Charity fun run – student voice

In this post, one of our Grade 12 explains which charity was chosen, and why they organised a fun run to raise money. First, can you tell us about the

Charity Fun Run 2023

International Baccelorate Diploma Programme (IBDP) students in addition to their rigorous academic schedule participate in CAS. CAS stands for Creativity Activity and Service. A core tenet of the IBDP is

The transitions of a student during their school career

Throughout a student’s school career, there are key transition times where they move from one department to another. Although we are one community and the students are well prepared, this

A year of further education at the International School: A journey to new horizons

A year of further education at the International School Schaffhausen enables young people to identify their talents and build on their strengths. This unique educational experience has much to offer,

Playfully learning a new language. How can I teach my child a new language in a playful way?

“Learning a new language is usually not an easy task for adults, but for children, it happens in such a natural way.” This is a sentence that I hear every

The Family Hub – Connect. Share. Grow.

This is the mission statement for The Family Hub at The International School of Schaffhausen. A place at the centre of the community for all families to come together; to

To be or not to be homework…..just a perspective

The concept of homework is a highly debatable one to say the least, amongst students, teachers and parents alike. Perspectives differ and emotions arise whenever the topic sips through casual

Exam Writing – Stress or Achieving Potential? How can parents support their children during these times?

It would be foolish to say that exam time is without any stress. Parents are well aware of this and it is to be understood that you want to help

My Schaffhausen by Stacy

The first time I came to Schaffhausen, it was during the lock down portion of the COVID pandemic. I was invited to visit by my friend, Kent, whom I’ve known

My Schaffhausen by Lauren

My husband Mark, my 2-year-old daughter Cora, and I moved from the USA to Schaffhausen in February 2022 when I was 33 weeks pregnant with our second child. Six weeks