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Number of students |
150 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20+ |
Most common nationality |
Swiss |
Ratio of local students to international students |
5:3 |
Max. number of students per class |
Kindergarten 20/Primary 18 |
Average number of students per class |
Kindergarten 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 |
Used across subjects and specific computer science classes as of Grade 5. Students/teachers use interactive white boards, notebooks, IPads. |
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) |
On-line learning possible depending on need via Teams, Schabi, Zoom |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes (Primary Grades) |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Grade 1 - approximately 10 minutes, Grade 2 - approximately 20 minutes ... Grade 6 - approximately 60 minutes |
Uniform required |
No |
Waiting list |
For certain classes |
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 - ISA (International School Assessment) / German and Mathematics - Cockpit |
Results in these examinations |
ISA - started in 2015. Cockpit - much higher than public/state schools. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. Children learn about all cultures. Christianity is the dominant religion of the students. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
n/a |
School bus service available |
Yes |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Specialist for learning support and ESL and DaZ (German as a second language) |
Learning support offered |
Lessons during the school day in private or small groups as wells as integrated group lessons within the class. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Bilingual program itself is very challenging. Differentiation in lessons for children as needed. |
Student access to education psychologist |
School provides a network. Privately organized. |
School start time |
9.00 |
School finish time |
15.30 with the exception of Wednesdays which finish at 12:30 |
Supervised care before/after school |
In progress. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
After School Clubs providing differentiated offerings (LEGO Challenge, Yoga, Gymnastics, Coding etc.) each symester. |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes (no Kosher). |
Sports activities included |
Physical Education classes / Swimming |
Sports facilities at the school |
None. Contract out local swimming pools / gym halls |
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. |