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International School Schaffhausen IB World School Boarding 16 – 19
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ISSH is a well-established private international school in Schaffhausen, a picturesque town in northern Switzerland which can be reached in under an hour from Zurich.
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47 nationalities are represented in the student body at the International School of Schaffhausen. The school community is culturally diverse, with many languages, faiths and experiences represented.

This Swiss boarding school near Zurich strives to create a learning and living environment which is extremely rich in perspectives and where care and respect for one another are fundamental.

The ISSH Junior College boarding programme is specifically designed for teenagers aged 16 - 19 from around the world. Students are invited to join the school's international community of learners, to share a passion for knowledge and to develop into lifelong learners.

The school offers a unique residential programme and an international university entrance qualification, the IB Diploma, that will open doors to universities across Europe, America, Africa or Australasia.

Due to an emphasis on fostering independence and the huge range of extra-curricular opportunities, the residential programme at ISSH develops responsible young adults who are well prepared for university life abroad and have a clear vision of their talents, strengths and goals for life.

Boarding schools in Switzerland International School of Schaffhausen

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Tuition

  • Day Tuition

    CHF 28,500

  • Boarding Tuition

    CHF 21,000

  • Scholarships

    Academic

Academics

  • University entrance

    95%

Teaching Environment

  • Total enrollment

    270

  • Setting

    Semi-rural

  • Teacher - student ratio

    1:8

  • Average class size

    12

Programmes of Study

  • Academic programmes

    IB Diploma / ESL / EAL

  • Extracurricular programmes

    Rugby / Football / Theatre / Art / Basketball / Rowing / Choirs

Languages

  • Main language

    English

  • Language courses offered

    German / Mandarin / ESL / EAL / French

Pupils

  • Girls

    Yes

  • Boys

    Yes

  • Age of entry to school

    16+

  • Age of entry to boarding houses

    16+

University Preparation

  • Preparation course

    Careers guidance

  • University counselling

    Yes

Boarding

  • Full boarding

    Yes

  • Weekly boarding

    Yes

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