Pastoral Care
Far from home, but never on their own.
Whether your child joins us as a day student or moves into our boarding house, pastoral care at EIS is not a department you visit — it is part of every day. Each child has trusted adults who know them well and notice when something is not right.
Learn. Grow. Become.
Our approach
At Einstein International School, we look after the whole young person, not only their results. We believe a student can only do their best work when they feel settled, supported, and at home.
Our school is small by choice. Teachers and boarding staff know every student by name, and that closeness is the heart of how we care for them.
For boarding students in particular, joining us can mean a new country, a new language and life away from family all at once. Day students face their own transitions too — new friendships, growing independence, the pressures of a demanding academic programme. Helping every child feel happy, healthy and confident matters just as much to us as their academic progress in class.
This is what we mean by pastoral care: the everyday work of helping each student belong, and grow into the person our CREDO values describe.
A circle of support (als Zwiebelvisualisierung darstellen)
No student depends on a single person. Support is built in layers:
Every student: at the centre of everything we do
Personal boarding tutor: one trusted adult who knows them best
Boarding house team: a familiar presence morning and night
Counselling & safeguarding: trained support when it is needed
Our whole community: a school that looks out for one another
One student at the centre — and a whole school around them.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Head of Boarding – responsible for the wellbeing and daily life of every boarder.
- Tutors – live alongside the students and are the everyday point of care and contact.
- School Principal & Designated Safeguarding Lead – ensure a safe environment and a clear route for any concern.
Yes. Every student is paired with a personal mentor — one trusted adult who meets with them one-to-one at least twice a month. These conversations offer a steady, private space to talk through how things are going academically, socially, and personally, to set achievable goals, and to catch any worry early, before it grows. In a community as small as ours, this isn't a formality; it's a relationship.
We expect the first few weeks to take some adjustment, and we plan for that. New students are paired with a buddy, welcomed into house routines quickly, and checked in on closely. Homesickness is normal, and we treat it with patience and warmth — never as a problem to be brushed aside — keeping families informed along the way.
Yes. There is always an adult on call, day and night. Students know exactly who to turn to, and so do parents. We keep communication with home regular and predictable, so that distance never means being out of the loop.
Parents receive a detailed pastoral report twice a year, covering their child's personal, social, and emotional development within the boarding community. Beyond these formal reports, our boarding team maintains frequent, open communication with families throughout the year — sharing updates on day-to-day development, wellbeing, medical matters where relevant, and progress toward personal goals. This ongoing dialogue reflects our belief that pastoral care is a true partnership between school and home, built on trust and a shared commitment to every student's growth.
Have a question about life at EIS?
Whether your child is joining us from down the road or the other side of the world, we are glad to talk through how we will look after them.
Learn. Grow. Become.