Zurich · Day
Zurich International School (ZIS)
A large, non-profit international day school serving the Zurich area across several campuses.
Zurich International School (ZIS)
- Location
- Wädenswil / Adliswil · Zurich
- Type
- Day
- Ages
- 3–18
- Curriculum
- IB · American (Diploma / AP)
- Language
- English
- Size
- ≈ 1,300 students
- Student body
- 55+ countries represented
- Students
- Girls & boys (co-educational)
ZIS offers an English pathway and a bilingual English-German pathway, with the IB Diploma alongside a wide selection of Advanced Placement and IB courses in the upper school. Provision spans three divisions from age three to eighteen.
As a day school across lower, middle and upper divisions, it combines discovery-based learning with attention to social-emotional wellbeing and German language development. Its scale supports a broad range of pathways and support services.
Co-curricular life includes arts, athletics, debating, STEM activities and community service across the school's campuses.
Admission is through an online application process, with virtual and in-person tours available.
- IB Diploma with extensive AP and IB course choice
- English and bilingual English-German pathways
- Large, well-resourced day school
- Accredited and internationally diverse
- Tuition
- ≈ CHF 16,800–36,100 per year
- Admission
- CHF 5,000 infrastructure contribution
Indicative annual figures, subject to change — confirmed precisely as part of an advisory conversation.
A strong fit for families based around Zurich seeking a sizeable, well-established day school with both English and bilingual routes.
Selecting the right school depends on a careful understanding of the student’s profile and long-term objectives — our advisory work focuses on aligning these elements.