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Big comings and goings at the International School of Central Switzerland (ISOCS) in Cham ZG: Two weeks ago, the private school announced the closure. Now, lessons can continue for the moment.
Two weeks ago, the International School of Central Switzerland (ISOCS) in Cham ZG announced the closure. Reason: the money was out, the teachers could not be paid anymore. There were more than 100 students left without anything (Blick report). Director Kamran Baig announces now: "We can continue!" At least for the moment.
The parents of the students helped a lot. In an email, LOOK, ISOCS asked them for 5,000 francs each. "So we have enough money together to pay teachers' salaries and continue schooling for the next few months," says the director.
"We have planned too much"
In addition, we are looking for an investor to guarantee the education and existence of the school in the long term. Baig: "We are already in contact with potential donors."
Before the collapse in November, ISOCS was funded mainly by tuition fees. There have never been any problems until the school develops this summer. The building has been expanded, other teachers have been hired and more students have been added. "More, but not enough students. We have too much planned conversion," Baig admits.
Since the summer holidays, the private school has written negative numbers. The deputy director of the time, Kamran Baig, knew nothing of the problems until November. Until the big bang: his predecessor resigned after informing the parents of the closure.
Do teachers have to leave now?
With her, several students left ISOCS. Also Ben N. * (18 years old) of the 11th year. His mother Samije N. * (36 years old) took him out of school a week ago. Uncertainty about the persistence of ISOCS was no longer sufficient. "Almost all my classmates are gone now," says Ben.
The school presents another obstacle. Fewer students mean even less money – and at the same time a surplus of teachers. Baig assures us: "We have not sent anyone back yet." What measures to take into consideration to control the financial situation, the director of the school does not want to say.
The top priority now is to restore confidence. A group of volunteer parents helps Baig in his rescue plan. The Director says with gratitude: "Without them, the school would not stand a chance, we fight day and night for ISOCS to survive this crisis and continue to be a home for the remaining students."
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