Obersee Bilingual School
A Swiss bilingual private school founded in 2003, Obersee Bilingual School offers a future-oriented approach to education guided by scientific findings and recommendations. OBS aims to produce students that global citizens, critical thinkers and lifelong learners that will approach the world of tomorrow with joy and excitement.
Facts
Ages | 18 |
Number of students | 470 |
Languages | English, German |
Average class size | 14 |
Special education needs | Yes |
Day/Boarding | Day School |
Website | www.obs.schule |
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About Obersee Bilingual School
Obersee Bilingual School: A Future-Oriented Bilingual Education for Tomorrow’s Leaders
Obersee Bilingual School (OBS), located in Wollerau, Schwyz, is a renowned German/English bilingual institution with a diverse international student body. Established as a bilingual preschool in 2003 and later expanding to primary and upper schools, OBS now boasts over 470 students representing nearly 30 different nationalities. The school provides a nurturing and personalized environment while fostering inspiration, vision, and innovation.
A Comprehensive Bilingual Curriculum
OBS offers the Canton Schwyz (Swiss) curriculum, incorporating the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), International Primary Curriculum (IPC), and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). The languages of instruction are English and German across all year levels, taught by native German and English speakers. As an official International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme School since 2018, OBS prepares students for success in an increasingly globalized world.
Preparing Students for a Changing World
Recognizing the rapid changes in today’s world, OBS emphasizes the development of critical and creative thinking, innovation, problem-solving, endurance, assertiveness, teamwork, and fluency in multiple languages. The school also nurtures competencies in sciences, coding, robotics, digital media, and computer design, equipping students with the skills necessary to thrive in the future.
A Unique, Future-Oriented Learning Experience
OBS offers a bilingual education that goes beyond language instruction. Guided by scientific findings and recommendations, the school provides an education that is both future-oriented and relevant to real-world challenges. Students learn in an international environment from pre-kindergarten to Matura or the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) and receive support in pursuing their goals and developing their strengths.
A Positive Learning Environment
At OBS, the happiness and well-being of students are paramount. The school’s goal is to support each student individually in their strengths and passions, ensuring they are optimally prepared for their personal journey and future. By creating a positive and enjoyable learning environment, OBS enables students to approach their education with enthusiasm and joy.
The OBS Universe of Values
Obersee Bilingual School nurtures global citizens who are:
- Critical thinkers
- Enthusiastic and active lifelong learners
- Collaborators
- Self-directed explorers
- Digital natives
- Committed to the OBS Universe of Values
By fostering a supportive, international, and future-oriented learning environment, Obersee Bilingual School prepares students to face the challenges of tomorrow with confidence and excitement, empowering them to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Sports
- Dance
- Martial Arts
Extracurricular Activities
- Art Club
- Book Club
- Design
- Drama
- Language Lessons
- Maths Club
- Music Classes
- Robotics and Programming
- STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts & Maths)
- Young Enterprise
Facilities
- Art Studio
- Classrooms with Smart/Promethean Boards
- Gym / Fitness Centre
- Indoor Sports Hall
- Integrated IT
- Library
- Recording Studio
- School Dining Room and Catering
- Science Labs
- Sports Fields
- Theatre
Curriculum
- IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)
- International Early Years Curriculum
- International Primary Curriculum
- Swiss Maturité