Hochalpines Institut Ftan (HIF)
The HIF is a co-educational school at secondary level that offers Swiss and international courses for pupils from 7th to 12th grade. It is recognized by the canton of Graubünden for the preparation and implementation of the Swiss Matura, and accredited by the Cambridge Assessment organization as a center for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). The HIF is a recognized IB World School and offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program.
The Hochalpine Institut Ftan (HIF), Swiss International School and Sports Academy, was founded in 1793 and is shaped by the humanitarian traditions of Switzerland and the values of the great Swiss educators. The HIF cultivates a student-centered school culture and appreciative relationships between teachers, supervisors and learners. This results in high demands on teaching and learning as well as the discovery and development of individual talents and achievements in a motivating and supportive school community.
At HIF, we prepare our learners to go out into the world with the knowledge, intellectual skills, and emotional maturity to find fulfillment in their personal lives as well as in their academic and professional careers. The school aims to promote openness, critical thinking, independent research and teamwork through teaching and learning with a local, national and international perspective. We support our learners in becoming global citizens who think internationally and are aware of their responsibility for our common planet.
In a class of its own in sport
The Hochalpine Institut Ftan (HIF) is one of the most successful Swiss sports schools and officially runs the training cells of the Bündner Skiverband (BSV) for snowboarding and Nordic skiing. In addition, the HIF is a regional performance center (RLZ) Swiss Ski Alpin.
Whether you are a ski champion or a recreational golfer, sport is an important part of HIF training. It promotes health, well-being, resilience, self-discipline and team spirit. Exercise is also a source of joy and inspiration. With its team of trainers and excellent sports facilities, the HIF enables young people to combine competitive or hobby sports with a school program. Sports are cross-country skiing, alpine skiing and freestyle, alpine snowboarding and freestyle and ice hockey. A special mentoring program ensures the coordination of sporting and school activities. We take care of the concerns and the development of every single student, regardless of their level of performance. Motivation and joy are the decisive factors for success in school and in sport.
The boarding school: Live together, learn together
The safety and well-being of every student is the basis for success in school and sport. For many months of the year, the HIF is the home for its boarding school students. During the day – in the classroom, on the sports field, in the gym and during many activities – they learn and live together with the young people from the village and the valley. This results in a melting pot of languages and cultures, where a reliable network is established and lifelong friendships are not infrequently created. This is how international education works: local meets global, both sides learn from each other, participate in the lives of the other and are enriched by the experience.
Learning in a fantastic location
The High Alpine Institute Ftan is located in the picturesque Engadine above the village of Ftan on a sun terrace with a breathtaking view of the Engadine Dolomites. In addition to learning, the wonderful nature invites you to take part in a wide variety of sporting activities – from climbing, riding and biking in summer to cross-country skiing, skiing and snowboarding in winter. In the immediate vicinity of the school, a chair lift leads directly to the Motta Naluns ski area and the cross-country ski run, toboggan runs and hiking trails start right outside the front door. Doing sports, making friends and learning successfully in front of a fantastic natural backdrop is part of everyday life in Ftan.
School offer
Gymnasium with Swiss Matura (grades 7-12)
The bilingual German / English grammar school offers a broad general education as optimal preparation for university studies. It enables examination-free university access as well as admission to federal medical exams. In addition to teaching the material, the focus is on age and level-appropriate development of work techniques and problem-solving strategies. Particular attention is paid to independent work and project work in a team. The breakdown of the course into basic, specialty and supplementary subjects takes into account both the general objective of the grammar school and the individual preferences of the graduates.
HIF secondary school German / English (grades 7-9)
As the first secondary school in the canton of Graubünden, the HIF offers a three-year bilingual program for secondary level I. Subjects such as math and geography are taught immersively in English, while others are taught in German. The benefit of a strong additional language adds to the general education of secondary school and provides a solid foundation for:
The entrance examination to the Swiss short grammar school – Matura (school years 9 – 12)
Apprenticeship and entry into a competitive professional world
All students in the bilingual secondary school learn three languages: German, English and a second national language. Each individual is looked after and supported individually, with a strong focus on preparation for choosing a career or targeted preparation for the entrance examination to the short grammar school.
Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE, Grades 9-10)
After successfully completing secondary school with above-average performance, pupils with a very good command of English have the opportunity to continue their training in the international department of the HIF. The IGCSE 3/4 offers a wide range of further education with varied and inspiring experiences in the classroom. Students with different learning preferences can receive individual support. The IGCSE 3/4 is the ideal preparation for the IB Diploma course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP, Grades 11-12)
The course that leads to the IB Diploma is considered by many to be the best preparation for university studies in the world. It combines in-depth learning in the individual field of study with a broad general education.
The IB Diploma promotes the development of key qualifications such as:
Critical thinking
Self-reflection and self-management
Analyze and evaluate the credibility of information
Develop and formulate well-founded arguments
Communicate clearly and convincingly
Research independently and present the results in an academic form
Such skills are taught in all subjects, but especially in the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course and in the Extended Essay (4000 words). The IB Diploma aims at the development of the whole person and the CAS component (Creativity, Action, Service) essentially serves to get to know yourself better by actively serving the community, reflecting on it, new or existing Developing skills, identifying and solving problems, or simply offering help to someone who needs it.
Anzahl Schüler: 80
Sprachen:
▪ Deutsch
▪ Englisch
▪ Französisch
▪ Italienisch
▪ Romanisch
Schulinformationen:
▪ Bilinguales Gymnasium Deutsch/Englisch mit Vorbereitung auf Schweizer Matura (Klassen 7-12)
▪ Sekundarschule Deutsch/Englisch (Klassen 7-9) mit Übertrittsmöglichkeit ins Schweizer Gymnasium
▪ Cambridge IGCSE, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (Klassen 9-10)
▪ IB Diploma Programm (Klassen 11-12)
▪ Sportklasse
HIF International Summer Adventure Camp (HIF ISAC)
In the summer of 2021 we are offering from 18.7. Until July 31, 2021 our two-week HIF International Summer Adventure Camp (HIF ISAC) is a good start for young people between the ages of 10 and 16 to gain their first boarding experience, to learn English or to improve German in a relaxed atmosphere and a colorful community to get to know new friends from all over the world while having a lot of fun and varied activities.
The HIF International Summer Adventure Camp offers a family program of manageable size, where our camp participants have the opportunity to develop their skills quickly. We are now offering four themed afternoons with the following activities: riding / art / nature and sustainability / sport and adventure. Further information and impressions can be found on our webpage.
