Early Years

Play based learning
Research shows that children learn best from experiences that are joyful, that meaningfully connect the play to their lives, actively engaging, allow testing things iteratively and are socially interactive. At ISCC and ELC we work with a play based environment to offer the children a variety of learning experience, based on our observations and their interests. Letting children be part of choosing new projects is one of our main keys in teaching.

Primary

And so a new school year starts….
The school year in Primary has been off to a great start! Our students returned from their summer vacations full of enthusiasm and excitement to see their old and new friends, to meet their teachers and to dive into this year’s learning. They have also been reflecting on social skills we all need to use when in a community, to ensure that our school mission statement of providing a nurturing and inclusive environment is enhanced through our intercultural understanding and respect. Parents have started the school year along with their children as well, by joining them on the first morning to school, and being a part of the parent evenings. Taking part in such events reinforces the importance of students, parents and teachers walking together on this learning journey.
Looking forward to seeing you on our coffee morning on September 27.

Middle School

We are delighted to be back!
It is truly heartwarming to witness everyone’s return to school, brimming with enthusiasm to reconnect with friends and teachers. Students have been assigned to their new classes, and parents have had the opportunity to meet with school principals. The new year has kicked off on a positive note, and we’re eagerly anticipating the upcoming weeks with all the excitement they hold.

High School

Diploma Programme
The year barely started and we are already in full swing in the IB Diploma programme. Students are slowly getting used to the demands and challenges of the programme. It is so nice to see all students and teachers being enthusiastic about the learning opportunities we offer and we all are looking forward to another fruitful year of teaching and learning. Welcome to the school year 23/24!

General

On August 17th, ISSH welcomed 30 new students. After the normal turn-over at the end of a school year and with the departure of our DP2 cohort, ISSH started the academic year 2023/2024 with 272 students. The biggest department is the Middle Years with 79 students, followed by Primary with 65 and Early Years with 62 students. Our fast growing Childcare Centre (ISCC) is counting 34 children and the Diploma Programme (G11/G12) 32 students.
More than 31 nationalities are represented in the ISSH student body, whereas the Swiss, Germans, US-Americans, British, Italians and Spanish are the biggest groups. 40 % of the students are English native speakers and 40 % of the families are local families.
And last but not least: next year ISSH will celebrate its 25th anniversary!

We are delighted to introduce our newest member of the Foundation Board, Christian Ritzmann, who brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our school. Christian Ritzmann is a lawyer and Deputy State Chancellor of the Canton of Schaffhausen, a role that underlines his commitment to supporting the Board. In this capacity, he plays a key role in legal and media matters, as well as in the intricate processes of elections and referendums. His deep commitment to governance and legal issues makes him an invaluable addition to our Board of Trustees.

We would also like to take this moment to express our heartfelt appreciation to Patrick Strasser, who has been a dedicated member of our Foundation Board. Patrick’s contributions have been instrumental in the growth and development of our school. As he steps down from his role, we extend our sincere gratitude for his years of service and dedication.
We are pleased that Christian Ritzmann has joined our Foundation Board, bringing his passion for education and wealth of knowledge to help shape the future of our school. His enthusiasm and expertise will undoubtedly contribute significantly to our mission of providing an exceptional educational experience for our students.
Welcome aboard, Christian!