educational excellence in verbier - Lemania Verbier International
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educational excellence in verbier - Lemania Verbier International
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN VERBIER 1 MISSION We, at Lemania - Verbier International School, aim to provide our students with a well rounded education while being immersed in a beautiful and safe mountain environment. Learning at our school is inspired by critical thinking, creativity and open mindedness to others' cultures and beliefs. With a strong emphasis on sports and the arts, we believe in developing the personality of each student and helping them becoming principled global citizens as well as life long learners. 2 SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY Enabling each child to fulfil their potential Choosing your child’s education is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Lemania-Verbier International School delivers a first-class education in a truly unrivalled location. We are a bilingual, international school in English and French, for children aged 3 to 18 years old. Our school is located in the heart of Verbier in the beautiful Val de Bagnes region of the Swiss Alps. Your child’s memories of Verbier International School will last a lifetime. At Verbier International School, our aim is to enable each child to fulfil their intellectual po- tential, whilst encouraging them to find genuine enjoyment from participation in the many artistic, sporting and cultural activities that our school has to offer. Our aim is that all pupils are self-confident, creative, critical thinkers who are hard workers determined to do their best. Coupled with a strong emphasis on sports and the arts, we want to inspire our children to become independent young people, ready and well prepared for the next stage in their school career. 1 KINDERGARTEN, PRIMARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL Originality in the teaching and learning approach i sh Top i c (H Physical Education ft Cra Inf orm ati on isto ry a and Art 2 ch Music y rt ppo g Su en Fr N KIND s Sciences n rni Lea Engl Math Every subject follows the English national curriculum and develops throughout the three stages in order to ensure continuity in learning. The exposure of each student to each subject at every step of the curriculum fosters the development of every aspect of the students abilities, enhances their core knowledge and assures an informed orientation for further studies. OOL SCH LE D CHOOL D YS R Ar A ts GARTE ER Tec h no log – Kindergarten : 3 - 4 – Primary School : 5 - 10 – Middle School : 11 - 15 – teaching of sciences through experiments in a small-scale professional science lab – focus on the quality of handwriting at every step of the language classes – access to IT from the first classes – thorough integration of sport in the curriculum, thanks to the extraordinary environment M I Initial stages consist of three different levels related to the age of the students : Systematic building of the curriculum does not prevent individuality in the teaching and learning approach. At Lemania Verbier International School, children benefit from unique features, such as : PR IM For the stages preceding high school, we believe in small classes providing our students with a tailored education. Teachers at Verbier International School rely on up-to-date teaching practices and are well resourced to help children develop to their full potential. We are fortunate to benefit from an international teaching staff who are highly motivated and bring with them a broad spectrum of teaching experience. nd Geo gra phy ) HIGH SCHOOL Passport to higher education PREPARATORY YEAR PROGRAMME THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME Aimed to answer the needs of all range of students, the Preparatory Year Programme is designed to be the bridge between the Middle School Programmes and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. One of the best characteristics of the IB Diploma Programme (DP) is the balance it makes between the academic learning and the social and general awareness that is developed within the student. Academically, the Programme is designed to prepare students well for the various challenges they will face at University and beyond that. From its six groups, each student must choose one subject from each group (1 to 5) ensuring breadth of knowledge and understanding in their first or best language, second language(s), the social sciences, the experimental sciences, and mathematics. Students may choose either an arts subject from group 6, or a second subject from groups 1 to 5. In addition to the six subjects that can be taught at two levels (high or standard), the strength of the Diploma Programme is in its Core consisting of an Extended Essay (self based research paper), Theory of Knowledge course and Creativity, Action, Service Programme, enhancing student’s personal and interpersonal development. As the Diploma Programme Framework, the Preparatory Year Curriculum aims to provide the students with a balance between their Academic and Social lives. Academically, the Programme has two English Courses, Mathematics, Sciences, Computer Sciences, and French. Socially, we teach our students to play an important role and to have responsibilities towards the community, regional and global issues. PREPARATORY YEAR : INTAKE COURSE A Programme designed to students who wish to improve their English and Mathematics skills and competence. In addition to this, this course aims to create awareness among students with regards to global issues through the Community and Service Programme. The Intake Course can be delivered over two sixmonth periods. The first starting in September and ending in December while the second starting in January and ending in June. During the course of the programme, students will be constantly counseled and advised regarding their academic plans as well their career orientations. The IB diploma is a passport to higher education. The IB Recognition Team strategically partner with universities and governments to help develop IB recognition policies. Currently the IBO consists of around 3'600 IB World Schools in over 147 countries all over he world. Lemania Verbier International School is a candidate school* for the Diploma Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy – a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education – that we believe is important for our students. * Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its three academic programmes : the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) or the Diploma Programme (and in addition the IB Career-related Certificate). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes visit http://www.ibo.org. 3 SPORTS AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Our confidence boosters At Verbier International School we are passionate about sport and proud of the opportunities we provide for all children. We are fortunate to be situated at the centre of one of the world’s finest ski resorts and we take full advantage of it. During the Winter term children ski two afternoons per week with the Swiss Ski School of Verbier. At weekends we run a Ski Club for all abilities. A ski-racing programme is also available for enthusiastic and talented skiers. At Verbier International School, we have regular sports events that can be a real confidence booster for children of all ages, as well as helping children to keep fit and encouraging a healthy life style. Our team sports encourage children to develop teamwork and leadership skills and to learn a sense of fair play and sportsmanship. The school’s ever growing competitive sports programme is for all levels of ability. Skiing, ice-skating, ice hockey and climbing form the core of our Autumn and Winter terms sports programmes. Summer term focuses on tennis, golf, athletics and swimming. Art and music both play key roles in the development of imagination, creativity and self-confidence in our students. At Verbier International School we nurture and develop artistic talent and encourage students to let their natural instincts guide them. Music is at the heart of Verbier and Verbier International School. Every summer Verbier hosts the internationally renowned Verbier Festival, a showcase of classical musical excellence. The Festival is just one source of inspiration for the musical and cultural development of our students. THE ARTS PROGRAMME AT VERBIER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL INCLUDES : – Musical instrument instruction – Singing – Pottery – Painting – Theatre – Photography – Sculpture – Museum visits & cultural excursions – Circus training AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO : – Horseback riding –Football –Ballet –Tennis –Volleyball 4 –Basketball –Swimming –Climbing –Snowboarding –Skiing – Ice hockey – Ice skating – Chess club –Singing –Choir –Dance –Handicrafts –Art – Russian, Chinese and other language lessons 5 6 7 8 BOARDING SCHOOL Authentic mountain cosiness From September 2014 we will be offering the opportunity for full-time and weekly boarding. It will be a very cosy boarding experience in a fun and relaxed environment where children can feel safe and comfortable whilst benefiting from the wonderful opportunities that our beautiful and healthy environment has to offer. Boarding develops independence, social skills, self-motivation, respect for others and above all self-confidence. Our balanced approach between academic achievement, the arts and sport will be reflected in boarding life. At week-ends, optional activities will complete the sports and extra-curricular programme offered during the week. Our boarding house is located near the school in the old village of Verbier, surrounded by authentic and rustic mazots and is immersed in the quiet village life. Every effort will be made to make the children feel at home with the security and comfort of living arrangements supervised by our caring and very attentive housemasters. 9 VERBIER Nurturing education through a unique mix of culture and sports Bruxelles München Hamburg München Basel Zurich St Gallen London Paris Bern Luzern Gstaad Lausanne Brig Sion Geneva Lyon Barcelona VERBIER Lugano Torino Milano Wien Perched on a sunny plateau in the heart of the mountains, with its slate-rooted chalets, Verbier has carefully maintained its charm as an alpine village. This is the gateway to the 4 Vallées ski area – with nearly 100 lifts and more than 400 km of ski runs for all levels of expertise at your feet. MontFort, the highest point of the ski area (3'330 m), offers a panorama over the Matterhorn, the Combins and the Mont-Blanc ranges. Made up of picturesque villages, the Val de Bagnes stretches for more than 25 kilometres, from Le Châble to the impressive Mauvoisin Dam. This is a veritable kaleidoscope of surroundings – from pastures to eternal glaciers – and the region is home to one of Switzerland’s greatest natural reserves. Milano The language of the region is French but the majority of residents speak English. German is also widely spoken. The views of the surrounding mountains, forests and valleys are spectacular and most properties in Verbier are built in a traditional style, incorporating locally-sourced wood and stone. Verbier is unrivalled for winter and summer sports, as well as offering many non-sporting and cultural activities, all set in a healthy and safe mountain environment. Businesses and entrepreneurs will also find many advantages to a Canton de Valais location, and Verbier in particular given its international outlook. Verbier proudly hosts international sporting and cultural events every year. 10 World Cup Ski Alpinisme, January The Coupe du Monde de Ski-Alpnisme stops by in Verbier for 2 days as one of the stages in the overall competition. Xtreme Ski (World Freeride Tour), March As the last stop on the Freeride World Tour, the Xtreme Verbier is truly a one-to-watch event if you are in Verbier at the end of March. XSPEED, April Come watch some of the world’s top speed skiers as they fly down Mont Fort’s steep slope in the World XSpeed Ski Open Race finals. The track starts at 3330m and finishes at 2900m, meaning that competitors hurtle down 880m of piste at speeds of more than 200km per hour! Patrouille des Glaciers (PDG), April The course of the legendary teamcompetition PDG starts in Zermatt and leads through Arolla to Verbier. Trail Verbier Saint-Bernard, July Every year, Verbier hosts the Trail Verbier SaintBernard which is a series of endurance races which attracts athletes from all over the world, where the competitors race distances of 29, 61 or 110 kilometres over incredibly challenging terrain through the heights of Verbier. Grand Raid, August Crossing 6 valleys for a total distance of 121kms and a positive vertical gain of 5430m, theGrand Raid is effectively the longest single stage mountain bike race in the world ! Horse Jumping, August The Verbier International Jumping see's the best horse riders compete in this prestigious equestrian competition which takes place in the Perrin parking lots by the Sports Center. The infrastructure, which includes an impressive arena, is built to a world class standard attracting both amateur and professional riders. Artist Residency, June/July The 3D Foundation selects up to 15 emerging and established artists, for a 5 week sculpture residency based in Verbier, Switzerland. The sculptors are each expected to complete one monumental sculpture each, which will become part of the collection of the Verbier 3-D Sculpture Park and exhibited on the mountain for a minimum of 12 months. 3D Sculpture Park, Year Round Verbier Music Festival, July The Verbier Festival proposes an outstanding programme of concerts featuring the biggest names in classical music today, and offers an unprecedented combination of Master Classes and encounters with festival artists. Tour de Romandie and Tour de Suisse The two major cycle races in Switzerland regularly set stages in Verbier. VERBIER ALSO REGULARLY HOSTS STAGES OF FAMOUS RACES : Tour de France A legendary stage of the Tour de France was set in Verbier during the summer 2009. Rallye du Valais The Rallye du Valais has been a steadfast event in the Swiss motoring calendar for many years. 11 GOVERNANCE Swiss heritage serving international community Two non-profit organisations have joined forces to foster a genuine international education experience in the heart of the Swiss Alps. The Verbier International School foundation is governed by a body of high caliber individuals with a broad spectrum of professional and educational experience who are committed to the success of the school and the promotion of high standards of educational achievement. They are considered the trustees for the performance of the school, they give support and also constructive feedback to the school’s senior management team. 12 Lemania Swiss Education Group was founded in 1908 by Dr Paul Du Pasquier and is now at the centre of one of the major groups of private schools in Switzerland. Thousands of Lemania’s graduates have been accepted to major institutions and have achieved their career goals. Today, the group is managed by the third generation of the family founders. Lemania Swiss Education Group consists of 12 schools and colleges, including two accredited school of business and two IB World schools. Lemania College Sion, the first IB World school in Valais, operates in close cooperation with Lemania Verbier International School. 13 Contact us and schedule a visit of our school. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Verbier. Lemania-Verbier International School Chalet Mascotte, rte de Verbier Station 88 1936 Verbier - Switzerland T + 41 27 565 26 56 [email protected] - www.lvis.ch 14
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