Pros
* Located in scenic St. Gallen, with mountains and the lake nearby. * Small class sizes allow for close interaction with students. * A handful of truly inspiring, international colleagues and students.
Cons
* Privately owned by individuals with no educational background. The school is run like a business, not an academic institution. * Toxic work culture ruled by fear and micromanagement. Constructive feedback is treated as a threat. * Teachers live under constant threat of dismissal, often for no reason. * Staff are underpaid despite Switzerland's high cost of living. * Teachers are not paid during the extended holidays (only for the 4-week legal minimum). The "long breaks" are used to justify extremely low salaries. * Leadership lacks experience and professionalism. Senior management is disorganized and prioritizes pleasing ownership over sound academic policy. * Data is misused to evaluate teachers without considering the statistical insignificance of small class sizes. * Owners interfere with daily operations despite having no educational expertise. * No investment in staff development or wellbeing. * The school's focus is image and marketing—not genuine learning or community.