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Switzerland, Zug
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Languages of instruction are English and German. The entire curriculum is delivered in English and German from Kindergarten to Grade 6, with weekly language switching. From Grade 7, instruction is in the same language for a full year per subject (Mathematics is the exception). From Year 10, the language of instruction for subjects is determined by the chosen school-leaving qualification.
The school offers bilingual education in English and German. From baby care through kindergarten to Grade 6, the curriculum is delivered in English and German, with the language of instruction switching weekly. From Grade 7, students receive instruction in the same language for an entire year for each subject, with Mathematics as the exception where the teaching language alternates each semester. From Year 10 onwards, subjects taught in German or English are determined by the chosen school-leaving qualification.
A bilingual immersion approach is used, with native speakers of both German and English on staff. The curriculum alternates weekly between German and English instruction from Kindergarten through Grade 6, and key terms for every new subject are introduced in both languages to build a bilingual vocabulary.
Obersee Bilingual School (OBS) is a Swiss international school serving German- and English-speaking families. From Kindergarten to Grade 6, instruction alternates weekly between German and English, while from Grade 7 subjects are taught in a single language per year, with Mathematics alternating by semester. From Year 10 onward, the language of instruction follows the chosen school-leaving qualification, with the IB Diploma and Federal Matura offered. OBS uses the Swiss Curriculum alongside the IB Diploma Programme, IMYC, and a bespoke curriculum designed for a bilingual student body, ages 0 to 18. The campus, located near Lake Zurich, combines accessibility with natural surroundings to support experiential learning. Facilities include technology-enabled classrooms, science and arts labs, and outdoor spaces, complemented by sports facilities. The school offers 30+ leisure clubs, plus Future Skills programs like OBS Media Academy, OBS Space Agency, and OBS Ocean & Life Explorers, and a range of language and cultural activities.
