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Nationalities
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
28 |
Languages
| Native English and German speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French is taught as part of the Curriculum from Grade 4-6. French and Spanish are available in after lunch clubs at no extra charge. |
Classroom
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
KIBS does not require students to take an exam. KIBS believes it is important to meet your child and get to know him/her. Your child may be invited for a trial day to see how he/she interact within the group. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Students are accepted throughout the year if a space is available in the group. |
School day
| School start time |
9:00 |
| School finish time |
16:10 |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Lunch at KIBS is optional. KIBS prepares its own food from fresh products, daily, ensuring that fruits and vegetables are part of their daily diet. A set Lunch Menu is being posted on the Parents Portal, in advance. At KIBS, we accommodate children with dietary needs such as: food allergies and vegetarians. |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Yoga, art, aerobics, music, drama, choir, sport, Zumba, chess, football. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
KIBS prides itself to be able to offer families in the Zürich area an international and national education that places the child at the centre of learning. The children are engaged in meaningful experiences that challenge and promote academic excellence. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
In order to offer a curriculum which meets the needs of its pupils, KIBS has developed its own tailored program which incorporates learning skills and objectives from international curriculums as well as the learning objectives of Canton Zürich. All subjects are taught through a cross- curricular medium, which creates a meaningful base on which to build a strong learning platform. The curriculum promotes critical thinking and independent problem solving skills. KIBS encourages its pupils to develop a degree of independence and to take responsibility for themselves. |