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Bilingual experience is central to the school's approach. The school follows an independent and value-centered approach to learning. It functions as a day school community that supports social interaction and belonging. Diversity is valued, and the school maintains a strong network across SIS schools. Continuity from kindergarten to college and learning enhanced by technology support long-term development.
The children are supervised by one German-speaking and one English-speaking teacher who use their native languages to communicate with the students. English and German play equal roles in school communication in the classroom and day-to-day life. Students spend about half of their time in German and half in English. There are opportunities for supervised after-school activities that further immerse students in language. Teachers are native speakers who use their mother tongue in class, in the lunchroom, and at events.
Student life provides a welcoming environment where children can spend time together, make friends, and enjoy a pleasant atmosphere. The school offers lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times, and a school bus to support families and safe routines. The campus is central and green, with gardens and parks nearby that provide space for outdoor activity and well-being.
Schutzkonzept applies to SIS Zürich-Wollishofen as the cantonal protection concept for Volksschulen Zürich, covering Kindergarten and Primary School. The responsible person is the headteacher Ryan Howard. The document outlines general rules, distancing, hygiene, school events, special teaching forms/supervision, employer obligations, and isolation/quarantine measures. It notes that federal and cantonal guidelines apply, that the school does not order tests, and that it informs staff and parents about data usage and visitor access. It requires 1.5-meter distancing for adults; masks indoors for adults; external visitors must wear masks; and isolation/quarantine measures are to be followed as advised by medical authorities.
Situated between the city and Lake Zürich, SIS Zürich-Wollishofen is a private bilingual day school serving kindergarten through Year 6. With around 220 students from more than twenty nationalities, the school supports a truly international atmosphere. The curriculum follows the cantonal Swiss framework and is gradually integrated with elements of the British curriculum and curricula developed by SIS, delivered by German-speaking and English-speaking teachers who use their native languages to communicate. In the bilingual primary, students acquire language skills in a natural environment, laying a foundation for lifelong competence. The campus comprises two buildings: a historic kindergarten and a modern primary building that houses the library and cafeteria. A private garden and proximity to a large park offer pleasant outdoor spaces, with good public transport access. Signature SIS events and Räbeliechtli-Umzug traditions connect this campus to SIS schools worldwide. Facilities include a library, on-site meals, and bus transport for families.
