John F. Kennedy International School ,

Zurich Paris

John F. Kennedy International School

Rome

NJ

Address Chilchgasse 2, /Gstaad CH-3792 Switzerland www.jfk.ch

Founded: 1971

Enrollment Day and (25 boarding students)

Grades K through 8 (boarding for grades 3-8)

Student Body About 70 students

Student/Faculty Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 6

Campus Size: 1+ acres

Location JFK International School is located in the heart of Saanen, Gstaad, a beautiful village in the midst of the Swiss Alps. Uniforms: Required The Kennedy Alpine Curriculum Airport underpins all learning and uses the International Airport (GVA) Academics beautiful surrounding environment to JFK International School offers a enrich students’ learning, to develop their Climate strong academic program based on the practical and social skills, and to give Four seasons - colder temperatures with Cambridge curriculum, with instruction them an understanding and experience of snowy winters in English and offering French and life in the mountains. German as secondary languages. Modern Languages Available The curriculum focuses on learning ESL Program French and German skills, critical thinking and problem JFK International School offers additional solving, creativity, collaboration and support in English ESOL learning, as well Religious Affiliation: None understanding, and self-management. as for special learning needs.

12 Success Rate Activities 100% of students matriculate to high Enrichment Programs on campus offer High School schools after completion. Approximately students varied experiences where Acceptances: 60% enroll in Swiss boarding schools, they can develop their skills as well as 30% enroll in UK boarding schools, and learn new ones. There are a variety of 10% return to their own country to athletic opportunities, as well as arts Switzerland continue their education. that encourage musical and artistic abilities. Students can participate in Brillantmont International School Campus Life the school choir, theater and band, as College Alpin Beau Soleil JFK International School offers a well as individual instrument lessons. College Champittet unique, family-oriented educational Cultural activities and trips enrich and boarding environment for younger classroom learning with visits to local students. A series of traditional, historic places of interest, and museums. St. George’s School Swiss buildings provides both teaching Middle school students also participate The American School in and boarding facilities at the school. The in Model United Nations, where they Switzerland (TASIS) boarding house provides a welcoming study and discuss global issues. home to 25 students, in which boys United Kingdom and girls are housed on separate floors Sports Cheltenham Ladies’ College and where they are cared for by the Athletic and team sports develop Eton College experienced boarding staff. A new physical skills and include , King Edward’s School, Witley Secondary Building provides modern climbing, soccer, karate, tennis, Marlborough School classrooms, science laboratory and and horse-riding. Winter is Wellington College library media centre, as well as a large considered a very important part of multipurpose hall providing space for the JFK school experience, and takes drama productions, musical activities, place during the months of January, and assemblies. The ski slopes are February and March. Highly qualified among the best in the world, and in ski teachers provide instruction in winter, students spend three afternoons techniques and racing skills and per week developing their ski level with students may participate in local and experienced instructors. regional ski races.

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