About SIS Group
A Growing, International Network of Bilingual Schools
Our Company
SIS Swiss International School belongs to one of the largest education groups in Europe and benefits from being part of this international network of educational institutions. To ensure we remain one of the best in our field, we are committed to upholding a strong, sustainable business model.
Our History
In 1999, we laid the foundations in Switzerland for a success story that has taken us from Germany to Brazil and now Italy. We are convinced it will take us even further afield in the future.
SIS Educational Concept
What Connects Us:
Our students and their learning needs are at the heart of our efforts. This is put into practice by taking into account the following eight aspects:
- Bilingual Experience
- Independent and Value-Centred Approach
- Day School Community
- Performance through Diversity
- International Education – Local Insight
- Continuity from Kindergarten to College
- Learning Enhanced by Technology
- Strong Network
Sustainability
Together, We Empower Change for Sustainable Living
As an educational institution, we are aware of our responsibility when it comes to sustainability. The impact of SIS Swiss International Schools extends beyond just their operational aspects; it also encompasses what and how we teach in SIS schools, ultimately influencing future generations.
Thus, the national companies of SIS Group strategically approach sustainability from two core directions. Firstly, they diligently assess and work to reduce our CO2 emissions with the ultimate goal to become climate neutral. Secondly, within our educational framework, we strive to promote a sustainable mindset that includes social, environmental, cultural, and economic factors.
Towards Net Zero 2050
In 2023, our companies in Germany, Brazil and Switzerland each developed individual strategies to reduce CO2 emissions, based on previous emissions surveys. Our strategic principle is to strive for environmental sustainability in everything we do. We will reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in line with the targets set by the European Union.
Our reduction strategies are tailored to the respective local conditions and needs of the individual countries. Each national company has defined specific measures to reduce its CO2 footprint, especially in the areas of meals, personnel transport and heating.
In order to make progress transparent, our companies record their CO2 footprint annually and review the effectiveness of the measures they have implemented. Our first key milestone on the way to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 is to reduce them by at least 25 % relative to business performance by 2029.
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
We believe giving students the lead at the school level is key, as the future belongs to them. To that end, each SIS school has created a student sustainability team guided by a lead sustainability teacher. We use an action-learning approach that involves identifying the current situation, exploring alternatives, acting and reflecting on the change. SIS has designated country ambassadors who have written guidelines and provided a sustainability framework for students to work within. They support the schools with resources and arrange sustainability sharing days.
Exciting projects are underway and we are looking forward to seeing the difference we can make to building a more sustainable future.