The LiLi Centre is a community centre in Lucerne. Our mission is the successful integration of internationally minded residents into Swiss society by providing support, a local community, and other important resources in order to help them connect, grow and thrive. We are happy that […]
Interview with LiLi Centre member Prof. Jillaine Farrar Read More »
By Evelin Bermudez: In today’s knowledge-based economy, the skills-set we possess, the continuous learning we engage in and the professional networks we build are essential to finding a job. These fundamental elements are needed by anyone who is trying to integrate into the labour market.
Building Skills for All: How the Swiss Skills Academy is Making Learning Accessible Read More »
Up until now the talk among international parents with kids in the local school system has been whether their child has the grades to make it into the “*Kanti” cantonal school. Frustratingly in Switzerland, grades become important from the 5th grade, i.e. when the child
Understanding the integrated secondary schooling system Read More »
When I first met Charlie Hartmann at the Lilicentre Open Day in June 2016, little did we think we would have a school up and running and certified by the Education Department of Lucerne by the end of August 2016. But what is the HSK
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Getting back into the world of work following a career break or redundancy can be a daunting prospect, especially if the skills the individual has aren’t as up to date as they could be. The above is exacerbated by the rapid rate of technological innovations
Swiss Skills Academy – it is time to improve and build your skills Read More »
By Dr. Brandi Eijsermans With summer holiday behind us, parents and children alike are adjusting to the newness of their school year routines. As an international, psychologist, educator and mother people ask me what positive psychology approaches they can take to guide connection, growth and resilience
Nurturing the Global Student Read More »
As most of you know the town sponsors great summer activities for kids during the holidays, but did you know that you can enroll your child for after school activities which will run throughout the year for free? Ball sports, fighting sports, as well as
Freizeit-Luzern: After school activities for free!! Read More »
For those of us who send our kids to the local schools, this year was saw the launch of the much talked about Lehrplan 21. So what exactly is the Lehrplan 21? The Lehrplan 21 was created to harmonise the education system between the 21
Lehrplan 21 explained Read More »
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Lil Partner | Four Forest International School FOUR-FOREST Bilingual International School is a reputable private day school offering a high-quality bilingual education. Based on the curricula of the cantons of Luzern and Zug, teaching is delivered equally in German and English. Lil Partner
