SIS Schönenwerd

Bilingualism experienced in a challenging triangle of international flair, national character and long tradition.

Welcome to SIS Schönenwerd! Situated between Aarau and Olten, our school offers a diverse learning environment for our bilingual Preschool and Primary School. On the former production site of the internationally renowned leather manufacturer Bally, we now educate children to become open-minded, committed and articulate citizens of the world.

Dear visitors,

Since 2000, we have been teaching students of local and international families in a personal environment, independent of political orientation and religious denomination. Currently, approximately eighty students attend SIS Schönenwerd. Our two school languages, German and English, act as a bridge connecting the diverse nationalities under our roof.

SIS Schönenwerd is a small and personal school where everyone knows one another. We cultivate our school community with extracurricular activities and projects in various ways. Through open communication and active diversity we create a sense of unity.

Goal-oriented classes and a healthy competitive spirit are what make our bilingual learning environment unique at SIS Schönenwerd.

Why not come by and see for yourself? We are looking forward to welcoming you at our school.

Pia Mathes
Principal

News from SIS Schönenwerd

19.06.2020 | Schönenwerd

Sight Words: Comprehensive Reading Instruction

Sight words are the most commonly used words in the English language. Accordingly, a majority of the words that we read in a text are considered sight words. For example, “I”, “you”, and “the” account for ten percent of all words in printed English. As such, students learning to read greatly benefit by being able to instantly recognize and accurately read these words in order to build fluency and comprehension.
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03.06.2020 | Schönenwerd

Green Fingers

This term the Grade 6 students are studying plants as their science topic. We are exploring interesting aspects such as the parts of a plant, photosynthesis, the reproductive process in flowers and the ecological importance of bees. Practical investigations include dissecting flowers and examining them under the microscope, investigating different methods of seed dispersal, and experimenting with various methods of propagation. Nature is truly amazing.
07.05.2020 | Schönenwerd

School Reopening

Finally, the long-awaited reopening of school is here! We are looking forward to welcoming the children of kindergarten and students back in our classrooms next Monday, 11 May 2020.