Mr. de Dardels was the former Swiss Ambassador to China, Belgium and France, as well as former Head of Mission of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and UNESCO. He is the founder and president of our school.

Mr. Isza has 20 years of teaching experience, mostly in the USA, with the last 6 years at an American International school in Switzerland. He holds a B.A. in History, a Master’s Degree in Social Studies, two teacher certifications from the USA and he is currently completing a Doctorate in Education. He has taught mainly Economics and Business but also History, and Government and Law. He has also worked with students coaching football, wrestling, baseball, and track and field, personally enjoying running and exercising.

Mr Blake obtained a BSc in Microbiology and Biochemistry as well as a Higher Diploma in Education from National University of Ireland Galway. A respected college counsellor for 14 years, he has guided and supported students in getting them admitted to top universities in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and Europe. He is also a member of the International Association for College Admission Counseling. Before joining International School Altdorf, he worked in schools in Ireland and Switzerland.

Ms. Northfield has degrees in English Literature, History, a Master’s in Literature and a PGCE from University of Hull. She has taught English Language and Literature in various schools and colleges in the UK and internationally, including 11 years at the International School of Zug & Luzern and has worked as an examiner for various boards. She has always encouraged students to develop their knowledge, to read and to communicate with people from different nationalities and cultures.

Ms. Crawley graduated with a Master’s degree in Philosophy and Psychology from the Pedagogical University in Kyiv, Ukraine, and a Certificate of Teaching with Technology from the University of London, UK. She has lived in Europe, the Middle East and China, teaching international students of different ages, from young students to teenagers and adults. She has been teaching philosophical studies, Ukrainian and English languages, and literature. She believes that any goal can be achieved with collaboration and empathy.

Ms. Beaudier earned a Master of Engineering in Energy, Building, Environment from Polytech Annecy Chambéry, Université Savoie Mont Blanc after two years of preparatory classes. She spent three years as an engineer in France and the United Kingdom, then started teaching in an IB school located in the south of France, promoting practical applications, projects and experiences, which help learners to understanding and apply new concepts.

Mr. Li won the gold medal in pommel horse at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, competing for Switzerland. He has been involved with sports and training for all his life. At International School Altdorf, he supports students during all of their sports activities, especially outside of class like golf and ski.

Ms. Hong has obtained her Education Certificate in Mathematics from University in Shanghai. She was a Chinese IB teacher in Institut Montana and has been teaching Chinese in the Klubschule in Switzerland for more than 10 years. Ms. Hong is also a poet whose work has been published in Chinese and foreign poetry magazines. She has also published a book of poems titled The Time Code.

Mr. Sola earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics and Master’s Degree in Iberian Linguistics at UC Santa Barbara and also holds a degree in Quantitative Techniques in Financial Markets. He has 30 years of teaching experience, in the USA and as a professor of Finance, Mathematics and Quantitative Methods in International University of Monaco.

Heidy Chavarría holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, and a Master’s degree in Integrative Biology and Physiology of Organisms from Pierre et Marie Curie (Sorbonne – Paris VI) University in Paris, France. She has taught biology and biochemistry in Costa Rica and Switzerland and has also worked as a research and scientific assistant in University.

Ms. Vanessa Domingues holds a degree in Languages and Cultures from the Open University of Lisbon (Portugal), a Master in Intercultural Education from the Free University of Berlin and a PhD in Language and Cultural Sciences from the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Germany). She has been active since 2003 in the field of Bilingual Education as a teacher and since 2011 in academic research.

Mr. Dindorf studies in the USA and has a Bachelor in Physics from Harvard College, a Master in Special Education from Columbia University, and has taught Physics in secondary and high schools for 34+ years. He lived and worked in the USA, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, and Sudan, before moving to Switzerland to join International School Altdorf. He has been a leading contributor to the IB academic activities as an assistant examiner, workshop leader, textbook evaluator, and co-creator of the new IBDP Physics syllabus.

Mr. Csaba Szasz graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and also holds an International Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Physical Education), a testament to my dedication to the development of sport in a school environment. A former rowing champion, he has worked in Australia, China and Hungary, coaching and teaching students of different ages.

Ms. Ladányi joined the team of International School Altdorf in 2018 as a boarding supervisor. She graduated as a Fitness Instructor in 2001 and a Kindergarten Teacher in 2007. She has many years of experience working with children and teenage students, ensuring mentoring, safety, guidance and constant support.

Ms. Eva joined International school altdorf after 20 years of experience in childcare, including working in an orphanage and in institutions for social services to children picked up from the family. She also worked as caregiver and support supervisor for 4 years in a hospital. She can provide students mentoring and safety support to study in a calm, orderly environment.

A Former dance and english teacher, he decided that he wants a new challenge in life. He enjoys working with students and already has quite an experience with it. He describes as giving him “a fresher perspective on life”.