Pre-Kindergarten

Our Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-KG) bilingual, immersive programme focuses on learning through play. Qualified German and English native-speaking teachers accompany and support the children in their early explorations. A wide range of sensory-based activities promote the children’s social, emotional, motor and cognitive development. The children begin to embrace their second language at their own pace. A structured, play-based day provides a familiar and secure environment to develop practical life skills. All the competencies outlined in our unique bilingual curriculum are introduced through a holistic approach, as our children start on their journey to become independent thinkers and learners.
 

Entrance

• Entry into Lakeside School Küsnacht is possible throughout the year.
• Registration can occur only after a discussion with the Head of School.

Admission

• From 3 years
• Children must be dry (without nappies)
• Duration 1-2 years, depending on date of birth
  • Admission to Kindergarten 1: 4^th birthday prior to 31^st July
• Priority is given to those children who will be entering Lakeside Kindergarten

School day

Minimum attendance is 4 sessions per week:

• Mornings (with or without lunch) and full days are possible

• Afternoons only are not possible
• Drop off 8.30 – 9.00
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 09.00 - 11:45 / 13:30 / 15:30
• Wednesday from 9:00 - 12:30 (school is closed in the afternoon; Day Care available)

For additional before- and after school care from 7.30 to latest 18.30, please refer to our Day Care offer.

Class Size

• 16 children maximum
• Adult:child ratio 6 - 8 children per teacher/assistant

Staffing

• Mornings and afternoons
  • Either German or English teachers
  • Forest mornings - bilingual in team teaching
  • Assistant, depending on number of children

 

Language of Instruction

• High German
• English

Additional Offers

• Weekly forest mornings
• Weekly sport lessons
• Class events across different grade levels such as project week, sport’s day, performances, school celebrations.

Registration & Information

Please contact us at: kuesnacht@lakesideschool.ch, for registration and information purposes.