual in English and German. The high proportion of English-speaking families in our environment naturally creates a bilingual atmosphere that allows the high standards of the Swiss school system and the international requirements to be met. The…
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Founded in 1924, as the first-ever international school, Ecolint has been proudly educating for a better world ever since. Choosing a school – especially in the Geneva area - can be quite bewildering, with many establishments seeming to offer similar academic programs, excellent extra-curricular opportunities, and modern facilities. There are many ways to join us on our mission. You could apply to be a student or a member of staff you might be a visiting artist, musician, or guest speaker you could volunteer to work with students in your area of specialism or consider donating to help our Foundation…the possibilities are endless. We are all interconnected and in…
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The International School of Berne (ISBerne), established in 1961, is a creative learning community for students from all over the world. Within the framework of the three International Baccalaureate Programmes, guided by ISBerne teachers and staff, students have the opportunity to become open-minded, principled, knowledgeable, confident lifelong learners and multilingual citizens of the world who respect themselves and others. The International School of Berne (ISBerne) provides a high-quality academic program that encourages students to be reflective and involved in the learning process. This starts in the Early Learning Centre and progresses through to Grade 12. Ou…
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The British School of Bern is an English-speaking, International day school established in 1988. It is for pupils of all nationalities from the ages of three to twelve years. The British School aims to provide a high-quality program for children of all abilities that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, moral, physical, and aesthetic development of each child. The British School is dedicated to educating the mind, body, and social well-being of each child with special emphasis on self-worth and respect shown for life. We stress acceptance of differences we emphasize cooperation with, and concern for, others, and we practice a sense of commitment toward the large…
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Collège du Léman is an international preparatory school located in Geneva, Switzerland, and offers individual growth, academic excellence, and lifelong learning to students from Pre-K through Grade 12. Our children are entering a different world. It is an exciting world, with more advanced technology, in which we can communicate more easily with people all over the planet. This requires a different approach to education. At Collège du Léman, we nurture students to become confident, compassionate, and enthusiastic about opportunities everywhere in the world. We shape our students to be globally dedicated citizens, eager to make a deep and long-lasting contribution to s…
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The British School of Geneva (BSG) was created in response to an ever-growing need in Geneva for private, anglophone education and specific demand for the English National program. BSG is the only school in the area to offer the cohesive English National Curriculum from Reception to A-Levels. Accordingly, we are an obvious choice for students transitioning from or returning to, a British-based curriculum. BSG is the only international school in the region to offer British A-Levels (Years 12 and 13), open to students of all nationalities and educational backgrounds who wish to specialize in certain subjects. This program allows greater flexibility to students who have sp…
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