Common

Common

Common

questions

questions

questions

Clear answers on approval, the learning model, core subjects, day to day life, fees, and admissions.

Clear answers on approval, the learning model, core subjects, day to day life, fees, and admissions.

Academics and methodology

Academics and methodology

How do you hit all the academic goals while having time for half-day Fridays, expeditions, and personal projects?

What is free work? How does it work?

Do you give grades?

Does Lumos require homework?

How does Lumos handle assessment?

What is your approach to technology use at school?

Do you teach French?

What is Agora?

Do you have subject-matter specialists for the older grades?

Are students in Grades 4–7 all learning together in the same group?

Does your school follow the Lehrplan 21?

You say you cover the Lehrplan but where in your curriculum do you teach subjects like NMG, Informatik and TTG?

Daily life and the Friday model

Daily life and the Friday model

Daily life and the Friday model

What does a typical day look like?

How does the Friday at-home day work? What is the responsibility of the parent?

I work on Fridays. Is there an option for my child to come to school on Fridays?

Do you offer afterschool care?

Is there a shuttle from the train or ferry?

What is Lumos’ annual calendar?

Some schools allow families to take vacations whenever they want. Why don’t you?

Can we take vacation outside of the regular school holidays?

Do students need to bring their own laptop/device?

Are the three yearly expeditions required?

Do you provide a hot lunch, and is it included in the fees?

Admissions and tuition

Admissions and tuition

Who is Lumos a fit for?

Is there an admissions deadline?

How much extra do the Lumos Expeditions cost?

If Fridays are learning from home, why is tuition still equivalent to that of other private schools?

Are children with special learning needs welcome in your school?

How does the tuition payment work?

Do you offer financial aid?

What additional costs should we expect beyond tuition?

Do you expect your fees to rise annually?

Future pathways and outcomes

Future pathways and outcomes

Future pathways and outcomes

Does Lumos provide an official transcript?

Team, safety and culture

Team, safety and culture

How will you deal with bullying?

Is your school a good fit for very active kids, or do you mostly work best with kids that are calm?