Switzerland, Zug
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Small class sizes provide individualized attention. Through themed units, students are encouraged to question, explore, and connect subjects through a cross-curricular approach. The curriculum is taught 50% in English and 50% in German, creating a balanced bilingual learning environment. Homework Support and Gymnasium Preparation extend academic learning beyond the classroom.
Art and music are offered as part of Kindergarten extracurricular activities, alongside yoga and playball. Primary offers extra-curricular clubs such as choir, drama, Italian, and guitar, with other clubs varying by term.
The Kindergarten is a truly bilingual experience with English and German equally represented. In Primary, the curriculum is taught 50% in English and 50% in German.
Forest Day is a weekly outdoor learning activity. Learning Beyond the Classroom includes field trips and hands-on activities to explore new interests. Primary offers after-lunch Extra-Curricular Clubs including table tennis, choir, drama, Italian, and guitar, with 7 Project Weeks offering themed activities each year.
Movement and healthy habits are part of everyday learning. Forest Day promotes outdoor activity and nature appreciation. Yoga and other activities support physical well-being and mindfulness.
KIBS Zurich is a private German-English day school in Seebach serving children from infancy through primary school (ages 0–12). With nearly two decades of experience, KIBS offers a tailored bilingual program in English and German, keeping 50/50 instruction in Primary and equally represented bilingual learning in Kindergarten. The curriculum blends international standards with the educational goals of the Canton of Zurich and emphasizes cross-curricular, hands-on learning to foster critical thinking, independent problem solving, and confident learners. The school originated in 2008 as Kid's Island, a bilingual daycare and kindergarten, and became a primary school in 2013, preserving a family-like atmosphere and a warm, inclusive community. Facilities include a full-day program from 7:30 to 18:00, all-day care included in tuition, a bus service, and small classes. Extras include project weeks, After-Lunch Clubs, Forest Day, and field trips. Primary offers choir, drama, Italian, and guitar; Kindergarten provides art and music for learners.