Primary Years

The all-day school in Schaffhausen

Welcome to the ISSH Primary Section. In our international primary school we aim to make every day of learning as joyful, inspirational and challenging as possible. We value the academic and social development of our students in equal measure and actively maintain a curriculum and culture that supports this.

FACTS ABOUT OUR PRIMARY SCHOOL

FOREST LEARNING

Practising outdoor learning has many benefits and it can involve a wide range of activities, from science experiments and art projects to physical games and storytelling.

International Baccalaureate

At ISSH we follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP)a curriculum framework specially designed for children who attend international schools and who may later transition back to a local system. The PYP takes a holistic approach in developing the whole child, nurturing hearts as well as minds and addressing social, physical, emotional and cultural needs in addition to academic development.

language Learning

We see language as a means of communication, intellectual development and as an important part of understanding one’s own culture and the culture of others, including that of the host country.

TRANSDISCIPLINARY LEARNING

Using six transdisciplinary themes, students learn globally relevant, challenging and significant concepts.

Education for promoting international-mindedness

The Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning, provide the dispositions and foundational skills for the development and demonstration of international-mindedness

EXHIBITION

Through the Exhibition students demonstrate their understanding and skills in research, critical thinking and communication.

Our highly experienced and skilled international staff are well aware of the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and work closely with every family to meet these. We believe that it takes a team to help a child continue to achieve their potential and encourage parents to get involved. This could be assisting on school trips, hearing readers in class, leading presentations or simply taking an interest in what has been sent for homework. Both students and parents build life-long friendships whilst at our school, as ISSH is at the heart of the international community in Schaffhausen.