Curriculum

Curriculum

We welcome your child into our Kindergarten, regardless of their language background. Our native English or German speaking teachers and assistant teachers will support your child in language acquisition in both classroom and small group situations:

• The program follows the Swiss national curriculum (Lehrplan 21) and is taught in English and German (approximately 60% German and 40% English in Kindergarten).
   
• From the end of Grade 2, the split between English and German will be 50/50 which will include a greater focus on English literacy.
   
• Children in the bilingual program have a native German speaking homeroom teacher who teaches the core subjects in German (mathematics, reading, writing, social studies and science).
   
• Children attend single subjects outside the homeroom setting in dedicated learning spaces. This includes physical education (PE), music, creative arts and library lessons. These lessons are taught by native English speakers in English.
   
• Weekly visits to the forest are integrated into our science and social studies curriculum.
   
• Curriculum-based field trips support learning and are linked to classroom activities.
   
• Guided inquiry, collaboration and communication are central to our approach to teaching and learning.
   
• We provide an environment for your child that fosters the development of problem solving and critical thinking while they master core subjects.

Your child will be exposed to both languages every day with the split of German to English being approximately 60/40.

Our co-curricular program, which is included in the tuition fees, is an important part of the ZIS Experience for every child. Your child will have the option to participate in after school activities in both English and German providing a rich and varied bilingual and international experience. 

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