Vision 2030

Preparing Students who Flourish and Impact their World

At ISB, we want our students to "Feel Good and Do Good". Our goal is to provide them with positive and satisfying learning experiences, while helping them develop a deeper purpose to serve something greater than themselves.

Vision 2030: Shaping the Future of Education

Vision 2030 is an ambitious strategic plan designed to position ISB as the school of choice for families looking for a holistic, inclusive and future-ready education for their children. With Vision 2030, we are embracing innovation and seizing new opportunities with a forward-looking and dynamic approach that responds to the evolving needs of our students and the rapidly changing education landscape.

Our Strategic Plan

To deliver on our ambitions, we have established the following strategic goals.

Student Wellbeing

Future-Focused Learning

Creating space and time for personalised and flexible student learning experiences.
Including flexible time for students to make choices and exercise their agency
Examining innovative and research-based practices for teaching and learning
Providing responsive, flexible pathways based on student needs and interests
Expanding learning experiences for authentic inquiry
Developing authentic links with the local community to take learning out of the classroom
Creating innovation spaces to allow students to explore and create
Developing a more integrated and connected programme, with open, flexible and adaptive learning spaces

Whole Child Development

Expanding and improving the range of co-curricular activities to provide a truly holistic education, both inside and outside the school
Developing an impactful Outdoor Education programme, offering opportunities for students to learn and apply skills to safely and enjoyably navigate natural environments
Extending Student Leadership that makes a difference within and beyond our community
Engaging all students in authentic and meaningful Service Learning.

Sustainability

Educating and empowering students who are committed to environmental stewardship
Reducing our environmental impact as a school and as a community
Ensuring social inclusion of all members of our community, including the most vulnerable.
Ensuring ISB's Long-Term financial strength
Attracting and retaining the best staff
Pursuing contemporary, progressive pedagogy/academic programming to remain at the forefront of educational development and maintain academic excellence
Ensuring ISB’s facilities remain up-to-date with the developments in a changing educational landscape.

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Vision 2030 Building Blocks

ISB Mission and 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.

ISB MISSION

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

— ISB Student

Guiding Statements

Core Drivers

Vision 2030 revolves around ISB Core Drivers, which inform our strategy and decision making. They reflect who we are as a school and what motivates us to keep improving in everything we do as:

an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School — offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programmes (DP). We will continue to explore opportunities to further enhance our programmes.
a Leading School in Wellbeing — working to develop flourishing students and teachers who are inspired and empowered to make a positive impact on their World.
an Inclusive School — able to meet the needs of a diverse student body.
a Holistic School — preparing students for whatever they decide to do as the next step in their life journeys.
a financially sustainable, not-for-profit School —prioritising students over profits.

Aspirations and Commitments

Motivated by these Core Drivers, we aspire and commit to:

Be the school of choice for families seeking a private education in the Basel Region;
Be regarded as one of the leading international schools in Switzerland and Europe because of the programmes and experiences we offer our students;
Maintain excellent academic achievement as a non-selective international school;
Continuously grow and develop in all aspects of school life;
Attract and retain the best teachers;
Developing innovative learning opportunities for our students;
Reduce our environmental impact;
Build strong connections and relationships within our school community and with the local community.

Definition of Flourish

The Institute of Positive Education (at Geelong Grammar School) defines Flourishing as:

The experience of life going well – when we are feeling good and functioning effectively. This incorporates both ‘feeling good and doing good’, including both the hedonistic aspect of flourishing (such as enjoying positive experiences and feeling satisfied with life) together with the eudaimonic aspects of flourishing (such as having a deeper purpose and serving something greater than oneself).

‘Feeling good’ refers to experiencing healthy levels of optimism, vitality, emotional stability and resilience.
‘Doing good’ involves caring for others, nurturing positive relationships and using one’s skills and knowledge to contribute meaningfully to society.

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