Kindergarten 20 / Primary 18

Kindegarten 20 / Primary 18

Yes

Yes

Yes

French (as of Grade 5)

Technology (PCs) is used across the lessons.

Yes (Primary Grades)

Approximately 10 minutes Grade 1, 20 minutes Grade 2...60 minutes Grade 6

No

For certain grade levels.

No

n/a

Enrollment is possible throughout the year.

Yes

100%

English - International School Assessment (ISA) / German and Mathematics - Cockpit

ISA - started in 2015, no results yet. Cockpit - results higher than public/state schools.

Religion is not practiced at Lakeside.School Horgen. Children learn about all religions. Christianity is culturally dominant.

n/a

No

ESL (English as a second language) and Daz (German as a second language)

Lessons provided during the School day in private or small groups.

The bilingual program itself is very challenging. In addition, differentiation in lessons provided as needed.

School provides a Network. Privately organized.

8:45

15:45. Wednesday at 12.00.

Yes

No clubs; however, individual contractors provide 2-4 different courses per semester.

Yes

Yes (exception - Kosher).

Physical Education classes (all grades) / Swimming (kindergarten only).

Gym Hall. Local pools are rented for Swimming lessons.

No

Bilingual, caring, challenging, hands-on.
Lessons are based on the Canton Zurich curriculum and are combined with inputs from international curricula resulting in a unique Lakeside School curriculum. Our bilingual programme is not limited to listening and speaking but also includes challenging requirements in reading and writing. The competences in the first language are thereby enriched rather than compromised. As a state-approved school, Lakeside School, under the supervision of the Canton of Zurich, meets the requirements and objectives of the local Zurich curriculum for all grades. The English curriculum does not refer to the curriculum of a particular country or that of international schools. The combination of elements from different Anglo-Saxon curricula ("International Standards") shapes our English teaching programme and in combination with the local curriculum has led to our unique bilingual curriculum. The principle of immersion teaching means that both German and English are not solely “language courses” but instead are the languages of instruction in all subjects taught (with equal attention given to both language per subject), such as mathematics, geography, etc. Our exclusively German or English native speaking teachers result in not only additional language skills and knowledge for our children but also provides different cultural experiences.

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.