SIS Swiss International School Zürich
- IB Diploma
- Own curriculum
About
Bilingual day school for kindergarten through SIS Bilingual College in Zurich, offering immersive bilingual education (English and German) with a Swiss cantonal curriculum supplemented by British and SIS-developed elements. Established in 2005; offers the Swiss Matura and the IB Diploma Programme.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 4–18
Students
310
Language
German, English
Type
Bilingual school
- Nationalities
- 40
- Founded
- 2005
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per semester |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 and 2 | CHF 13,190 |
| Primary 1 to 6 | CHF 13,190 |
| Secondary 1 and 2 | CHF 13,480 |
| Secondary 3 | CHF 14,420 |
| Precollege 1 and 2 | CHF 13,480 |
| College 1 and 2 | CHF 14,420 |
| College 3 and 4 | CHF 15,470 |
| International Baccalaureate 1 and 2 | CHF 11,960 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- CHF 600
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Admission exam
- Open days
- 2027-01-21, 2027-03-22
- Sibling discount
- 10% of school fees for the second, third and further child
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Academics
- Outdoor education
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Sports field
- Playground
After-school activities
- After-school care
- Clubs
- Homework supervision
- Holiday activities
Upcoming events
- Jan21ThuOpen dayAll day
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Seestrasse 269 CH-8038 ZürichChecked 2026-10-30
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Seestrasse 269 CH-8038 ZürichChecked 2026-10-30
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Location
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