Switzerland, Zug
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The story of ISCS is ongoing, and the learning spaces have developed with growth. Classrooms are bright and well-resourced, and technology is integrated with personal laptops for students from Grade 1 and interactive whiteboards in classrooms. The school has specialist classrooms for Art, Drama, Science, Music, German and learning support, and a spacious, well-stocked library. The location offers access to a wide range of outdoor spaces and local amenities, and strong ties with the Cham community enhance learning experiences. ISCS students enjoy daily outdoor play in Lorzenpark, adjacent to the school.
ISCS offers a broad PE program including Athletics, Fitness, Gymnastics, and Games such as Football, Basketball, Badminton and Tennis, plus Outdoor and Adventure activities and Swimming. ISCS Wolves participate in inter-school sport competitions. For PE, ISCS uses local facilities including Sportplatz Röhrliberg sports hall, a track and a swimming pool, nearby wanderweg trails, Puregym, Seeweg Baadi, and the football club SC Cham. PE is built on the principles of variety and diversity rather than early specialization.
ISCS has specialist classrooms for Art, Drama, Science, Music, German and learning support. There is a spacious, well-stocked library. Classrooms are bright and well-resourced, and technology is integrated with personal laptops for Grade 1 and above and interactive whiteboards in classrooms. This combination supports diverse learning experiences.
Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels to pupils aged 14 and older. Trips and Events include visits to cities, universities and museums, plus residential trips to London, Berlin, Sicily, Rome, Vienna, the Netherlands, and a ski trip to Verbier. After School Clubs run year-round, offering sporting, artistic and scientific activities designed to build aspirations, transferable skills, and friendships. ISCS Talks provide career talks across sectors such as Business, IT, Engineering, Science, Pharmacy, Law and Economics. Our Local Community program connects students with well-resourced clubs (soccer, swimming, martial arts, orchestra, art and craft) and supports library use and community excursions.
ISCS is a private international day school in Switzerland for ages 3 to 18 offering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. The school emphasizes a Cambridge International Curriculum embedded in British international education. Proficiency in English and German is developed for all students, with German core in primary and EAL support for non-native speakers. The campus features bright classrooms, specialist facilities for Art, Drama, Science, Music and German, a large library, and technology including personal laptops from Grade 1 and interactive whiteboards. The school commenced operations in 2008 and adopted the Cambridge curriculum in 2019. The first IGCSE certificates were earned in 2020 and the first A-level certificates in 2021; enrollment reached 143. Students access Lorzenpark outdoors and participate in a wide range of trips. The Duke of Edinburgh Award and a calendar of clubs and talks support leadership, service and global citizenship.