COST AND APPLICATION

 

The following prices apply to the academic year 2020 - 21

For ages, times and days of classes, please refer to the individual information pages under the menu header classes.  

 

Group lessons

 

  • All group lessons            (75 min):   CHF 45.  

  • Fun with Phonics Class  (60 min):   CHF 40.

 

Classes contain 5- 8 children.  The cost increases for classes containing 3 or 4 children. The charges for all classes include photocopying, writing books, workbooks, reading books and many other resources plus time spent communicating with and advising parents.  

The International English textbooks and workbook (for children in classes Reading and Writing 2 and above) will need to be purchased separately. 

Fees are payable a semester in advance.

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One to one Session

 

  • Session (30 min): CHF 60.--


All younger children enrolled in group lessons attend two individual 30 minute one to one assessment sessions each academic year. These are held on a Saturday in November and March/April and they are scheduled well in advance. Following each session, you will receive an assessment report about your child's literacy skills; their strengths as well as any areas for improvement. 


Securing a place in a group lesson

 

  • Registration fee (non-refundable): CHF 100.--

  • Deposit (refundable): CHF 300.--

 

The registration fee is per family as a one-off payment. This payment includes the Links to Literacy book bag and any catch-up work that may be required. In addition, it includes pre-course tasks.  If it is not clear which class best meets a student's needs, then a free assessment will be provided. 

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The refundable deposit will be retained in order to cover the cost of any resources lost/damaged or towards payment of fees should inadequate notice be given for withdrawing a child from class.  


Private/Semi-Private Lessons


The cost varies depending on the location, the number of students and the length of the lesson. A  deposit and registration fee are not required. Please enquire via the contact form or by email for exact fees.

 
Children's Book Club 

 

  • Session (90 min): CHF 50.-- payable a semester in advance. Deposit and registration fees are not required. 

TERM DATES

                                                                                                              

Academic Year 2021 - 22
 
Group Lessons with Annelise 

Will follow a combined ZH (Wädenswil) and SZ (Höfe) schedule.

N.B. It is slightly different from Rebecca's schedule.

Private lessons by agreement. 

 

Semester One
23.08.2021 - 28.01.2022  (18 weeks)

Semester Two

31.01.2022  - 08.07.2022  (18 weeks)

 

One to one day for younger students

Saturday 2nd April, 2022.

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Holiday Calendar

Autumn Holiday         11.10.2021 - 22.10.2021  2 weeks 

Christmas Break         20.12.2021 - 07.01.2022  3 weeks 

Sports Holiday            21.02.2022 - 04.03.2022  2 weeks 

Spring Break               18.04.2022 -  06.05.2022  3 weeks

Last lesson​             08.07.2022

 
Group Lessons with Rebecca

Will follow a combined SZ (Höfe) and ZH (Wädenswil) Holiday Schedule. N.B. It is slightly different from Annelise's schedule.

Private lessons by agreement. 

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Semester One

23.08.2021 - 28.01.2022 (18 weeks)
Semester Two

01.02.2021  - 09.07.2021 (18 weeks)

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One to one day for younger students

Saturday 19th and 26th March, 2022


Holiday Calendar

Autumn Holiday         04.10.2021 - 15.10.2021  2 weeks 

Christmas Break         20.12.2021 - 07.01.2022  3 weeks 

Sports Holiday            21.02.2022 - 11.03.2022  3 weeks 

Spring Break               02.05.2022 -  13.05.2022  2 weeks

Last lesson​             08.07.2022

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS                                                                                             

  • Fees are payable in full by the first week of class for each semester.  If the teacher has to cancel a lesson due to their sickness and a a supply teacher cannot be found, a refund will be offered. Where appropriate, online lessons will take place. Cases of force majeure are excluded. Unfortunately, classes missed by the student for any reason cannot be reimbursed. However, as the homework will be provided, no child should fall behind. 

  • Social media: Children's faces do not appear on our social media pages unless we have specifically asked permission. Backs of heads or first names on written work may appear 

  • Notice for the withdrawal of a child from group lessons, including book club, is three full months before the end of a semester. Otherwise, the semester fees will be due in full. 

  • Parents are required to have health, accident and liability insurance for their children. 

  • Classes for the following academic year are organised in April and current students, and their siblings, always have priority.

 

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GENERAL INFORMATION