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Number of students |
31 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
Most common nationality |
Swiss, German |
Ratio of local students to international students |
There are no local students. |
Native German speaking teachers |
Yes. We recruit highly qualified and experienced teachers. Our class teachers have educational qualifications that are recognized by the Swiss government. They speak German without any accent or dialect. |
Language support for students not fluent in German |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, Chinese, English, Danish, Dutch, French, Finnish, Japanese |
Max. number of students per class |
16 |
Average number of students per class |
8 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
The Swiss School is an Apple Distinguished School and runs successful programs throughout the Elementary School, including: 1:2 iPad program for Kindergarten
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Sometimes. The school finishes at 3.20pm, so if there is homework, it won't be too much. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hour |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
In August 2017, the Swiss School Beijing opened its doors as the German language section of the Western Academy Beijing. The school will initially offer Kindergarten as well as Primary 1 and 2 classes, and will subsequently roll out a new class each year. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Children are at the centre of the learning process. Our main goal is to make sure that their learning is successful.
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Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Please have a look at the Admission Guidelines on our homepage. In brief: Students need a foreign passport in order to join our school. |
Waiting list |
Not at the moment. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Students applying for admission at the start of a new school year are encouraged to do so before 30th of April. Places will continue to be offered after 30th of April, right up to the start of the school year, but the later an application for admission is submitted, the more likely it is to be waitlisted. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8.30am |
School finish time |
3.20pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
No |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
There is a canteen, which provides healthy food for the students. One meal is about 30 RMB. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
There are plenty of choices every day. The canteen is equipped with microwaves, so students can bring their own food as well. |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Our After-school Activities (ASA) program runs three days a week for three sessions per year and offers an opportunity for students from Senior Grade 1 to select activities. Students have the opportunity to choose from more than 75 activities falling under these main categories: arts, information communication technology, environment, dance, sports, chinese cultural activities, and languages. . Parents can participate in our "parent link" community. School events take place throughout the year. |
Sports activities included |
Sports are included in the school curriculum twice a week. If the students wants to get more active he/she can join several sports programs after school. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
We have a very well-equipped gym, a huge outdoor sports ground and even a swimming pool where students can learn how to swim. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Swiss School Beijing is the first “Swiss School Abroad” in China and offers a unique window onto the Swiss education system. This system was built on the pedagogical principles introduced by J.H. Pestalozzi in the 18th century, and has contributed significantly towards Switzerland’s present-day ranking as the most innovative country worldwide. Education has always played a central role in the social, cultural and economic growth of Switzerland. Our school nurtures:
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Teaching approach of the school |
How do we prepare our children for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow? We believe that this is best achieved by letting them discover the fun of learning and allowing them to grow up in a truly multicultural setting. |