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LIPSCHULE information brochure

Costs and application forms
Overview of costs
Admission application form Grundstufe 1
Admission application form Grundstufe 2

Timetables
Timetable Z1 Grundstufe 1
Timetable Z1 Grundstufe 1

Cycle 1 comprises:

→ Montessori kindergarten in Zurich, district of Wollishofen

→ Montessori primary school in Zurich, district of Wollishofen

We believe that the principles of the Montessori educational method are invaluable, especially at a young age. This is because children aged 3 to 9 years are full of energy and have a virtually unquenchable thirst for knowledge. These are ideal prerequisites when it comes to helping them develop more initiative. In our Montessori kindergarten and Montessori school, we teach in German and English, always taking account of students’ cognitive, musical and creative abilities as well as their social skills. This allows them to learn about different forms of communication and cultures through play. We also ensure they get enough physical activity to burn off surplus energy. All this not only has a positive impact on their future school careers, but also throughout their entire later lives.

An overview of what we offer (Montessori kindergarten and Montessori school)

Licensed Montessori kindergarten

Montessori kindergarten for children aged 3 to 6 years with German and English as the everyday and teaching languages.

Licensed Montessori school

Montessori school for students aged 6 to 9 years. Bilingual lessons, with German and English as the everyday and teaching languages.

Lesson times

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.30 am to 3.45 pm
• Wednesday from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
• Supervised care from 7.30 am to 8.30 am
• After-school supervision from 3.45 pm to 6.00 pm
• Additional supervision available on Wednesdays between 12.30 pm and 6.00 pm
• Possibility of reduced lesson times in kindergarten by agreement
• Holiday supervision when required

Additional provision (Montessori kindergarten and Montessori school)

In our Montessori kindergarten and Montessori school, art and outdoor activities form a fixed part of the curriculum. Students can also learn a musical instrument if they wish. In addition, parents benefit from professional support with child-raising issues.

We encourage even our youngest children to engage in independent learning: this starts with our 3-to-6-year-olds in the kindergarten and 6-to-9-year-olds at primary level, whom we teach according to the principles of the Montessori teaching method.

The principles of the Montessori teaching method

At our private school, we adhere to the principles of the Italian educational reformer Maria Montessori. The ideal that we strive to achieve in doing so is to develop capable, intelligent, helpful individuals with a healthy sense of self-confidence. We do this to help our charges exploit their full potential in order to grow into society and find their place there.

A culture of learning in keeping with the times

Everybody harbours the natural desire for independence and to expand their horizons. Findings from the fields of psychology and neurology show that an inspirational environment supports this impulse. For this reason, we attach a great deal of importance to striking a balance between leading, demanding and self-determination. The Montessori teaching method is perfect for achieving this.

Respect and openness as guiding motives

Aside from the principles of Maria Montessori, we are bound neither by an ideology nor by a religious belief. Instead, we advocate an open mind towards other cultures as well as mutual tolerance. We also regularly organize mediation sessions for our students to learn how to deal with conflict.