International Primary and Secondary School of Central Switzerland

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Our ISCS team commits themselves wholeheartedly to helping every member of our school explore, expand and exceed their fullest potential through education. We support each learner in discovering his or her true personal value and possibilities. Our school is international and is comprised of dedicated and experienced educators from top international schools in Switzerland and around the world. Our students are from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.

Congratulations to our Badminton Tournament winners! This is our top 3!

The tournament was played over several weeks and kept students away from their mobile phones!
There is no doubt how beneficial smartphones are. That said, we know how important it is for students to get the most out of their learning and socialising during the school day. With this in mind, our Head PE teacher Mr Perliyev has organised a variety of competitive events throughout the year to occupy our students during break time. This semester, the students are taking part in a badminton tournament. Football, basketball and chess tournament will follow. We love to watch our students socialising, laugh with their friends and having a great time!

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$Italians love Hawaiian pizzas! On this European Day of Languages, we celebrate not only our languages, but also our cultures! 26 September 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the European Day of Languages. Since 2001, the Day has been celebrating the rich tapestry of languages coexisting in Europe and beyond. According to Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić “The European Day of Languages reminds us that all voices matter and that together we can overcome linguistic and cultural divides in our societies”. Did you know that... 01 There are between 6000 and 7000 languages in the world - spoken by 7 billion people divided into 189 independent states. 02 There are about 225 indigenous languages in Europe - roughly 3% of the world’s total. 03 Most of the world’s languages are spoken in Asia and Africa. 04 At least half of the world’s population are bilingual or plurilingual, i.e. they speak two or more languages. 05 In their daily lives, Europeans increasingly come across foreign languages. There is a need to generate a greater interest in languages among European citizens. 06 Many languages have 50.000 words or more, but individual speakers normally know and use only a fraction of the total vocabulary: in everyday conversation people use the same few hundred words. 07 Languages are related to each other like the members of a family. Most European languages belong to the large Indo-European family. 08 Most European languages belong to three broad groups: Germanic, Romance and Slavic. #europe #europeandayoflanguages #school #schoollife #students #culture #beautiful #switzerland #myswitzerland #zug #cham #hünenberg #baar #languages #interesting #food #europeancouncil #edol #internationalschool #cambrideschool #italy #italia #cambridgeinternationalschool$

Go Wolves!!!! Today our Cross-Country Team took part in a competitive race in Zürich. Despite the rain, everyone was in great spirits and delivered amazing results! We could not be prouder of our Wolves, who demonstrated determination, teamwork and enthusiasm, despite the very challenging conditions on the course. #ProudSchool

❤️❤️❤️ to @porschezug for the beautiful vests! Our students couldn’t wait to finally wear them! Isn’t it great when companies get involved with kids sport?! If you are in the area, make sure you pay them a visit!

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#zug #running #crosscountry #race #cham #hünenberg #baar #zugcity #steinhausen

Competitive running Sunday! We are so proud of all of our runners who took part in the race cross country race today! Incredible effort! We will post more highlights soon!

Special❤️❤️❤️ to @porschezug for the vests for our young athletes! They couldn’t wait to wear these!!! All we can say, they spend the weekends running, instead of playing computer games, so on behalf of all the parents, thank you!

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So much fun to take part in competitive sport drills!!!
Touch Rugby practice 🏉 so cool! PE should be fun!!! Thank you @malleyman1 for spending a day with us today - it was incredible!!!!! We can’t wait for the next session!

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Parents ask us all the time: what is Preschool? It is a quality early childhood education for children from the age of 3, providing a well-rounded curriculum that also encourages children to communicate, collaborate, create, and think critically. The most important part is that it is delivered in a play-based environment!

The Early Years stage (3-5 years old) at ISCS allows pre-school children to be part of a school environment and facilitates them in their transition into compulsory schooling. The children engage in learning through the lens of the Cambridge International Curriculum. The Early Years Framework is an innovative and inspiring British approach to early childhood education which values children as strong, capable and resilient. Literacy, Maths, German, IT, Drama, Global Perspectives & PE are amongst the subjects taught.

Key facts:
- ages 3-5
- from 8:15-18:00 (school from 8:15-15:30, after school clubs from 15:30-16:30,after school care from 15:30-18:00)
- available 1-5 days a week, you choose
- small sizes
- prestigious British Early Years Cambridge curriculum
- language of instruction: English
- children can take part in “English as a Foreign Language classes” to improve English
- German is taught 4 times a week
- curriculum includes literacy, mathematics, art, PE, drama, science, global perspectives, ICT
- plenty of outdoor time

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Thinking about a career in a pharmaceutical industry, medicine or sport science? “Cambridge International A Level in Biology prepares students well for university because they’ve learnt to go into a subject in considerable depth. There’s that ability to really understand the depth and richness and the detail of a subject. It’s a wonderful preparation for what they are going to face at university.’ US Higher Education Advisory Council

Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology develops a set of transferable skills including handling data, practical problem-solving, and applying the scientific method. Learners develop relevant attitudes, such as concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative and inventiveness. They acquire the essential scientific skills required for progression to further studies or employment.
‘The depth of knowledge displayed by the best A Level students makes them prime targets for America’s Ivy League universities’
Yale University, USA

Cambridge International qualifications set the global standard for international education. They are created by subject experts, rooted in academic rigour and reflect the latest educational research (Cambridge International is part of University of Cambridge).
The syllabus is reviewed regularly, so it reflects the latest research evidence and professional teaching practice – and take account of the different national contexts in which they are taught. Consulting with leading universities has helped Cambridge International to make sure syllabuses encourage students to master the key concepts in the subject and develop the skills necessary for success in higher education. The mission is to provide educational benefit through provision of international programmes and qualifications for school education and to be the world leader in this field.
‘We think the Cambridge curriculum is superb preparation for university.’ Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University, USA

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Are you a “Study Group” or “Study Alone” person? Our secondary students are interested to find out, so please comment below!

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The Colour Run, organised by our student NGO to bring awareness to “Peace One Day” and to raise money for Malala Fund, was a huge success! Students love this annual event, when they take part in a special run, during which they throw coloured powders at their fellow students, teachers and staff!

The NGO yet again organised everything to perfection and raised a lot of money - the total amount will be announced tomorrow!

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Peace One Day Colour Run 2023 - organised by ISCS Student NGO to bring awareness to “Peace One Day” and to raise money for Malala Fund!

Malala Fund is an international, non-profit organization that advocates for girls’ education. It was co-founded by Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, and her father, Ziauddin.The stated goal of the organization is to ensure 12 years of free, safe and quality education for every girl.

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Rock Band practice 🎸 🥁 You can belt out your favourite tunes, beat the drums, practice some guitar riffs and get your creative juices flowing! This club is amazing!

Question for house points: can you name a band that formed in high school and went on to sell out stadiums worldwide and became multi platinum recording artists?

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Today, we remember and reflect on the life on Queen Elizabeth II.

ISCS, The British School of Zug is joining millions of people worldwide to pay its respects and mark the extraordinary reign of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday 19th of September 2022.

Students at the school will be participating in a series of activities designed to reflect on the Queen’s life and her impact as the UK’s longest serving monarch.

During a special Assembly, students and teachers will pay tribute to the Queen as an extraordinary leader, whilst also learning about her, and the Royals' affiliation with Switzerland.

Mr Ryan Hopton, Deputy Head of Secondary at ISCS and Member of the Chartered College of Teaching, said “The death of HRH Queen Elizabeth II marks the end of an era in British history, politics and culture. An immensely recognisable figure, her role and actions as Head of State for the UK and other Commonwealth nations will be remembered around the world. She was often the only female figure among the male-dominated world of leaders and politicians and strove to move the UK, and its monarchy, into the 21st century whilst maintaining a sense of tradition. As a diplomat, her role in international relations has been significant.”

ISCS teachers have prepared inspiring and engaging resources for the students, who will be able to participate in art projects, history sessions, research, poem recitals amongst others. A special British lunch and “English Tea” and lunch will be served to honour one of the most significant people in our history.

James, 7 years old, originally from the UK said “The Queen was a very inspiring leader, because she was kind and always supported young people around the world.” Bea, 9 years old, originally from the UK remarked: “I think the Queen was an extraordinary person, because she devoted her whole life to serving others and always pushed world leaders to commit to saving our planet”.

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We are a British school, but we are quite international 🌎
Mr Hawthorne’s is having some fun on Friday afternoon! Name all the nationalities of his students!

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Mr Santos led a group of Year 9 students on a walking tour of architecturally interesting buildings in Cham today. Students are conducting photographic research for their Cityscape autumn project. We can’t wait to share with you the final results!

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There is no doubt how beneficial smartphones are. That said, we know how important it is for students to get the most out of their learning and socialising during the school day. With this in mind, our Head PE teacher Mr Perliyev has organised a variety of competitive events throughout the year to occupy our students during break time. This semester, the students are taking part in a badminton tournament. Football, basketball and chess tournament will follow. We love to watch our students socialising, laugh with their friends and having a great time!

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International University Fair at ISCS-The British School of Zug was a huge success. Students had the opportunity to find their ideal program at some of the best universities from Switzerland, UK, France, Italy, Austria, Italy, Canada and USA.

The chance to meet universities face to face, by interacting with official representatives and alumni, is a key benefit of university fair. Students spoke about the appeal of getting immediate personalized responses to questions, finding out more about the programs and funding opportunities on offer, and getting an idea of the application process – all reasons to attend in person, rather than just stick to online research. Attending a university fair is also an opportunity to get a better idea of what university admissions officers are looking for!

What was particularly apparent was how inspired the students were after the fair! We heard students discuss how much they want to achieve the required grades, how exciting it would be to live in the various places around the world and how interesting the courses offered by the universities are.

Thank you to all the universities who attended the fair! We can’t wait to host you again next year!

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Touch Rugby with a Champion🏉 What a fantastic PE this was!

Thank you to @malleyman1 for leading several sessions today. Ian O’Malley has represented Ireland in Touch Rugby at international level since 2011 – participating in two World Cups, four European Championships and one Home Nations. He has over 60 caps and has scored 47 times for his country.

Touch rugby is a team sport that was derived from Rugby Union. In this sport, the tackling aspect of rugby is replaced with just a touch. More than 15,000 men and women across the UK take part in organised touch rugby tournaments each year. As the name suggests, touch rugby is a minimal-contact version of the game, without rucks and mauls, scrums or lineouts, and where touching the player with the ball counts as a tackle. As such, touch rugby is suitable for people of all skills and experience!

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Touch Rugby practice 🏉 so much fun! PE should be fun!!! Thank you @malleyman1 for spending a day with us today - it was incredible!!!!! We can’t wait for the next session!

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On Thursdays, our students have the opportunity to listen to external speakers. Mr De Leon, CEO of a space and technology company, came in for our first talk. The second presentation was delivered by Mr Patnaik, who elaborated on life in the pharmaceutical sector.

“Fascinating”, “engaging”, “interesting” and “real” were some of the comments from our students following these talks. Thank you to both speakers for their time and truly interesting presentations. It is absolutely critical for students to hear from industry leaders such as Mr De Leon or Mr Patnaik, not only because it gives students an insight into careers options, but these talks motivate and inspire ISCS students.

If you would like to talk to our students, we would really appreciate an email from you:
HelloFuture@iscs-zug.ch

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Autumn Primary Hike 2022 🥾Today our classroom was the forest, our canteen - a beautiful meadow, and our PE Hall - miles and miles of hiking trails.

The ISCS hikes are always full of fun & adventure. At the same time, they are extremely beneficial for children. American Hiking Society explains that “exploring nature and being outside instills a sense of adventure in children, helping them build their imagination. Kids are naturally drawn to the unkempt and dirty aspect of the wild. The wilderness inspires bravery to try new things and boosts confidence. Young ones who spend time in the wild learn about weather, plants and animals. They become less afraid of bugs, beasts, and the unpredictable; while also learning about how to stay safe outdoors. Many kids who hike will learn first aid early on, and other life skills that they’ll carry with them into adulthood. Having a sense of adventure at an early age means trying new sports, hobbies, and other activities. This love of physical activity can help decrease the rates of obesity and even depression that’s so prevalent in youth today. Children also learn empathy while observing bird’s nests, baby animals, and wildlife in general. As you take a child on a hike, educate them about how each animal lives and survives. When we teach kids to honor wildlife and let the animals go about their daily routine of survival, they become more compassionate people. Children who are empathetic toward animals tend to be the same toward humans. Spending time on trails and in public lands educates everyone on the creed of respect. When we respect the wild, we all can continue to go back and experience nature’s beauty for years to come.”

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Here is a list of our secondary school Student Council representatives. Congratulations on your election! We are looking forward to a great year!

Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022
The ISCS Community would like to pay its respects and mark the extraordinary reign of the Queen.

A day in life of Year 7… The day started really well with an English with Mr Gordon, where we realised how funny it can be to describe a tree with rich adjectives. In German, we found out that Ms Orford is a Simpsons fan, in Maths with Dr Caracheo - that there are many different ways to teach algebra. During the Leadership Programme we discussed various research methods. In Computer Science with Mr Alvarez, students proudly showed us their incredible hoodies’ and sneakers’ designs.

And what happened after school? Well, some went to football club at our partner SC Cham stadium, while the other half run back to the computer lab for some coding.

Thank you Year 7 for sharing your day with all of us! It was inspiring to watch you learn.

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#ClassTakeover - A day in life of Year 7, in 10 photos 📸

The day started really well with an English with Mr Gordon, where we realised how funny it can be to describe a tree with rich adjectives. In German, we found out that Ms Orford is a Simpsons fan, in Maths with Dr Caracheo - that there are many different ways to teach algebra. During the Leadership Programme we discussed various research methods. In Computer Science with Mr Alvarez, students proudly showed us their incredible hoodies’ and sneakers’ designs.

And what happened after school? Well, some went to football club at our partner SC Cham stadium, while the other half run back to the computer lab for some coding.

Thank you Year 7 for sharing your day with all of us! It was inspiring to watch you learn.

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Our talented students are taking over our school building! They are designing a series of murals for the school’s corridors, cafeteria and classrooms. How exciting is that?! Under a watchful eye of Mrs Bradley and Mr Santos, the students are currently planning and designing the murals. This project requires collaboration & creative vision. What messages do our art students want to convey? How will the murals make us all feel?

It’s not long until we’ll find out!

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Meet our teachers - Mr Markus Waldispühl, German Teacher in ISCS Primary.

Learning a language is often put down as dry and lacking creativity, but we all know that when you have a great teacher, who can inspire and make the fun, learning simply comes easy. ISCS Students have up to 5 German lessons every week and in addition to that, they can choose after-school clubs in German. With so much language learning, our teachers have to bring innovative teaching techniques into classrooms to keep students interested and motivated. This is not a problem for Mr Waldispühl, whose creativity knows no bounds.

Mr Waldispühl has first joined us as a student teacher while studying at the University of St Gallen. Fast-forward a few years and Mr Waldispühl is one our students’ favourite teacher. Passionate, dedicated, always bringing innovative ideas into the classroom. A German teacher, who is not afraid to use computer games to boost language skills, quickly realising that our students not only like the technology element, but also the competition.

“I am Swiss. After I decided to become a teacher, I lived in the UK and Ireland for 3 years, where I studied and worked as a primary teacher, swimming instructor and a dance teacher. I speak Swiss German, German, English and Dutch. I joined ISCS because the school treats everyone with respect and I love the family-like environment. In my free time I love to dance, make crochet figures, and cycling. I became a teacher because I want to help the children succeed in their own way. I want to give them many A-HA moments and see the sparkles in their eyes when they learn something new. Furthermore, I do everything with a lot of passion and hope that this inspires the children.”

If you would like to find out more about Mr Waldispühl, get in touch!

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Students are really excited in our new engineering club! Who can blame them!!! What a fantastic experience!

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Engineering & computing club at ISCS. Students are beyond excited, really.

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Friday Maths with #mrfunthorne ! What a fantastic brain-break 🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼
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At ISCS, our students are between 3 and 18 years old! With a sibling discount of up to 50% off, we are proud to call ourselves a “Family-friendly school”.

At ISCS, we offer the following:
• British Preschool
• Cambridge International Primary
• Cambridge International Secondary
• Cambridge International IGCSEs & A-Levels
• A 3-year alternative to Swiss Gymnasium programme
• A range of extra-curricular clubs, events, days out and lectures

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What a great start to PE classes of 2022/2023! We work closely with Gemainde Cham to secure the best sport facilities for our students: extremely well equipped sports hall, state-of-the-art gym, training swimming pool and many others. It is also important to us to lead by example, when we talk about integration into local community.

Our students have the opportunity to try a variety of sports, everything from athletics, football, beach volleyball, swimming to cross country running. We are here to help our students find an exercise they love, so they grow up following their passion and live a healthy lifestyle.

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All of our secondary students took part in the second Leadership Programme workshop. The Leadership Programme is a co-curricular and curricular programme for all secondary students at ISCS. It fosters a Global Mindset and challenges students to develop solution-based, critical thinking. Working together with “Social Global Leaders”, the programme provides ISCS students with a chance to change the world for the better through social action and personal development.

Students have to work in small teams to create a local project addressing a global issue. They have to understand what the Global Goals are, precisely state aims of their group project, explain clearly the reasons behind the project, find a solution to the problem, assign roles and responsibilities, communicate the project and explain what the final impact will be. It seems everyone is really excited to be taking part - we are keeping fingers crossed and can’t wait to share your progress!

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Computer science club with Mr Alvarez is one of the favourite clubs of our students. 3D-desgin & print, programming, key concepts like blockchain are only some of the topics covered here.

Did you know? Switzerland is the most innovative country in the world for the eleventh year running. This is the conclusion of the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2021 based on an assessment of more than 130 economies worldwide. Sweden and the USA follow in second and third place.
In the latest issue of the International School Parent magazine (@isparentmag) we read that “this well-earned recognition has acted as a magnet for some of the most established names in business, with 15 Fortune 500 companies opting for presence in the country. These companies fuel job creation, and in many cases are major players in high-risk sectors such as the food and pharmaceutical industries. Switzerland is also a hub for startups, frequently ranking among the top choices for entrepreneurs seeking to set up new ventures. The country’s success as a new business incubator is in part thanks to its advantageous geographical location and solid infrastructure, together with multiple seed funding avenues and easy access to the European market.”

This year, ISCS has introduced a Computer Science pathway to equip our students with highly in demand skills required across a range of disciplines worldwide, and complements almost any academic area, giving learners a competitive advantage when pursuing sought-after opportunities. Expert teachers, exciting curriculum, combined with a new computer lab equipped with latest programming, robotics sets and 3D printers are key to our students’ success.

Would you like to find out more? Get in touch!

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At ISCS we are proud to offer small sizes, as we believe this is the best learning environment. It is what makes our British International School school unique.

The benefits of smaller classes have been proven in study after study, and most teachers will tell you intuitively that working with fewer children more personally improves the atmosphere and overall learning quality in the classroom.

Students are more confident and teachers more relaxed, making for a less stressful environment
Particularly for younger students, small sizes can greatly benefit development, especially in reading and mathematics. The lower student to teacher ratio also helps draw young children out of their shell and grow in confidence. As they go through grades/years, the small allows them to focus better, the teacher to identify problems and strengths sooner, so they can attend to them better and faster.

It is well known that no two children learn the same way, so when a large group of children are combined in one classroom not all will benefit from the lesson in the same way. Smaller classes take less of a “one size fits all” approach, and the teacher has the ability to tailor lessons more specifically to different students.

According to the Center for Public Education, the size that allows teachers to teach as effectively as possible is 18 students or fewer. A similar study performed by the National Education Association concluded that in classes of 13-17 students, children performed at a level that was roughly a month ahead of students in classes consisting of 22-25 students by the end of the year. A followup study concluded that by the end of 2nd grade, students from the larger classes were approximately two months behind the students from smaller classes.

Don’t just take our word for it – the vast majority of research shows that students perform better in all subjects, at all levels, in smaller classes.

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What makes a great British School? Prestigious curriculum, great teaching, a rich mix of tradition and innovation. Some say: uniforms! Well, we offer it all!

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Everyone is invited to the International University Fair to be held on 13th September 2022 in Cham. You will also have an opportunity to talk to us about our Fast Track programmes, especially designed for students in the local Swiss system or Middle Years IB.

We are looking forward to meeting you at the fair!

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Our Secondary Students went on a hike around the picturesque Vierwaldstättersee. We are lucky to be surrounded by miles and miles of Alpine Trails, so we try to make the best use of it.

Given the numerous benefits for teens getting outdoors, including developing self-esteem, teamwork and communication skills, we can’t resist taking our students outdoors. Being outside the classroom creates a positive energy - it’s more than just leaves and logs!

We can’t wait for the next one!

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