Almost entirely

Yes

German, Spanish and French

16

12

Yes, in Early Years and Year 1 classes.

ICT classes are scheduled in the timetable as of Year 3.
We have access to laptops for every secondary learner. Students regularly integrate technology to support their learning, including word processing and PowerPoint, film and voice recording, video production and editing tools, and access to online databases.

Yes, we are always prepared to make a quick transition to remote learning as required or as a recommended safety precaution.

No

Cambridge English Exams, iGCSE exams, AS and A-levels; we are also a testing site so we can offer SAT and PSAT for college entrance purposes

92% IGCSE pass rate/94% pass rate of AS level

Yes, weekly.

In Primary, students focus more on personal connections. In secondary, we believe that students should have a balanced life, and typically have 5-7 hours per week in grade 6, up to 13 hours in grade 10.

ISCS just had its first graduating class, of which around 25% took a gap year and the rest went on to university

We enrol students with tier 1 needs that can be accommodated in the classroom. Students with greater learning needs are typically first referred by the Canton before entering the classroom with the option of 1:1 support

ISOCS has a learning support team. Incoming students who have a diagnosis undergo a 4-week assessment period that allows the school to understand who they are as a learner. We then work with the family and teachers to put an Individualised Education Plan in place for differentiated instruction, accommodations and, where necessary, 1:1 support.

Extended differentiations

We have an on-site guidance counsellor

We are an inclusive school. Given no pre-existing diagnosis, assessments are conducted after enrolment to inform best instructional practice, and not as a barrier to admissions.

N/A

No

Rolling admissions process- applications welcome at any period throughout the year, given that places are available.

Yes

8.15

15.30

We provide after-school care until 18.00.

Yes

We partner with a supplier to offer a hot lunch service every day, featuring both meat and vegetarian options.

Vegetarian and vegan upon request.

Yes

It varies from season to season, but favourites include: Chess club, World Cup Soccer, Basketball, Running, Language clubs such as Spanish and German.

Basketball, Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Swimming, Handball. For the After School Activities we also provide Football, Spanish, Chess and more.

We often participate in various sports competitions with other international schools. Our teams consist of students divided by grade. The advantage of this is that every student is allowed to participate in all tournaments.

Primary school library, Science lab, Exam room, drama workshop room with a small theatre, canteen.

We use a range of local facilities that include a gym, a swimming pool and an athletics track.

ISCS was founded on the philosophy that every student deserves to shine-- and we have continued that tradition as we have grown. We are a family-centred school and pride ourselves on academic excellence and international-mindedness. The only British school in Zug, our small class size allows for the individualised learning that pushes our Cambridge test scores to the top.

ISCS is an authorized Cambridge school. We adhere to the principles and standards of academic rigour outlined in the curriculum framework. Our teachers are selected specifically for their ability to differentiate instruction based on the uniqueness of their learners.