International School Twente: World-class education
Outstanding Teaching
We provide outstanding international teaching that enables all our students to excel and become global citizens who are knowledgeable and responsible.
Culture and Community
We work closely with our families and partners to support the academic and social development of every student within a culture of high expectations.
Globally minded, locally rooted
We celebrate diversity, mutual respect and foster a globally minded community with strong local ties.
Our pillars
IB WORLD SCHOOL
The International Baccalaureate (IB) develops lifelong learners who thrive and make a difference. The IB is globally renowned worldwide for excellence.
Read more
Global citizens
Internationally accepted and valued education combined with personal development
Read more
Inquisitive learners
Fueled by curiosity and fun, guided exploration to acquire a required skill-set
Read more
COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Connecting people in order to add value to personal growth as well to the social community and environment
Read more
IB
World School
40+
Nationalities
IB DP Pass Rate
Extra school
activities
“We find it important to ensure our international employees and their families feel at home in Twente. For that, high-quality education for their children is vital, as it greatly contributes to their well-being”.
Tom Veldkamp
Rector Magnificus
University of Twente
Welcome to IST
Welcome to IST. We are a small but thriving community based in Enschede, providing excellent international education for the wider Twente region. Explore the website to discover what we can do for you.
Devoted
We are resilient in the face of challenges. By staying true to ourselves and our community, we learn to tackle greater challenges and improve ourselves.
Growing
We commit ourselves to constant improvement, growing not only in knowledge and skills but also in character and commitment. Excellence is a habit of mind that must be practiced.
Curious
We give voice to our questions and follow our desire to find out answers. By sharing our curiosity, we build relationships and learn to work together, and make ourselves better as a result.
Honesty
We live in consistency with our values. By dealing honestly and fairly, we build lasting bonds of collaboration which strengthen us.
Fun
We find the value and humour in life. Enjoyment keeps us moving, and reminds us of the need for balance in different aspects of life.
Select a value for more info
OUR VALUES
The foundation of the IST curriculum is in its five values: Curiosity, Devotion, Honesty, Growth and Fun. Each action taken at IST has its roots in these values, which are further realized into the Personal Goals at the Primary campus, and the Learner Profile at the Secondary Campus.
International Baccalaureate curriculum (IB)
The philosophy of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme closely aligns with IST’s ideas about great education. It aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. IB’s programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. The established International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is the final program our students complete before they graduate. We are extremely proud to have had a pass rate of 97%.
