| Bertschi School - Seattle, WA |
- 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
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 10
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
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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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Annual admission process begins in october and concludes in april |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | January 18 |
Key Statistics
| Total enrollment | 224 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 9:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 4 years |
| Extended day | Yes |
Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
Bertschi School
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... More >
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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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $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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