The international school
with a swiss heart

We are a prestigious World IB school known for its international education based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. Committed to academic excellence and intercultural understanding, ISSH prepares students for success in a globalised world. The IBDP curriculum promotes holistic development and critical thinking, equipping students for higher education and global citizenship. 
ISSH is MSA accredited, ensuring high standards, and its High School Diploma is internationally recognised. The school is now a member of the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) and the Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS). This aligns with ISSH’s mission to promote global citizenship, intercultural understanding, and sustainable development through education, empowering students to tackle the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

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We are a non-profit, English-language school located in Northern Switzerland. Founded in 1999, we serves over 270 students from more than 30 nationalities and caters for children aged 3 months to 19 years. Our school comprises a daycare centre for early learners, a primary school, a lower and upper secondary school with a high school diploma programme and a boarding section. 

With an average class size of 15 in upper secondary, ISSH follows the motto inspired by Emerson:

"Each mind has its own method"

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We are proud of our consistently strong IB results, which surpass the global average, and we celebrate the achievements of our students across all the programs we offer. Here are the IB results for the 2023/2024 academic year.

“Our child is really happy to come every day to school. She is learning and developing really well thanks to the dedication and the high level of care provided.”
ParentChild in Early Learning Center (2023)
“I appreciate the strong sense of community, the close connection we have with those responsible for our children’s education, and the opportunity to be actively involved as well.”
ParentsChild in Primary School (2023)
“I like the positive atmosphere at the school, where the multinational environment broadens intellectual horizons and fosters respect and tolerance. We are very happy that our daughter is part of the ISSH family.”
ParentsChild in Secondary School (2023)
“We value the individualized learning environment, which is ideal for our child. ISSH and its programs foster both independence and a strong sense of community. We are thrilled with how our child is growing at ISSH—thank you!”
ParentsChild in Secondary School (2023)
“I appreciate the small class size, the open communication between administration and parents, I am happy to have my children exposed to different cultures and other children from around the world.”
ParentChild in Diploma Programme (2023)
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