We're in Switzerland, not sure for how long. My eldest DD is 4 but because of her birthday is too young for Kindergarten this year. As she would have started in Reception in UK this year, we decided to put her in the International school. She has been there since August, loves it, is enjoying learning, reading, etc. but hasn't leant any German. Initially, we were only planning on staying for 2 years, but this could be extended and we may want her to go into the Swiss system the year after next (into Grade 1). My DH thinks she should go to Kindergarten in the summer so she can become fluent. I don't agree as that would mean her going from full-time school to just mornings of playing, and if we do go back to UK in a couple of years, she will be very behind. I am proposing that she stays where she is for the mornings (where she's happy, learning, etc), but goes to a nursery a couple of afternoons, does a sport's club and something like Scouts. We have also started putting German TV on instead of CBeebies. Will this be enough? All thoughts/ experiences welcome!
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dippywhentired · 23/02/2012 11:51
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