SIS Swiss International School Zürich-Wollishofen
International School in Zurich
Quick answer
SIS Swiss International School Zürich-Wollishofen is an international school serving expat families in Zurich, with a highly diverse student body of 40 nationalities. Well-suited to premium-budget families. Tuition of $25,860–$25,860/year is in line with Zurich averages. The student body draws from 40 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at SIS Swiss International School Zürich-Wollishofen.
- Tuition: $25,860–$25,860/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 14 (max 18) Zurich international school · 175 students total.
- 40 nationalities top: Swiss.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 12 school day starts at 8:30 am.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
175
40 (Swiss)
14 avg / 18 max
Rolling
IBO
About SIS Swiss International School Zürich-Wollishofen
SIS Swiss International School Zürich-Wollishofen is a private day school for kindergarten and primary school children. Designed to fulfill the educational goals of Swiss as well as internationally mobile families, the SIS program is centered on consistent bilingual classroom instruction and peer experience in German and English, culminating in a diploma at our upper school with Swiss and international university entrance qualifications.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
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.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers 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?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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 – $25,860 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 25860-CHF 25860 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $27,730(+7%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $29,230 |
| Cost position in Zurich | 23th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Other
French
unknown
No
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Zurich
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Swiss
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