Welcome from the Executive Head
At International School Seychelles (ISS), our values are at the heart of who we are. Community, Determination, Integrity, Optimism, Passion, Respect and Tolerance, and Responsibility shape the way we learn, work together and contribute to the world around us.
As the longest-running private school in Seychelles, ISS has been educating young people since 1969. We are proud to be a COBIS Accredited Member, reflecting our commitment to high international standards in education, safeguarding and student care.
Inclusion is central to our identity. As a non-selective school, we believe that every child should feel known, valued and supported to succeed. We recognise that children have different strengths, needs, interests and aspirations, and we work to provide the appropriate challenge and support to enable each learner to fulfil their potential.
This commitment goes hand in hand with our focus on holistic education. While academic achievement is important, we believe that a successful education must develop the whole child — intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and ethically. Through academics, sport, the arts, leadership, enrichment and community engagement, our students have opportunities to discover their talents, build confidence and develop the skills and character they will need for the future.
Our students are encouraged to approach learning with passion and optimism: to be curious, explore new interests and embrace opportunities. We foster determination, helping young people develop the confidence and resilience to challenge themselves, learn from setbacks and strive to achieve their personal best.
Respect and tolerance are fundamental to our diverse international community. With students and staff from many different nationalities and backgrounds, we celebrate difference and encourage everyone to listen, understand and learn from one another. Through integrity, we encourage our students to make principled choices, take responsibility for their actions and do what is right.
Our motto, “You are born not for yourself, but for the world,” captures our commitment to community and responsibility. Education at ISS is not simply about individual achievement. Through service, environmental action, leadership and engagement with the wider community, our students learn that they have both the opportunity and the responsibility to make a positive difference.
We are proud of our strong academic outcomes, achieved within an inclusive and non-selective environment that celebrates different pathways to success. Whether a student’s journey leads to university, further study, a professional career or another meaningful pathway, our aim is to ensure that they leave ISS equipped with the knowledge, confidence, values and character to thrive.
Above all, we want ISS students to become confident, compassionate and responsible global citizens — young people who pursue their ambitions with determination, act with integrity, respect others and contribute positively to their communities.
I warmly invite you to explore our website and discover an inclusive, ambitious and caring school community where our values are not simply words, but something we seek to live every day.
Mrs Elodie Vallantine
Executive Head
Executive Head’s Review:
Executive Head’s Review 2025 2026 Term 1 Half Term 1
Executive Head’s Review 2025 2026 Term 1 Half Term 2
Executive Head’s Review 2025 2026 Term 2 Half Term 1
Executive Head’s Review 2025 2026 Term 2 Half Term 2
Executive Head’s Review 2025 2026 Term 3
AGM Executive Head’s Review:
2024-11 ISS AGM – Executive Head’s Report
