The International School of Schaffhausen (ISSH) is an accredited IB World School in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, located just 40 minutes from Zurich and 50 minutes from Zurich Airport. Offering seamless IB education for students aged 0 to 18 (and full-boarding for ages 14–18), ISSH combines academic rigour with a close-knit, family-like environment. Unlike traditional large Swiss boarding schools, ISSH provides small class sizes, personal guidance, and direct integration into the safe local Schaffhausen community.

With over 40 nationalities represented, ISSH hosts a diverse multicultural student body aged 3 months to 18 years (Early Childhood to IB Diploma Programme). This rich mix of languages, cultures, and global perspectives creates an inclusive learning environment rooted in mutual respect. ISSH proudly serves both international expat families and local Swiss residents seeking an elite bilingual and international curriculum.

At ISSH, personalised learning is at the heart of our educational approach. Our experienced, highly qualified international faculty maintains a 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio. Small class sizes ensure that every student receives individual guidance, tailored academic support, and mentorship to thrive academically and personally.

The ISSH campus features modern, fully equipped facilities designed for contemporary learning. Digital technology is seamlessly integrated into spacious classrooms with full access to laptops and iPads. Advanced science laboratories, dedicated media centres, and creative arts studios support hands-on inquiry and innovation.

Students benefit from excellent sports facilities both on campus and across the local Schaffhausen community, including all-weather playing fields and a full-size indoor gymnasium. Specialised laboratories for physics, chemistry, and biology foster STEM learning through experiential, hands-on scientific experimentation.

As an IB World School the ISSH has a long-standing history with the International Baccalaureate programmes that will open doors to universities across the world. The two-year IB Diploma programme is acknowledged as one of the world's leading educational programmes and is recognized by over 60 countries worldwide. The IB is designed to meet the needs of international students, both mother-tongue English and EAL (English as another Language). Students can choose subjects from a range of alternatives, ensuring breadth of knowledge so that their options are open in choosing the right university or professional career later on. The IB diploma graduates develop the skills and attitudes they need for both academic and personal success. Their understanding of languages, cultures and exploration of globally significant ideas and issues is what makes them stand out from their fellow students with a national curriculum background. The IB diploma not only opens the doors to universities worldwide but also focuses on the development of the whole person through one of the core requirements called CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service). CAS encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service, thus fostering their appreciation for life outside the academic arena. Our values 'Take Responsibility', 'Be Unique' and 'Achieve Potential' are represented in every aspect of our school, especially in our residential programme.