The internationalization of American schools

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Switzerland-based American schools have undertaken several changes in their standard curriculum to better ensure that their students will be prepared enough to attend any university around the world. Despite these changes, such as the addition of International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs in the curriculum, American schools in Switzerland, including the American International School of Zurich and The American School in Switzerland, have opted to maintain their US teaching philosophy. As such, teachers in these schools are more focused on the affective and cognitive aspects of the student's personality development.

Elementary and secondary schools, Private Schools, Educational services industry, Curricula, Education, Secondary, Secondary education

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The glass experience at Hergiswil

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Glasi Hergiswil is a unique museum that showcases the glassmaking tradition of the town of Hergiswil, Switzerland. The winner of the 1996 European Museum of the Year Award, Glasi Hergiswil allows its visitors to learn more about the history of the glass-making trade in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Among its many amenities are a giant marble drop and a hands-on exhibition center. The museum, which possesses some of the finest collections of handmade glass around, also has shops that allow visitors to buy products made by the town's master craftsmen.

United States, Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing, Museums & Art Galleries, Museums, Pressed & Blown Glass NEC, Glass industry, Glassware, Art museums, Glass products

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IB aims at primary schools

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The establishment of the Primary Years Program of the International Baccalaureate Organization has drastically altered the International Primary School of Zurich (IPSZ). Instead of teaching subjects such as history and geography, the teachers at IPSZ help the children learn how to do research and allow them to look for the answers to questions the children themselves come up with regarding the subjects being taught.

Elementary & Secondary Schools, Innovations, Zurich, Switzerland (City), Education, Elementary schools, Education, Primary, Primary education

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