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Number of students |
280 |
Native English and German speaking teachers |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
FFBIS' Enrichment Programme was created to address the needs and interests of gifted and talented students ready for more intensive, challenging learning experiences. With guidance and support, students’ curiosity and natural inclination towards inquiry is fostered as they investigate and explore new subject matter or delve into areas of the curriculum in much greater depth. Students become more aware of their thinking strategies and learn to wield these as tools towards investigation, problem-solving and further inquiry be it in History, Geography or Art. Enrichment classes take place on Tuesdays from 8.15-11.35 am and are led by teachers with extensive experience in this field or by teachers specially trained to support gifted and talented students. |
School start time |
8:30 |
School finish time |
15:15 |
Supervised care before/after school |
FFBIS offers its parents a modern and family-friendly day school. This begins with supervision before lessons begin in the morning from 7.30 am. Children stay in school and are supervised over lunchtime and after school. There is a wide range of activities and courses within the framework of the after-school club, which is open until 6.00 pm. Homework can also be done during this time in the homework club. |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Homework club, chess, football, dance, Lego challenge young engineers, art and design, music, kids yoga, Chinese, creative writing, drama, song and dance. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Four Forest Bilingual International School Luzern is a reputable private day school offering a high-quality bilingual education. Based on the curricula of the cantons of Luzern and Zug, teaching is delivered equally in German and English. Presently FFBIS offers a forest school, a pre-school and a kindergarten as well as all classes of the primary school age range. FFBIS' customers include international and multilingual families as well as Swiss families with an interest in bilingual education. |
Teaching approach of the school |
FFBIS prides itself on catering for individual needs and ensuring top quality care. As well as providing a strong academic education, the curriculum and teaching methods adopted recognise a child's social, physical and emotional development for success in life. |