SIS Swiss International School Zürich
International School in Zurich
Quick answer
SIS Swiss International School Zürich delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with a highly diverse student body of 40 nationalities. Well-suited to premium-budget and internationally mobile families. Tuition of $25,860–$30,340/year is in line with Zurich averages. Graduates leave with IB Diploma.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $25,860–$30,340/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 17 Zurich international school · 330 students total.
- 40 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at Kindergarten: 8:30 Primary: 8:30 Secondary: 8:30 College/International Baccalaureate: 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
330
40
17 avg
Rolling
IBO
IB Diploma
About SIS Swiss International School Zürich
SIS Swiss International School Zürich is a private day school for children from kindergarten through to college. Designed to fulfil the educational goals of Swiss as well as internationally mobile families, the SIS programme is centred on consistent bilingual classroom instruction and peer experience in German and English, culminating in a diploma with Swiss and international university entrance qualifications.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $25,860 – $30,340 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 25860-CHF 30340 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $29,530(+5%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $31,030 |
| Cost position in Zurich | 50th percentile(mid-range) |
IB
IB Diploma
IB Diploma, Swiss bilingual Matura
French, Spanish
unknown
Yes
Kindergarten: 8:30 Primary: 8:30 Secondary: 8:30 College/International Baccalaureate: 8:30 – Kindergarten: 15:00 (Wednesday 12:00) Primary: 16:00 (Wednesday 12:00) Secondary: max. 17:40 (one afternoon is off) College/International Baccalaureate: max. 17:40 (one afternoon is off)
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
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