International School Sport Committee
ABOUT ISC

PROTECTING AND PROMOTING THE SCHOOL SPORT MOVEMENT WORLDWIDE.

The International School Sport Committee (ISC) is an international policy and advocacy organization dedicated to safe, inclusive and quality school sport for every child, everywhere.

Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the ISC works to strengthen the role of school sport through cooperation, advocacy and educational initiatives.

School sport has the power to educate, to unite and to transform lives. Together, we build a better future.

WHO WE ARE

The International School Sport Committee (ISC) is an independent international organization based in Geneva, Switzerland.

It works to strengthen school sport as a safe, educational and inclusive space for children and young people around the world.

OUR MISSION

Protecting and promoting the school sport movement worldwide.

The ISC works to protect children and young people in school sport while promoting its educational value worldwide through international cooperation, advocacy and practical initiatives.

PROTECTING

Protecting children and young people in school sport through:

SAFE SPORT

Promoting environments where children and young people can participate in sport safely, with appropriate protection, policies and responsible practices.

CONCILIATION IN SPORT

Encouraging dialogue, respect and peaceful approaches to conflict within schools and sporting communities.

PROMOTING

Promoting the educational role of school sport through:

EDUCATION & CURRICULUM

Strengthening the educational role of school sport and physical education through knowledge, resources and curriculum development.

The ISC supports initiatives that help students not only participate in sport, but also understand the sports they practise, including their official rules and fundamental principles.

OUR VISION

A world in which every child and young person can benefit from school sport in a safe, inclusive and meaningful educational environment.

OUR APPROACH

The ISC believes that school sport should not only provide opportunities to participate, but also contribute to learning, wellbeing, responsibility and respect.

BASED IN GENEVA

Based in Geneva. Connected to the world.

From Geneva, the ISC promotes cooperation among education authorities, schools, sport organizations and international stakeholders.

OUR PRINCIPLES

EDUCATION

Sport as a meaningful component of the educational experience.

SAFETY

The protection and wellbeing of children and young people.

INCLUSION

Sporting opportunities accessible to all.

FAIR PLAY

Respect for rules, opponents, officials and the integrity of sport.

COOPERATION

Dialogue between education, sport and international institutions.

KNOWLEDGE

Helping students understand the sports they practise and follow.

Building the Future of School Sport Through Education, Knowledge and Cooperation.

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