Schule für individuelles Lernen SiL (Birmensdorf ZH)

LEGAL FORM

• State-approved private school with all-day care since 1996 (founded in 1994)
• Member of the Association of Zurich Private Schools
• politically, economically and denominationally unaffiliated
• Incorporated company

EDUCATIONAL OFFER

• Elementary school, 2nd cycle: 4th to 6th grade
• Intermediate year, following 6th grade
• Secondary school, 3rd cycle: 1st to 3rd secondary class sections A, B and C (9th to 11th school year)
• Gymi courses, tutoring and school counseling
• The total number of students is between 30 and 40 children and teenagers
• Small classes with 6 to 12 students

SPECIAL SERVICES

• Promotion of individual strengths in small classes
• Binnendifferenzierte tasks
• Daily structure with snacks and hot lunches
• Supervised extra hours
• Task and learning hours integrated into the timetable
• Montessori learning materials enrich the learning environment
• Co-responsibility and voice in the class and student councils
• Powerful ICT tools to support collaboration between home and school

EDUCATIONAL GOALS

Elementary school

• Development of solid basics and good preparation for upper school
• Teaching important working and learning techniques Secondary school sections A, B and C
• The subjects mathematics, German, French and English are taught at three different levels.
• A change of department or level takes place as needed.
• Thoroughly prepared and accompanied entry into professional life.
• Targeted preparation for secondary schools