MISSION STATEMENT

The International School Winterthur aims to nurture and develop the uniqueness of its students by providing quality international education, so that they become self-motivated, confident, life-long learners, who recognize their own individual abilities, potential and interests, as well as understand and respect the cultural diversity within the international community.

PHILOSOPHY

The school recognises the diversity, individual talents and interests of the students and seeks to help them become life-long learners, aware of both the processes and uses of learning. It encourages them to become confident, critical, compassionate thinkers with a strong sense of self-worth while developing a respect for other cultures, individual differences, and a responsibility to contribute to the wider community.

The curriculum is designed and evaluated to focus on key concepts, a body of knowledge, essential skills, positive attitudes, and meaningful action for all students within the context of the IBO curriculum framework. The aim is to meet the holistic needs of the students and develop individuals who are reflective, resourceful, intuitive, creative, and capable of inquiry, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

The students are grouped according to their age which promotes appropriate and positive social and emotional development. High academic standards and intellectual challenges are provided by the school, and allowances for individual needs are made within class groupings.

The school offers a friendly, caring atmosphere that values, reflects, and celebrates the cultures represented in the school, encouraging the community to share views, ideas, and expertise. The school values and fosters close links with the local Swiss community.