Mission
Mission & Guiding Statements
The mission of the International School Basel is unique, perhaps the only school in the world that uses a student's voice to articulate its core values.
Our Mission
“We all want to learn more;
We all do it in different ways;
We all have fun learning;
We all help.”
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Junior School - Living our Mission
Explore Our Mission in Detail
Discover the expanded version of our Mission & Guiding Statements to learn more about the values and vision that shape our community.
“We all want to learn more”
- We support all our students to achieve educational excellence by discovering and developing their academic potential
- We foster the curiosity and creativity of each individual
- We empower our students to be future-ready, global citizens
- We encourage learning as a lifelong pursuit
“We all do it in different ways”
- We value inclusion of all learners
- We innovate and adjust our approaches to teaching and learning to address student needs
- We celebrate diversity as a strength and promote equal opportunity for all
“We all have fun learning”
- We offer an all-round education that serves the needs of the whole child
- We provide stimulating, connected, and relevant service learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom
- We inspire a sense of wonder in the world and optimism for the future
“We all help”
- We create safe, caring, and affirming learning spaces for our international community
- We cultivate collaborative, supportive, and positive partnerships
- We nurture the values of care, compassion, and responsible action
- We respect our personal, local, and global environments