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Zurich International School’s Secondary Campus in Wädenswil serves Middle School students aged 11–14 and Upper School students aged 14–18. The campus is part of ZIS, a non-profit day school with 1,300 students across two campuses. Middle School students study an inquiry-based curriculum with German instruction, personal laptops, field trips, co-curricular options and learning support. Upper School students can choose International Baccalaureate Diploma and Advanced Placement courses, with more than 70 AP and IB courses offered across the school. The campus includes specialist spaces such as a Design Lab, studios, athletic facilities, theatre and cafeteria. Students can join more than 60 Upper School activities across academics, service learning, STEM, performing arts and athletics. A distinctive feature is the Grade 11 internship programme, where students receive CV and interview training before applying for summer internships with employer partners in Switzerland.
School of Tomorrow’s Augustinerhof campus is located at Augustinerhof 1 in central Zürich, between Rennweg and Paradeplatz. It is the school’s campus for Secondary and Gymnasium students, while kindergarten and primary are offered at other SOT locations. The school follows Zurich Lehrplan 21 and uses bilingual German-English instruction, project-based learning, mixed-age groups and personalised learning plans. For older students, SOT offers a route towards the Swiss system and is planning the IB Diploma Programme from 2028, with Pre-IB planned for 2027/28. The Augustinerhof campus occupies three floors and nearly 500 m² in a listed historic building renovated in 2021, with air-conditioned rooms and sound insulation. A distinctive feature is the school’s flexible model: secondary students attend Monday to Friday, with Friday used as an “Entrepreneurial Friday” project day. Tuition for Secondary/Gymnasium is CHF 34,200 per year.
Inter-Community School Zurich offers the International Baccalaureate across Primary Years, Middle Years, and the Diploma Programme in English. Ages range from 24 months to 18 years, with Early Childhood through the Diploma, serving about 800 students from 55 nationalities. ICS is an IB World School and the only Round Square member in Zurich; it is accredited by CIS and NEASC. Instruction is in English, with a bilingual IB Diploma option and additional language provision including German from Preschool to Grade 10, plus French and Spanish for senior students. An English as an Additional Language programme supports learners, and Home Language classes are available. The campus includes a gym, dance studio, Research Garden, and a Forest Programme. On the extracurricular front, over 50 rotating clubs exist, including Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh, and Visual Arts and Theatre. The school emphasizes community engagement and holistic development through its Round Square framework.
ISZL’s Riverside Campus is located in Hünenberg and serves High School students in Grades 9–12, aged 14 to 18. It is part of the International School of Zug and Luzern, a non-profit, English-speaking, co-educational day school founded in 1961. In Grades 9 and 10, students follow the IB Middle Years Programme. In Grades 11 and 12, they can choose the IB Diploma Programme or the ISZL High School Programme, which may include Advanced Placement, BTEC Creative Media and ISZL courses. The campus includes more than 20 classrooms, science laboratories, a library, art atelier, music rooms, a triple gym and additional learning spaces in nearby buildings. A distinctive feature is the school’s range of senior pathways, allowing students to graduate through IB, AP/BTEC-linked or ISZL High School Diploma routes. Most High School students use public transport, with local bus routes nearby.
International School of Schaffhausen (ISSH) offers a bilingual, globally minded education in Switzerland for ages 0 to 18. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate across all divisions, with the Primary Years Programme available from the Early Learning Centre through Primary (ages 3-12). In secondary, a bespoke pathway combines a pre-IB programme for Grades 9-10 with dedicated career guidance to prepare for the Diploma Programme (DP), a two-year programme for ages 16-19 that leads to higher education. The campus blends historic and modern spaces, featuring an Early Learning Centre and Primary Logierhaus, a dedicated Secondary Building, outdoor learning areas including the Waldsofa forest, and two boarding houses. Facilities include a gym, a soccer pitch, a basketball court, science labs, and a well-stocked secondary library. Extracurriculars span MUN, STEM and UNESCO clubs, arts and crafts, and sport, with forest-based learning, community service, and leadership opportunities central to student life for curious learners.
Institut Montana on the Zugerberg is a co-educational international day and boarding school in Switzerland for students aged 6 to 18. It offers four pathways for Grades 1–12: a Bilingual Primary School (Swiss Lehrplan 21) taught in English and German; a Bilingual Secondary School with the Swiss curriculum and English/German options; a Swiss Gymnasium leading to the Swiss Matura with bilingual pathways and language support; and an International School pathway (Grades 6–12) using Cambridge Lower Secondary/IGCSE, then the IB Diploma or a High School Diploma, with English as the main language of instruction and EAL support. The language and certification mix includes Cambridge, Goethe/DELF, and Cambridge IGCSE. The Matura pathway provides direct access to ETH Zurich, EPFL, University of St. Gallen and EHL; the IB Diploma offers global university entry. The campus sits on the pre-alpine Zugerberg, with forest surroundings and views of Lake Zug, on-site dining and health and wellbeing support, and spaces for music, choir, drama, private instrument lessons, and Model United Nations. A 2024 Innovation Hub and a planned 100-year anniversary in 2026 reflect ongoing development.
ISZL is a private, non-profit international day school in Switzerland serving learners from age 3 to 18. The school follows the International Baccalaureate framework across Primary, Middle, and High School, with the PYP in Primary, the MYP in Middle School, and the Diploma Programme in High School. The High School also offers an ISZL Diploma with pathways that include Advanced Placement courses and the BTEC Diploma in Creative Media. The campus model includes the Zug Campus for Early Years through Middle School and the Riverside Campus in Hünenberg for High School, plus Chalet Bergheim as Outdoor Education Centre. English is the language of instruction, with dedicated EAL support and German offered as an additional language. Facilities include Wettinger House on Zug Campus, modern teaching spaces, science labs, a library, an art atelier and music rooms, and triple gym. School supports service and leadership activities through Activities Programme and Youth Forum Switzerland.
School of Tomorrow - Schloss Sihlberg is a bilingual day school located in a 19th-century castle in Zurich’s Enge district. The school follows the Swiss Lehrplan 21 while integrating a comprehensive English-language program, preparing students for both local and international pathways, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Learning is organized into mixed-age groups rather than traditional grade-level classrooms, utilizing "Homebases" and specialized "micro-environments" for project-based work. The campus features dedicated spaces for digital literacy where primary students use personal iPads for research and coding. A distinctive feature of the school is its "Entrepreneur Friday" for older students and the "Friday Club" for younger ones, which shifts the focus from standard academics to practical projects and community activities. Instruction is delivered simultaneously by English and German-speaking educators in the same room, ensuring constant immersion.
Academic Gateway AG is a private school in central Zurich, at Löwenstrasse 17, 8001 Zürich. Opened in August 2021, the schoolhouse houses 14 rooms and technologies for hybrid learning. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) alongside Swiss curricular routes such as Matura, BMS, Passerelle, and Self-study. Most lessons are in English, with German widely used among the community and French, Italian, and Spanish present in the educational heritage. The curriculum uses an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary approach that connects subjects to real-world contexts. Diploma students undertake external IB examinations, with progress shared through reports and conferences. EduQua certification recognizes the school's commitment to quality education and a digitally enabled environment. The learning model combines lectures and small practice groups, supported by e-learning and a broad range of elective subjects. Campus facilities include a library, a music room, chemistry and physics laboratories, a design room, a terrace, and a canteen.
SIS Swiss International School Zürich is a private bilingual day school in Switzerland, welcoming students from age 4 to 18. Established in 2005, it offers a continuous, bilingual education from Kindergarten through to the SIS Bilingual College, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). In the primary grades, teaching follows the cantonal curriculum while incorporating elements of the British curriculum and SIS-developed materials, with language acquisition supported by experienced teachers in a natural, immersive environment. The school uses contemporary infrastructure and technology across classrooms and specialist spaces, supporting learning across subjects. The campus features a large outdoor area with a sports field, a playground and a rooftop terrace, fostering activity and outdoor learning. SIS Zürich emphasizes continuity from kindergarten to college and provides flexible before- and after-school care, lunch, and holiday clubs. Distinctive programs include the SIS Student Exchange Programme and intercultural activities as part of a SIS community.
Zurich International School (ZIS) is a non-profit, co-educational day school in the Greater Zurich area, serving ages 3 to 18. Founded in 1963, it operates as a non-profit foundation governed by a Board of Trustees. Two campuses host Primary and Secondary programs. The school offers a bilingual pathway with daily German and English instruction, guided by Lehrplan 21, and pathways to the IB Diploma Programme or AP courses in the Upper School, plus a ZIS Diploma with Honors. Diploma requirements include 23 credits across core areas, three AP or IB HL courses in at least two subjects, a 3.0 GPA, and no final-year grade below C. ZIS uses learning technology to support inquiry-driven learning and a co-curricular program (ATAC) with over 40 activities, including STEM clubs, performing arts, and Model United Nations. Distinctive features include a Design Lab, WorldFest, Service Learning, and links to local and international communities.
Tandem International Multilingual School (Tandem IMS) is a day school delivering a blended curriculum that combines Zurich Lehrplan 21, the UK National Curriculum, and elements from the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. It serves learners from 0 to 18 years and supports multilingual education across English, German and French. Translanguaging and enquiry-based learning are core features, with two native-language teachers sharing a classroom to support language development in real time. The core curricula prepare pupils for the Swiss Gymnasium and Matura, with a twelve-month planning cycle that tailors activities to language development. Assessments include Swiss Klassencockpit and UK SATs. Since its founding, Tandem IMS has grown from six children to over 300 across campuses in Erlenbach, Küsnacht, Zollikon and Zurich. In 2024 it celebrated 20 years, and in 2025 opened the Küsnacht campus uniting primary and Gymnasium pupils in a modern environment with small classes. After-school clubs include football with InterSoccer, STEAM Techlabs, Music Club and German Booster.
Obersee Bilingual School (OBS) is a Swiss international school serving German- and English-speaking families. From Kindergarten to Grade 6, instruction alternates weekly between German and English, while from Grade 7 subjects are taught in a single language per year, with Mathematics alternating by semester. From Year 10 onward, the language of instruction follows the chosen school-leaving qualification, with the IB Diploma and Federal Matura offered. OBS uses the Swiss Curriculum alongside the IB Diploma Programme, IMYC, and a bespoke curriculum designed for a bilingual student body, ages 0 to 18. The campus, located near Lake Zurich, combines accessibility with natural surroundings to support experiential learning. Facilities include technology-enabled classrooms, science and arts labs, and outdoor spaces, complemented by sports facilities. The school offers 30+ leisure clubs, plus Future Skills programs like OBS Media Academy, OBS Space Agency, and OBS Ocean & Life Explorers, and a range of language and cultural activities.
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