IB SCHOOL in switzerland Accreditations & Authorisations

ISZL is one of the leading IB schools in Switzerland. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. ISZL is a fully authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering three IB programmes from early years to high school in Switzerland, for ages 3 - 18.

ISZL is proud to be accredited by the world’s most prominent international accreditation organisations. We regard accreditation as part of an ongoing and continuous cycle of improvement, which is driven by our desire to provide an outstanding experience for our students at our international school.

Successful accreditation is a true mark of quality for an academic institution and highly valued recognition of the school's overall standards of teaching and learning. The accreditation process is rigorous and comprehensive and aimed at not only affirming current practice, but also providing a framework for on-going development and improvement. As such, ISZL:

has undergone a rigorous self-assessment
has been evaluated by a team of experienced professionals
meets high academic and professional standards
is subject to regular visits and monitoring by external agencies

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ORGANISATION (IBO)

The International Baccalaureate offers a continuum of international education. The international school curriculum programmes encourage both personal and academic achievement, challenging students to excel in their studies and in their personal development.

ISZL is an International Baccalaureate World School in Switzerland and is accredited to run three IB programmes

IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students from Early Years 1 to Grade 5
IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students from Grade 6 to Grade 10
IB Diploma Programme (DP) for students in Grades 11 and 12

NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (NEASC)

The mission of the NEASC is to assess and promote the quality of education through the accreditation of its members. A self-study process of 12-18 months is undertaken by schools and colleges in regular review cycles. The goals are effectiveness, improvement and public assurance. The NEASC is a not-for-profit corporation that adheres to fundamental principles of fairness and non-discrimination.

COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS (CIS)

The Council of International Schools (CIS) is a membership community committed to high quality international education. As a global non-profit membership organisation, CIS provides services to primary and secondary schools, higher education institutions and individuals that share these ideals:

A desire to provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to pursue their lives as global citizens
A commitment to high quality international education

COLLEGE BOARD ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAMME

PEARSON BTEC CENTRE

MEMBERSHIPS and partnerships

ISZL is a proud member and partner of the following esteemed organisations:

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