Adult Education
Language Courses - German & English
- Special rates for ZIS parents - 10% off normal course price
- All courses are offered for ZIS parents at Castle's English Institute, Gotthardstrasse 18, 8800 Thalwil
- Online placement test available here or contact Castle's to arrange a free try out lesson before registration infothalwil@castles.ch or 044 722 11 11 (Mon & Thur 13:00-17:00 or Tues & Weds 09:00-13:00)
- Contact Castle's direct for registration and course enquiries - complete this short online form.
- Earlier course start dates/times available please enquire direct to Castle's.
- English lessons also available
- www.castles.ch
German Courses August 2019
- German Beginners 1 - A1/1
- German Beginners 2 - A1/2
- German Beginners 3 - A1/3
- German Beginners 4 - A1/4
- German Pre-Intermediate A2/1
- German Pre-Intermediate - A2/2
- German Intermediate - B1/1
- German Intermediate - B1/2
- German Intermediate B1/3
German Beginners 1 - A1/1
German Beginners 2 - A1/2
Days: Mondays and Fridays, starting August 19, 2019
Time: 12:00-13:15
Duration: 18 weeks intensive
Cost: CHF.– 1,134
Days: Mondays, starting August 19, 2019
Time: 20:15-21:45
Duration: 18 weeks
Cost: CHF.– 675
Days: Mondays and Thursdays, starting August 19, 2019
Time: 10:30-11:45
Duration: 18 weeks intensive
Cost: CHF.– 1,134
German Beginners 3 - A1/3
German Beginners 4 - A1/4
German Pre-Intermediate A2/1
German Pre-Intermediate - A2/2
German Intermediate - B1/1
German Intermediate - B1/2
German Intermediate B1/3
Fitness Courses
A range of fitness courses offered at ZIS at the Lower School.
Fitness Course Details
Pilates
Improve your physical strength, flexibility and posture, and enhance mental awareness.
Pilates is a mind-body fitness program that incorporates breathing and movement to achieve a balanced muscular system and increased body awareness.
Pilates exercises develop the core ie trunk strength, stability and flexibility. When the core muscles are strong and doing their job, as the are trained to do in Pilates, they work in tandem with the more superficial muscles of the trunk to support the spine and movement.
Pilates exercises can be adjusted to suit all levels of fitness.
Taught by Tiina Aarnio, Deep-Stretching and Pilates Instructor, Physiotherapist, MSc Health Sciences.
How to dress:
Wear comfortable clothes that stretch and do not restrict your movements, preferably not too baggy or loose. Socks and a sweatshirt are optional. If you have an exercise or camping mat, bring that along too.
- Date and time: Tuesdays, 09:00-10:00
- Location: ZIS Lower School Wädenswil, Dance Studio Steinarcherstrasse 150
- Duration: 12 weeks starting Tuesday, September 10 to December 10, 2019 (no class October 15 & 27)
- Tutor: Tiina Aarnio
- Cost: CHF 310.–
Nordic Walking
Nordic Walking is a form of physical activity, where regular, natural walking is enhanced by the addition of the active use of a pair of Nordic Walking Poles. It is a safe, natural, dynamic, efficient and suitable-for-all form of physcial activity that trains the body in a holistic, symmetrical and balanced way.
The overall goal of Nordic Walking is a general physical and mental well being.
The technique and teaching of Nordic Walking are based on three main pillars:
- Correct walking technique
- Correct posture
- Correct use of poles
The course will focus on the development of technique which engages all muscle systems and the correct use of Nordic Walking Poles. Over the duration of the course you will develop and increase your stamina and there will be a diverse range of walking courses used to progress your fitness and technique. The course is suitable for all levels of fitness.
Taught by Tiina Aarnio, Deep-Stretching and Pilates Instructor, Physiotherapist, MSc Health Sciences.
The course will take place in the forests and outdoors area around the Lower School in Wädenswil.
Equipment: For this course you will need a pair of Nordic Walking Poles. Information about Nordic Walking Poles is available here.
- Day and Time: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30
- Location: Meet at the Lower School
- Duration: 12 weeks starting Tuesday, September 10 to December 10, 2019 (no class October 15 & 27)
- Tutor: Tiina Aarnio
- Price: CHF 310.–
Yoga
Yoga classes are offered by ZIS Parent, Cindya Limantara-Plahn - please contact Cindya direct for registration and prices here or visit www.cindyalimantara.com.
- Open Levels: Tuesdays, 9:15-10:15
- Starting: August 21, 2018
- Location: Yoga Studio in Horgen - see website for details.
Arts & Crafts Courses
Painting
Open to anyone interested in improving their Painting skills (figurative or abstract) and suitable for the novice and more experienced. There will be help finding ideas to get started if necessary, or the opportunity to work on one’s own projects. As well individual advice, there will be group discussion/critiques, using any painting medium, such as oil, acrylic, gouache and/or watercolor.
Materials, such as canvas etc. are not provided and must be purchased at extra cost. Taught by Paul Smith, Upper School art teacher.
Day and time: Mondays, 16:15–18:45
Location: ZIS US Adliswil Campus
Duration: 13 weeks starting Monday, August 26 to December 2, 2019 (no class October 14 & 21)
Tutor: Paul Smith
Price: CHF 838.– plus materials
Course not running - if you are interested in joining the course at a later date please contact pmorgan@zis.ch.