KIBS Zurich vs SIS Swiss International School Zürich-Wollishofen

	K KIBS Zurich Zug, Switzerland	S SIS Swiss International School Zürich-Wollishofen Zug, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 22,000 - 26,400	Fees / year CHF 25,860
Age range	Age range 0 - 12 years	Age range 4 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Swiss Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 220	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 14	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, German	Instruction language English, German
Opened	Opened 2013	Opened 2000
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Seebach, Zurich. The address is Schaffhauserstrasse 550, 8052 Zürich, Switzerland.	Location Located between the city and Lake Zürich, SIS Zürich-Wollishofen sits in a charming garden complex where two buildings are combined. The bilingual kindergarten is housed in the historic building, while the bilingual primary school, library and cafeteria are in the modern building. The school is easily accessible by public transport and offers a central, green location with views of Landiwiese park and Lake Zürich.
Stages	Stages Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Primary	Stages Kindergarten; Primary School
School type	School type Private German-English day school in Zurich	School type Private educational institution
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 197 enrolled students; 40+ nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Individualised support is part of the bilingual learning approach.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details A school bus is available.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration - A registration process and associated deposit/registration fees apply for all groups (Early Years, Pre‑K/Kindergarten, Primary). Tuition — Primary (Years 1–6, ages 6–12) - Tuition: CHF 2,200 per month. The monthly tuition covers supervision from 07:30–18:30, supervised homework time, breakfast and a healthy morning snack. Tuition — Early Years, Pre‑K and Kindergarten - The school publishes separate tariffs for Early Years groups (Little Teddies, Little Pandas & Little Bees) and for Pre‑K / Kindergarten (Little Stars & Little Einsteins). Specific monthly rates for these groups are shown in the school's tariffs. The monthly tariff for early years and kindergarten includes childcare, after‑lunch clubs, homework support and project weeks. Per‑term / Per‑year presentation - The published tuition figure for Primary is presented as a monthly amount (CHF 2,200 per month). Billing is structured around the monthly tariff; parents should expect charges expressed on a monthly basis. Per‑term or per‑academic‑year totals are therefore derived from the monthly tariff (school publishes the tariff as a monthly figure). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is published as a monthly tariff. The school's general terms and conditions (Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen, AGB) set out contractual payment and price provisions. Families make arrangements in line with the school's AGB and the tariffs. Boarding - KIBS Zürich operates as a private day school; there is no boarding provision. Meals and extras - For Kindergarten groups (Little Einsteins, Stars and Bees), with the exception of the afternoon snack, all meals are included in the monthly tariff. For Primary pupils, breakfast and a morning snack are included; lunch is available at an additional charge of CHF 10 per day. School lunch is prepared on site by the school's chefs. Other charges and optional extra costs - A school shuttle bus service is offered for selected areas at an additional cost. - There is no school uniform and therefore no uniform cost. Parents are asked to dress children appropriately. - The tariffs page references deposits, registration fees and discounts for all groups; those additional one‑off or periodic charges may apply at enrolment. Refunds and contract termination - Refunds, notice periods and contract termination terms are governed by the school's Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen (AGB). The AGB set out rights and obligations relating to prices, contracts and obligations between parents and the school. Fee payment options - The school's tariffs and AGB describe the contractual and payment framework. Specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer or card) are set out in the school's payment instructions and contractual terms. Summary of available numeric figures - Primary tuition published: CHF 2,200 per month. - Meal extra for Primary lunch: CHF 10 per day. Brief note about missing detail (what could not be located on the published tariff pages) - The publicly presented tariff headings confirm the existence of deposits, registration fees and separate tariffs for each age group, but the site's published pages that were accessed do not contain the full line‑by‑line amounts for each age group and per‑term totals in a directly extractable form. The school's AGB holds the formal payment and refund rules.	Fee details Registration / Application fee - One-time registration fee, non-refundable. Payment of this fee guarantees a school place. - First child: CHF 600. - Each additional child from the same family: CHF 500. Tuition fees (per semester) and annual equivalents - Billing schedule: school fees are billed in advance per semester. On request, arrangements can be made to pay the school fees in monthly instalments (see instalment line below). School fees for mid-term admissions are prorated. - Kindergarten 1 and 2: - Per semester (one payment at the beginning of the semester): CHF 12,930. - Instalment option: CHF 2,198 per month for 6 months (6 monthly instalments; 2% surcharge). - Per academic year (two semesters): CHF 25,860 if paid by semester; instalment total per semester is CHF 13,188 (CHF 2,198 × 6), equivalent to CHF 26,376 per academic year when using the instalment option. - Primary (Primary 1 to Primary 6): - Per semester (one payment at the beginning of the semester): CHF 12,930. - Instalment option: CHF 2,198 per month for 6 months (6 monthly instalments; 2% surcharge). - Per academic year (two semesters): CHF 25,860 if paid by semester; instalment total per semester is CHF 13,188 (CHF 2,198 × 6), equivalent to CHF 26,376 per academic year when using the instalment option. Sibling discount - A sibling discount of 10% on the school fees is applied for the second, third, etc. child from the same family while multiple children are enrolled. The reduction applies to the younger child(ren). Before- and after-school care (optional) - Morning care (7:00–7:30 a.m.): - Full week (5 days): CHF 700. - One day per week: CHF 140. - Single booking, per hour: CHF 18. - Afternoon care (4:00–6:00 p.m.): - Full week (5 days): CHF 2,400. - One day per week: CHF 480. - Single booking, per hour: CHF 18. School bus (optional) - School transport is offered on defined routes; places are limited and routes may change. - Zone fares (listed as one-way ride and round-trip): - Zone I (Zürich city limit to Kilchberg): CHF 9.50 one-way / CHF 19.00 round-trip. - Zone II (to Adliswil and Rüschlikon): CHF 11.50 one-way / CHF 23.00 round-trip. - Zone III (to Thalwil): CHF 13.50 one-way / CHF 27.00 round-trip. - Zone IV (to Horgen) — afternoon only: CHF 18.00 one-way / CHF 36.00 round-trip. Clubs and extracurricular costs - Clubs and extracurricular activities are offered; specific costs for clubs are available from the school office on request. Boarding / residential provision - The school operates as a day school and does not offer boarding accommodation. Refunds and prorating - The registration fee is explicitly non-refundable. - School fees for mid-term admissions are prorated to reflect the shortened period of attendance. Billing schedule and payment terms (summary) - Fees are invoiced in advance per semester. On request, a six-month monthly instalment plan is available for a 2% surcharge on the instalment total. Mid-term admissions are billed on a prorated basis. Fee payment options - Fees are issued by invoice according to the billing schedule above; the school provides instalment arrangements on request. Specific accepted payment methods are indicated on invoicing documentation.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school is a private German-English day school in Zurich with nearly 20 years of experience. The tailored curriculum blends international standards with the learning goals of Canton Zürich in a bilingual English–German program, using cross-curricular teaching and hands-on exploration to develop critical thinking, independent problem solving, and confident learners.	Curriculum details Teaching follows the cantonal curriculum and is gradually supplemented with elements of the British curriculum and curricula developed by SIS. In the bilingual primary school, a German-speaking and an English-speaking teacher work with students, using their native languages to communicate. Language acquisition begins early and is guided by experts in a natural environment, leading to lifelong competence.
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Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
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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
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Applications are accepted year-round as long as spaces remain in a group; for the start of a new academic year, it is advised to submit by the end of February to avoid disappointment. KIBS does not require an entrance examination; a trial day may be offered to see how your child fits with the group. At kindergarten entry, children should have basic knowledge of German or English; at primary entry, students must master one of the instruction languages to near-native level. The school teaches in a bilingual setup with 50% of instructional time in English and 50% in German. French is part of the curriculum from 4th to 6th grade, and French and Spanish are offered free in lunch clubs. Our teachers come mainly from the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, Germany, and Switzerland. The school is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 18:30; the teaching day runs 9:00 to 16:10, and students should be present by 8:50 for registration. KIBS is located near Zürich's public transport network; Bus 768 stops in front of the school; a paid shuttle is available to Seebach, Oerlikon, and Glattpark, with other locations on request. There is no school uniform; students should dress appropriately. Primary tuition is CHF 2,200 per month and includes care from 7:30 to 18:30, supervised homework, breakfast, and a morning snack. A school calendar with important dates is available on request. After KIBS, students may attend any national or international secondary school; most pursue the Swiss Gymnasium, and KIBS offers a free Gymnasium-entrance exam preparation program. For more information, contact the admissions team.	Admissions 1. Getting in Touch: The first step is to get in touch via the contact form, by email, or by phone. You are welcome to visit an Open House to experience daily school life and meet the school leadership. Further information is provided, initial questions are answered, and the next suitable step for your child is discussed. 2. Consultation: A personal consultation is arranged to get to know each other. Questions are answered and the school and its educational concept are introduced, with a possible building tour to give a brief insight into classroom life. If an on-site visit is not possible, consultations can be conducted virtually, by phone, or via email. 3. Trial Days: If it feels right for both sides, one or more trial days are arranged. Trial days let your child experience everyday school life and determine comfort in the environment, and the process is non-binding. If trial days aren't possible, an alternative solution is explored. 4. Registration: You receive the registration form—digital or printed. If you decide in favour after consultations and trial days, complete the form in full and submit it to the SIS school of your choice. Support is available if you have questions. 5. School Contract: The school contract is prepared after registration, with information about the enrolment fee. After the contract is signed and the enrolment fee is received, the child is officially registered at SIS Switzerland and their place at the school is reserved.
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Waitlist	Waitlist No waitlist is described; admissions are open year-round as long as spaces exist, with a recommendation to apply by end of February to start a new academic year.	Waitlist If a year group or class is full, SIS schools maintain waiting lists. To secure a place, inquire about capacity early, preferably in the spring.
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