Zurich International School
- AP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 20.6K–48.5K
CHF 16.9K–39.7K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Zurich International School is an inclusive non-profit day school in the Greater Zurich area that delivers bilingual and international educational programs for local and foreign national students aged 3 to 18.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
AP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,300
Language
English
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 55
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Preschool PS0 (mornings) | CHF 16,900≈ USD 20.6K |
| Preschool PS1 (mornings and 1 afternoon) | CHF 19,100≈ USD 23.3K |
| Preschool PS2 (mornings and 2 afternoons | CHF 21,200≈ USD 25.9K |
| Preschool PS3 (morning and 3 afternoons) | CHF 23,200≈ USD 28.3K |
| Preschool PS4 (mornings and 4 afternoons | CHF 25,000≈ USD 30.5K |
| Preschool PS5 (full days) | CHF 26,900≈ USD 32.8K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preschool PS0 (mornings) | CHF 16,900 (about USD 20.6K) |
| Preschool PS1 (mornings and 1 afternoon) | CHF 19,100 (about USD 23.3K) |
| Preschool PS2 (mornings and 2 afternoons | CHF 21,200 (about USD 25.9K) |
| Preschool PS3 (morning and 3 afternoons) | CHF 23,200 (about USD 28.3K) |
| Preschool PS4 (mornings and 4 afternoons | CHF 25,000 (about USD 30.5K) |
| Preschool PS5 (full days) | CHF 26,900 (about USD 32.8K) |
| Kindergarten 1 & 2 (full days) | CHF 27,750 (about USD 33.9K) |
| Grades 1-5 (full days) | CHF 32,800 (about USD 40.1K) |
| Grades 6-8 (full days) | CHF 36,450 (about USD 44.5K) |
| Grades 9-10 | CHF 39,300 (about USD 48K) |
| Grades 11-12 | CHF 39,700 (about USD 48.5K) |
Source: school website (zis.ch) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich International School (this school) | CHF 16,900 (about USD 20.6K) | CHF 39,700 (about USD 48.5K) |
| SIS Swiss International School Zürich-Wollishofen | CHF 26,380 (about USD 32.2K) | CHF 26,380 (about USD 32.2K) |
| SIS Swiss International School Männedorf-Zürich | CHF 26,380 (about USD 32.2K) | CHF 26,380 (about USD 32.2K) |
| Lakeside School – Horgen | CHF 24,600 (about USD 30K) | CHF 27,720 (about USD 33.9K) |
| Lumos School | CHF 26,100 (about USD 31.9K) | CHF 29,000 (about USD 35.4K) |
Source: school website (zis.ch) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CHF 500
- Capital levy
- CHF 5,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · AP
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
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Languages
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
Arts
- Music
- Visual arts
Upcoming events
- Nov10TueOpen dayOn campus09:00 CET (local time)
Adliswil Campus in-person visit (Grades 7-12)
Adliswil CampusChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov19ThuOpen dayOn campus09:00 CET (local time)
Wädenswil Campus visit (Early Childhood to Grade 6)
Wädenswil CampusChecked 2026-10-30
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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