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ipso! ISR Rheinfelden is a bilingual all-day school offering an Early Childhood Center for children aged 1.5 to 4 years and a bilingual program for children aged 4 to 16 years. The German–English early childhood program combines international and local curricula in a family atmosphere. The school is state-approved and follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) at preschool and primary levels and is an IB World School. Regular study trips abroad (England, France, Germany) support this process and aid transitions between the public education system and international paths. Language development covers German, English and French across the curriculum. A 360° Virtual Tour is available for prospective families.
The languages used in teaching are German and English; some subjects are taught bilingually, others only in one language, and French is taught as a foreign language. Language skills in German, English and French are developed across the programme. The curriculum emphasizes digital skills and 21st‑century competencies through digital learning, information technology, robotics, gamification and programming, with tech labs enriching the school day. Regular study trips and cross‑curricular work support learning and the development of MINT subjects (mathematics, informatics, natural sciences and technology).
After‑school activities (optional subjects) include homework help, tech labs (programming), drama, chess and ballgames. A broad selection of clubs is offered for ipso ISR students and external participants, including Art, Jr. STEAM Lab, Sewing, French Starter, Little Bakers, TechLabs, Digital Explorers, Cooking and French – Advanced Conversation. English‑language clubs are available alongside bilingual offerings, with details on registration, schedules and fees published. The clubs run in Semester 2 with specific registration deadlines and a minimum participant requirement.
ipso! ISR Rheinfelden is a bilingual all‑day school serving children from 4 to 16, with an adjacent bilingual Early Childhood Center for ages 1.5 to 4. The German–English early childhood program blends international and local curricula within a family atmosphere and is state‑approved. The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for kindergarten and primary levels and offers bilingual tuition in Secondary Level I under the cantonal curriculum, enabling smooth transitions between local public education and international paths. ipso! is accredited as an IB World School and undergoes regular IB assessments. Language development covers German, English and French across the curriculum; some subjects are bilingual. The curriculum emphasizes digital skills and 21st‑century competencies through digital learning, robotics, programming and tech labs, alongside cross‑curricular STEM and MINT studies. Regular study trips abroad and a 360° virtual tour support families transitioning to ipso!. The school welcomes international families here.
