THE ART OF LEARNING SINCE 1927
School Profile
THE ART OF LEARNING SINCE 1927
ST. GEORGE’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLSWITZERLAND
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CONTENTS
Welcome 4
History 4
Mission Statement 4
Philosophy & Objectives 5
Programmes 6
Administration 7
Faculty 8
Organisation of the School 8
Typical School Day 9
Academics 10
Co-Curricular Activities 11
Graduation Requirements 12
Accreditations 13
IB Diploma Results 2015 13
University Destinations 2010-2015 14
Educational System Comparison Chart 17
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WELCOME
St. George’s International School is an independent international Day and Boarding School community, of over 400 boys and girls aged between 3 and 18. Approximately 20% of our students are British, and there are in excess of 50 different nationalities represented in this year’s student body. The language of instruction is English. We have a thriving bilingual English/French programme and many of our students are truly multilingual.
HISTORY
The school was founded in 1927 by two young Oxford graduates, Lorna Southwell and Osyth Potts. In their undergraduate days at St. Hugh’s College, following the horrors of the First World War, they conceived the idea of founding a school in which children of all nationalities could grow and learn together in what was one of the world’s first international schools. They hoped, as we still do today, that the children of St. George’s International School, with this educational experience behind them, will as adults understand others better and thus contribute to the promotion of peace and tolerance throughout the world. The school today is renowned for its high academic standard, dedicated staff and the variety of co-curricular opportunities, as would befit our founders. Adopting the philosophy and rigour of the International Baccalaureate was a natural choice, given that at the heart of the IB is the motivation to create a better world through education. For complementary information on either St. George’s International School or the IB, please consult www.stgeorges.ch or www.ibo.org
MISSION STATEMENT
Founded in 1927, St. George’s International School aims to combine its well-structured, traditional ethos with academic excellence in an international environment.
Enjoying a safe location, our whole school community endeavours to foster mutual respect and understanding whilst cultivating individual talents and potential.
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As stated in our motto, «Levavi Oculos», St. George’s International School encourages students to lift their eyes and recognise positive qualities within themselves and others and to nurture a caring and dynamic attitude in today’s demanding world.
PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES
Our aims
• To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment• To respect and value each student’s individuality and abilities• To challenge, stimulate and encourage students to achieve• To enable the development of physical, social and emotional well-being• To promote awareness of our multilingual society reflected in the breadth
of the curriculum offered• To foster intellectual curiosity and develop a desire for lifelong learning• To empower confidence and critical thinking• To reinforce social responsibility and a concern for and appreciation of
others• To equip students both academically and socially for progression to
universities and other institutions of further learning and the world beyond• To cultivate an appreciation of diverse cultures
We aim to play a role, together with the family and other organisations, in fostering praiseworthy attitudes, lasting values, and desirable behaviour in order to develop in students a sense of responsibility towards school, family, local and global communities.
Our methods
• We provide a structure of sport, academic and pastoral support for both day & boarding students within the school through the House and Tutor system.
• We have established a discipline structure which gives stability and reinforces positive and praise-worthy attitudes with our Prefects and Monitors as role models.
• We work closely with parents in order to foster strategies to assist, help and advise students.
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• We acknowledge different learning styles and offer effective assessment to identify and develop students’ qualities.
• We monitor students and provide assistance for those who require support in their learning.
• We encourage involvement in all aspects of school life and provide opportunities for students to contribute to the local community.
• We continually revise the co-curricular programme so that it reflects the students’ interests and allows them to develop their passions whilst maintaining a balance between academics, sports, creative activities and community service.
• We promote knowledge, understanding, acceptance and respect for other cultures, beliefs and lifestyles.
• We endeavour to provide appropriate facilities and materials for effective learning to take place within the classroom and beyond it.
• We recruit and retain an internationally minded faculty and staff of the highest quality and encourage their continued professional development.
• We prepare students for Cambridge International Examinations’ IGCSE examinations, the International Baccalaureate Organisation’s Diploma Programme, AS Levels and our High School Diploma Programme.
PROGRAMMES
• Foundation Stage - Year 13• Day and Boarding• International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)• International Baccalaureate (IB)• High School Diploma Programme (HSDP)• English Language Acquisition Programme (ELAP)• English Language Integration programme (ELIP)• Special Education Needs (SEN)• Summer Camp in July and August• Easter Revision Camps - GCSE, IGCSE, A Level and IB
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ADMINISTRATION
PrincipalIan Tysoe [email protected]
Vice PrincipalStephen Shaw [email protected]
Head of Junior Department and Learning SupportLaura Kling [email protected]
Director of Studies Liliane Bodenmann [email protected]
Careers and Guidance CounsellorJane Haesler [email protected]
Director of Admissions Victor Dauman [email protected]
College Board CEEB Code 796170
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FACULTY
Teaching staff come from a variety of countries, with a majority are British. Other nations represented amongst the staff include Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland & the USA. All teaching staff hold university degrees and post graduate certificates in education, many have higher qualifications, including Masters and Doctorates. Staff enjoy teaching at St. George’s International School and unlike most international schools turnover is low. Many teachers choose to stay for between 5 and 30 years, committing themselves to the school and its pupils. As well as being well qualified, the teachers are experienced, aged on average between 30 and 50 years. Most staff speak French as well as English, with a variety of other languages, including Arabic, Mandarin, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish as a second language.
ORGANISATION OF THE SCHOOL
St. George’s International School is organised on a House system, with four Houses: Atalanta, Diana, Minerva and Vesta. Students are assigned to a tutor in one of the Houses. The vertical tutor group system provides the basis for academic and pastoral support. Inter-House competitions occur throughout the year in a variety of Sports, Music and Performing Arts.
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08h40 – 08h50 Registration
08h50 – 09h30 Lesson 1
09h30 – 10h10 Lesson 2
Break Snack provided
10h30 – 11h10 Lesson 3
11h10 – 11h50 Lesson 4
Lunch
13h00 – 13h40 Lesson 5
13h40 – 14h20 Lesson 6
14h20 – 15h00 Lesson 7
15h00 – 15h40 Lesson 8
15h40 – 16h30 Activities
TYPICAL SCHOOL DAY
Junior Department Senior Department
07h30 Rising Bell*
08h00 Breakfast*
08h30 Warning Bell
08h35 - 08h50 Tutor time
08h50 – 09h30 Lesson 1
09h30 – 10h10 Lesson 2
10h10 – 10h50 Lesson 3
Break
11h10 – 11h50 Lesson 4
11h50 – 12h30 Lesson 5
12h30 – 13h10 Lesson 6
Lunch
14h20 – 15h00 Lesson 7
15h00 – 15h40 Lesson 8
15h40 – 16h20 Lesson 9
16h30 – 17h50 Clubs & activities
18h00 Day students leave
18h30 Supper*
19h30 – 21h00 Senior Prep* *Boarding students**Available on request to day students
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ACADEMICS
Class size varies from 1 to 20 students in the Senior department, with the average being approximately 12. In September 2006, the school adopted the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Currently offered:
St. George’s International School also provides a High School Diploma Programme (HSDP) for students aiming primarily for further education in US Colleges and not wishing to take the International Baccalaureate. St. George’s International School continues to offer the British IGCSE programme, through Cambridge International Examinations, usually taken in late spring of Year 11.
• English Literature (HL/SL)• English Language & Literature (HL/SL)• French Language & Literature (HL/SL)• English B (HL)• French B (HL/SL)• French ab initio• German B (SL)• Spanish B (SL)• Spanish ab initio (SL)• Russian Literature (SL)• Mother tongue A (SL)
Chinese, Hebrew, Turkish, Spanish, Russian, and Japanese
HL: Higher Level SL: Standard Level
• Mathematics (SL/HL)• Maths Studies (SL)• Economics (HL/SL)• Geography (HL/SL)• History (HL/SL)• Biology (HL/SL)• Chemistry (HL/SL)• Physics (HL/SL)• Visual Arts (HL/SL)• Music (HL/SL)
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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
At St. George’s International School, we focus on all facets of the students’ development. Thus, an emphasis on sport accompanies our cultural programmes in Music, Art, and Drama. These vary from year to year, depending on the staff and students’ interests.
BadmintonBusy Bee ClubChoirCreative ArtsDanceDramaEarly BirdsFootballFun FootyGerman for beginnersGymnasticsItalian for beginnersLate Owls
LEGO Club NEW
Maths Challenge ClubMixed SportsNetballOrchestraSchool BandSpanish for beginnersSuper Stories NEW Swim TeamSwimmingTable Tennis NEW
Uni-Hockey/Ultimate Frisbee
Junior Department Clubs
Badminton BasketballBusiness and Enterprise NEW
Celtic Music GroupCheerleading NEW
Cooking NEW
DebatingDuke of Edinburgh International AwardFilm-making ClubFootballGardening NEW
GolfGymnastics
Language and Forensics SocietyNetball Photography Radio NEW
School BandSchool ProductionSewingSketchingStudents League of NationsSwimmingTennis Theatre en Français NEW
Urban Fitness NEW
Yoga NEW
Senior Department Clubs
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To graduate and receive a diploma, a student must have fulfilled the following requirements:
1. Successful completion of Years 10 to 13, i.e., U.S. grades 9, 10, 11, 12, or their equivalent in the student’s home country, assuming the entire last year is completed at St. George’s International School.
2. Minimum age of 17 attained before date of graduation.3. Minimum of 26 credits attained in academic work. The 26 credits must
include: English 4, Mathematics 3, Science 2, Foreign language 2, Social Science 2, ICT 2.
4. Physical education is required for each year of attendance, though no credits are awarded.
5. Minimum score of 6/9 in IELTS or Cambridge Advanced Certificate of English.
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ACCREDITATIONS
St. George’s International School is a recognised International Baccalaureate World School (No. 2868), with its first IB class having graduated in June 2008.
The School is also a recognised Cambridge International Examinations centre (Centre No. CH002) for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) examinations, amongst others.
As a member of the European Council of International Schools (ECIS), St. George’s International School closely follows current educational pedagogy and thinking. The staff attend regular annual meetings and conferences.
St. George’s International School was first accredited in 2010 by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), jointly with Council of International Schools (CIS). Accreditation by NEASC is recognised by the U.S. Department of Education and indicates that a school meets or exceeds established criteria within the profession for the assessment of institutional quality through a periodic process of self-study and peer review.
IB DIPLOMA RESULTS 2015
Number of students registered 43
Pass rate 94.6%
Number of subject entries 308
Average points obtained by candidates who passed the Diploma 33
Highest points awarded to a candidate 44
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UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS
Oxford5=
University College London (UCL)5=
Stanford7
Kings College London16
Edinburgh17=
McGill, Montreal21
Michigan23
Bristol29
Manchester30
Sydney37=
Warwick61
Birmingham64
Sheffield69
London School of Economics (LSE)71=
Trinity College, Dublin71=
Nottingham77
Boston78
Geneva85
Southampton92=
Leeds97
Queen Mary London98
Purdue102
Lausanne105
McMaster113
York120
Cardiff128=
Liverpool123=
Newcastle127=
Southern California131
Aberdeen137
Exeter161=
Bath179=
Western Ontario191=
Sussex200=
(# = 2015 QS University Ranking)
Worldwide Top 200
Reading Leicester Dundee Loughborough Royal Holloway, London School of Oriental and African
Studies (SOAS)
Oxford Brookes Kent Charles, Prague
Top 500
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UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS
AberdeenAIU LondonArt Institute, BournemouthBathBirminghamBrightonBristolBuckinghamCardiffChelsea College of ArtChesterDartington College of the ArtsEdinburghEast LondonExeterKent Institute of Art and DesignKings College LondonKingstonLeedsLeeds College of ArtLeeds MetropolitanLiverpoolLondon School of EconomicsManchesterNewcastleNorthumbriaNottinghamOxfordQueen Mary LondonRegents Business School
SheffieldSheffield HallamSouthamptonSouthampton, SolentSt. Mary’s, LondonStirlingSussexUniversity College London (UCL)WarwickYork
United Kingdom & Ireland
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UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS
United States of America & Canada
BostonBrooks Inst. CAFlorida Institute of TechnologyMarymountManhattan MassartMcGill, MontrealMcMasterMichiganPurdueRyersonSouthern CaliforniaStanfordSt. Francis-XavierSyracuseWestern OntarioWilfred LaurierYork, Ontario
Business School of LausanneCharles University, PragueDesign School DenmarkECAL Art SchoolEcole d’assistant médical, GenevaEcole Hôtelière, LausanneÉcole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)GenevaGeneva Business SchoolGlion Hospitality Management SchoolLausanneSwiss Management Hospitality SchoolSophia University, JapanSydney
Switzerland and Other
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EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM COMPARISON CHART
St. George’s France Vaud United States IB
FS1 PS Pre-K E1
FS2 MS 1 Kindergarten E2
Year 1 GS 2 Pre-School E3
Year 2 CP 3 Grade 1 P1
Year 3 CE1 4 Grade 2 P2
Year 4 CE2 5 Grade 3 P3
Year 5 CM1 6 Grade 4 P4
Year 6 CM2 7 Grade 5 P5
Year 7 6e 8 Grade 6 MYP1
Year 8 5e 9 Grade 7 MYP2
Year 9 4e 10 Grade 8 MYP3
Year 10 3e 11 Grade 9 MYP4
Year 11 2de Gymnase 1 Grade 10 MYP5
Year 12 1ere Gymnase 2 Grade 11 IB1
Year 13 Terminale Gymnase 3 Grade 12 IB2
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ST. GEORGE’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
SWITZERLAND
Chemin de St. Georges 191815 Clarens/ MontreuxSwitzerland
T: +41 21 964 34 11F: +41 21 964 49 32E: [email protected]
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