ACADEMIC SERVICES
To ensure that we tailor our services to your personal needs, we advise that follow-up by phone or email. For more information on the services we offer, read below.
Reading and Spelling Support For Students with Dyslexia
At the Foundation one of our key reading programs is , “ Spell Read “ published by Pro- Ed. This program focuses on improving a child’s decoding skills, which in turn improves their reading fluency. ‘ The content and design of the program are aligned with current, scientifically based reading research. A highlight of this program is the creative and varied array of activities that enhance student motivation and performance..” – Florida Centre for Reading Research.
Literacy , Numeracy and Subject Specific Tutoring
Our teachers are qualified to offer a range of interventions that cover the early years, primary and secondary aged students.
Tutoring In Exam Preparation
Programs and Workshops for Adults
We can provide guest speakers for teacher in-service days, brief seminars, one-day courses, weekend workshops and even longer courses during the school holidays.We also run longer programs, for example the 10-month Teaching Assistant’s Course.
Assessments
We can assess for Dyslexia, Attention Difficulties, Executive Function Difficulties, Dyscalculia and Cognitive difficulties. We also carry out assessments that can determine if a student is eligible for examination accommodations. These can be carried out for the IB, AP, Edexcel and Cambridge examination boards.
Joanna Brittain
Head of Academic Services
Joanna heads the academic services team, which provides tuition and specialist learning support to children of all ages in a wide range of subjects. She specialises in tailoring lessons to overcome barriers to learning, for children experiencing diverse ways of learning.
Joanna began teaching in 2004, initially qualifying and practicing as a teacher of English Language & Literature in the UK. After completing a Masters degree in Education (Equality & Diversity) Joanna became a learning support specialist for children of all ages. Since moving to Switzerland in 2012, Joanna has managed learning support teams at two international schools and provides guidance to staff and tutoring to children attending international, Swiss, British and American school programmes.
For further information about Academic Services and appointments, please email Joanna at joanna.brittain@foundationsforlearning.ch