Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
95 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
22 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German |
| Max. number of students per class |
16 |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes, iPads and MacBooks |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, Zoom and Teams |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, minimal amount |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Varies according to their age from 15min to 1 hour |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% passing to high school. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Learning Needs |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Tests and assessment. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Yes, placement tests for English and Math |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. Preferably before April |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:20 |
| School finish time |
15:45 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, vegetarian, no-porc, no-glutten |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Swimming, climbing, tennis, horse riding, karate, gymnastics, football, ballet, yoga, Zumba, golf, choir, rock band, drums, piano, guitar, electronic music. |
| Sports activities included |
Skiing, tennis, climbing, horseback riding, swimming, football, uni hockey, cross country skiing, and many others |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
John F. Kennedy International School is an independent day and boarding school set in the beautiful Swiss Alps at the famous ski and summer resort of Gstaad. JFK is proud of its international and multi-cultural ethos, and the way its community collaborates to make a difference. JFK's world-renowned curriculum is built on the best of global standards. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
JFK offers a unique, family-oriented, educational environment where all students are motivated to fully develop their talents and skills in order to prepare them for acceptance into the best and most demanding secondary schools and also for the challenges of the world in which they will live and work. |