From playgroup to (international) Matura
At the ILS Immersive Learning Space, we learn and decide together
Our concept
Our concept is based on three pillars that aim to provide a holistic and heart-centered educational experience. Our three pillars that rethink 'school':
- Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
- Entrepreneurial School
- Innovation School
We combine learning concepts from Switzerland, Germany, Japan, Russia, New Zealand, England, Denmark, and the USA in one private school, because our learning guides are not only teachers but also researchers.
Gifted and Talented Education
We create a strong foundation for lifelong learning. We understand learning as an individual and holistic process – cognitive, emotional, social and physical. Our learning guides help every child to discover their hidden strengths, develop a positive self-image and unfold their full potential. Individualisation is our fundamental approach – compacting, enrichment and acceleration are the means by which we put it into practice every day.
Entrepreneurial School
In our dynamic world, entrepreneurial spirit and creativity are key skills for the future. Through practical projects, our students learn to turn ideas into action and take responsibility – often even with the goal of founding their first company.
Innovation School
To prepare our students for the future, we explore new ways of learning. With openness and an innovative mindset, we explore methods that engage head, heart, and senses equally – for an education that goes beyond the ordinary and unlocks each child’s full potential.
Playgroup (from 2 ½ years)
Our pioneers
We are not traditional teachers but researchers, explorers, and guides. Our team unites people and ideas from around the world to make learning come alive. Together, we create an environment where children and adolescents remain curious, grow beyond themselves, and realize their full potential.
Antonella Staffiero
Co-Director, Head of Primary Level
Asyra Polla
Kindergarten & Extra Occular Vision
Birgid Kessler-Wehinger
Nature, People, Society, Kindergarten & Forest Education
Corinne Bussinger
Kindergarten & Forest accompaniment
Cristina Briker Saa
English, Spanish & Projects
Dr. Marc-Felix Otto
Economics, Work & Entrepreneurial Projects
Dr. Thomas Kochanek, Research Professor
Founder, Co-Director, Mathematics & Entrepreneurial Projects
Evelin Stutzer, lic. phil.
French
Galina Ryazantseva
Applied Mathematics & Experimental Natural Sciences
Hiu Chee Heong
Sports & Movement
Jelena Hasanova
Applied Mathematics & Experimental Natural Sciences
Othmar Gubelmann
Individual Coaching
Roza Aziz
English, Social Sciences
Torsten Gürges
Co-Head of Upper School
Yvonne Schindler
Head of Kindergarten & Playgroup
Discover learning through nature
Learning through nature means understanding knowledge through experience. In direct contact with the environment, children discover connections, develop mindfulness, and strengthen their ecological awareness. This creates holistic learning that connects head, heart, and hands.
Schedule
Playgroup
School fees: CHF 500 per semester and two mornings of your choice per week
A private school is an investment – in your child's future. At the ILS Immersive Learning Space, we understand education as a shared endeavor (or shared co-creation). As an Entrepreneurial School, we create opportunities to reduce tuition fees by collaborating on projects, thus allowing you to become part of our learning and innovation community. Don't let numbers hold you back – talk to us. Together, we will find a way that enables your child to create with joy and curiosity. Contact: tkochanek@immersivelearningspace.ch tkochanek@immersivelearningspace.ch
Our Partners
As an innovative educational project that rethinks learning and empowers our students to become creative and entrepreneurially minded individuals through real-world projects, we rely on strong networks and genuine collaboration.
At our entrepreneurship school, learning and hands-on spaces are created where young people not only acquire knowledge but also bring it directly out into the world — whether through their own project work, interdisciplinary collaborations, or their first entrepreneurial steps.
Networking with companies, organizations, and initiatives that share our values is a key component: together with our partners, we create learning environments where knowledge comes alive, talents are nurtured, and bridges are built between school and the world of work. It is about more than mere support — it is about genuine win-win relationships in which both sides learn from one another, provide new impulses, and create sustainable impact.
Discover here the companies and institutions that are part of our learning journey. We are deeply grateful for their commitment, their trust, and their contribution to a forward-looking education.
Agency specialised in building web apps, mobile apps, landing pages and software for businesses serious about growth.
We “print” (metal 3D printing) your components (new: up to 450 mm x 300 mm x 400 mm) and deliver them to you, including complete mechanical post-processing.
MAGNIFY is a Swiss property marketing company that creates professional real estate photos, videos, virtual staging, and marketing materials to help properties sell faster.
Schubiger Energie-Dämmtechnik is a Swiss energy consulting and insulation company specializing in solar and heating solutions.
Privatschulen Schweiz is Switzerland’s comprehensive directory of over 650 accredited private schools.
Margarete Friebe is a Swiss psychopedagogue who founded the Alpha Institute and developed the Friebe Alpha-Training program
Meier is a Swiss garden center founded in 1894 offering plants, garden design, and dining experiences at their modern facility in Dürnten.
The Network for Giftedness Promotion connects institutions and individuals who are committed to gifted and talented education. Since its founding in 2000, more than 550 people have joined: teachers, parents, education professionals from public administration, researchers, consultants, specialists in gifted and talented education, and many more.