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    Our pre-school programme consists of a Pre-Kindergarten and a Kindergarten. This combination has proven its self to be an ideal preparation for the transition into the basic elementary level. Both groups are lead by one teacher with German and a second with English mother tongue or very good English knowledge. This method guarantees second language acquisition, plus encourages the rapid development of social, cognitive, and motor skills. The children’s self-esteem is nurtured through the practice of the Montessori philosophy of being helped to help themselves. The child is imparted with a sense of independence from adults.
The children’s work proves that under the careful guidance of trained teachers even the youngest child is much more capable than generally expected.

 
     

    In the Pre-Kindergarten there is a group of approximately fifteen children of mixed age, some as young as three months. Children who have the opportunity of spending time in a group at such an early age develop a sophisticated sense of social thinking and a decisive advantage in acquiring a second language.

 
   

    The Kindergarten has approximately thirty children from the ages three to six. At this level the regular activities are supplemented by lessons in rhythm, drama and physical exercise.

 
     

    The day is structured into two three-hour periods, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. During these periods (9am -12pm and 1pm - 4pm) children should neither be dropped off nor picked up.

 
     

    Quiet time is between 1pm and 2pm. This hour after lunch is intended to be a meditative and relaxing time for both children and adults.

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