SIS Swiss International School Pfäffikon-Schwyz
International School in Zurich
Quick answer
SIS Swiss International School Pfäffikon-Schwyz delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Well-suited to families seeking a premium and internationally mobile families valuing curriculum portability families. Tuition of $26,740–$30,660/year is in line with Zurich averages. Graduates leave with IB Diploma.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $26,740–$30,660/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at Preschool: 8:30 Primary School: 8:30 Secondary School: 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
60
Rolling
1999
IBO
IB Diploma
About SIS Swiss International School Pfäffikon-Schwyz
SIS Swiss International School Rotkreuz-Zug has been offering bilingual education, based on an established concept founded in 1999, within the Canton of Zug since August 2012. SIS is a growing population of eager, curious learners with an ever-developing reputation within the local education landscape.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $26,740 – $30,660 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 26740-CHF 30660 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $30,130(+5%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $31,630 |
| Cost position in Zurich | 55th percentile(above average) |
IB
IB Diploma
Swiss Maturité IB Diploma
French
unknown
Yes
Preschool: 8:30 Primary School: 8:30 Secondary School: 8:30 – Preschool: 16:00 (Wednesday 12:00) Primary School: 16:00 (Wednesday 12:00) Secondary School: 15:00 or 16:00
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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