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Number of students |
126 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20+ |
Most common nationality |
Swiss |
Ratio of local students to international students |
3:1 |
Max. number of students per class |
Kindergarten 20 / Primary 18 |
Average number of students per class |
Kindegarten 20 / Primary 18 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Native English and German speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English and German |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French (as of Grade 5) |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology (PCs) is used across the lessons. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes (Primary Grades) |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Approximately 10 minutes Grade 1, 20 minutes Grade 2...60 minutes Grade 6 |
Uniform required |
No |
Waiting list |
For certain grade levels. |
Entry evaluation for students |
No |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
n/a |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Enrollment is possible throughout the year. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
External examinations or assessments available |
English - International School Assessment (ISA) / German and Mathematics - Cockpit |
Results in these examinations |
ISA - started in 2015, no results yet. Cockpit - results higher than public/state schools. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Religion is not practiced at Lakeside.School Horgen. Children learn about all religions. Christianity is culturally dominant. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
n/a |
School bus service available |
No |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
ESL (English as a second language) and Daz (German as a second language) |
Learning support offered |
Lessons provided during the School day in private or small groups. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The bilingual program itself is very challenging. In addition, differentiation in lessons provided as needed. |
Student access to education psychologist |
School provides a Network. Privately organized. |
School start time |
8:45 |
School finish time |
15:45. Wednesday at 12.00. |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
No clubs; however, individual contractors provide 2-4 different courses per semester. |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes (exception - Kosher). |
Sports activities included |
Physical Education classes (all grades) / Swimming (kindergarten only). |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gym Hall. Local pools are rented for Swimming lessons. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Bilingual, caring, challenging, hands-on.
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Teaching approach of the school |
A bilingual school which doesn’t stand still and is interested in open communication. The Lakeside School possesses a clearly defined concept while remaining religiously neutral and is therefore not bound by any particular ideology. Due to this, we have a broad outlook and time to reflect and exchange ideas. Anyone interested in the fascinating model of the school finds an open ear with us. The school management and teaching staff are involved in a constant learning process themselves and are happy to consider the personal viewpoints of parents and children. As a result of their training, expertise and experience they are able to competently advise on how best to support the individual child. This commitment of getting to know and fostering each individual is very fulfilling and infectious. Due to the staff’s professionalism, children will increase their skills, knowledge and social competence. |