Education Services
Learning Support Centre
The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz has a Learning Support Centre which primarily supports students with special learning needs. Students with conditions such as dyslexia, dyscalculia or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHS) can benefit from individual remedial measures, study coaching and therapies provided by the school’s own or external experts. The Centre also cares for students who have emotional learning difficulties and problems arising from preparing for and taking examinations.
A further function of the Learning Support Centre is to support students with special talents which need to be both developed and challenged.
Private tuition in addition to regular class lessons are available for those who need to catch up on subject matters. These courses are taught by qualified teachers. Coaching in study skills and examination preparation are offered by external specialists.
English as a Second Language (ESL support)
Students are assessed for their knowledge of English when they enter the school and based on the results they are placed in a class appropriate to their level. However, if experience shows that they need additional tuition, the ESL Coordinator will arrange for them to receive support to improve their writing, speaking and reading skills.
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
There are seven modules:
- Module 1 Basics of information technology
- Module 2 Computer use and data management
- Module 3 Text processing
- Module 4 Spreadsheets
- Module 5 Data bases
- Module 6 Presentations
- Module 7 Information and communication networks
The programmes for Modules 2, 3, 6 and 7 are obligatory for students, the examinations are optional.
Preparation for foreign language diplomas
Students at the Lyceum Alpinum can take the following English language examinations:
- Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET)
- Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
- IELTS (English for International Opportunity): test of academic English skills for university entrance
- TOEFL: English as a foreign language test for US universities
German as a Foreign Language
Non-German speaking students take a placement test and, based on the results, are assigned to small groups according to their age and any previous knowledge of the language. The courses are taught by specialist teachers.
Extra-curricular language courses
A choice of Spanish or Mandarin is on offer for any student looking to enrich their obligatory curriculum.