COST AND APPLICATION
The following prices apply to the academic year 2019 - 20
For ages, times and days of classes, please refer to the individual information pages under the menu header classes.
Group lessons
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Fun with Phonics (70 min): CHF 45.--
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Fast Phonics (70 min): CHF 45.--
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Reading and Writing I (90 min): CHF 48.--
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Reading and Writing II (90 min): CHF 48.--
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Reading and Writing III (90 min): CHF 48.--
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Reading and Writing IV (90 min): CHF 48.--
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Reading and Writing V (90 min): CHF 48.--
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Reading and Writing VI (90 min): CHF 48.--
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Reading and Writing VI (90 min): CHF 48.--
The charges for all classes include photocopying, workbooks, reading books and many other resources plus time spent communicating with and advising parents.
The International English textbooks and workbook (only applicable for older children) will need to be purchased separately as these are not covered by the lesson fees. Fees are payable a semester in advance.
One to one Session
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Session (30 min): CHF 60.--
For some group lessons, each child attends two individual 30 minute one to one sessions each academic year. These are held on a Friday/Saturday in October and April/ May and they are scheduled well in advance. Following each session, you will receive an assessment report about your child's literacy skills, strengths and any areas for improvement.
Securing a place in a group lesson
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Registration fee (non-refundable): CHF 100.--
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Deposit (refundable): CHF 300.--
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. 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 and a wooden treasure box for the Fun with Phonics class students. If it is not clear which class best meets a student's needs, then a free assessment will be provided.
Private/Semi-Private Lessons
The cost varies depending on the location, the number of students and 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
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Session (105 min): CHF 50.-- payable a semester in advance. Deposit and registration fees are not required.
TERM DATES
Academic Year 2019 - 20
Lessons with Annelise at Wädenswil
Will follow a combined ZH (Wädenswil) and SZ (Hofe) schedule Schedule. Private lessons by arrangement.
Semester One
19.08.2018 - 31.01.2020 (20 weeks)
Semester Two
03.02.2020 - 03.07.2020 (16 weeks)
Holiday Calendar
Autumn Holiday 07.10.2019 - 18.10.2019 2 weeks
Christmas Break 23.12.2019 - 03.01.2020 2 weeks
Sports Holiday 17.02.2020 - 06.03.2020 3-weeks
Spring Break 13.04.2020 - 01.05.2020 3 weeks
Lessons with Catherine at Erlenmoos
Will follow the SZ (Höfe) Holiday Schedule.
Semester One
13.08.2018 - 31.01.2019 (21 weeks)
Semester Two
03.02.2019 - 05.07.2019 (18 weeks)
Holiday Calendar
Autumn Holiday 30.09.2019 - 11.10.2019 2 weeks
Christmas Break 23.12.2019 - 03.01.2020 2 weeks
Sports Holiday 24.02.20 - 06.03.20 2 weeks
Spring Break TBD
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Fees are payable in full by the first week of class for each semester. If the teacher has to cancel a lesson a refund will be offered. Unfortunately, classes missed by the student for any reason cannot be reimbursed. As the homework will be provided children should not fall behind.
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Please inform us if you would prefer your child's photograph not to appear on our gallery or any other social or printed media. Of course, children's names are never posted next to photographs.
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Notice for the withdrawal of a child from group lessons is three full months before the end of a semester. Otherwise, the semester fees will be due in full.
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Parents are required to have health, accident and liability insurance for their children.