John F Kennedy International School

The program of the John F. Kennedy International School is designed to meet the individual needs of each child. Students are not restricted to arbitrary grade levels, but are permitted to progress in the various subject areas as quickly or slowly as is beneficial to each child. We believe in modifying the curriculum in response to individual talents or deficits - trying to fit the curriculum to the individual needs of each child. We follow the "Optimal Match" approach to learning, which is simply the adjustment of an appropriately challenging curriculum to match a student's demonstrated pace and level of learning. Expectations for all students are high, and we endeavour to provide a firm foundation of academic skills, work habits and attitudes necessary for success in university-preparatory secondary schools and for a productive life. Due to the international nature of the school, a deliberate effort is made to foster a global viewpoint in the students and to take the learning experience beyond the classroom by drawing on the natural and cultural resources of Switzerland. A rich offering of sports and activities aids in developing the whole person and in providing the student with constructive alternatives for the use of his/her leisure time.