Our Mission and
Vision

The Hochalpines Institut Ftan (HIF) is a Swiss International School and Sports Academy founded in 1793 and guided by the humanitarian traditions of Switzerland and the values of the great Swiss educators. True to their legacy, HIF fosters a student-centred school culture and caring relationships between educators and learners. This is manifested in high standards of teaching and learning, the discovery and development of individual talent and achievement within a motivating, supportive community. The school’s alpine location and the beauty of its surroundings inspire students to lead healthy, active and outdoor lives. They feel it a duty to protect this natural heritage and to promote the sustainable use of the earth’s resources in the interests of all its people. Wherever they live, work and travel, at home and internationally, they are ready to be of help in the spirit of friendly and respectful cooperation.

At HIF we prepare our students to go out into the world with the knowledge, intellectual skills and emotional maturity to find fulfilment in their personal lives as well as in their academic and professional careers. The school aims to promote open-mindedness, critical thinking, self-directed research and teamwork through teaching and learning with a local, national and international outlook. We challenge our students to become internationally-minded citizens with a sense of responsibility for our shared planet. We want them to understand that fairness, kindness and community spirit help to make the world a better place.