International School of Central Switzerland vs International School Zurich North

	I International School of Central Switzerland Zug, Switzerland	I International School Zurich North Zug, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 27,200 - 32,800	Fees / year CHF 17,316 - 38,280
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 150	Pupils 240
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, German
Opened	Opened 2008	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in Cham, Canton of Zug, Switzerland, at Lorzenparkstrasse 8 (CH-6330 Cham). The Lorzenpark area is adjacent to the school grounds.	Location Industriestrasse 50, 8304 Wallisellen.
Stages	Stages Primary School, Middle School, and High School (Private Gymnasium).	Stages All-through school for ages 3 months to 18 years. English is the primary language of instruction; German is taught for all German levels up to G10 with an option to study to G12, and French is compulsory in the middle years with an option to study to G12. The leaving qualifications are iGCSEs and A-Levels.
School type	School type Private international day school.	School type International day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix More than 35 nationalities are represented at ISCS.	Pupil nationality mix Pupil body represents over 30 nationalities; staff are multicultural.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The Guidance Counselor provides learning support with Individualised Educational Plans (IEPs) to support students' needs.	Additional learning support A strong wellbeing and learning support system is in place; a dedicated learning support team differentiates learning and intervenes to meet individual needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Switzerland.	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The school day typically starts around 8:15–8:30 and ends at 15:30; after-school clubs run 15:30–16:30 and after-school care is available 15:30–18:00.	School day structure School hours are 8:30–15:30 with Enhanced Care from 7:30–18:00.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school offers a school bus service for local routes within the canton of Zug.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - Early Years and Primary (Ages 3–12): CHF 3,000 one-time non-refundable registration fee per student. - Middle School and all High School years (IGCSE / A-Levels; Ages 12–18): CHF 4,000 one-time non-refundable registration fee per student. Tuition fees by year group (annual, per-term and per-month breakdown) For the 2025–2026 academic year the annual tuition and the calculated billing breakdowns are: - Early Years (Ages 3–6) - Annual tuition: CHF 27,200. - Per-term (3-term billing): CHF 9,066.67. - Per-month (10 monthly instalments): CHF 2,720.00. - Primary School (Years 1–6; Ages 6–12) - Annual tuition: CHF 28,200. - Per-term (3-term billing): CHF 9,400.00. - Per-month (10 monthly instalments): CHF 2,820.00. - Middle School (Years 7–9; Ages 12–14) - Annual tuition: CHF 29,250. - Per-term (3-term billing): CHF 9,750.00. - Per-month (10 monthly instalments): CHF 2,925.00. - IGCSE (High School Years 10–11; Ages 14–16) - Annual tuition: CHF 30,300. - Per-term (3-term billing): CHF 10,100.00. - Per-month (10 monthly instalments): CHF 3,030.00. - A-Levels (High School Years 12–13; Ages 16–18) - Annual tuition: CHF 32,300. - Per-term (3-term billing): CHF 10,766.67. - Per-month (10 monthly instalments): CHF 3,230.00. Notes on these amounts: the annual tuition figures above are the published year-group tuition fees; term and monthly figures are the annual tuition divided into 3 or 10 equal instalments to match the school's available billing options (3-term or 10-month plans). Sibling discounts and other fee reductions - First sibling discount: 25% off tuition for the first sibling. - Additional siblings: 50% off tuition for each additional sibling. - Early payment discounts: 5% discount for annual payment by 30 May (Early Bird); 4% discount for annual payment between 1 June and 1 December; 2% discount applied for termly payments (3 payments on the dates shown by the school). Billing schedule and payment terms - An invoice for the annual fees is issued before the start of the new school year; annual fees are due on August 15 and payment must be received before the student attends school. - The full annual year-group fee is payable in advance unless an alternative instalment arrangement has been agreed in writing. - Payment options published by the school include: annual payment, termly payment (three instalments), or monthly instalments (ten instalments, August–May). Families seeking payment plans must sign a formalised payment schedule agreement. - Overdue balances may incur an annual interest charge of 5% plus collection fees. - If a new student is enrolled but does not take up the confirmed place on the agreed start date, 25% of the annual tuition fee becomes immediately due. Additional costs and optional services - School lunch (annual / instalment options): - 1 instalment: CHF 2,375.00. - 3 instalments: CHF 817.00. - 10 instalments: CHF 250.00. - School transport (Cham routes): - 1 instalment: CHF 1,995.00. - 3 instalments: CHF 686.00. - 10 instalments: CHF 210.00. - School transport (wider Kanton Zug): - 1 instalment: CHF 2,850.00. - 3 instalments: CHF 980.00. - 10 instalments: CHF 300.00. - School transport (Kanton Luzern and Sins): - 1 instalment: CHF 3,135.00. - 3 instalments: CHF 1,078.00. - 10 instalments: CHF 330.00. - Corporate fee packages (annual tuition + lunch + transport) are published as fixed annual amounts by year group and by catchment (Cham, Kanton Zug, Kanton Luzern & Sins). Examples: Early Years corporate fee (Cham) CHF 30,210.00; A-Level corporate fee (Kanton Luzern & Sins) CHF 36,195.00. Items expressly not included in tuition - Textbooks (where indicated on book lists), official IGCSE/AS/A-Level external exam fees, school and PE uniforms, school lunch and transport (when not included in a corporate package), after-school care / academy fees, replacement cost for lost/stolen/damaged school materials (including laptops), and one-to-one exam, language or music lessons. Tuition does include exercise books, laboratory practicals, school laptop provision, classroom educational resources, SEN support, career advice and internal clubs as published. Uniforms - School uniforms are not included in tuition and are handled through the school's uniform supplier arrangement; uniform purchase is an additional cost and is not covered by the tuition fee. Boarding - The school does not operate a regular boarding provision in Switzerland. ISCS publishes an international boarding experience through SAGE College in Spain (an exchange/boarding opportunity) rather than a Swiss on-site boarding house; therefore ongoing boarding fees are not applicable to standard ISCS enrolment in Zug. Refunds and withdrawal charges - Notice requirement: a minimum of three months' written notice is required to withdraw a student unless the signed contract specifies otherwise; failure to provide the required notice may result in the school charging one term's tuition in lieu of notice. - Refunds for prepaid fees beyond the withdrawal date will only be considered when the required notice period has been observed. No refunds are given for short-term absences or withdrawal without proper notice. - Any overpayment will be refunded within 30 days following the student's final day of attendance once financial clearance is completed. Fee payment options and practical notes - The school issues invoices for registration and annual fees; the published due date for annual invoices is August 15 and payment must be received before the student's first day. - The school states that alternative payment methods may be available and that families wishing to use instalment plans must enter a signed payment agreement; the school may apply interest and collection fees to overdue accounts. Specific accepted instruments (for example, which credit cards or bank account details) are not listed in the published fee documents. Brief note on completeness of published fee information - The school's 2025–2026 published fee schedule provides annual tuition by year group, registration fees, payment schedule options (annual, termly, monthly), early-payment and term-payment discounts, additional service pricing for lunch and transport, corporate-package figures, and the school's withdrawal/refund rules. The published materials do not list specific payment instrument details (for example explicit credit-card acceptance or IBAN/BIC for bank transfers) nor a Swiss on-site boarding tariff because standard ISCS enrolment in Zug is day-school only; an international boarding experience is offered via SAGE in Spain.	Fee details Application & registration fees - Registration / one‑time application fee (first year, new pupils): CHF 750. - Little IBEX (ISZN's early‑years day‑care) one‑time registration fee: CHF 1,000. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term) The ISZN academic year is organised into three terms (Autumn, Spring, Summer). Annual fees below are shown with the corresponding per‑term amount (annual divided by 3). Figures apply to the current academic year as published for 2025/2026. - Nursery 1 (Nurs.1) — Annual: CHF 24,480. Per term: CHF 8,160. - Nursery 2 (Nurs.2) — Annual: CHF 24,480. Per term: CHF 8,160. - Kindergarten 1 — Annual: CHF 24,480. Per term: CHF 8,160. - Kindergarten 2 — Annual: CHF 29,640. Per term: CHF 9,880. - Kindergarten 3 — Annual: CHF 31,344. Per term: CHF 10,448. - Grade 1 — Annual: CHF 31,620. Per term: CHF 10,540. - Grade 2 — Annual: CHF 31,620. Per term: CHF 10,540. - Grade 3 — Annual: CHF 31,620. Per term: CHF 10,540. - Grade 4 — Annual: CHF 31,620. Per term: CHF 10,540. - Grade 5 — Annual: CHF 31,620. Per term: CHF 10,540. - Grade 6 — Annual: CHF 34,872. Per term: CHF 11,624. - Grade 7 — Annual: CHF 34,872. Per term: CHF 11,624. - Grade 8 — Annual: CHF 34,872. Per term: CHF 11,624. - Grade 9 — Annual: CHF 35,136. Per term: CHF 11,712. - Grade 10 — Annual: CHF 35,136. Per term: CHF 11,712. - Grade 11 — Annual: CHF 35,136. Per term: CHF 11,712. - Grade 12 — Annual: CHF 35,136. Per term: CHF 11,712. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is set on an annual basis and is payable in advance; payment may be made half‑yearly or termly in advance. - Standard invoicing practice: the first half of the tuition is due within the targeted payment date and the second half on the date shown on the invoice. Quarterly payment arrangements are possible; monthly payment arrangements are available on request (monthly arrangements carry an annual surcharge of CHF 200). A late‑payment charge of 1% per month applies to overdue amounts. School records are withheld until outstanding balances are settled. - Little IBEX (early‑years) fees are billed monthly and payable by direct debit (other Little IBEX terms apply for extra days and notice period). Boarding - ISZN operates as a full‑day day school; there is no boarding provision. Other costs and typical additional fees - Co‑curricular activities (annual club fee example): CHF 260 per year for many after‑school clubs. - Exam and assessment fees: Cambridge/Edexcel examination fees and similar subject exam charges apply per subject (historical and published schedules list typical per‑subject exam charges). - EAL (English as an Additional Language) and targeted student support carry additional charges when required. - Lunch, student bus service, individual music lessons, overnight or international trips and some extra‑curricular services are charged in addition to tuition. After‑school care or homework‑club extras are charged separately (examples and hourly rates appear in the school's fee documentation). - Little IBEX: extra day / flexible drop‑in day fee CHF 150 per day (where applicable). Refunds, withdrawal and no‑show charges - Early‑withdrawal fee schedule (liability expressed as a percentage of the annual tuition depending on withdrawal date during the school year): examples published in the school's financial regulations include withdrawal liabilities such as 30%, 50%, 65%, 80% or 100% of the annual tuition depending on the month of withdrawal. A no‑show charge is specified where a confirmed place is not taken up. Specific percentages and deadlines are set out in the school's financial regulations and applied to the invoice. - The school issues a capital/funding fee at enrolment in some years; that fee is charged one‑time and is non‑refundable where it applies. Fee payment arrangements & administrative notes - The school issues invoices for the chosen payment cycle; payment must be made by the payer named on the invoice by the due date shown. Monthly direct debit is used for the Little IBEX provision. The school applies late‑payment penalties and may restrict access to records or attendance for unpaid accounts until balances are cleared. (End of overview)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school provides a broad and balanced Cambridge International Curriculum as part of British International Education. It promotes development across the academic, social, cultural, physical and moral dimensions and prepares children for adult life while encouraging them to become good citizens with a global mindset and respect for others. The school enables proficiency in both English and German for all students, regardless of their mother tongue.	Curriculum details ISZN follows the British Curriculum from Early Years through to A-Levels. Early Years includes a Dual Language Programme in English and German. Primary School follows the British Curriculum with a German language component and enhanced provision in Mathematics and Literacy through White Rose Maths and Read, Write Inc. The Middle Years Programme leads to IGCSEs in Grades 9-10, followed by Cambridge and Edexcel International A-Levels in Grades 11-12. The school also offers Grade 11 with the Independent Project Qualification (IPQ) and supports a Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Graduation pathways include university study in Switzerland and internationally. English is the primary instruction, with a German curriculum for all German levels (compulsory to G10, with option to G12) and French in the middle years (compulsory with option to G12).
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Exam results	Exam results IGCSE and A‑Level exam results reflect student and teacher effort, with a 100% A-Level pass rate in Year 13. These results support university access in many countries around the world.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Students are prepared for university in the USA, UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Spain, and many other countries.	Higher education progression Graduates go on to study at ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich, the London School of Economics, and other leading universities worldwide, including institutions in Amsterdam, the USA, the UK and Australia.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Grade Challenge Programmes develop research and critical-thinking skills; the Independent Project Qualification (IPQ) is available after Grade 11; the Duke of Edinburgh's Award is offered to students.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Initial Enquiry form registers interest; admissions team will contact you promptly.	Admissions ISZN has rolling admissions and flexible start dates that allow families to join year-round. 1. Enquire through our website, by phone, email, or in person. 2. Connect via a video call, a campus visit and a taster day to see our students and teachers in action and experience the school's ethos firsthand. 3. Apply by submitting your application through our website. 4. Join with quick, clear communication and a prompt response as we determine the best place for your child within our school community.
Scholarships	Scholarships Bursaries and scholarships for sporting, performance or academic excellence are offered and can be discussed during your application.	Scholarships IBEXEPTIONAL TALENT SCHOLARSHIP (Athletics) – Basketball. Financial assistance towards school fees, Nike performance kit, full access to facilities including the strength and conditioning centre, weekly conditioning sessions with the Head of Sport, and flexible timetabling to work around training. A commitment to communication between school and external coaches. Access to numerous competitions, including SGIS. How to apply: Students must meet the scholarship criteria; contact admissions@iszn.ch to receive the criteria. The application must include latest two school reports and an application letter and should be sent to admissions@iszn.ch until 12 April 2024.
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