IMS Infoabend Presentation

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Montana Today: Key Facts Founded

1926

≈ 360 Students

6 to 19 years old

10

≈50 nationalities

1000 m

15 mins

From Zug City

Crisp Mountain Air & Fresh Spring Water

55 mins

Average Class Size

From Zurich Airport

Dynamic Academic Pathways Daily, Weekly, Full – time and Flexi Boarding Day & Boarding School

1/3 Swiss

4+1

Programmes

Enriched Activities

Arts, Sports, Model United Nations, Entrepreneurship, Science & Technology

100 Years of International Education Our emblem, with its olive branch and the planet earth, celebrates tolerance, respect and the warmth of lasting friendships that reach out across the globe.

Our four Pillars remain relevant today and tomorrow.

International

Individual

Integrated

Innovative

We nurture multiculturalism

We believe everyone has their

Our students develop into

We prepare our students for

and open-minded curiosity.

own capabilities

versatile, expert learners who

the changing world by

These are the global citizens

and talents. Our students grow

cherish the integrated

providing exciting, inspiring

the world needs.

into well-rounded individuals,

community in which they

and forward-thinking.

the best version of themselves.

grow up.

Language Learning

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Levels

Grow confident with your languages. Speak, Study, Socialise

French

B1: Able to interact in a

B2: Construct an

variety of contexts.

Usually 300-600 hours of study

argument, take an active part in discussion. Around 800 hours of study

C1: Fluent communication

C2: Not native but a

drawing on a broad understanding and use of the language. Gains access

high degree of precision and appropriateness.

You would be able to

to high level university programmes

teach it as a foreign language

German Language Levels (CEFR Framework) Ab initio

English

A1

2nd language

A2

B1

1st language

B2

C1

C2

CH-University requirement Regular Course (2 years)

Regular Course (2 years)

Fast Track (1 year)

good students need about 3-4 years

The Montana Learning Experience The Place

The Pride

Teachers, Staff and their Values

The Place of Focus

Goal and Accomplishment

Our team is committed to the academic advancement and personal growth of the young students. They create meaningful interactions and have committed to the following values:

We offer a place of learning, removed form the distractions of daily life, facilitating a deeper engagement with the educational journey.

We prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century through:

The People

• • • •

Motivating Goal-oriented Cooperative Caring

It's in these interactions that real growth happens, whether in academics or in our many extracurricular activities, which include sports, arts, and creativity.

• • • •

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration Creative and Innovative Mindset Self-Management and Organization

Academic Pathways

IB Diploma High School Diploma Cambridge IGCSE

International Universities Swiss Universities Universities Of Applied Sciences

International School

Swiss Matura

Swiss Gymnasium

• Average Entry Age: 11–12 • Grades 6– 12 • English and other first language courses (CN/DE/ES/FR/IT/RU) • Language Assessment Tests

• Average Entry Age: 12 • Grades 7–12 • DE or Bilingual DE/EN • Good knowledge of DE/EN/FR

Grades 6 – 8 CLSP* Grades 9–10 IGCSE* Grades 11–12 IB DP* Grades 9-12 High School Diploma

Grades 10–12 Elective Subjects: Spanish, Economics & Law, Physics & Applied Mathematics

Vocational Matura (Berufsmatura) Apprenticeship EBA (Berufslehre EBA)

Apprenticeship EFZ (Berufslehre EFZ)

Secondary Certificate (Sekundarabschluss)

Bilingual Secondary School

Summer Camp Learn • Grow • Move • Meet • 10–16 Years old • Language Learning DE/EN • Activities, Excursions, Events

Bilingual Primary School • Average Entry Age: 6 • Min. 2 Years Kindergarten • Grades 1–6 • Bilingual DE/EN • Boarding Age: 10

• Average Entry Age: 12 • Grades 7–9 • Good knowledge of DE/EN/FR or min. B1 (DE and/or EN) and willingness to advance DE (Goethe) and FR (Delf)

CLSP - Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education IB DP - IB Diploma

Bilingual Primary School Swiss Gymnasium or Bilingual Secondary School or International School

Bilingual Primary School • Entry Age: 6 • Min. 2 Years Kindergarten • Grades 1–6 • Bilingual DE/EN • Boarding Age: 10

• Our classrooms on the Zugerberg welcome children to the adventure of learning • Our own space near the forest created especially for our young students to learn and play • Curriculum based on the Lehrplan 21 and British Curriculum with its creative, hands-on approach to learning • Taught in German and English Accredited by:

Bilingual Primary School

Children arrive excited to

A beautiful setting with

We look after your children before and after the school day

learn in their bright classrooms on the mountain

natural outside space encourages self-expression, creativity and

• Optional Early Bird care on campus (Grades 1-4) 08.10 to 08.55

safety

• At the start and end of the day, a qualified class assistant will accompany the children between their classroom and the base station of the ZBB funicular

Classroom assistants and

Musical programme with

language support

participation in the school choir and

enthusiasm while guaranteeing

10 Average 10 students

A bilingual full immersion

per class

classroom, English and

(max 15 students)

German.

2 performances a year

After-school clubs and activities: performance & visual arts, sports, baking, ice-skating, hiking, homework club, science, robotics workshops.

Special projects e.g.

Circus Week!

Bilingual Secondary School

Secondary Certificate

Swiss Gymnasium or International School

Bilingual Secondary School (SEK A / B)

• Entry Age: 12 • Grades 7–9 • Good knowledge of DE/EN/FR or min. B1 (DE and/or EN) and willingness to advance DE (Goethe) and FR (Delf)

• A unique opportunity to keep options open between Swiss and International programmes as ambitions develop • Develops confidence in both German and English and teaches French too • Focuses on competence while opening opportunities for future studies or career paths • A motivating curriculum based on the Swiss Lehrplan 21 Accredited by:

Bilingual Secondary School

Secondary School Grade 8 (2023):

62 %

Secondary School Grade 9 (2023):

22 %

transfer to BSS9

transfer to Swiss Gymnasium

16 % transfer to International School

29 %

57 %

transfer to International School

transfer to Swiss Swiss Gymnasium

14 % transfer to apprenticeship

Swiss Gymnasium Swiss Matura • The Swiss Gymnasium expects a high level of academic motivation

Swiss Gymnasium

• The Swiss Matura (gymnasiale Maturität) diploma is achieved by only about 20% of the Swiss population

• Entry Age:12 • Grades 7–12 • DE or Bilingual DE/EN • Good knowledge of DE/EN/FR

• Success guarantees access to Swiss universities (except for Medicine) including the prestigious ETH Zürich, ETH Lausanne & Universität St. Gallen (HSG) as well as to universities outside Switzerland, including the UK, USA, Canada, and the Netherlands

Grades 10–12 Elective Subjects: Spanish, Economics & Law or Physics & Applied Mathematics, Biology & Chemistry

• Swiss higher education is excellent and less expensive than higher education in many other countries • We offer the German or the bilingual German/English Matura with possibilities for IB certificates in English Language and Literature Accredited by:

Swiss Gymnasium

Swiss Matura 2024:

99 % Pass rate

50 %

of graduates are international students

International School International Baccalaureate Diploma High School Diploma Cambridge IGCSE certificates

International School • Entry Age: 11–12 • Grades 6–12 • EN or Bilingual (CN/DE/ES/FR/IT/RU) • Language assessment tests (support provision when required) Grades 6 –8 Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12 Grades 9-12

Cambridge CLSP* Cambridge IGCSE* IB Diploma Programme High School Diploma

• Qualifications that are recognized and highly respected all over the world • Options to cater for a range of abilities, talents and ambitions • Extensive options for language studies • Comprehensive language learning support • Subject Ateliers to promote selfdirected studying under the guidance of teachers passionate about their subjects Accredited by:

CLSP - Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education

CLSP

Helps students progress from primary to lower secondary education

Clear learning objectives that focus on developing knowledge and skills in all subjects

An excellent overall

An internationally

preparation for Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10

benchmarked, broad and balanced curriculum

Prepares school students for life.

They develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning

IGCSE

A bridge from lower secondary to IBDP. A valuable qualification in its own right

IBDP

Teaches students to be inquiring, knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, reflective critical thinkers

Recognised around the world as evidence of academic ability

We provide guidance to help individual students choose the subjects and combinations of subjects that best suit their abilities and ambitions

IBDP

Respected as a

Combines breadth and

The full IB Diploma Programme

mark of academic excellence at the world’s most

specialisation. Academic subjects are divided into 6 groups which students choose to study at higher

is intellectually challenging and opens doors to top universities around the world. Individual IB

prestigious universities

or standard level

courses may also be taken in combination with the High

Its guiding ethos is to

We personally guide

encourage intercultural understanding and respect

every student when choosing IB subjects in order to reach their university goal

School Diploma, accepted by a wide variety of universities worldwide

International School

IGCSE 2024:

IB Diploma 2024:

Highest

85.3 %

85 %

Scored between A*- C

Pass rate

43

100% Pass rate

points

Average

44 %

took their certificates in under 1 year of study

32 points

University Acceptances

United Kingdom • Imperial College London • University College London (UCL) • King's College • Universiy of Oxford • University of St Andrews • University of Cambridge • University of Leeds

Canada • McGill University • University of British Colombia • University of Toronto • Queen’s University

• University of Manchester • London School of Economics • Durham University • University of Sussex • University of Warwick • University of Kent • University of Birmingham

Netherlands • Erasmus University, Rotterdam • University of Amsterdam (UvA) • University of Leiden • Vrije University

USA • New York University (NYU) • Columbia University • Northeastern University • The George Washington University • Denison University • University of Massachusetts Boston

Switzerland • ETH Zurich

• University of St. Gallen (HSG)

• EHL Hospitality Business School • Geneva Business School • Glion Institut of Higher Education • University of Zurich

• Lucerne University of Applied Sciences & Arts

Chalet Suisse

The Center of Co-Curricular Activities

We prepare our students for life with more than 50 exciting co-curricular activities to inspire their futures beyond school

Creative Thinking & Culture • Theatre & Musical • Graphic Design • Student Council • Choir • Textile Design • Art Atelier • Cookery Club • Chess • Student Magazine • Digital Photography • MUN • Radio • Enterpreneurship

Sport & Physical Development • • • • • • • • • • • •

Self Defence Girls Skiing Swimming Rowing Football Tennis Judo Soccer Volleyball Running Weight Training Kick Boxing

Well-being Focus

• Yoga • Intercultural Committee • Pilates • Sound Bath & Meditation • Cooking Club • Mocktails • New boarding Ice breaker • Holistic Approach

Green Programmes

• Forest Club • Upcycling

Engineering & Technology • Battle Bot Robotics • 3D Designs / Printing • Gaming • 3D Engineering • Science & Astronomy • Spark Science • STEM

Student Growth, Well-Being and Future Life Skills Developing the skills essential for healthy growth.

Workshops are offered school-wide to ensure our students are prepared for life beyond their textbooks and have a smooth transition into adulthood.

Self-Organization

Respect and Equality

Mindfulness

Online Safety and Recording Laws

Interpersonal Relationships

Emotion Regulation

Conflict Resolution

Self Care

Student Well-being Our biggest priority is the well-being of every student

Our School buildings are wellmaintained and safety-certified

Our school nurse is on-site and our school doctor only 10 minutes from campus

Our anti-bullying and child protection policies help uphold the well-being of our community

Emotional Resilience and happiness Our school rules provide clear guidelines that focus on respect, responsibility, and kindness

We offer confidential student support with our on-site guidance counsellor

are important to us and fostered through programmes and workshops

Dedicated to nurturing a safe, joyful, and stress-free environment We are the first Swiss boarding school accredited by KiVa The goals of KiVa are KiVa is an effective antibullying program based on scientific evidence evaluated in numerous studies

 To prevent new bullying cases from emerging  To tackle bullying cases effectively  To minimize the negative effects caused by bullying

Information about bullying and on how the parents can help in reducing bullying and support a bullied child.

Read our parents' guide to learn more Kiva Parents Guide

The

KiVa

programme

revolves around three key components: Prevention, intervention, and ongoing monitoring

School Calendar

Our School Year begins at the end of August First we get to know each other.

• Family welcome days for students and their families.

• Orientation days when students meet their class mates.

• Whole School Sports Day for all.

Now you know everyone at your new school. You feel welcomed and relaxed. It is time to focus on your studies.

February Break Our traditional Ski Trip to St Moritz.

10 days of fun in the snow. Or boarders may return home.

October Break The Cultural Trip is a 10-day adventure somewhere in Europe.

Maybe museums and surfing in Portugal? Or Greece or Spain? Or Boarders may go home if they choose.

Spring Holiday School closes for 3 weeks. Time to reconnect with family and prepare for end of programme exams.

Winter Holiday School closes for 3 weeks.

Time to reconnect with family.

End of J une School closes for 2 months. Enjoy a well-earned vacation with your family.

Of course, you are welcome to join us for the amazing Summer Sessions.

Typical Day of a Day Student Monday - Friday

Board the ZBB funicular for the panoramic ride to school

Junior Lunch

Senior Lunch

3 lessons of 40 minutes

Cocoa Break

2 lessons of 40 minutes

2 lessons of 40 minutes

Tea Break

Activities or optional Supervised study time

Eating and living like at home The importance of healthy eating and good company • We sit down to a family-style lunch in our glorious dining hall every weekday, an important time to catch up with friends and colleagues • Students return to the dining hall for cocoa break in the morning and tea break in the afternoon • Menus are varied and nutritious food prepared in our own kitchen • We cater for a wide range of dietary requirements: vegetarian, religious, allergies and intolerances • For boarders, breakfast and dinner are buffet style

• All over campus you will find our own healthy spring water • Each meal lasts for 40 minutes • There is always a starter, main course with side dish, as well as a dessert or fresh fruit • Each evening there is also a salad buffet

Boarding

A Home Away From Home

We welcome students from all over the world, Europe and Switzerland to join our boarding school • Comfortable single and double rooms • Space to socialise • Space to study • Space to grow

Typical Day of a Boarding Student Monday - Friday

Wake up

Junior Lunch

Breakfast

Senior Lunch

3 lessons of 40 minutes

Cocoa Break

2 lessons of 40 minutes

2 lessons of 40 minutes

Tea Break

Activities

• Possibility to join subject atelier to catch up with studies

Studium

Dinner

Leisure time

Bed time

*

• During free classes students go to study rooms

* Bed times depending on age

Weekend for Boarders Saturday

Sunday

** Breakfast

*

Dinner

Bed times

** Brunch

Day trips or Weekend Excursions • Winter Ski Trips • Excursions – Lucerne, Interlaken, Zurich • Museums & Cultural Events

• Aquapark • Technorama – Swiss Science Center • Art Basel

*Day trips and excursions are obligatory for boarding students up to Grade 10 (included).

Tea break

Dinner

Bed times

Aday at leisure to relax • Students pursue their hobbies and favourite sports, enjoy our wonderful natural landscape and time with their friends, catch up with family, catch up with studies.

• Younger boarders are safe and secure under the supervision of their house parents. As students grow and show self-responsibility, they become more independent.

** Bed times depending on age

Experience the spirit of Institut Montana in 2 weeks!

• Discover Switzerland and find out what Institut Montana is all about • A friendly group of maximum 80 students and over 20 nationalities

Summer Camp

• Staffed by warm and approachable professionals all trained in First Aid and in making sure all the children feel safe and happy.

Learn • Grow • Move • Meet

• A fantastic opportunity to learn, grow in an international community and make friends for life

• 10–16 Years old • Language Learning DE/EN • Activities, Excursions, Events

• Every child is an individual and families receive regular updates about their welfare and progress

Experience the spirit of Institut Montana in 2 weeks!

Intensive German and English classes • 4 hours a day & • 5 days a week

Exciting Workshops

Healthy Lifestyle Plenty of activities to

e.g. simulate a start-up

• Small class sizes

foster group dynamics, confidence and team building skills

e.g. cyber-security

e.g. direct a movie with a real director

German language learning

English language learning

For residential and day students

Friendship and Memories for Life Daily Events, Dinner & Culture Nights, Weekend Excursions to discover Switzerland!

What's Coming Up Next Here‘s a look at the rest of the evening‘s program Meet and Greet You are welcome to walk around and engage with our dedicated staff. We're here to answer all your questions and assist you in any way we can.

Refreshments Savor a selection of food and refreshing beverages

Small Gift Before you go, we have a small gift for you. Please feel free to collect it in the Foyer.