International Community

International Community

A School Where Families Feel They Belong

At GIS, being an international school is about more than teaching in English. It's about bringing together children and families from different countries, cultures and backgrounds, and creating a school where everyone feels they belong.

For some families, Gothenburg may have been home for many years. For others, Sweden may be completely new. We want GIS to be a place where students and parents can quickly feel part of the school community.

Different Backgrounds. One School Community.

Our students may speak different languages at home, celebrate different traditions and have very different experiences of school and life.

Those differences are part of our community.

We want students to be proud of who they are and where they come from, while learning to understand and respect people whose experiences may be different from their own.

Friendships Across Cultures

School friendships can be especially important for children who've moved to a new country or changed schools.

At GIS, students learn, work and spend time with children from different backgrounds. Through everyday school life, they have chances to build friendships, share experiences and discover how much they have in common.

No child should feel they need to change who they are to belong.

Respect for Every Student

Respect is part of everyday life at GIS.

We expect students to listen to one another, treat others fairly and understand that different cultures, languages and perspectives deserve respect.

Disagreement is part of learning. What matters is learning how to express an opinion, listen to someone else and respond respectfully.

Families Are Part of the Community

A school community includes parents and families as well as students.

We want families to feel comfortable speaking with the school, asking questions and taking part in school life.

For families who are new to Sweden or the Gothenburg region, having a school community around them can also make settling into a new place easier.

A Place to Feel at Home

Our aim is simple. We want GIS to be a school where students can make friends, be themselves, respect others and feel that they belong. That's the international community we want to build at GIS.