“The world in which you were born is
just one model of reality.
Other cultures are not failed attempts
at being you;
they are unique manifestations
of the human spirit.”
Wade Davis

Vision
To offer international and intergenerational education that celebrates the human spirit , cultural and intellectual diversity and fosters a life long love of learning. (*)

Mission
The International School of the Kootenays offers liberal arts education that contributes to world peace by deepening the understanding, interest and acceptance of cultural, generational, philosophical, and religious differences. ISK curriculum is designed to equip students of all ages with the practical skills, initiative, and the self-confidence needed to put the ideals of openness and compassion into an engaged practice of reflection and investigation.

(*) As outlined by Dr. Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian philosopher and visionary (1861-1925).