The founding nations of SIS were: Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the Federal Republic of Germany. The SHAPE International School is build on a mosaic model where each national section has its own Principal, Prefect or Head Teacher who is responsible for his/her section regarding administration, national curriculum and discipline.  

The SHAPE International School has a General Director and a Deputy-Director who oversee the good administration, care, and financing of the whole school campus in conjunction with the various National Representatives. Principals meet on a monthly basis with SIS Administrators  to discuss and deal with issues common to all sections.

The SHAPE International School regroups 11 Sections who offer a full curriculum, including one large Kindergarten Section, seven  Elementary Schools (American, Belgian, Canadian, German,  Italian, Norwegian and U.K. ), and  three High Schools (American, Belgian, German). Furthermore, 3 additional Sections, Greek, Polish and Turkish, offer a partial national course of study to their students during or after school hours. 

SHAPE International School was founded in 1967 and provides education for approximately 75 children of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) and other NATO personnel serving adjacent areas. SHAPE Canadian School boasts many distinctive educational programs such as French Language Instruction beginning in the Elementary School.

In 1967, the Canadian Section consisted of a primary school Grade 1-6 and secondary school 7-10 with a student population of 138. Today, our school offers Grade 1-8 and follows the Ontario curriculum with a much smaller student population.  The Canadian section is a very valued and much appreciated on the SHAPE International Campus for the quality of the bilingual education delivered to our students and for our contribution to the International community.

The spirit of internationalism and cooperation amongst NATO partners is well represented in each SIS Section where NATO children study and learn together. SIS also fosters this same spirit in inviting teachers of all Sections to meet, establish contact and plan integrated activities/field trips/excursions during SIS Professional days to benefit all their students.

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