School of Tomorrow – Uster vs Tandem International Multilingual School

	S School of Tomorrow – Uster Zug, Switzerland	T Tandem International Multilingual School Zug, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 29,400 - 30,600	Fees / year CHF 25,320 - 33,600
Age range	Age range 4 - 12 years	Age range 6 months - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 103	Pupils 350
Typical class size	Typical class size 17	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language German, English	Instruction language German, English, French
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2004
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Zurich region, Switzerland, with campuses in Erlenbach, Küsnacht, Zollikon and Zürich (Seefeldstrasse 111, CH-8008).
Stages	Stages —	Stages Early Years & Pre-School; Kindergarten; Primary School; Gymnasium (upper secondary leading to the Swiss Matura).
School type	School type —	School type Day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Switzerland and United Kingdom (Zurich canton curriculum Lehrplan 21; UK National Curriculum).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus transfer from Erlenbach to Zurich connecting campuses with pick-up locations along the lake; 07:50 pickups in Erlenbach, Küsnacht and Zollikon; 08:20 pickup in Zürich Seefeld.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application & one-off (first-time) fees - Assessment (application) fee: CHF 300. - Registration / enrolment fee (one-off, charged after contractual offer): CHF 550. - Capital fund (one-off, charged at first enrolment for Gymnasium pupils): Progymnasium CHF 3'000; Kurzgymnasium CHF 2'000. Tuition fees — Early Years, Pre‑School (day care hours shown) - Early Years (0–3 years) — tuition per month (09:00–16:00): 2 days CHF 1'268; 3 days CHF 1'902; 4 days CHF 2'536; 5 days CHF 3'170. - Pre‑School (3–4 years) — tuition per month (09:00–16:00): 3 days CHF 1'902; 4 days CHF 2'536; 5 days CHF 3'170. Tuition fees — Kindergarten (4–6 years) - Annual tuition (08:50–15:40): 3.5 days CHF 25'320; 4 days CHF 27'960. - Optional French Fridays programme (includes lunch and day care): CHF 7'524 per year. Tuition fees — Primary School (6–12 years) - Annual tuition (08:30–15:55): 4.5 days CHF 28'380; 5 days CHF 30'360. (With 4.5 days, Wednesday morning ends at 12:30 and excludes lunch; 5 days includes Wednesday afternoon French in Zurich.) Tuition fees — Gymnasium and 10th Grade preparation (12–18 years) - Annual tuition (Küsnacht): Progymnasium CHF 31'800; Kurzgymnasium + 10th Grade Gymi‑preparation CHF 33'600. Optional / additional fees and typical extras - Kurzgymnasium afternoon preparation course (Aug–Mar) for Grade 8: CHF 2'500 (optional). - Additional language support (German/English/French), charged per semester: CHF 1'000 (optional). - DELF / Cambridge exam preparation, project weeks, external internships, multi‑day trips and other externally billed activities: charged individually when they occur. - Schoolbooks: personal schoolbooks are charged individually; routine school materials (except personal books) are included in the tuition. - After‑school clubs and extra‑curricular sessions: fees vary by activity, duration and provider; these are charged separately. - Holiday‑care / Holiday‑camp options: separate booking is possible; typical daily holiday‑care fee (separate booking) is CHF 160 per day per child (includes breakfast, snacks, lunch and materials). Holiday camp weeks have published per‑week fees and specific cancellation deadlines; cancelled bookings after the deadline are subject to full charge. Registration fees for some extra‑curricular camps may be non‑refundable. - School bus service is available (day‑time transfer between campuses and local pick‑up points); bus usage is an additional service with separate charges. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is calculated on a yearly basis and is presented as a single annual amount. For billing simplicity the annual fee is divided into 12 equal monthly amounts. These monthly amounts are invoiced on a quarterly basis (three months per invoice). Invoices for each quarter are due before the start of that quarter. Optional charges are invoiced separately (arrears invoice). One‑off fees for new pupils are due before the start and are non‑refundable. Refund, cancellation and discount rules - One‑off fees charged at first enrolment (assessment, enrolment fee, capital fund) are non‑refundable. - Holiday camp cancellations: if a booking is cancelled after the stated deadline, the full camp fee is due; no refunds are given for missed sessions or illness in normal circumstances. If a camp is cancelled by the school for government‑mandated reasons, fees will not be charged. Registration fees for extra‑curricular activities may be non‑refundable. - Sibling discount: while multiple children from the same private‑paying family attend the school, each child receives a 5% reduction on the tuition (optional fees excluded). The enrolment fee for a second child is reduced by 50%. These discounts apply only when fees are paid by a private individual (not a company). Boarding - Tandem IMS is a day school; boarding is not offered. Fee payment options and invoicing - Tuition and additional charges are issued by invoice (quarterly for the 12‑month split; optional fees billed separately). Payment instructions and the required payment details are provided on each invoice. Optional fees and one‑off fees are due as stated on their respective invoices. Important notes about optional charges and variability - The published figures above cover the core tuition and commonly referenced optional items. Project weeks, residential trips, specialised exam fees, some extra‑curricular providers and certain consumables are charged on an individual basis when they occur. After‑school club and holiday camp fees vary by programme and are set per offering. Capital fund and one‑time enrolment charges apply at first enrolment for relevant programmes.
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House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details The core curriculum is Zurich Lehrplan 21 and the UK National Curriculum, with additional elements from the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. Translanguaging and enquiry-based learning are integral parts of the Tandem IMS curriculum. It is designed to prepare pupils for the Swiss Gymnasium or other upper-level schools. It follows a twelve-month span with monthly and weekly planning to tailor activities to each class and language development. It aligns Swiss and international curricula and supports multilingual education across languages.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Gymnasium pass rate: 100%. DELF Prim pass rate: 100%.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Prepares pupils for the Swiss Matura and direct access to Swiss universities. Progymi, Kurzgymi, and Matura are offered in bilingual and monolingual tracks. Starting in 2026/27, a 10th Grade Gymnasium Preparation bridge year supports ZAP/TAP readiness and pathways toward Gymnasium and related design/engineering tracks.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
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
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
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
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions Prospective families are invited to learn about the school's philosophy and curriculum; to enquire about space, fill out the Enquiry Form. International applicants will receive information and support from office staff to assist with a smooth transition for the entire family. The Admissions section also provides access to Tuition and Fees and School Holidays.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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