The 10 Best Schools in Switzerland For 2020

THE BRITISH SCHOOL
Developing a Strong Foundation for Life
Switzerland, one of the pristine countries in the world
has always been adored for its beauty. It’s
breathtaking alpine mountain ranges and serene lakes
have mesmerized tourists from all over the globe. The
nation’s surreal landscape also provides an environment
that plays a vital role in comprehensive nourishment of
young learners.
The country’s quality of education has been renowned for
years. It attracts expats who seek a world-class education
for their children. Schools across Switzerland have been
known for the development of holistic education. However,
we are of the opinion that very few can match the
distinctive hallmark set by The British School of Bern.
The British School is known for its conducive ambiance
where each of its pupils feels at home.
Built with Trust
A stone’s throw away from Bern, the capital of Switzerland,
The British School is nestled in the small picturesque
village of Rüfenacht. It is located in a community-owned
building, and as a result, has a strong link with the local
community.
The community building is quaint and charming, with large
bright classrooms best suited for the teaching environment.
Students have consistent access to laptops/iPads within the
classrooms and these are used as a tool for learning through
integration across the curriculum. It also has separate
playgrounds for its lower school and upper school as part of
the students’ physical development.
Guiding the Young Ones
The British School Bern is recognized as a Primary school,
offering exemplary education for Preschool (age 3) through
Year 6 (age 11) to children of all nationalities. It follows the
British curriculum with an acute awareness of the
international culture of its school.
Alongside the British curriculum, the school maintains a
teacher-student ratio that ensures a high degree of
personalized attention. Its teachers are qualified and hold
university degrees and certificates from prestigious
institutions. The School’s teachers use continuous
assessment which is imperative in monitoring each child’s
progress. These faculties encourage pupils to be friendly,
honest, responsible and caring. They also foster them to take
pride in themselves, their classmates, their parents, and their
teachers.
The British School also puts a great emphasis on its
teachers’ learning. It believes its staff should be aware of the
scenarios happening in the educational sphere. Hence, the
school encourages them to attend ECIS conferences, SGIS
meetings, workshops, in-service training courses, videos,
and educational publications. With these, the Head Teacher
and staff keep themselves updated with educational methods
and materials.
Instilling Virtues
Across age groups, cultures and languages, The British
School dedicates itself to educate the mind, body and wellbeing
of each child. The school also emphasizes self-worth
and respect and encourages each of its pupils to appreciate
themselves and others.
The school stresses the acceptance of differences and insists
on cooperation and compassion for others. Its core-values:
Responsibility, Respect, Resilience, Empathy, and Listening
and Communicating guide its students through daily school
life.
Striving to Remain the ‘Same’
The school aims to optimizes its wealth of resources to
provide the highest quality of education while maintaining
small classes and provide students with the individual
attention. In this way, it can continue to nurture and support
its students in all their endeavors.
The school will continue to offer a high-quality program to
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