What do our students think about the International School of Schaffhausen? What do you think of the teachers, your fellow students and what ISSH has to offer? We asked some students for their opinion.

How did you come to attend ISSH?

Student A: At my old school I didn’t have a good relationship with my teachers. Instead of just putting up with it, I asked around for an alternative. At that time, my brother was already attending ISSH. The very positive way he talked about his school, the teachers and his classmates made me want to switch to ISSH as well.

Student B: It was very similar for me: I didn’t get along very well with my teachers at the public school. And I didn’t really make friends in class either. Then, in fifth grade, I dared to change schools. And so far I don’t regret it for a second.

Student C: My parents and I thought it would make sense to do an English school year. My father was already attending an International School at the time and felt very comfortable there. That’s why he suggested I switch to ISSH.

What do you like about ISSH?

Student A: The social interaction among the students and with the teachers is very different from what I was used to at my old school. You are not just one of many, but you are treated much more individually. I also think it’s great how much you learn from your classmates. Since we have children from all over the world around us, you also learn naturally from other cultures and languages.

Student B: I think it’s great that open thinking is important at ISSH. They take the time to think “out of the box” and not always stick strictly to the textbook. In this way, we have often learned more about a topic in class and understood connections better.

Student D: If a pupil has a problem, the teachers always have an open ear. This does not only refer to the subject matter. I feel perceived and taken seriously as a person. You are not simply “put off” because there is no time or it doesn’t fit in with the lesson topic. The teachers treat us as equals and I feel that they care about our well-being.

What is a typical school day like at ISSH?

In the morning, the classes gather in the homeroom. They check to see if everyone is present and if there are any absences. If there is anything special planned for the day, we are informed. Then everyone goes to their classrooms for their lessons.

The lunch break at ISSH lasts 45 minutes. We all have lunch together, which strengthens the sense of community. You meet students from other classes and can chat, it’s like a big family meal.
The shorter lunch break means that afternoon classes are over by half past three at the latest. This also gives us more time for our hobbies. In the free time we can also work on our assignments in the library, where a teacher is always present if help is needed with an assignment. Or we can do sports. Be it around the school building, where all kinds of activities are offered, or in the ISSH gymnasium.