Seamless Learning: A Continuous Educational Journey at SIS
At SIS Swiss International School, we offer a structured and continuous educational journey, guiding students from kindergarten to college. While not all our campuses provide every level within the same location, SIS Basel, Pfäffikon-Schwyz, and Zürich do, offering a complete learning pathway under one roof. At the other campuses, students can complete kindergarten and primary school and transition to one of our SIS schools that offer secondary school and college. This structure ensures stability, continuity, and a strong sense of community, allowing students to grow in a familiar and supportive environment.
A Consistent Learning Experience Across All Campuses
One of the key advantages of our approach is the seamless transition between educational stages. Regardless of whether a student remains at a single campus or moves between SIS locations, they benefit from a consistent educational philosophy. Our schools share the same core values, bilingual learning concept, and day school structure, ensuring that students experience a smooth progression in their academic journey.
At SIS Basel, Pfäffikon-Schwyz, and Zürich, where all levels are offered within one campus, students benefit from familiar surroundings and educators who understand their learning history. At other SIS campuses, we ensure that transitions between school levels are well-supported, helping students adapt smoothly as they advance in their education.
Bilingual Education as a Cornerstone
A fundamental element of SIS’s educational philosophy is bilingual instruction in German and English. With many years of experience, we are experts in bilingual education, ensuring that both languages are given equal importance throughout the learning process. Our teachers, all at native speaker level, create an authentic linguistic environment that allows students to develop fluency naturally.
From an early age, students are immersed in both languages, allowing them to build fluency and cultural awareness. This dual- language approach enhances cognitive flexibility and prepares students for success in an increasingly globalised world. Starting in kindergarten, children learn through play and exploration in both languages. As they move into primary school, this bilingual foundation is further strengthened, ensuring that literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills develop equally in both languages. This prepares them for secondary school, where they engage with a more specialised curriculum while continuing to learn in a bilingual environment.
Academic Pathways for Future Success
At the secondary level, students follow rigorous academic programs that prepare them for higher education and professional careers. SIS offers multiple pathways, including the Swiss Matura and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, both recognized for their high standards and international acceptance.
While not all SIS locations offer every academic level within the same building, all our schools maintain a high standard of education and a commitment to bilingual learning. Whether a student completes their entire education at one location or transitions between SIS schools, they benefit from the same high-quality approach that fosters academic excellence and personal growth.
Holistic Development Beyond the Classroom
SIS believes in nurturing well-rounded individuals. Our schools offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, including arts, sports, technology, and much more. These opportunities help students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build lasting friendships.
Additionally, technology plays a central role in our teaching approach. From kindergarten onwards, students engage with digital tools, programming, media literacy, and online safety, based on a pedagogical concept, ensuring they develop essential digital skills for the modern world.
Core Values That Guide Our Students
Across all SIS locations, we emphasise values such as honesty, appreciation, personal responsibility, and commitment. These principles are integrated into daily school life, shaping students into responsible and ethical individuals. Even if students transition between different SIS campuses, they continue to experience an education that upholds these core values.
Preparing Students for a Global Future
By providing a continuous educational experience across multiple locations, SIS Swiss International School ensures that students receive a high-quality, bilingual education that prepares them for success. Each of our schools is deeply anchored in its local environment, giving it a unique character while maintaining the core values of our educational philosophy. At campuses where all levels are offered in one place, students enjoy a seamless journey within a single school. For those attending other SIS locations, our consistent approach ensures that transitions between levels are smooth and well-supported.
With our commitment to academic excellence, bilingualism, and holistic development, SIS provides an enriching learning experience that prepares students for a bright and globally connected future.
