The British School of Zug

WHY ISCS?

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

-Cambridge International Curriulumm

-Individualised approach to learning

-Outstanding teachers

INNOVATION

-Forward thinking teaching

-Modern curriculum

-Continuous investment in technology

FAMILY ENVIRONMENT

-Small class sizes

-Inidividual approach

-Focus on quality

GLOBAL MINDSET

-International community

-Global Leadership Programme

-Fostering diverse, creative & global thinking

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THE BRITISH SCHOOL
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+41 41 781 44 44

+41 79 227 89 24

8:00 – 17:00

info@iscs-zug.ch

Lorzenparkstrasse 8, 6330 Cham

Travel the world without leaving the campus ???????????? Secondary students dressed up in their traditional clothes or colors, prepared food, music, art, and other paraphernalia to showcase the cultures and traditions of their homeland for ISCS’s first ever International Day. There were a variety of performances, a traditional Mexican Pinata and an International Quiz. ISCS Community represents over 30 nations - a rainbow of cultures.

Parents, primary students and local community have been invited to attend and given passports to collect stamps from all over the world.

Have you enjoyed your visit? What was your favourite food? Comment below ❤️

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Johana Saenz, ISCS School Counsellor, is proud of the positive learning environment she has helped to create at ISCS. It starts with teachers who care, with small classes where every student is seen, and where opportunities are created for students to engage with social causes.

ISCS is a family-oriented school. We pride ourselves of knowing every student: their strengths, weaknesses, needs and interests. Here are some examples of how our teachers show their students that they care:
• they greet every student right at the door every morning, excited to spend a day with them
• give students opportunity during to share what their outside interests are and make references to these during learning
• always remind students just how capable they are
• support their struggles as well as achievements: having one to one time to support them
•showing up at sport events in which our students participate, whether it’s a hockey game, a run or a football tournament
• dressing up to make learning fun
• selecting learning materials which match specific interests of a student
• opening up the world: presenting all the opportunities that await
• working closely with parents and showing them how they can support their children’s learning
• dealing with failures in a positive way
• AND MANY MORE!

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The Parents vs Students football match saw a star-studded line-up of ISCS footballers, teaching icons and parent entertainers. Organised by Prof P & Ms MacMillan, the event raised money for the Achuar community in Equador. Supported by passionate fans in an iconic SC Cham stadium and broadcasted (almost) live on insta stories, the event harnessed the power of football to to engage our community into activism, united by play.

A big THANK YOU to all the players, coaches and supporters. The Student-led NGO will soon announce how much money has been raised as part of the series of events organised this month, culminating with the raffle on the 31st March. If you still haven’t bought your tickets, remember they are on sale at 5CHF each. The NGO would like to thank you for all your donations ❤️

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Senior vs Junior Wolves met today in a friendly to raise money for the Achuar community in Equador.

Several of our students are star players on local football teams - they were amazing today!

Great afternoon in the sunshine - who do you think won? Write in comments below!

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ISCS-led NGO plays an important role in our school. It organises events to support people in need and teaches students about social responsibility and activism.

Our students are committed to transform our world into a better place and understand, that this transformation can only happen when a person has a sense of civic responsibility. The Student-led NGO offers an opportunity for students to learn how to assess what the community needs, gain an understanding of the solutions to remedy those needs, and creates a desire to commit to and be responsible for making changes to improve the community.

The members of the NGO are persistent in organising weekly events, they take part in fundraising activities, run websites. They exemplify the fact that no matter how old you are, you can bring change and contribute to a better society.

We recently spoke to Giorgia, who took on a leadership role at the NGO. She has been part of the NGO for two years now and in that time organised many events such as fundraising for Ukrainian Refugees, Malala Run to support girls education, and most recently - a series of fun initiatives to support Achuar school in Ecuador.

She highly recommends other schools also set up student-led NGOs. Activism taught her empathy, collaboration, communication amongst others. She says all of this will make her a better doctor in the future, as Giorgia plans to study medicine.

How can you support Giorgia and the NGO team? Get involved by buying raffle tickets, take part in events, bake cakes, donate items when needed.

Follow the conversation in the upcoming March Monthly Highlights, where you will be able to find our more about Giorgia and the NGO.

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Plenty of smiles today when the Gymnasium students played football during PE. We are very fortunate to train at the amazing @sccham1910_official professional football facilities next to our school.

This weekend SC Cham plays NyonnaisStade at home, kick off at 16:00 ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️ Hopp Chom!

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Maths with some of our youngest students. Thank you Ms MacMillan for letting us join in!

When pupil-to-teacher ratios are low, pupils can benefit from more personalized attention and receive the unique instruction they deserve. “This responsive caregiving,” ChildCare.gov states, “is extremely important to your child’s social and emotional growth, as well as physical fitness.”

The Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes also chimes in on the subject. Small sizes allow children to form good relationships with adults and children in the group and give teachers time to individually notice each child and provide instruction and interactions that are child-centered and meaningful. Children are more able to be creative in small group environments and tend to improve their vocabulary with greater ease.

If you are looking for a primary school for your child, we advise to contact us as soon as possible, as places for next academic year are now limited.

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$Ms MacMillan’s celebrated #PiDay with little gifts and many sweets to learn about fractions! Maths is fun when you can sit on the floor in a small group with a great teacher! That is the the #ISCSdifference ???? #primaryteacher #mathsclass #maths #primarymaths #fractions #schools #cambridgeschools #cambridgeinternationalschool #cambridgeschool #schoolsofinstagram #elementaryschool #teachersofinstagram #instaschool #switzerland #zug #cham #steinhausen #hünenberg$

#OhHeyMrsMcVeigh - thanks for taking your music outdoors!

Mrs McVeigh couldn’t wait for spring weather to arrive to show her students how many activities she prepared. It was exciting as students can be louder, messier and bolder in the outside classroom!

Did you know? Research has shown that being in nature reduces stress, restores our ability to focus and improves immune function in children as well as adults. If you consider the outdoor classroom through Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, it seems obvious that a student who feels safe, calm and alert will be able to learn better.
Furthermore, outdoor classroom experiences, have been linked with:
????Increased joy and happiness for both students and staff
????Reduced stress and anxiety
????Improved memory, focus and problem-solving abilities
????Improved behaviour and cooperation skills
????Improved physical health, coordination and eyesight.

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“Because we’re able to disengage from the outside world a bit, our minds can travel new paths and help us to gain new perspectives,” explains psychologist Katherine Cotter from the University of Pennsylvania and co-author of a new research exploring positive emotions. “We might lose track of time or find ourselves absorbed in a particular work during our visit. In our everyday lives, we probably aren’t having these sorts of experiences too often, so in this sense it makes the museum a unique space. Through these forms of immersion, we may boost our positive emotions or feel a bit more alive,” explains Cotter.

Mr Santos, ISCS Art teacher, takes our students to various museums several times a year. This time our students spent the day in Kunsthaus Zug. If you are interested in the results of the visit, follow @de.a_r - an instagram account dedicated to student art.

The Kunsthaus Zug has several collection areas, ranging from classical modernism to contemporary art. It is home to the most important collection of Viennese Modernism outside of Austria in Europe, including works by Klimt, Gerstl, Hoffmann, Kokoschka, Schiele, Wotruba. Four to five projects a year are dedicated to contemporary and 20th-century art with a targeted inclusion of public space.
"Project Collection", a unique collection model of contemporary art, was developed, which turns the museum into a "laboratory".

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The sweetest students on this planet???????? ???? Thank you for brightening our day, not only on International Women’s day, but every day!

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On this International Women’s Day, hear ideas from girls around the world how to create a more equal society. Voices of Youth is an initiative supported by UNICEF and the instagram account @voicesofyouth addresses issues affecting young people around the world.

This year’s theme of the International Women’s Day is #EmbraceEquality
#internationalwomensday #zug #switzerland #cambridgeschool #cambridgeinternational

Our computer science students continue to design and programme computer and mobile games. Game programming requires advanced technical skills and a high understanding of programming languages. It also requires an advanced platform to build games.

Mr Alvarez introduced the Unity platform to our students. Over 50% of all computer games have been designed using this platform. Our students learn how to write simple C# scripts to create gameplay, mechanics, visual effects, AI systems and more.

Unity is a 2D/3D engine and framework that provides a system for designing game or app scenes for 2D, 2.5D and 3D. Not only games can be created here, but training simulators, first-responder applications, and other business-focused applications.

Unity is a native C++-based game engine. Students write code in C#, JavaScript (UnityScript). The students’ code, not the Unity engine code, runs on Mono or the Microsoft .NET Framework, which is Just-in-Time (JIT) compiled (except for iOS, which doesn’t allow JIT code and is compiled by Mono to native code using Ahead-of-Time [AOT] compilation).

Interested in a career in gaming? Typically, video game designers need a bachelor's degree. Some employers also prefer certifications in C# programming or UX design.

#unity #gamedesign #computerscience #cambridgeschool #cambridgeinternationalschool #cambridgeinternational #cham #zug #hünenberg #expatsinzug #zugcity

What makes a GREAT MATHS class?
1️⃣ A GREAT TEACHER who has time to explain, who cares about each and every student, who truly believes every one can learn maths. A teacher who has so much passion that will not let the student leave the room without making sure they GOT IT!
2️⃣ SMALL CLASS where everyone has time to ask questions, where the teacher can check everyone’s udnerstastanding of the subject during every single class.
3️⃣ An incredible curriculum developed by University of Cambridge.

Cambridge International Mathematics curriculum was developed by Cambridge Mathematics. We are proud to offer our students the very best education and it starts with a prestigious, modern curriculum.

“The mission of the University of Cambridge is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence. Cambridge Mathematics is a collaborative enterprise in pursuit of this mission. The four University partners are committed to championing and securing a world mathematics education for all students from 5 –19 years old, applicable to both national and international contexts and based on evidence from research and practice.

We believe that the study of mathematics is worthwhile for its own sake and as a key form of intellectual development. It is critical for the understanding of many other subjects and essential for functioning within modern society. Our vision is that the model of mathematics education that we intend to devise will emphasise the richness and power of maths, will encourage continued study of the subject and will be recognised world-wide as innovative and rigorous in approach. It will take into account the different needs in a changing world and contribute to learners’ personal, societal and economic well being. The enactment of the vision will draw on the expertise that resides in the University, and on that of our colleagues across the world.”

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Congratulations to both teams taking part in this mini football tournament. Thank you @isrheintal for accepting our invitation and spending the day with us at the beautiful @sccham1910_official football field.

#YoursTrulyMsPredouli turns out to be the best coach of ISCS Wolves - don’t you alll agree?!

#football #internationalschool #zug

PLEASE HELP - Can you donate your skills or items to a raffle our school is organising to help the Archuar Community?

The Amazon rainforest has been home to the Achuar people for thousands of years. Skilled hunters and fishermen, they have a spiritual connection with nature and consider themselves the forest’s greatest protectors. Life is governed by their ancestors, with family history passed down orally from generation to generation. Yet traditions are being undermined as the young are tempted away by modernity, while their fragile ecosystem faces man-made destruction.

ISCS has forged links with the community and will be buying and collecting books, stationery and educational materials for the youngest members of the Achuar community.

The Achuar leaders have prioritized English language education for two reasons. First, knowledge of the English language greatly increases employability for Achuar youth and adults in a region that is economically underdeveloped and in a job market that is historically hostile to indigenous Ecuadorians. Many community members have expressed a desire to work in ecotourism, a sector in which they can support their families, live at home (as opposed to moving to the city), and engage in environmental stewardship. Second, the leaders believe that English education will help the next generation better engage with international actors as the forest becomes increasingly threatened by illegal logging and hunting, and even government-sanctioned exploitation, as they have seen happen to other indigenous communities. English education, for them, is a preemptive defense against future attempts to exploit the natural resources of their homeland.

The ISCS raffle, organised by Ms MacMillan, aims to raise money for the transport of all the goods we collect. The Archuar community is difficult to reach and the items will have to be delivered on foot. Please show your support and contact the school with any ideas you might have for the raffle.

Gym time for our secondary students! That’s the way to start the week!

Did you know? Available evidence suggests that mathematics and reading are the academic topics that are most influenced by physical activity. These topics depend on efficient and effective executive function, which has been linked to physical activity and physical fitness ????

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Just before home-time, we asked our primary students (and the Head of Primary) what was their highlight of the week! Some obvious answers there (science class, PE, golden time) and some less obvious (German test?!). Have a lovely weekend everyone!

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Integration into our local community and Swiss life is extremely important to us. Today, our primary students, led by our German teacher Mr Waldispuhl, are joining thousands of Swiss school-age children in a series of daily sports challenges organised by a foundation run by a Swiss Olympian Nicola Spirig. One student in each primary at ISCS will win a smart watch at the end of the challenge!

Nicola Spirig is an Olympic champion, seven-time European champion and mother of three: Nicola Spirig is one of the most successful athletes in Swiss history. Her foundation, “Pho3nix Kids by Nicola Spirig” promotes health and well-being and encourages more physical activity and sports participation among youth.

Pho3nix Kids by Nicola Spirig is a joint initiative of the Nicola Spirig and Pho3nix foundations. The Nicola Spirig Foundation was founded in 2014 with the aim of giving children and young people from all walks of life access to sport and showing how sport can have a positive impact on their lives. The Pho3nix Foundation is a non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to empower and inspire children through sport. She sponsors the Pho3nix Team, an international team of top athletes, who embody the ideals of the Pho3nix: triumph over failure through resilience and passion, making them a symbol of hope and strength.

We wish all of our primary students all the best - we will posting updates and rankings, so stay tuned!

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Another fantastic afternoon for our students enjoying ice skating at the EVZ Bossard Arena. This time, the secondary students and teachers took to the ice, some to show off the moves, and some to learn!

For more photos head over to our Facebook page!

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When kids in Switzerland have PE… Iceskating for our primary students! What a fun afternoon at the famous Bossard Arena ????

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A fantastic afternoon for primary students enjoying ice skating at the EVZ Bossard Arena. We are lucky several ISCS students play for some of the best hockey teams in Swizterland and could show us how it’s done ????????

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Congratulations to our Primary Football Team (Boys) who competed in an international schools tournament today in Zürich. 16 teams took part in the tournament. We are happy to report, that our Wolves progressed all the way to knockout stages and then Quarter Finals! Can we please wear your medals for a day? ????

Thank you ProfP for amazing coaching and Mr Hawthorne, our Head of Primary, for such a warm welcome back!

We are so proud of our Wolves!

#football #internationalschool #zurich #switzerland #cambridgeschool #cambridgeinternationalschool

Get to know our faculty! Today we caught up with Mr Nayman to ask him some questions!

❓Why have you decided to join ISCS?
????????‍♂️I decided to apply to ISCS because I liked its focus on small sizes, great pastoral care and family atmosphere and the range of subjects on offer, including German for beginners as well as for native speakers! Once I had met Mrs Bradley and Mr Parra online, I knew it was the right school for me.

❓What do you do in your free time?
????????‍♂️I have three children at ISCS who take up quite a lot of my time but otherwise I play squash, go swimming and MTB riding and read books when I get a chance!

❓What’s the best thing about being a teacher?
????????‍♂️I love watching the students' progress in my classes and their successes - every lesson is different and the students keep me young and fresh!

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Mr Robin Nayman is originally from London, UK and has been a teacher and Head of Languages for over 20 years, most recently for 10 years in Shropshire, UK and, before that, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Mr Nayman’s specialisms are German and French which he has taught to all age groups. Mr Nayman approach to teaching is to make the lessons engaging and as fun and relevant as possible. Mr Nayman is married to Kat and has three children who are all bi-lingual in German and English and who are also all at ISCS!

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This week in Science with Ms Pike, Year 7 has been finding out all about cells. They have learned how to set up their equipment, prepare slides, and to correctly use a microscope. Later this term they’ll be applying their new skills to identify the key differences between animal and plant cells and explain the function of different cell organelles. Way to go Year 7! #ScientistsOfTheFuture ????????????

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Train like a professional England Football Association player! ISCS students enjoyed a football session with an ex professional footballer, Andrew Bond⚽. As a Head Coach and the owner of Prokids, a Zug-based sports camps company, Coach Andrew dedicates his time to share his love of football and healthy lifestyle with children ages 4 and above during group sessions and summer camps.

Our students LOVED taking part in all the drills Coach Andrew prepared for them.
Aimed at improving dribbling ability, developing crossing skills, and becoming greater attacking threats, the drills were fun and challenging. Students also worked on their teamwork and collaboration skills. While most of the time spent with Coach Andrew was on a playing field, he has talked to our students about the importance of values such as integrity, leadership, perseverance and respect.

A really fun and unforgettable session for our students! Thank you @prokidszug !

Congratulations to all the recipients of “Student of the Month - January 2023”. These students have been nominated by teachers for outstanding academic achievements in subjects such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Languages, English, Global Perspectives and for sporting achievements. We are very proud of you and are excited to celebrate your successes!

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Primary students keep choosing chess over outdoor breaks! Even the the Head of Primary can’t resist!

Did you know? Chess has been persuasively linked with improving children's concentration, problem-solving, critical, original and creative thinking – and even mathematical abilities. It is also said to help with memory storage and how young brains manage information. Chess is also particularly helpful for integrating students. While they learn a new language, chess can help them engage with other children and adults without needing good linguistic skills.

Getting students to play chess is a great way to get them offline. It allows them to unplug from the devices and engage in real-life, educational gameplay.

What about secondary students? Well - they are currently in a tournament! Stay tuned - we will share more soon!

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Our engineering club students are now designing and building robots.

Meet a Multipurpose Robot Explorer, 100% made by students.

Phase 1: ISCS Mars Discovery Robot ready to Depart!!!

Phase 2: Add more parts to allow to collect rocks in our Space exploration.

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Are you smarter than a primary students? We shall see! This morning parents of students in primary school were invited to join in the lessons. Teachers prepared various tasks for parents so they could get the taste of what their children work on this term.

It’s always fun to host parents: we love seeing all the smiles, have chats over a cup of coffee and show them why their kids love school ????

The next Open Morning is coming up after the Easter Break!

#cambridgeschool #britishschool #zug #cham #baar #hünenberg #internationalschool #parents

Our IGCSE and A-Levels students have visited The Kunsthaus Zürich: the biggest art museum of Switzerland. It houses one of the most important art collections in Switzerland, assembled over the years by the local art association called Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft. The collection spans from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, with an emphasis on Swiss art. Visitors can view major works by artists including Claude Monet (several works including an enormous water lily painting), Edvard Munch, Pablo Picasso, Jacques Lipchitz and the Swiss Alberto Giacometti. Other Swiss artists such as Johann Heinrich Füssli, Ferdinand Hodler or from recent times, Pipilotti Rist and Peter Fischli are also represented. Furthermore, works from Vincent van Gogh, Édouard Manet, Henri Matisse and René Magritte are to be found here as well.

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What do we do on our breaks when the weather outside is wet and cold? We play chess! The students from Mr Hawthorne’s took the initiative and organised their own chess tournament! Well done boys!

#chess #cambridgeschool #internationalschool #cambridgeinternational #zug #cham #baar #hünenberg #expatsinzug

The report is just in and we are not surprised!

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.

ISCS students learn a variety of skills, such as phone applications design, Phyton and scratch programming, industrial design, game design, building Raspberry Pi and many others. When they reach IGCSE stage (14-16 years old) they will work towards gaining an actual qualification, recognised worldwide and in Switzerland.

Cambridge Computer Science helps learners develop an interest in computational thinking and an understanding of the principles of problem-solving using computers. They apply this understanding to create computer-based solutions to problems using algorithms and a programming language. Learners also develop a range of technical skills, and the ability to effectively test and evaluate computing solutions.

Studying Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science helps learners appreciate current and emerging computing technologies, the benefits of their use and recognise their potential risks.

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Happy Lunar New Year!!! Also known as Chinese New Year, the event is celebrated over multiple days and marks the beginning of the coming 12 months on the traditional lunisolar calendar.

The occasion is observed by many people of Chinese descent and is also commemorated in other countries across Asia, including South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore.

Ending the year of the Water Tiger, which is seen as a symbol of strength, braveness and exorcising evils, the 2023 Lunar New Year is set to welcome the Year of the Rabbit.

The Rabbit is the fourth animal in the zodiac sequence of 12, and is seen as the luckiest. People born in the year of the Rabbit are believed to be vigilant, witty, quick-minded and ingenious.
The animal is also said to signify mercy, elegance and beauty.

In the Chinese five-element theory, it is believed that each zodiac sign has one of the five elements: Metal, wood, water, fire or earth.
These elements rotate for each year on which the sign falls, meaning they come every 60 years.
This year is the Water Rabbit, which last came in 1903 and 1963.
There are five types of rabbit, each said to have different characteristics - and those associated with the Water Rabbit suggest believers in the Chinese lunisolar calendar who were born in those years may not be entirely pleased.

The traits linked to each of the rabbits are:

Water Rabbit: Gentle and amicable, but has a weak mindset
Wood Rabbit: Clever and quick-witted, but selfish
Fire Rabbit: Broad-minded, smart and flexible
Earth Rabbit: Straightforward, ambitious and hard-working
Metal Rabbit: Kind-hearted, lively and enthusiastic

One of the most important holidays in the Chinese calendar, the Lunar New Year kicks off a 15-day festival of celebrations in China and among Chinese communities around the world. Commonly known in China as Spring Festival, people in the country get seven consecutive days off each year to mark the occasion. A dragon dance is the highlight of the celebration in many areas, as the dragon is a symbol of good fortune.

#globalcommunity #internationalschool

3 IGCSE A*s for French & Spanish today! All early entries! ???? ???? ????

What is the “ISCS Difference?”

➡️It is our individual approach to every student. Every student is unique, so is their learning journey. We offer tailored individual learning programmes, delivered by exceptional teachers in a small environment.
➡️ Cambridge International Education framework (part of the University of Cambridge) is a prestigious curriculum for students ages from 3 to 18. Students gain IGCSE and A-Level qualifications, which are sought after by the best universities in Switzerland & abroad. Cambridge curriculum reflects the latest thinking in each subject area, drawn from expert international research. Our dedicated teachers encourage students to develop higher order thinking skills - problem solving, critical thinking, independent
research, collaboration and presenting arguments.
These are transferable skills that will last a lifetime,
preparing students for their future careers.
➡️Our extracurricular programme is built to enhance
our students’ university applications.

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WELCOME FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Located in the Canton of Zug, probably the region in Europe that is attracting more professional talent and innovation from all over the world, ISCS is a Cambridge-accredited international school that provides education to students from more than 30 different nationalities and from ages 3 to 18.

At ISCS, our students receive an academically rigorous international education delivered in English across all year levels. After years of preparation and mastering their subject´s learning objectives, our students sit for the official Cambridge IGCSE and A-level exams (Upper Secondary Certifications), which are recognized by the most prestigious universities around the world.

Although most of our students are coming from international families, we are admitting a growing number of Swiss students. All students receive German lessons to improve their language proficiency. Our goal is that at the end of their education at ISCS, they will be able to access a wide range of universities, including Swiss universities.

At ISCS, we are not only developing academics, but we are also challenging our students to explore and develop their individual gifts and talents through a variety of educational-enriching experiences that span from Theatre, Music, and NGO, to trips and events.

We also aim to develop strong values in our students, which may guide them in their adult life. Our students are encouraged to think critically and independently, embrace new opportunities, and take responsibility to contribute to a more peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable society, globally.

I am extremely proud to be part of the ISCS school community and would like to invite you to navigate our website and discover all the amazing services and programmes that ISCS has to offer or to contact us to learn more about our school. It would be a pleasure to meet you.”

-JOSE ANTONIO PARRA

OUR VALUES

OUR LEARNING PILLARS

Our Ultimate Goal is the Success of our Students, which is built on four pillars

English Language of Instruction

We’re a Cambridge International school.

Aside from language lessons, our lessons are delivered in English across the school to allow our students to master their knowledge in English.

German as a Core Subject

We place strong effort on the acquisition of the German language, since it provides great value to our students’ future endeavours..

By learning German, our students may have the opportunity to access Swiss or German speaking universities, which offer affordable rates for quality education.

Cambridge International Education

We provide students with a well-rounded education so that the students may access the most recognised universities in the world.

Holistic Education

Through educational experiences, we support our students to explore and discover their gifts and talents and to develop important skills and values to guide them throughout their life.

WELCOME

ADMISSIONS

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JOIN OUR FAMILY!

We’re happy to hear that you’re considering the British International School of Central Switzerland for your child’s education.

In our family-like environment, we can confidently say your child will feel at home, as part of our community of diverse and supportive students and staff .

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Local Swiss Family

“ We can feel the warmth and happiness that comes from this school and we are so grateful to be in the middle of it all.”

Swiss American Family

” I think my son would live at ISCS if he could.”

New Family

” Our family likes ISCS because of the great teachers. They really love teaching and they genuinely care about the students. They support the children and put a lot of effort into creating a stimulating learning environment.”

Nederland Family

“ Hallo,
Wij zijn familie De Jong uit Nederland. Onze zoon (9 jaar) en dochter (8 jaar) zitten op deze school. We hebben bewust voor deze Internationale School gekozen omdat het een kleine school is, met veel persoonlijke aandacht, oog om te integreren in Zwitserland (schooltijden, stimuleren van deelname locale activiteiten, Duitse les) en de mogelijkheid Nederlandse les te volgen. De kinderen gaan met heel veel plezier naar school en komen elke dag weer met enthousiaste verhalen thuis. Zou u meer van onze ervaringen willen horen, stuur dan gerust een mailberichtje naar info@iscs-zug.ch, dan zorgen wij dat deze zo snel mogelijk wordt beantwoord.”

ACADEMICS

The Cambridge International Curriculum sets a global standard for education, and is recognised by universities and employers worldwide. Our curriculum is flexible, challenging and inspiring, culturally sensitive yet international in approach. Cambridge students develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. They also gain the essential skills they need for success at university and in their future careers.

A LEVELS

PRIVATE GYMNASIUM

IGCSE

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRE-IGCSE

A LEVELS

Year 12 & Year 13. Ages 16 to 18.

Our school offers pupils the Cambridge International Advanced Levels (A Levels), a two-year course designed to lead students aged 16 to 18 to universities worldwide. This course is highly personalised in order to allow students to tailor their studies by choosing between subjects, ideally three, that best suit their interests.

The subject options are: Maths, ICT, History, Art, English, English Literature, German, Spanish, Chemistry, Physics, Biology.

PRIVATE GYMNASIUM

Year 11, 12 and 13. Age 15 to 18.

The Private Gymnasium is a unique programme developed by ISCS as a 3-year pathway to university. It consists in doing 1 year of IGCSE where students will take three subjects instead of the usual eight in 2 years, followed by the usual three subjects in A Levels during the two last years.

Subjects in IGCSE include English, Mathematics, and one elective subject of choice. In regards to the A levels, the minimum subjects are A-level German and two elective subjects of choice.

This programme is specially targeted at students who:

have studied in the Swiss local system until the 3rd of Schecundarscule 1 and do not want to or cannot access Swiss Gymnasium Local System.
Are in the IB curriculum, having completed Middle Years Programme (minimum until M4), and do not want to or cannot access the IB Diploma.

With our programme, students will be able to attend both Swiss Universities, which require three IGCSEs and three A Levels, and International Universities, which require three A Levels.

Furthermore, depending on the English and academic level of the pupil, the Reach Programme may be completed in two years rather than three.

IGCSE

Year 10 & Year 11. Ages 14 to 16.

For students aged 14 to 16, ISCS offers the well-known International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme as part of our International Cambridge Curriculum. With innovative methodologies, inquiry-based learning, learning by doing, and collaborative learning among many more, we encourage students to have an active role in their learning process to give them the tools to be successful.

In this two-year course, pupils must choose a minimum of four compulsory subjects and three optional subjects.

Compulsory subjects are: English as a First Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Co-ordinated Sciences (a Double Award IGCSE in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics )

Optional subjects are: German, ICT (Information and Communications Technology), Art, History, and Spanish.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Year 7, Year 8 & Year 9. Ages 10 to 14.

In the British system, Pre IGCSE includes 11 to 14-year-olds, encompassing years 7, 8, and 9. At ISCS we follow the Cambridge International Curriculum, detailed below.

We are committed to giving learners the confidence and tools they need to be effective, life-long learners. Pupils are encouraged to delve into issues of personal, local, and global significance and to holistically approach and understand the knowledge they acquire.

Cambridge Curriculum Subjects are: English (1st and 2nd language), Mathematics, Science, ICT (Information and Communications Technology), and Cambridge Global Perspectives.

Other ISCS Lower Secondary Subjects are: Physical Education, Music, Drama, German, PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, Economic), Art, and Spanish.

ACADEMICS

PRIMARY

EARLY YEARS

PRIMARY

Year 1 to Year 6. Age 5 to 11.

The Cambridge International Primary Curriculum provides us with a framework of essential elements for pupils aged 5 to 11. At ISCS we make sure our curriculum is individualized, integrated, and inquiry-based, focusing as well on the impactful development of social, emotional, and behavioral skills.

As a creative school, we provide our students with opportunities for public speaking, performances (music drama, and dance), and sports, complementing the curriculum with extra-curricular activities and excursions.

We aspire to create an environment where our students come happily to school in the mornings and leave with a smile on their faces.

Cambridge Curriculum Subjects are: English (1st and 2nd language), Mathematics, Science, ICT, and Cambridge Global Perspectives.

Other ISCS Primary Subjects are: Physical Education, Music, Drama, German, PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, Economic), and Art.

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EARLY YEARS

Age 3 to 5.

The Early Years Stage allows children aged from 3 to 5 to be part of our school environment, facilitating their transition into compulsory schooling through the lens of the Cambridge International Curriculum.

At ISCS we ensure learning is a fun positive experience for students, encouraging the innate curiosity of children and promoting education through play, discovery and exploration in a caring and supportive environment. We nurture health and emotional wellbeing, developing autonomy and independence through our holistic learning experience that integrates physical, socio-emotional and cognitive development.

Life goes on beyond the classroom, and at ISCS we make sure to prepare our students for the world that awaits them, filled with adventures and new discoveries.

We provide students support with their academics through our academy and make their lives easier by offering transportation and lunch services.

We enable them to learn new talents and feed their passions, be this through our after-school clubs, NGO, or the Leadership Programme, and school trips amongst many other things, contributing to broadening their horizons.

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WELCOME FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

OUR VALUES

OUR LEARNING PILLARS

Our Ultimate Goal is the Success of our Students, which is built on four pillars

English Language of Instruction

German as a Core Subject

Cambridge International Education

Holistic Education

WELCOME

ADMISSIONS

JOIN OUR FAMILY!

Testimonies

Local Swiss Family

Swiss American Family

New Family

Nederland Family

ACADEMICS

A LEVELS

Year 12 & Year 13. Ages 16 to 18.

PRIVATE GYMNASIUM

Year 11, 12 and 13. Age 15 to 18.

IGCSE

Year 10 & Year 11. Ages 14 to 16.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Year 7, Year 8 & Year 9. Ages 10 to 14.

ACADEMICS

PRIMARY

Year 1 to Year 6. Age 5 to 11.

EARLY YEARS

Age 3 to 5.

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