Bertschi School

Looks like a terrific school from the outside. But applicant parents be forewarned, the admissions director offers nearly all rejectees a spot on the wait list whether or not the school has any actual interest in your child/family. She then sends unnecessarily nose rubbing emails if you're willing to remain on it and also says things in the group "interviews" that she doesn't live up to. Other schools are as competitive but with much better customer service.
--Submitted by a parent

Bertschi provides a very strong academic program in a warm, inviting environment. In addition to a strong and rigourous academic program, Bertschi also has an amazing arts, drama, PE, Spanish, and science program. Our son currently is in K at Bertschi and we could not be more happy. He had always been a "shy", slightly socially anxious child prior to starting Kindergarten, but during his K year at Bertschi, he has grown so much socially, emotionally, and academically. He is now extremely socially confident, enjoys going to school everyday, has learned so much, and absolutely loves ALL the kids in his class. The teachers get to know each student's personality and appreciates and encourages their unique qualities. Our daughter cannot wait to start K there next year.
--Submitted by a parent

Bertschi is a great school with strong consistent mission instills in all levels. Our whole family feels very welcome in Bertschi where inclusiveness is one of the important school values. Bertschi s new science lab will be a living building and sustainability is part of everyday education.
--Submitted by a parent

Bertschi was the greatest experience for me as a parent and a wonderful learning experience for my daughter. My daughter is now at Seattle Academy in 7th grade and is excelling in all of her classes thanks to our time at Bertschi.
--Submitted by a parent

We moved from New York and found this lovely school, Bertschi. Our child wants to attend Bertschi even on Saturdays and Sundays. The education is progressive which incorporates inter-disciplinary approaches. In other words, themes are intertwined beautifully across subjects, and thus, what can happen is as follows: students are learning a theme which is covered in both science and art classes; the students are acquiring skills and knowledge in a drama class that is needed for English class. For example, the kids perform Shakespeare play in the second grade drama class. The school body is amazingly diverse! The principle is from Switzerland. As you walk into the school, you can see all kinds of personalities and characters are blossoming. My child is blessed, being given such a great opportunity to be part of Bertschi community. This is undoubtedly a top notch school. Reputation well deserved.
--Submitted by a parent

The greatest school that I have ever seen! Bertschi kids are all well rounded, intellectually, emotionally and socially. Simply, an amazing school! I am glad that our child is accepted to Bertschi. The only problem is that the admission is extremely competitive!
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent private elementary school with emphasis on 'whole child' education. Excellent Resource classes in Spanish, Science, Computers, Drama, PE, Music. High level of instruction, well in advance of local public schools.
--Submitted by a parent