Yes

English as an Additional Language

French; additional online courses offered for mother-tongue instruction through the DP program.

17

12

Yes

Each student receives laptop, and we use the Google for Education suite of tools to support our learning needs.

We are equipped to pivot to a fully online program if the circumstances arise.

Our school is politically, ideologically and religiously independent.

IB Diploma, MSA, Cambridge exam, SAT and ACT.

Our students have a 100% pass rate with an average of 34 point average.

Yes.

80%

Yes

We offer learning support for students with additional needs, and can acomodate mild to moderate learning differences. Support is offered via one-to-one coaching, and accommodations in classroom.

Yes

We perform internal evaluations in English and Math. For students who are non-native English speakers, we require B1 proficiency in grades 9 and 10, and for the IB Diploma Programme (grades 11 and 12) we require C1 proficiency.

No.

For our boarding program, we onboard students at the beginning of the school year (mid August) and the beginning of the 2nd semester (early February).
For day students, we onboard throughout the school year, depending on availability.

We offer rolling admissions in grades 9 and 10. For students in grades 11 or 12, rolling admissions can be offered on a case-by-case basis.

8:30

15:30 for Grades 1 to 9.
16:30 for Grade 10.
17:00 for Grades 11 and 12.

The ISSH Discovery Afternoon is open to Early Years and Primary students of all ages. It is offered every day from 15.30 – 18.00 h, on Wednesdays from 12.00 – 18.00 h.

Yes

Yes for boarding students. For day students, lunch is offered for an additional fee.

Yes, we can cater for vegetarian and vegan diets, and accommodate food allergies. We can not offer strict kosher food, however we do not serve pork at our school.

No.

A diversity of options are offered on-site. In addition, we help students connect with local clubs and teams.

Recreational athletic offerings.

Our football team regularly competes against other International Schools.

Auditorium, Stage, Library, State-of-the-art Science Labs.

The spacious grounds include all-weather surfaces and a well-equipped, full-size gymnasium.

Grades 9 to 12 or ages 14 to 19.

Our boarding programme is made up of family-style boarding houses located in quiet and secure residential neighbourhoods. Our boarding facilities feature double rooms, spacious and cozy common areas, kitchens, garden access, and a dedicated team of house parents.

The International School of Schaffhausen is a small, community-minded day and boarding school. We are an IB certified school, offering an IB diploma programme, or a US high school diploma programme. Our unique boarding programme prepares students for success at university and beyond by supporting the development of life skills, while fostering independence and responsibility.
ISSH offers a boarding programme for students in grades 9 through 12.

ISSH is an IB certified school, and we follow the curricular and pedagogical requirements of the IB programme. Our school supports a holistic approach to education, and encourages students to build a wide-ranging knowledge base while developing 21st century skills. Our teaching methods foster critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, independence and responsibility. Our international environment encourages cultural flexibility and supports a global-minded worldview.