Learning programmes
What we teach
You are one in a billion. Your interests, talents and passions are like no one else’s. As your teachers, counsellors, mentors, and biggest supporters, we’re here not only to nurture your individuality but also to challenge you – to help you stretch beyond what you think you’re capable of. This curriculum is about reaching higher, pushing boundaries, and supporting every step of that journey. And help you become the very best version of yourself. We believe the most powerful way to support you is by offering a range of personalised learning pathways. And helping you discover the route that fits you best.
You are one in a billion. Your interests, talents and passions are like no one else’s. As your teachers, counsellors, mentors, and biggest supporters, we’re here not only to nurture your individuality but also to challenge you – to help you stretch beyond what you think you’re capable of.
This curriculum is about reaching higher, pushing boundaries, and supporting every step of that journey. And help you become the very best version of yourself. We believe the most powerful way to support you is by offering a range of personalised learning pathways. And helping you discover the route that fits you best.
Student Academic
A choice of academic pathways
Our choice of academic pathways empowers students to forge their own futures.
Whether opting for the bilingual German/English Swiss Matura or the HIF International Advanced Diploma that combines A-levels with additional Worldwise Future skills and outdoor learning, our approach allows each student to achieve their potential.
Discover Your Path
Every student’s journey is different. Whether pursuing a full academic pathway, combining studies with athletic development, spending a transformative term in the mountains or joining one of our camps, each program combines learning, personal growth and the extraordinary opportunities of the Engadin region.
Long-Term Programmes
SWISS MATURA
Ages 12 – 18
4 – 6 years
Swiss university access
IGCSE, A-LEVELS & INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA
Ages 14 – 18
4 years
Global university pathways
Short-Term Programmes
IGNITE YEAR 8
Ages 12 – 13
5 weeks
Alpine discovery
IGNITE YEAR 9
Ages 13 – 15
12 weeks
Alpine immersion
camps & adventure
ALPINE SUMMER CAMP
Ages 10 – 17
2 weeks
Outdoor adventure
ALPINE WINTER CAMP
Ages 10 – 17
2 weeks
Winter sports & adventure
sports & athletics
SPORTS ACADEMY
For talented athletes within the IAD & Matura program that want to follow a dual-career pathway, balancing academic achievement with competitive sport through integrated schedules, expert coaching and individual support.
SKI TRAINING
For IAD & Matura students (up to 4 afternoons per week)
ATHLETIC TRAINING
For IAD & Matura students (2 hours per week)
Explore our Academic Programmes
Active by Nature
Movement is part of everyday life at HIF. Designed to complement every educational pathway, our sports offering supports students at every level - from recreational participation and outdoor adventure to athletic development and elite competitive training. Students can combine different opportunities to create a personalized pathway that reflects their interests, goals and ambitions.
In winter, the campus offers direct access to the alpine ski resort of Scuol Motta Naluns (2,146 metres elevation), featuring thrilling descents, as well as a dynamic cross-country ski trail that begins right next to the school. In summer, the surrounding mountains transform into a playground for climbing, mountain biking, and trail running.
Sports on offer at HIF:
Winter sports
- Ice Hockey
- Alpine skiing
- Cross-country skiing
- Biathlon
- Snowboarding
- Ice Skating
Summer sports
- Orienteering
- Mountain biking
- Trail running
- Climbing
- Kayaking
- White water rafting
- Sailing
- Golf
- Tennis
Year-round
- Athletics
- Football
- Volleyball
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Hiking
Students come first
Whether it is on-campus or in an online environment, all learning experiences are designed with the needs, talents and capabilities of our students as the focus. HIF believes that children should be respected and their views should be heard.
Helping students cultivate their own voice and choice in the way they learn, and enabling them to become mature learners who can take ownership of their learning, is a big part of life. This is what the school understands as ‘Student Agency’, critical for academic success, university life and beyond.
The school provides a safe, secure and stimulating environment and believes wholeheartedly in educating the whole child, with students gaining knowledge and an understanding of the world by questioning, actively solving problems and working collaboratively together. Awareness of the natural world and its resources is important as children learn to live their lives honestly with a spirit of respect for themselves and others.