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Designed to give our youngest learners the best start on their educational journey, our Early Years programme harnesses their innate abilities by providing them with authentic opportunities to learn.
At ISZL learning is a rich and personalised experience. Driven by the latest educational research, our programmes support the achievement and success of all students.
Students at ISZL experience a broad, balanced and challenging programme in the wonderful environment of Central Switzerland, which builds conceptual understandings and critical thinking and prepares students for a bright future.
Our Middle School programme offers students academic challenge and the development of life skills appropriate to this stage of adolescence. This is provided in an environment of inquiry using the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP).
The curriculum in the Primary School at ISZL is based upon the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). In the PYP the knowledge and skills of traditional disciplines or subjects find links through trans-disciplinary units of learning that identify "big ideas" or concepts that link across subjects.
The High School provides a college-preparatory programme, with an emphasis on a broad and balanced education in an atmosphere that is supportive, encouraging, challenging, and based on the principle of respect.
Congratulations to our Varsity Boys' Volleyball team for their first ever tournament win! Thanks also to the many volunteers supporting the Sports Booster Club barbecue, helping to make our first home tournament of the year a big success and a fun community event. To read more and find out the latest results, please click the title.
High School students in the Advanced German classes are exploring a unit giving them a more in-depth understanding of human rights and our responsibility as individuals towards each other and the wider society. Amnesty International Switzerland recently visited ISZL to work with these classes in interactive workshops. Click the title to read more.
Assessment is an ongoing process of gathering, analysing, reflecting and acting on evidence of student learning. It identifies what students know, understand and can do at different stages in the learning process. Find out more about how we assess students in the Primary School by clicking on the title here.
The beginning of the new school year signifies a period of reflection in the ISZL Admissions department, as we take a few days to wind down, draw breath and reflect on the admissions season that was. With 9 of our 15 grade levels currently at full capacity and with over 300 admissions visits over the last 12 months, we have enjoyed a particularly busy and rewarding year. Please click the title to read more.
A High School student shares the story of her ‘Swimming for Drinking Water’ initiative, providing a school in Tanzania with access to clean drinking water. Now in its second year, this local open water swimming challenge shows how the creativity and action of one motivated student can help change hundreds of lives. Please click the title to find out more.
As a leading IB World school, ISZL is frequently asked to participate in the development of educational practice. We are currently part of a collaboration between IB schools and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in what is becoming a global educational project with ISZL leading the way. To read more please click the title.
At ISZL we use many different measures to assess the success of the programmes we offer and one of the most important indicators of academic progress is the final examination results achieved by our Grade 12 students. I am delighted to say that this year’s examination results were very impressive and reflect an outstanding achievement for our Class of 2018.
At the end of May, Grade 7 students headed to ISZL's Outdoor Education Centre, Chalet Bergheim in Wengen, to experience a science and maths programme specially designed for them. During our two-and-a-half-day trip, the mountains and the countryside served as our classroom.
Within the Arts curriculum this year we have been very fortunate to benefit from the Fund for Excellence. Projects and initiatives have enhanced the students' learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom across the curriculum.
ISZL is a dynamic learning environment and rich in the arts and athletics. Our aim is to enthuse, engage and inspire a generation of critically aware, creative and knowledgeable global citizens who are ready for the challenges and changes that lie ahead.
At ISZL we believe that student development extends beyond the normal academic school day and that important learning and development should take place in other settings. All ISZL divisions offer a range of clubs and activities that match the diverse personalities and interests of our student body.
ISZL is a thriving and connected learning community where you and your child will experience a sense of belonging, through friendship and the joy of working, playing and learning together.
ISZL is incredibly fortunate to have two spectacular campuses in the area surrounding Zug and a beautiful, purpose built wood chalet, located in the famous mountain village of Wengen.
At ISZL we pride ourselves on our innovative teaching and learning methods and are always striving to enhance the learning experience for our students.
At ISZL, we are dedicated to supporting each individual community member to ensure that their social, emotional and physical wellbeing is addressed and that they are able to flourish within our community and beyond.
