Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
100 all year round and 180 during the winter. |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Approximately 20 nationalities |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, students have the possibility of taking extra english classes upon request. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish and German (Swedish and Danish upon request) |
| Max. number of students per class |
15 students on average |
| Average number of students per class |
15 students on average with one class teacher and one teaching assistant. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE |
| School start time |
8:30 (Monday 9:10) |
| School finish time |
Primary: 15:30
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| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Arts and crafts, basketball, chess, computing, climbing, dance and Zumba, drama, football, gymnastics, handicrafts, hockey, horse riding, French, Spanish, German, quiz club, sewing, snowboarding, skiing, swimming, tennis, volleyball, woodwork, yoga. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Tennis courts, climbing wall, mini golf area, playground. |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
From Year 7 to 11. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Verbier International School delivers a world-class educational experience with the Swiss high standards, where education goes beyond the curriculum and will provide your children with a learning experience that will last a lifetime. VIS offers an education from aged 3 to 16 years, for both international and local students. VIS is a unique place where children receive a first-class education while being immersed in a beautiful and safe mountain environment. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Learning at VIS is inspired by critical thinking, creativity and the determination of students to do their best. With a strong emphasis on competitive sports and the arts VIS believes in developing the personality of each child and helping them become socially aware leaders.
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