The House System at ISS Lugano
A community where students forge friendships across year groups, develop leadership skills and experience teamwork — rooted in the K.I.N.D. values.
More than a tradition
Our House System is a vibrant community where students forge lifelong friendships, develop leadership skills and experience teamwork. It ignites school spirit and provides opportunities for every student to shine — across year groups, not just within a class.
The system is rooted in the school’s values of Kindness, Innovation, Navigation and Discovery — read what each of them means in our K.I.N.D. teaching and learning philosophy.
A question many families ask
What is a house system?
A tradition from British and international schooling: every student belongs to a house — a community that spans all year groups. Houses build friendships beyond the classroom, give students chances to lead, and turn school spirit into teamwork. For families coming from the Italian school system, think of it as a school within the school that your child belongs to for their whole journey.