About ISSN
History
The International Science Schools Network (ISSN) is a global collaboration of specialist science secondary schools dedicated to advancing excellence in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Established to promote innovation and international cooperation, the ISSN provides a platform for students and educators to address global challenges through science. Its flagship event, the International Students Science Fair (ISSF), has been held annually since 2005, bringing together participants from around the world to share ideas, foster connections, and inspire the next generation of scientific leaders.
Vision
Young people empowered to embark on a lifelong commitment to science to tackle globally significant challenges together.
Mission
of The International Science Schools Network
To provide an international network for students, educators and leaders of specialist science secondary schools to learn and conduct research together, and share effective and innovative practice to inspire advances in science education across the world.
STATEMENTS OF INTENT​
Value
RESPECT
for the diversity, values, traditions, beliefs and expertise brought to the ISSN by each member school;
COLLABORATION
in good faith, with all partner schools, we share our expertise, ideas and, where appropriate, resources, for the benefit of all our students and the promotion of excellence in science awareness and education more globally;
SUPPORT AND INCLUSION
for and of each member school and their staff and students, to allow opportunities which might otherwise be inaccessible, independent of politics, culture, religion, gender or disability;
SENSE OF COMMUNITY
built to allow us to have a reasoned and credible voice for the purpose of the continued advancement of science and science education across the world.