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Switzerland, Zug
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The school is a day school; boarding is not offered.
There was a strict uniform in the early years; students wore a full suit. Since 1988 the dress code has been guidance rather than a code.
The school has a lunch program run by Passion Food on campus. Menus include meat and vegetarian options with a salad, fruit and a drink, and meals are freshly prepared on site. Allergy and special-diet questions are handled by staff, but meals cannot be prepared for individual students or small groups.
The school is a non-profit foundation governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board operates three standing committees: Governance, Finance, and Community Relations. The Director is a non-voting member of the Board and an ex officio member of all committees. The Leadership Team includes the Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Director, the Principals of the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools, and Directors of Community Relations and Student Life.
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.
