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| Number of students |
80 |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE |
| School start time |
8:30 (Monday 9:10) |
| School finish time |
Primary: 15:30
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| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Arts and crafts, basketball, chess, computing, climbing, dance and Zumba, drama, football, gymnastics, handicrafts, hockey, horse riding, French, Spanish, German, quiz club, sewing, snowboarding, skiing, swimming, tennis, volleyball, woodwork, yoga. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Tennis courts, climbing wall, mini golf area, playground. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Verbier International School delivers a world-class educational experience with the Swiss high standards, where education goes beyond the curriculum and will provide your children with a learning experience that will last a lifetime. VIS offers an education from aged 3 to 16 years, for both international and local students. VIS is a unique place where children receive a first-class education while being immersed in a beautiful and safe mountain environment. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Learning at VIS is inspired by critical thinking, creativity and the determination of students to do their best. With a strong emphasis on competitive sports and the arts VIS believes in developing the personality of each child and helping them become socially aware leaders.
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