ISSH is a well-established private international boarding school in , Schaffhausennorthern Switzerland near Zurich. The school is located in German speaking part of Switzerland. Boarding section for 16-18 years old. An IB Diploma school in Switzerland. Over 30 nationalities are represented in our student body. This diversity of cultures, languages, faiths and experiences creates a learning and living environment which is extremely rich in perspectives and where care and respect for one another are fundamental.
Our Junior College boarding program is specifically designed for teenagers aged 16-19 from around the world. Students are invited to join our international community of learners, to share our passion for knowledge and to develop into lifelong learners. We offer a unique residential program and an international university entrance qualification, the IB Diploma, that will open doors to universities across Europe, America, Africa or Australasia. Due to our emphasis on fostering independence and the huge range of extra-curricular opportunities, our residential program develops responsible young adults who are well prepared for university life abroad and have a clear vision of their talents, strengths and goals for life. School was established in 1999 to offer highest quality education to students ages 3 to 19. The school is an IB world school leading eventually to university entrance. The majority of our students are from within the international local community (i.e. children of expatriates). We are now enhancing our offerings with a new residential program, called "ISSH Junior College". It offers an interesting alternative for internationally-oriented, ambitious high school students for whom a classic boarding school is not the right option. Preparing for an international career, ISSH offers an unexcelled European living standard along with possibilities to gain work experience in well-known global businesses and encourages the students to take social responsibility
The International School of Schaffhausen (ISSH) is a place where students feel at home away from home. The international day and boarding school is renowned for its family-like atmosphere. It is located in the northern part of Switzerland, 35 minutes from Zurich airport. The ISSH strives to develop young people to their full potential. Lifelong learning, confidence and open-mindedness are not just words but values and attitudes which stay with ISSH students for life and provide a strong foundation for their success. Schaffhausen is a small, safe and charming city with much to offer to students and their families.
Our Career Counselling and university services enable students to understand the different avenues, options and choices at hand when planning their future. The service comprises aptitude tests and profiling as well as information on different career paths, university requirements and course options.
The ISSH organizes various Clubs for after-school activities to allow students to delve deeper in topics of their interest with their colleagues. Student councils as well as the Parents Association plan a number of events during the year to support our ISSH community.
An essential element of our career guidance programme is our work experience programme. We want our students to experience first-hand the world of work.
We collaborate with local companies to offer trial days or weeks for students who are interested in a particular profession. An insight into the day-to-day routines and challenges of a potential future job is of essential value and helps students make the right choices.
Many internationally operating companies have established their headquarters in Schaffhausen. We can thus enable our students to get a glimpse of the workings of such global players with their different departments and operations units. We also cooperate with social institutions and many local companies and can offer a wide choice of internships to suit our student's career interest.
Over 40 nationalities are represented in our student body, which encompasses children of 3 months through young adults graduating from our Diploma Programme. This diversity of cultures, languages, faiths and experiences creates a learning and living environment which is extremely rich in perspectives and where care and respect for one another are fundamental. In addition to its expatriate and boarding students, the ISSH also has many students from the local community, who appreciate the school’s international offering.
Boarding (Residential) Programme
The ISSH boarding programme is for senior students (aged 15 to 18). Younger boarding students (12 to 14) live in carefully-selected, host families.
Our boarding staff understands the needs and challenges of teenagers. Under their care, our students develop responsibility in self-management and decision-making.
During weekends our students explore the area, take trips or participate in sporting, artistic or service activities as required by the IB CAS. Students are encouraged to develop a healthy lifestyle through physical activity.
Our boarders can participate in the great range of activities on offer by the ISSH and the local community, which include water sports activities as well as team sports and winter pursuits. Creativity encourages students to engage in the arts and creative thinking. The service component of the programme enables students to volunteer service hours to the school, local or wider community in a variety of forms that will suit each student's taste and talent.
Our students’ well-being, their learning and social integration are closely monitored by the Head of Boarding, who provides regular updates to the parents, teachers and boarding staff. This way, we ensure good communication between all partners and early intervention in case of need.
Our teachers are well-qualified, experienced and highly enthusiastic and passionate about their specific subjects and the school experience in general.
The small class sizes allow more time for individual attention, enabling our staff to build strong relationships with each student and to cater to different needs.
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