Counseling & Student Wellbeing
At ISK, we believe student wellbeing is essential to learning. Our counseling team supports students socially, emotionally, academically, and developmentally from Elementary School through High School. Counseling services are designed to help students build healthy relationships, develop self-awareness and resilience, navigate challenges, and grow into confident, capable young people. Support is developmentally tailored for each division and provided through classroom lessons, small groups, individual support, and collaboration with families and teachers.
How Counselors Support Students
- Academic Development
Helping students develop organization, study skills, goal-setting, and healthy learning habits - Personal & Social Development
Supporting emotional wellbeing, relationships, self-regulation, and social skills - Career & Future Planning
Helping students explore interests, pathways, and future opportunities - Global Identity & Wellbeing
Encouraging self-awareness, empathy, belonging, and responsible decision-making in a diverse international community
Counseling Support at Different Levels
University & Post-Secondary Counseling
ISK’s High School counseling team includes highly experienced academic and university counselors who work closely with students and families throughout the postsecondary planning process.
Our counselors have extensive knowledge of university systems and pathways around the world and help students identify options that align with their strengths, interests, goals, and learning profiles.
Students are supported in exploring a wide range of pathways, including:
- Highly selective and Tier 1 universities
- International universities
- Liberal arts colleges
- Community colleges
- Vocational and technical programs
- Gap year opportunities
- Career-focused pathways
Counselors provide individualized guidance with:
- Course selection and academic planning
- University research and fit
- Application timelines and requirements
- Essays and application support
- Transition planning beyond high school
The counseling team works to ensure that every student feels informed, supported, and empowered as they plan for life after ISK.
University Acceptances for the Class of 2026
Additional Counseling Services
Counselors also support students and families through:
- Transition support
- new students
- divisional transitions
- student departures
- Parent workshops and resources
- Child protection and crisis response
- Referrals to external providers when needed
Working Together With Families
Counselors work closely with families, teachers, and support teams to ensure students feel connected, supported, and successful at school.
Confidentiality & Student Safety
Counselors follow professional ethical standards that respect student privacy and confidentiality.
At the same time, student safety is always the priority. If there is concern about a student’s safety or the safety of others, counselors will work with families and school teams to ensure appropriate support and protection.
Our Goal
Our counseling program helps students develop the skills, confidence, wellbeing, and self-awareness needed to thrive both in school and beyond.