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The British School of Bern is an English-speaking, International day school established in 1988. It is for pupils of all nationalities from the ages of three to twelve years.

The British School aims to provide a high quality programme for children of all abilities that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, moral, physical and aesthetic development of each child.



THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

The school learning programme is based on the latest British and International curriculums. Lessons are given in English. Both regular testing and continuous assessment are considered to be important when monitoring each child’s progress. National tests from England and America are used.↵In the first term, parents are invited to discuss their children’s progress with the class teacher. Formal reports are made in the third term. Following the reports, the parents are invited to discuss their child/ren’s progress with the teachers.↵Subjects taught include English, Mathematics, Science, ICT (Information, Communication and Technology), German, Geography, History, Music, Drama, Art/Craft, P.S.H.E. (Personal, Social and Health Education) and, Physical Education. All students have access to computers in their own classrooms, as well as regular use of the computer lab.

THE FACULTY

Teacher-Student ratios are maintained at a level that ensures a high degree of personalized attention.

All teachers are qualified and hold university degrees and/or teaching certification. Specialist teachers provide instruction in music, German, skating, swimming and skiing. Teachers encourage children to be friendly, honest and have pride in themselves, their peers, their parents and their teachers.

Through ECIS conferences, SGIS meetings, workshops, in-service training courses, videos and educational publications, the Head Teacher and staff keep up to date with educational methods and materials.

Schools Attuned

Through continued commitment to identify and fully actualise the social, emotional and cognitive potentials of each student, The British School of Bern has been recognized as an All Kinds of Minds School of Distinction. ↵“All Kinds of Minds believes that each student has a unique learning profile that reflects his or her particular learning strengths, weaknesses and affinities. By building expertise about learning in our schools we can consider how students learn and why they may be struggling. All Kinds of Minds joins with others to support teachers and provide opportunities for them to build their expertise in how students learn. A good education means ensuring every student learns and develops skills to succeed both in school and in life.” [1]