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We areISL
An IB World School offering the Early Years, Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma programmes to over 850 students every year.
At the International School of Lausanne
we are committed to excellence in education and the well-being of our community. Our vision is to be a world leader in international education, recognised for providing a challenging, innovative, and holistic education rooted in strong values. We recognise the unique potential of every student and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to bring about positive change.
We strive to prepare the next generation to be:
We inspire our students not only to excel as individuals but also to build meaningful connections, guided by our community's expectations of
Honesty
We believe in gaining trust from others by being true to our word and acting ethically.
Equity
We believe in treating people equally regardless of differences.
Self-control
We believe in being aware of our actions, and creating a positive outcome for ourselves and those around us.
Respect
We believe in treating people with respect and acting with diplomacy and tact.
Care and concerns for others
We believe in positive relationships through showing kindness, understanding, empathy, and behaving in a constructive manner.
Our classroom practice is based on nine evidence-based learning principles
Rooted in insights from education, psychology, and neurobiology, these principles illuminate how students most effectively acquire and retain knowledge to understand and shape their world. Our Learning Principles inspire transformative classroom experiences and shape teaching and learning at every stage of a child’s development, empowering students to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Meaningful goals
We anchor our lessons by clear and openly-communicated goals. Regular assessments allow us to map the progress of our students and adapt the teaching plan to their individual paths.
Knowledge building
We foster meaningful new connections by building on existing knowledge and bridging knowledge gaps. Learning is linked to the students’ experiences and cultures, and students are actively encouraged to explore new interests.
Concept-driven learning
We combine theory and practice to cultivate relevant and conceptual understanding. Our learners find meaning in knowledge that resonates with real-life scenarios, paving the way for impactful applications in the world.
Supporting growth
We foster meaningful relationships with students, and create a warm and nurturing environment where learners feel safe, supported and valued. We embrace mistakes as stepping stones for growth, and guide them through their journey of personal development and growth.
Student-centred learning
We empower learners to take charge of their own educational journey. With a strong emphasis on autonomy, we encourage them to ask questions, explore their curiosity, and pursue their personal interests. By fostering a proactive approach, we inspire a love for learning that goes beyond the classroom.
Challenged to thrive
We foster curiosity, autonomy, and adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students. Appropriate and meaningful challenges encourage learners to venture beyond their comfort zones to explore, innovate, and succeed.
Actionable feedback
We believe that feedback fuels progress. Our learners receive actionable, specific and timely feedback to help guide them in their growth journey.
Critical thinking
We inspire learners to embrace self-reflection and model critical thinking in our lessons. Through individual reflection and group discussions, we help students foster their research, communication, social and self-management skills.
Individual and collaborative learning
We offer opportunities for individual and collaborative growth. By explicitly teaching essential collaboration skills and involving all stakeholders, we prepare students for life in the real world.
Not only do we proudly stand as a full IB World School, we enrich the educational journey with these exceptional opportunities:
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The Impact Hub
We are committed to shaping the future by empowering our students to become resilient problem-solvers. Our Impact Hub is a cutting-edge learning environment designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and innovation.
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Student Support Services
Our aim is to challenge and support each student according to their individual needs. We strive to enable students to become independent learners who advocate for themselves, and develop their self-awareness and confidence.
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Dual Language programme
The creation of a dual language pathway at ISL is a result of being responsive to our community, our commitment to the school’s mission of recognising the unique potential of every student and providing our learners with an opportunity to play a responsible role in a multicultural world, and the recognition of the benefits of being multilingual demonstrated in research.