German for local school
The summer is upon us and honing those hard won German skills might be far down your and your children’s holiday list. Still, you may … Read more
School German
The Best German Resources to Support Your Child at Local Swiss School
German resources to support your child at local Swiss school Many parents ask me how they can support their child at local school and make … Read more
Making sense of school events at your local Swiss school
Getting confused with the many different types of school events at your local Swiss school? Here is how to make sense of the different school … Read more
How to… get permission to take your child out of local school
Requesting permission to take your child out of school during term time I recently wrote an absence request letter in German for a mum wanting … Read more
Learning the local language: What Expat parents need to know.
Learning the school language If you and your family are looking to relocate to Switzerland and you would like to give the local school a … Read more
40 words to help you to make sense of Swiss school terms
40 words to help you make sense of Swiss local school terms Google translate can be a life saver when trying to make sense of … Read more
It’s Zeugnis time! … how to make sense of a Swiss school report
Making sense of Swiss school reports This time of year there is a palpable tension in the air. In the last weeks before the summer … Read more
Making Sense of Swiss School Grades
Grades and school reports in Swiss local schools ‘So, my child recently got her first report card. I always considered her to be a very … Read more
