Our Playgroup II
Children from four years of age can attend either our Playgroup II classes or our Kindergarten 1. Together with the Playgroup I, between 12 and 18 children are led by two English-speaking teachers in the mixed-aged classes.
At Playgroup, we believe in supporting their sense of wonder and natural curiosity in the world around them, adopting a play-based approach with focused topics that involves both child-initiated and teacher-supported learning. Children’s learning and inquiry are facilitated through active engagement and the interaction between the child and her peers or her environment, developing their cognitive skills, imagination and most importantly, social emotional competence.
Our programme offers creative arts, music and movement, outdoor play (playground and sand play), sports and professional swimming lessons by AquaDucks.
Difference Playgroup II/ Kindergarten 1
| Brief Overview – Playgroup II | |
| Date of Entry: | 4 years old by 31 August |
| Class Size | max. 18 children |
| Child: Adult Ratio | 1 : 9 |
| Language of Instruction | Mainly in English with German Support Lessons |
| Regular Classes | Daily 8.30am – 12.50pm |
| Full Day Offer | 8.30am – 3.20pm in German Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday *Applicable only for Playgroup II & Lunch Service is available |
| Extra-Curricular Activities | 1.45pm – 3.20pm
*Applicable only for Playgroup II & Lunch Service is available |
Playgroup II children can profit of the optimal and optional Full Day Offer on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8.30am until 3.20pm. Attendance on all three days is mandatory. This programme is taught in German as preparation for Kindergarten and runs in addition to the regular lessons from 1.45 until 3.20pm.
In combination with our Extra Curricular Activities students may stay at school for five days per week from 8.30am until 3.20pm. Pupils can use our Lunch Service, which is supervised by SSiS teachers/staff, if they participate in an afternoon activity.
Full Day Offer Playgroup II
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