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 (FDO)	1.45pm – 3.20pm FDO English: Monday & Friday FDO German: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday*Applicable only for Playgroup II & Lunch Service is available
Extra-Curricular Activities	1.45pm – 3.20pm Monday to Friday*Applicable only for Playgroup II & Lunch Service is available

Playgroup II children can profit of the optimal and optional Full Day Offer (FDO) or Extra Curricular Activities from Monday to Friday 1.45pm to 3.20pm.

Our FDO takes place in English on Mondays & Fridays and in German on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Attendance on all days is mandatory and serves as preparation for Kindergarten 2.

Pupils can use our Lunch Service, which is supervised by SSiS teachers/staff, if they participate in an afternoon activity.