Our Learning Principles help to shape our students’ experience as we ensure that learning remains:

CENTRED ON THE LEARNER

Every learner is unique, bringing with them a diverse set of skills, experiences and prior knowledge. We see students as key drivers of learning with the potential to develop the skills and strategies needed to take responsibility for their own growth.

MEANINGFUL

Learning that is active, constructive, intentional and authentic empowers students to retain information and apply what they learned to solve problems beyond the classroom. Students have the opportunity to access knowledge from many different starting points, transferring their understanding in ways that hold meaning for them.  

CHALLENGING

We have high expectations and encourage students to achieve to the best of their abilities in order to reach their potential. Learning which focuses on enduring concepts and encouraging curiosity challenges each student to reach their own goals.

EMOTIONAL

The interplay between emotional well-being, motivation and cognition influence a student’s ability to learn. We support students in building the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

INFORMED BY MULTIPLE ASSESSMENT APPROACHES

We facilitate learning with high expectations using assessment strategies. There is a strong emphasis on formative feedback enabling both students and teachers to receive actionable critique.

CONNECTED

Knowledge and understanding are built through social interactions in a collaborative culture. Learners reach deeper levels of understanding when they have opportunities to inquire into diverse viewpoints, address misconceptions, and solve problems together in respectful ways.

ENHANCING THE LEARNING PROCESS

Technology empowers our students to think critically and creatively, to collaborate and communicate, and supports our mission in preparing students to thrive in a global society.

At our Swiss international school, we embed the use of technology into our curriculum in relevant and meaningful ways. Educational Technology Coaches support teachers throughout the school to use educational technology when they plan, teach, assess and reflect on the curriculum. From working one-on-one with teachers and teams, running professional development sessions to co-teaching and working directly with students.

Teachers and students have access to technology resources and online tools that operate within a modern, reliable, school-wide wireless network.  They are all supported by our technical support team. The key tools that we use to support learning, communication and collaboration are the community-wide Schoology learning platform and the ISZL Google Suite. In Middle School we provide Chromebooks for all students (they also have the option to use their own computer if they prefer). 

WHICH ISZL GRADE FOR YOUR CHILD

Here are the minimum age requirements for the relevant grade: