Tandem International Multilingual School

Zurich region, Switzerland, with campuses in Erlenbach, Küsnacht, Zollikon and Zürich (Seefeldstrasse 111, CH-8008).

Early Years & Pre-School; Kindergarten; Primary School; Gymnasium (upper secondary leading to the Swiss Matura).

Day school.

Switzerland and United Kingdom (Zurich canton curriculum Lehrplan 21; UK National Curriculum).

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.

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.