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Switzerland, Lausanne
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Counselling promotes holistic development and well-being for every student. The well-being programme is built on CASEL's five competencies: self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, and social awareness. Counsellors work with classroom teachers, school leadership, and the Student Support Services team to identify and meet individual needs. The service includes education, prevention, and crisis interventions delivered through one-on-one sessions when needed, as well as regular classes focused on psychosocial development and awareness. The approach supports students to become confident, independent learners.
ISL provides learning support for mild to mild-to-moderate needs through a progression that includes Progress Plan, Individualised Education Plan, and 1:1 support. These supports are planned from data collected by classroom teachers and, when needed, external evaluations, and are delivered by the Student Support Services Coordinator. Support is designed to enable independent learning and to allow students to participate in mainstream classes. Costs for 1:1 support are in addition to standard ISL fees.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support addresses the needs of students from non-English-speaking backgrounds who are developing interpersonal and academic English. The EAL department provides a range of direct and indirect support, including individual instruction, small-group instruction, in-class support, co-teaching with homeroom or subject-specific teachers, and provision of modifications to help students access the mainstream curriculum. The flexible programme allows support to be tailored to each student's needs.
Counselling supports mental well-being and personal growth for every student. The well-being programme includes education, prevention, and crisis interventions delivered through one-on-one sessions and regular classes on psychosocial development. It is grounded in CASEL's five competencies, and the well-being team collaborates with teachers, leadership, and other ISL specialists to address individual needs.
Keeping children safe is the responsibility of the whole school community and safeguarding is woven into every aspect of school life. Designated Safeguarding Leads are in place across the school sections, supported by counsellors and nurses who respond to concerns. A confidential safeguarding reporting channel is available via a reporting form and directly to the designated leads. The school maintains safeguarding policies, documents, and access to external services as needed.
International School Lausanne (ISL) is a not-for-profit IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, alongside an American curriculum. The school serves students aged 3 to 18 on a campus of four buildings, set close to nature yet near the city. PYP develops the whole child through inquiry, international-mindedness and personal values; MYP builds knowledge, attitudes and skills for a changing world; DP provides breadth and depth for higher education. A CASEL-based well-being curriculum supports social and emotional development. The campus features a 400-seat auditorium for music and drama, three gym halls, four tennis courts, an Astroturf pitch, a maker space and a recording studio. The After-School Activities programme offers over 125 activities, with more than 80% of students participating weekly. ISL also pursues service learning and Duke of Edinburgh programs, and collaborates with EPFL, along with a range of clubs.
