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Literacy with Cinderella using a book, tape and a pupil ready to turn the page at the right moment. The children are introduced to reading and writing in their mother tongue, either German or Italian. swissinfo.ch

There is little space and group work sometimes ends up being done under the blackboard, but this does not seem to disturb anyone. swissinfo.ch

Paul Müller, the school's head, with a miniature William Tell in the background. swissinfo.ch

The private school is not swimming in money, as this furniture for the staff room terrace attests. swissinfo.ch

The beloved football pitch. The school, along with its German counterpart, organised a tournament with pupils from other institutions for Euro 2008 football championships. swissinfo.ch

Mums, dads and nannies wait under the palm trees at the school gates. The school grounds are protected by a fence, and only those who have got past the porter Fulvio - now a school institution - are allowed through. swissinfo.ch

Once a villa for the nobility now a school. As it is in the centre of Rome, the mountains are miles away, but the building does, however, offer opportunities for climbing. swissinfo.ch

Enthusiastic and tired pupils, as can be seen in schools all over the world. swissinfo.ch

Spelling exercises. swissinfo.ch

Looking to see if mum has left before the day starts at nursery. The children are looked after by two teachers, one German speaker, the other mother-tongue Italian. swissinfo.ch

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The Swiss school in Rome offers a bilingual education - and a lot of joy.

During the Second World War, Elly and Alberto Wirth, Swiss residents of Rome, struggled to find somewhere to educate their children. The Swiss school was founded in 1946 and has survived turbulent times, including the occupation by allied troops of the site which is now the nursery and primary school. (Images: Doris Lucini, swissinfo.ch)