- home | The International School of Schaffhausen offers high quality international education starting from primary through to secondary and Diploma level. We are an authorized IB World School for the Primary Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme.
- about ISSH | The ISSH has been set up to provide quality primary and secondary education to the international community in the Schaffhausen and Zurich North-East area. The language of instruction is English.
- overview | The International School of Schaffhausen offers high quality education to students ages 3 to 17. ISSH is a private, non-profit institution owned by the International School of Schaffhausen Foundation.
- virtual tour | Virtual tour through the International School of Schaffhausen.
- insights | International School of Schaffhausen: Insights. Excursions, day trips, school events or regular class time - please take a look at our picture galeries.
- staff | We are looking for passionate educators who enthuse and stimulate their students whilst maintaining high expectations.
- questions & answers | Questions & Answers about the International School of Schaffhausen. Qualifications, Curriculum, Quality, School day, Enrolment, Fees, Support & patronage
- philosophy | Students and teachers contribute to making learning an exciting and enriching experience respecting that "Each mind has its own method" (Ralph Waldo Emerson).
- mission statement | The International School of Schaffhausen provides quality education in a warm and caring environment according to the philosophy and standards of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB).
- IB learner profile | The IB Learner Profile is fundamental to all teaching and community life. It is the basis for each of the programmes and is the essence of all our teaching.
- early years | This programme is designed to meet the needs of young learners ages 3-5. In a safe and caring environment our dedicated educators ensure that our youngest become happy and confident learners who succeed in gradually entering the realm of letters and numbers.
- primary years | The ISSH is following the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), an international curriculum framework designed for children between the ages of 3 and 11 years.
- curriculum | The knowledge component of the IB-Primary Years Programme (PYP) is developed through inquiries into six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, which draw upon six subject areas.
- transdisciplinary themes | Who we are. Where we are. How we express ourselves. How the world works. How we organize ourselves. How we share the planet.
- middle years | The Middle Years Programme guides our students to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need to participate actively and responsibly in a changing and increasingly interrelated world.
- subjects | Students learn to communicate ideas, opinions and information for a variety of purposes and audiences using appropriate language and grammatical forms. Six skill areas are developed: listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting.
- extension programme | Students learn to communicate ideas, opinions and information for a variety of purposes and audiences using appropriate language and grammatical forms. Six skill areas are developed: listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting.
- student services | Students learn to communicate ideas, opinions and information for a variety of purposes and audiences using appropriate language and grammatical forms. Six skill areas are developed: listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting.
- assessment | Students learn to communicate ideas, opinions and information for a variety of purposes and audiences using appropriate language and grammatical forms. Six skill areas are developed: listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting.
- media centre | Students learn to communicate ideas, opinions and information for a variety of purposes and audiences using appropriate language and grammatical forms. Six skill areas are developed: listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting.
- diploma programme | The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a challenging two-year curriculum, which comprises the final two years of secondary school (grades 11+12, ages 16-19).
- curriculum | IB Diploma Programme students study six courses selected from 5 subject groups, thus ensuring breadth of experience in languages, social studies, the sciences and mathematics. Three subjects are studied at higher level (courses representing 240 teaching hours); the remaining three subjects are studied at standard level (courses representing 150 teaching hours).
- core requirements | Three core requirements challenge students to apply their knowledge, to prepare for academic studies, and to broaden their understanding of life. All three parts of the core are compulsory and central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.
- assessment | The grading system is criterion based, which means that results are determined by individual performance against set standards. Validity, reliability and fairness are the watchwords of the Diploma Programme’s assessment strategy.
- recognition | The IB Diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities. In many countries, students with an IB diploma are accepted on the basis of their IB results without any additional entry requirements.
- admission | The Diploma Programme is a logical step for students who want to continue their education after completing the IB Middle Years Programme. However, the Diploma Programme is open to all students who have completed their education up to and including grade 10 level (age 15-16), regardless of the curriculum they have followed.
- extra curricular activities | During the year, the school organizes several voluntary after school clubs. These after school clubs take place once a week, directly after a school day, and usually last 45 minutes.
- application | For enrolment you can download the application form and fax the completed application form to us. The school will contact you for all further details.
- working at ISSH | A quality staff of enthused and motivated professionals is the most important success factor in a school. Our diverse faculty of highly qualified and experienced teachers and support staff forms the heart of our programme.
- Parent Association | The Parents’ Association (PA) is a volunteer-driven organization acting as an intermediary between ISSH parents and the ISSH school and board. The organization is directed by an executive committee composed of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and class parent coordinator.
- Activities | Here you will find information about the activities of the Parent Association.
- Living in Switzerland | The diverse ISSH community, which comprises both local and expatriate families has a wealth of information about living with children in Schaffhausen and Switzerland.
- contact | Questions, Feedback or Concerns. Whatever you might have on your mind, don't hesitate to contact us.
- news
- newsletter | Newsletter of the International School of Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
- calendar | Calendar of the International School of Schaffhausen- Switzerland
- information material | Useful information | International School of Schaffhausen Switzerland
- movie | Movie of the International School of Schaffhausen Switzerland
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