Institut auf dem Rosenberg (registered name: Institut auf dem Rosenberg – The Artisans of Education, often referred to as Rosenberg) is a private,
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located in
St. Gallen
, neighboring_municipalities = Eggersriet, Gaiserwald, Gossau, Herisau (AR), Mörschwil, Speicher (AR), Stein (AR), Teufen (AR), Untereggen, Wittenbach
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,
Switzerland
). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...
.
Established in 1889, it is one of the oldest and leading international schools for students aged 6–19 years in Switzerland. The school is located very close to
Lake Constance
Lake Constance (german: Bodensee, ) refers to three Body of water, bodies of water on the Rhine at the northern foot of the Alps: Upper Lake Constance (''Obersee''), Lower Lake Constance (''Untersee''), and a connecting stretch of the Rhine, ca ...
on one side and the
Alpstein mountains on the other side.
The school is owned and run by the Gademann family.
It has a limited student body of 230, who come from over 50 countries, are taught in small classes and are given individual attention in study and career planning.
This school admits students from grades 1 to 12, and benefits of an international environment. It offers German International Baccalaureate (GIB), IB, British GCE A-Levels, and US High School Diploma for High school students.
History
The Institut auf dem Rosenberg was founded in 1889 by Ulrich Schmidt and originally carried the name of the founder, Institut Dr. Schmidt.
With the death of the school's founder in 1924, the school was renamed and acquired by the Gademann family in the 1930s.
The Gademann family today owns the school in the 4th consecutive generation. The school's motto, "to learn to live is the goal of all education" (a quote by the Swiss educator
Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi
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), is the basis of the school's educational philosophy.
Academic curriculum
![Rosenberg Main Building Historic](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/Rosenberg_Main_Building_Historic.jpg)
The Institut auf dem Rosenberg offers an international curriculum that prepares its students for a broad range of external exams including the IGCEs, A-Levels, Advanced Placement (AP’s), the IB (International Baccalaureate) as well as the GIB DP Programme (German International Baccalaureate).
Additionally, Rosenberg is an official testing centre for
CEFR A1-C2 (including Cambridge, Goethe,
DELF),
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and the
IELTS
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.
As a core programme Rosenberg teaches the Rosenberg International Curriculum (RIC), internationally accredited curriculum. Due to the constant development of the Rosenberg International Curriculum with leaders and partners such as ETH, Rosenberg ensures to keep up to date with the latest international curricula developments as well as offering a consistent and uninterrupted academic pathway from Pre-School to the end of High-School.
The Staff-Student Ratio of 1:2 and the small class size of an average of 8 students allows maximum flexibility and individual attention. The Individual Development Plan (IDP) ensures that students interests and ambitions are closely matched and guided, by the IDP Specialists, to their aspirations for university and beyond.
Institut auf dem Rosenberg offers a range of summer camps
and winter courses that provide the chance to combine language lessons with learning and discovering new skills
as well as placement programs supporting student with applications to universities worldwide.
* International Baccalaureate (IB)
* German International Baccalaureat (GIB)
*
British IGCSE and
GCE A-Level
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* American High School Diploma and Advanced Placement Courses
Rosenberg experience
The Rosenberg experience, a special programme at Rosenberg, offering students from the age of 6 – 18 years the possibility to join Rosenberg students during their Academic Year for a unique Boarding and Academic Experience. This course is for students who aim to apply to Rosenberg and want to familiarise themselves with Rosenberg’s educational, holistic philosophy and to experience the atmosphere at the most renown Swiss Boarding School.
Accreditation
By Swiss Authorities
Rosenberg's Kindergarten, primary education programs (Pre-School and Primary School, grades 1–5) and lower secondary education program (Middle School, grades 6–8) are accredited by the bureau for elementary school (Amt für Volksschule), department for education (''Bildungsdepartement''), canton of St. Gallen.
Rosenberg's upper secondary education programs (''High School'', grades 9–12) is not accredited by the department of education (''Bildungsdepartement''), canton of St. Gallen, ''nor'' by the
(SERI).
By International Authorities
Institut auf dem Rosenberg is internationally accredited by
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(formerly AdvancED). The school is a member of the European Council of International Schools and accredited for the
International Baccalaureate
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(IB) - Diploma Programme.
Campus life
![Rosenberg Campus Aerial](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/ba/Rosenberg_Campus_Aerial.jpg)
The students of Institut auf dem Rosenberg are housed in restored art-nouveau villas according to gender and age
featuring single or double rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Ideally located between
Lake Constance
Lake Constance (german: Bodensee, ) refers to three Body of water, bodies of water on the Rhine at the northern foot of the Alps: Upper Lake Constance (''Obersee''), Lower Lake Constance (''Untersee''), and a connecting stretch of the Rhine, ca ...
and the
Alpstein mountain range, Rosenberg provides the chance to ski in winter and take advantage of outdoor life. Students can participate in Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Circuit Training, Cross country & Vita Parkour, Energy Dance Fusion, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics & Acrobatics, Hip Hop & Contemporary Dance, Ice Skating, Ice Hockey, Indoor Climbing, Indoor Running, Kickboxing, Martial Arts, Mountain Biking, Netball, Pilates, Power Workout, Personal Training, Personal Training with Nutritional Guidance, Spinning, Skiing, Street Workout, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, World of Circus, Yoga and Zumba.
Rosenberg’s Talent and Enrichment programme - is made up of over 100 courses - that enables students to choose the courses according to their interests, many of which are offered in collaboration with local industries and business experts.
Student’s learning journey is guided by the school's academic mentors and monitored by
Individual Development Plan (IDP) Specialists.
Fees
The base fee covering academic tuition, school meals and similar is CHF. Additional fees for housing, extracurriculars and personal expenses amount to CHF on average. The Institut is amongst the most expensive schools in the world.
Notable alumni
The alumni of the Institut include business leaders, politicians, scientists, designers as well as international royalty and members of the imperial dynasties. Rosenberg alumni form a close, international network that helps them in their later careers.
The school operates a privacy policy and does not confirm or deny names of current or former students with the exception of
Mario J. Molina
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, winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Recognition
The school was recognised as the "Most Prestigious International Boarding School" in 2019 by Corporate Vision Magazine.
The school is a member of the
Swiss Federation of Private Schools (SFPS) as well as the Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS).
See also
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Institut Le Rosey
Institut Le Rosey (), commonly referred to as Le Rosey or simply Rosey, is a private boarding school in Rolle, Switzerland. Founded in 1880 by Paul-Émile Carnal on the site of the 14th-century Château du Rosey in the town of Rolle in the canto ...
*
Eton College
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*
Phillips Exeter Academy
(not for oneself) la, Finis Origine Pendet (The End Depends Upon the Beginning) gr, Χάριτι Θεοῦ (By the Grace of God)
, location = 20 Main Street
, city = Exeter, New Hampshire
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References
External links
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Private schools in Switzerland
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Educational institutions established in 1889
1889 establishments in Switzerland