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Bertschi School
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neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Montlake · Telephone: (206) 324-5476 · Website: www.bertschi.org
Contact Info
Bertschi School
2227 10th Avenue East
Seattle, WA
98102
www.bertschi.org
Tel:
(206) 324-5476
Fax:
(206) 329-4806
Director:
Brigitte Bertschi
brigitte@bertschi.org
Admissions Director:
Tracy Nordhoff
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Brigitte Bertschi, a graduate of the University of Basel, Switzerland, founded Bertschi School in 1975 as a one-room preschool. The school moved into the first building on its current site in 1976, an...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:30 am- 2:45 pm |
| Tuition: | $14,855/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Total enrollment | 224 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 9:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 4 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
The Extended Day Program is designed to meet the needs of Bertschi School families by providing a quality before and after-school program. Our Extended Day Director is responsible for the overall deve...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Annual admission process begins in october and concludes in april |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | January 18 |
| Application Information | $75 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on when reviewing an applicant's file we consider: - language development - math and readaing readiness - small and large motor development - behavior and work traits - current teacher's evaluation - observations during the child's visit - parents' understanding and support of the bertschi mission. |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
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