GERMAN COURSES FOR GERMAN-SPEAKING CHILDREN (Deutschkurse für Deutschsprachige)

GERMAN COURSES FOR GERMAN-SPEAKING CHILDREN (Deutschkurse für Deutschsprachige)
German School Support - For native German-speaking students attending GSIS
Level : Schedule:
7 - 12 years old
  • 1 - 5 times weekly

For German-speaking children who need additional support to make really significant progress and/or improve their overall performance at school.
During these courses, your child will:

  • reinforce what he/she is learning at school;
  • enhance his/her reading, writing and spelling skills;
  • deepen his/her knowledge of conjugation and grammar;
  • receive supportive guidance to keep up with his/her regular schoolwork / homework.

Emphasis is on developing competence as well as boosting self-confidence.

German School Support - For non-native German-speaking students attending GSIS
Level : Schedule:
7 - 12 years old
  • 1 - 5 times weekly

For non-native German-speaking children attending German-Swiss International School (German Stream) who need additional support to keep up with their work at school and/or improve their overall competence.
During these courses, your child will:

  • reinforce what he/she is learning at school;
  • acquire strong reading and listening comprehension skills,
  • practise his/her speaking skills, including proper pronunciation;
  • enhance his/her writing and spelling skills;
  • deepen his/her knowledge of conjugation and grammar;
  • receive supportive guidance to keep up with his/her regular schoolwork / homework.

Emphasis is on developing competence as well as boosting self-confidence.

German Mother Tongue Support - For native German-speaking students attending a local / ESF / internation school
Level *: Schedule:
* Children are grouped by age and level of ability. Note: The above courses aimed at German-speaking children are taught by a specially qualified native teacher with such previous teaching experience.
7 - 12 years old
  • Once or twice weekly x 1.5 hours

For native German-speaking children who can understand and/or speak some of the language, with at least one native German-speaking parent, and who follow the local, ESF or international school system (other than German).
According to his/her level, your child will:

  • increase his/her listening comprehension and oral communication skills, including proper pronunciation;
  • enhance his/her reading, writing and spelling skills;
  • acquire a strong foundation in conjugation and grammar;
  • develop an interest in German culture.

The main emphasis is on helping your child become truly bilingual and maintaining contact with his/her cultural heritage.
Note: these courses are in line with IB philosophy regarding mother tongue support for children schooled in a language other that their mother tongue.

 

Homework assistance - Hausaufgabenunterstützung
Level *: Schedule:
* Note: The above courses aimed at German-speaking children are taught by a specially qualified native teacher with such previous teaching experience.
7 - 12 years old
  • 1 - 5 times weekly

For children who need help with their homework assignments.
A special class setting where your child can:

  • complete his/her homework assignments under the supervision of a qualified teacher;
  • study in a focused environment without distraction;
  • receive professional assistance in any of his/her school subjects as needed.

The ideal setting to ensure that your child does the best he/she possibly can in his/her homework assignments and fully understands what he/she studies at school.