Mission

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 Statement

“We all want to learn more;
 We all do it in different ways;
 We all have fun learning;
 We all help.”
 ISB Student 

Living Our Mission

Guiding Statements

Deep dive into our Mission to learn about the core values and beliefs 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