Inter-Community School Zurich vs School of Tomorrow - Schloss Sihlberg ZH Enge

	I Inter-Community School Zurich Zug, Switzerland	S School of Tomorrow - Schloss Sihlberg ZH Enge Zug, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 12,600 - 39,700	Fees / year CHF 29,400 - 34,200
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 850	Pupils 103
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 17
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language German, English
Opened	Opened 1960	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Inter-Community School Zurich is located at Strubenacher 3, 8126 Zumikon, Switzerland. It is the oldest international school in the Greater Zurich Area. ICS is an English-language international school in Zurich, serving students aged 24 months to 18 years. ICS offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme for Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Studies, with a bilingual diploma option.	Location School of Tomorrow operates across three campuses in Switzerland: Schloss Sihlberg ZH Enge at Sihlberg 10, 8002 Zurich; Augustinerhof - ZH City at Augustinerhof 1, 8001 Zurich; and Gerichtsplatz - Uster at Gerichtsplatz 2, 8610 Uster. The Enge and City campuses are in central Zurich, while the Uster campus serves the greater Zurich area. The school is located in the heart of Zurich and Uster.
Stages	Stages Preschool (Nursery to K2); Primary School (Grades 1-5); Middle School (Grades 6-8); Diploma Studies (Grades 11-12).	Stages Kindergarten; Primary school; Secondary & Gymnasium.
School type	School type English-language international school offering the IB Programme across all levels (PYP, MYP, DP).	School type Bilingual private day school (German and English) in Zurich and Uster offering Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary/Gymnasium.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 50+ nationalities are represented; families come from 55 countries.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The Learning Support Department provides support for students with learning challenges, offering in-class and withdrawal services and developing individual support plans with input from parents and teachers to help each student access the curriculum.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Full-day operation from 8:00 to 18:00. Kindergarten and Primary classrooms follow a four-day week Monday to Thursday, with Friday optional; from Secondary onwards, the last day of the week is Entrepreneur Friday.
Bus service details	Bus service details ICS runs its own school bus service for students aged 4 and older, with drivers licensed for safety; registration is via the Parent Portal. Public transport access includes Bus 919 and the Forchbahn S18 to Waltikon, with a short 5–7 minute walk from the stops.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application Fees - Application Fee: CHF 500 per student, one-time, non-refundable. Payment of the Application Fee is required before an application will be considered; it is paid online by credit card (MasterCard or VISA). Capital Fund Fee (one-time) - Nursery entrants: CHF 1,000, one-time, non-refundable. - Pre-Kindergarten or higher entrants: CHF 5,000, one-time, non-refundable. - Children moving from Nursery to Pre-Kindergarten are invoiced CHF 4,000 with the first tuition invoice (returning students pay the difference if applicable). Tuition Fees (annual and per-term breakdown) Note: Tuition is billed in two portions: 60% due at the start of the school year and 40% due in the winter term. The per-term amounts below show Term 1 = 60% and Term 2 = 40% of the annual fee. - Nursery – Half Days: Annual CHF 13,100. Term 1 (60%): CHF 7,860. Term 2 (40%): CHF 5,240. - Nursery – Full Days: Annual CHF 24,300. Term 1: CHF 14,580. Term 2: CHF 9,720. - Preschool (Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten 1) – Half Days: Annual CHF 17,100. Term 1: CHF 10,260. Term 2: CHF 6,840. - Preschool (Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten 1) – Full Days: Annual CHF 26,900. Term 1: CHF 16,140. Term 2: CHF 10,760. - Kindergarten 2: Annual CHF 33,000. Term 1: CHF 19,800. Term 2: CHF 13,200. - Primary School (Grades 1–5): Annual CHF 33,000. Term 1: CHF 19,800. Term 2: CHF 13,200. - Middle School (Grades 6–8): Annual CHF 37,100. Term 1: CHF 22,260. Term 2: CHF 14,840. - Senior School (Grades 9–10): Annual CHF 38,200. Term 1: CHF 22,920. Term 2: CHF 15,280. - Senior School (Grades 11–12): Annual CHF 39,900 (this amount includes IB/DP examination fees). Term 1: CHF 23,940. Term 2: CHF 15,960. (All tuition figures and the 60%/40% billing split are defined in the school Financial Regulations & Schedule of Fees.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: First portion of tuition (60%) is due in August; second portion (40%) is due in January. An optional instalment plan is available subject to a 2% administration charge (arrangements must be made with the Finance Office). - Late payment charge: 2% per month applied to any past-due balance. The school may require immediate payment of the full amount if instalments are missed and may withhold access to classes, examinations, diplomas, reports or transcripts for unresolved arrears. - Administrative charge for withdrawal: CHF 2,000 if a student is withdrawn after confirming re-enrolment for the upcoming academic year (does not apply to Nursery). Nursery cancellations given less than two months before contract start incur a CHF 200 cancellation fee. - Late enrolment: Tuition is prorated monthly (11 months from the start to the end of the academic year) and includes an enrolment surcharge of 5% of the annual fee (not applicable to Nursery). - Early withdrawal: Written notice required with two months' notice to the end of the month; tuition will be prorated monthly and a 5% withdrawal surcharge of the annual fee applies (different notice terms apply for Nursery). Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as an offered service or fee in the school's Schedule of Fees; no boarding fees are charged. Other costs and separately invoiced items - Items invoiced separately include (but are not limited to): school bus service; additional learning support beyond the included hours; after-school care; after-school clubs; lunch (except Nursery, which includes meals as noted); extra-curricular activities and associated transportation; hire of musical instruments; additional or replacement IT devices, textbooks or library books; athletics equipment; retaking or remarking of IB examinations; and other specific assessments or costs as notified. Refund information and fee remission - No refunds of fees are issued for absences due to family holidays, public holidays, illness, accident, or temporary closure of the school for reasons beyond the school's control. No refunds are granted in the event of permanent exclusion. - The school may grant a limited tuition fee remission in exceptional circumstances for one year only; remission requests can only be considered after completion of the student's first year at the school and must meet published deadlines for application. Fee payment options and bank details - Tuition payment method: Credit cards are not accepted for tuition fee payments. International bank transfer in Swiss Francs (CHF) is the recommended method for tuition payments; payor-borne bank charges apply. - Bank details on tuition payment instructions: - Account holder: Stiftung für die Inter-Community School Zurich - Bank: Zürcher Kantonalbank - IBAN: CH12 0070 0111 0014 6486 7 - BIC / SWIFT: ZKBKCHZZ80A - Application Fee payment method: The non-refundable application fee is paid online by credit card (MasterCard or VISA). Administrative and contractual notes (financial liabilities) - Parents/guardians are contractually responsible for all fees regardless of billing address. Charges for late payment, actions for debt recovery, and withholding of academic records for outstanding balances are applied in accordance with the Financial Regulations. The school requires parents to maintain health, accident and liability insurance for each enrolled child.	Fee details Admission & registration fees - Application fee: CHF 500 (one-off, non‑refundable). - Registration / deposit: CHF 3,000 (one-off). This deposit is reimbursed with the last installment before leaving; not reimbursed for attendance shorter than 24 months. - Material contribution: CHF 1,000 (one-time per 3‑year cycle; not applicable to kindergarten and invoiced when transferring from kindergarten to primary; non‑refundable). For secondary school, the material contribution is CHF 750 per year. - Total charged on registration: CHF 3,500 per child for Kindergarten (application + deposit) and CHF 4,500 per child for Primary (application + deposit + material). - Trial day: If a trial day is offered, the CHF 500 application fee is charged before the trial day; it will be credited to a definitive registration within 30 days of the trial day and otherwise forfeited. If the school cancels the offered place after a trial day, the amount will be refunded in full. Tuition fees by year group (per year, per trimester and monthly equivalent) - Kindergarten (4 full days): CHF 29,400 per year — CHF 9,800 per trimester — corresponds to CHF 2,450 per month. - Primary school (4 full days): CHF 30,600 per year — CHF 10,200 per trimester — corresponds to CHF 2,550 per month. - Secondary / Gymnasium (5 full days): CHF 34,200 per year — CHF 11,400 per trimester — corresponds to CHF 2,850 per month. - Friday Club (Kindergarten & Primary) — Friday 08:00–17:00: CHF 5,400 per year — CHF 1,800 per trimester — corresponds to CHF 450 per month. - Discount for full annual pre‑payment: CHF 1,000 reduction if full annual tuition is paid in advance. - Sibling discounts: 1st sibling receives 5% discount; 2nd sibling receives 10% discount. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition billing cadence: Tuition is invoiced and paid per trimester, in 3 equal installments due on July 1, November 1 and March 1. - Pro rata entry: It is possible to join at any time during the school year (subject to availability); tuition for late entry is calculated on a pro rata basis according to the date of entry. - Fees listed are approximate and the final amounts will appear on the invoice; school fees may be increased annually. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a local day school with full‑day care. No boarding fees apply. Other costs and additional charges - Multi‑day excursions, camps and trips abroad are charged separately and billed in addition to tuition. - Public transport: Children aged 6 and over at the Sihlberg and Augustinerhof locations must have an annual season ticket for Zurich public transport zone 110 — this is an additional cost to families. - Costs not included in tuition that may be charged separately include specific multi‑day trip costs and any optional services beyond the standard inclusions (books/consumables, most local day trips and excursions are included). Refunds and withdrawal‑related rules - Deposit refund: The registration deposit (CHF 3,000) is reimbursed with the last installment before leaving, provided attendance was at least 24 months; no refund for attendance shorter than 24 months. - Application fee and material contribution are treated as non‑refundable as stated; trial‑day-related application fee handling is described under Trial day above. Subsidised / institution‑sponsored places - For subsidised or institution‑sponsored places, an additional tuition supplement applies: CHF 3,600 per term (equivalent to CHF 900 per month additional). Fee payment options and invoicing - Payment processing: Payments are handled via the school's invoicing/application payment system and a payment service provider is used for processing payment transactions. The invoice and the school's applicant/account portal indicate the accepted payment methods and the payment instructions to follow. What the tuition covers (for clarity on inclusions) - Included in the tuition: personalized curriculum and mentoring; all‑day care (hours vary by level); daily lunch and snacks for kindergarten and primary; books, documents and consumables; access to computers and devices; most local day trips and excursions; and regular parent events. Items explicitly excluded or charged separately are multi‑day trips, mandatory public transport season tickets where required, and any optional external services.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Day school with full care from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Thursday; Fridays are optional.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement No uniform is required. Students dress respectfully, safely, and appropriately for school activities. For PE, wear dark shorts or sweatpants and a white or orange T-shirt.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Hot lunch programme offered. Primary School students register for hot lunch each semester; Middle and Senior School students receive a lunch card that can be preloaded with credit and may use it to purchase breakfast, hot or cold lunch, and snacks; Senior School students may use their own debit card or pay with cash. Menus and more details are available on the School Services page.	Food options Healthy snacks and hot meals are provided.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is a non-profit foundation governed by a Board of Trustees.	Governance and ownership Private school approved by the Canton of Zurich; secondary school added to the program in 2025. The school is operated by School of Tomorrow AG.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes for Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Studies. It is the only school in Zurich offering all three IB programmes. ICS teaches in English and offers a bilingual IB Diploma option. The school serves students from 24 months to 18 years across Early Childhood, Primary Years, Middle Years, and the Diploma Programme. The IB framework emphasizes an international mindset and inquiry-based learning. The ICS difference comes from developing the whole child and supporting community engagement through Round Square.	Curriculum details The British curriculum informs the English language instruction. German–English bilingual education is provided. The timetable is aligned with LP21 (Lehrplan 21) and Mathematics, languages (German, English, French), Social Studies and Natural Sciences form the core of the programme. Teaching includes project work, a personalized curriculum and mentoring. The learning method is goal-oriented and structured, yet individual and flexible.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results ICS is an IB World School offering the Diploma Programme. All Diploma students are encouraged to take the IB Diploma exams. ICS Diploma students can qualify for the IB Bilingual Diploma. Diploma students on average earn significantly better scores than the worldwide average.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Top university admission is supported by a rigorous university counselling programme that opens doors to universities around the world. In the IB Diploma Programme, students choose six courses to study, three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level from the IB groups; the sixth subject can be from the Arts or a second subject in Sciences or Individuals and Societies.	Higher education progression The school prepares students for both Swiss and international educational pathways from its Zurich campus.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning There are programmes across the school focusing on the emotional, social and physical well‑being of students. In Senior School, positive pro‑social behaviours are promoted through five principles: safe, ready to learn, respectful, responsible, and kind.	Social & emotional learning The school promotes intrinsic motivation and personal development through 12 core competencies: Curiosity, Creativity, Analytical Thinking, Self-Responsibility, Cooperation, Empathy, Social Skills, Communication, Leadership, Self-Efficacy, Resilience, and Self-Awareness. Mindset development and individuality are central to learning, with mixed-age, project-based classrooms. The curriculum connects the local and global community and fosters co-creation and lifelong learning. Students develop belonging and cultural understanding while gaining skills to participate confidently in a global world. The approach emphasizes relationships, trust, and cross-disciplinary connections.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The Learning Support Department provides necessary support for students with learning challenges to participate in the school community and access the curriculum while recognising their strengths. Support is delivered along a continuum through consultation with classroom or specialist teachers, in‑class support, withdrawal sessions, or a combination, based on each learner's needs and documented in an individual plan developed with the student, parents and staff. The Primary Learning Support Programme supports unique student needs to maximise academic and social‑emotional growth, while the Senior School Learning Support helps identified learners access the IB curriculum and develop effective study skills, with both out‑of‑class and in‑class options plus after‑school support as needed.	Special educational needs (SEN) Giftedness and other diagnoses are welcomed; EVERY child is different and the school adapts to the child rather than forcing them through a fixed path. The school follows Lehrplan21 and personalizes learning beyond it to meet individual needs. Transitions to public schools or Gymnasium are possible, and the secondary school is planned to be added in 2025.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided to help students succeed in the mainstream classroom. EAL support is available in the Primary School, and an English as an Additional Language Programme is in place to assist non‑native speakers within the ICS curriculum.	English as an additional language The school is bilingual in German and English, with daily immersion in both languages in lessons, play, and conversation. About half the team is German-speaking and the other half English-speaking, creating an authentic bilingual environment. Language is learned through daily use rather than fixed blocks, fostering fluency in both languages. Other languages, such as programming, music and philosophy, are encouraged.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing There are school‑wide programmes focused on the emotional, social and physical well‑being of students, with emphasis on positive behaviours in Senior School through the five pro‑social principles: safe, ready to learn, respectful, responsible, and kind.	Mental wellbeing Body Competence combines movement, mindfulness, balance, and breathwork to support students' physical and mental wellbeing. It is led by a sports and physical education specialist and includes activities such as badminton, hockey, football, gymnastics, yoga, and martial arts. The program aims to enhance body awareness, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing as part of everyday learning.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The safety, welfare and wellbeing of students is ICS's highest priority. The safeguarding framework is the Child Protection Policy, outlining expectations and practices around safe recruitment and ongoing professional development of staff, aligned with international child protection standards. All prospective staff undergo background checks, including criminal record checks and reference checks.	Safeguarding Schutzkonzept School of Tomorrow (Stand: 01 September 2021) is the safeguarding concept. It follows Swiss federal Covid measures and requires staff and the school community to comply with the concept; Cecilia Hauser, Administrative Lead, is responsible for safeguarding. The plan includes hygiene and distancing rules, air-quality measures with plants and sensors, regular cleaning, and hand hygiene. It also covers isolation/quarantine procedures for symptomatic or exposed individuals and guidance to follow authorities, with communications prepared by the school for isolation or quarantine situations.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus hosts nearly 1,000 people daily. The ICS Cafeteria provides nutritionally evaluated lunches with vegetarian options; students may bring lunch or buy hot meals. The campus includes a gym, a dance studio, and outdoor spaces including the ICS Research Garden. There is on-site health services with a school nurse. A bus service transports students, and an after-school care programme is provided.	Facilities overview School of Tomorrow operates across three campuses in Zurich and Uster: Schloss Sihlberg ZH Enge, Augustinerhof - ZH City, and Gerichtsplatz - Uster. The school offers Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary/Gymnasium. The school day runs from 8 am to 6 pm with Fridays optional for Kindergarten and Primary; from Secondary onwards, the last day of the week is Entrepreneur Friday. Lunch is provided daily and is warm, fresh, regional, and varied, with meat/fish or vegetarian options; snacks are provided as well and meals are included in school fees. The school is bilingual in German and English, with about half the team German-speaking and the other half English-speaking, enabling daily language immersion. The school follows the Swiss Lehrplan 21 and includes a comprehensive English curriculum.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities ICS offers a diverse Athletics programme to students from Grade 4 through Grade 12. In 2023-2024, 44 teams competed across 3 seasons and 420 student participants. Seasonal sports include Boys' and Girls' Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Soccer, Skiing, Swimming, Outdoor Soccer, Track & Field, Tennis, Volleyball, and Softball. ICS is a member of SGIS, ISSL, and SCIS leagues, with fixtures and tournaments. Signups open via myICS 3-4 weeks before the start of a season.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities English is the language of instruction and the IB Programme is offered for the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme. The English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme supports students with limited English, with dedicated teachers and assistants. German is taught from Preschool through Grade 10, and students can study German as Language A or Language B. After-school Home Language classes are available in a wide range of languages, with reimbursement support for recognised Home Language courses. In Senior School, French and Spanish are offered as language options alongside German, and IB Diploma Programme students study at least two languages, with the Self-Taught Language A option available. The Forest Programme provides outdoor learning (Waldkinder); the Preschool has access to two courtyards, a mud kitchen, a vegetable patch, a pond, and a large wood-chipped playground.	Academic facilities The Curriculum combines Lehrplan 21 with a strong English-language component, and emphasizes creativity, the arts, and sports. Lehrplan 21 is used for cycles 1–3 (kindergarten, primary, and secondary), with English taught to a level equivalent to a second mother tongue. From secondary, students can choose between Swiss Matura or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma, available from summer 2028). Mindset and personal development are integrated into learning and promoted in a targeted, ongoing manner, alongside a focus on technology and digital literacy. Technology & Digital Literacy covers coding and robotics and emphasizes responsible use of screens. The school aims to blend local Swiss education with international elements through its bilingual and international-oriented program.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities All ICS students have opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities beyond the regular school day; more than 50 rotating clubs are offered across three terms. Examples of Middle and Senior School ECAs include Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh, Math Competition Club, LEGO Robotics Club, Debate Club, Philosophy Club, Visual Arts Club, Design Club, String Ensemble, Vocal Group, Rock Club, Science Club, Theatre Production, Board Games Club, Literature Club, and Esports Club. Senior lunchtime activities include Environmental Committee, Student Bridge, Performing Arts Council, Athletics Council, Service as Action, Phoenix Club, Buddy Program, Yearbook Club, Student Lens Newspaper, International Club and Chess Club. Primary School ECAs include School Garden Club, Mindfulness, Maths Club, Ecovengers, iPad Photography, Board Games Club, Musical Club, Tuneful Tigers, Perform a Play, Yoga Adventures, Story Workshop, Show Tunes Club, Just Dance, Art Jam, and Beginners Violin; some clubs are offered bilingually in English and German. Specialised ECAs provided by external organisations include Creative Coding & LEGO Robotics, Science Clubs, Intersoccer, Playball, Acrokids Gymnastics, Young Engineers, Chess Club, Breaking & Streetdance, Ballet and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; not all clubs are offered every season.	Extra curricular facilities Creativity, the arts, and sports are given great emphasis within the curriculum, and arts and sports are integrated into project-based and interdisciplinary learning, supporting both local Swiss and international objectives. The program combines these areas with a strong English-language component to foster broad-based learning experiences across subjects and cultures.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History ICS was founded in 1960 as a Primary school for English-speaking expatriates, starting with 80 students from 10 nationalities. It is the first international school in Zurich. Today, ICS is an International Baccalaureate World School educating children aged 24 months to 18 years, with around 800 students from 55 nationalities. It is fully authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organisation to offer three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) and is the only Round Square school in Zurich, with accreditation from CIS and NEASC.	History Diego De Nicola founded School of Tomorrow. He dreamed of a new kind of school for almost a decade after extensive research, worldwide visits, exchanges with experts, and discussions with parents and children. The school follows Swiss Lehrplan 21 and includes a comprehensive English curriculum, with roughly half the staff German-speaking and the other half English-speaking. It operates across multiple campuses in Zurich and Uster, including Schloss Sihlberg Enge, Augustinerhof in Zurich City, and Gerichtsplatz in Uster. The educational approach centers on personalized, project-based learning and the development of 12 core competencies.
Community	Community With families from 55 countries, the ICS Parent Association offers a vibrant social network within the ICS community. The Parents' Association is an important part of the school community, aiming to enhance the children's educational experience and foster a welcoming, international community. All parents and guardians of ICS students are members of the PA, and it is guided by an Executive Board each year. The PA supports charities and organizes events throughout the year, including the Welcome Back Picnic, Book Fairs, Halloween Party, Winter Market, Zurich Walking Tour, and the International Festival.	Community The School of Tomorrow is a bilingual private school in the heart of Zurich and Uster, offering Kindergarten, primary and secondary education across campuses Schloss Sihlberg Enge, Augustinerhof Zurich City, and Gerichtsplatz Uster. Lessons run from 8 am to 6 pm with a four-day week for Kindergarten and Primary, Fridays optional, and Entrepreneur Friday on the Secondary level. The curriculum follows Swiss Lehrplan 21 with a comprehensive English program, and classrooms are mixed-age with project-based learning designed to develop 12 core competencies. The school hosts family-oriented events such as Open House sessions on March 17, 2026 across campuses and SOT Nights every 1-2 months to engage parents, with parent feedback describing the community as welcoming.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The ICS Parents' Association is a strong, supportive community with families from 55 countries. All parents and guardians of ICS students are members of the PA. An Executive Board oversees the PA each year; the 2025-2026 Board includes Carli Shelley as President, Marianne Nourbakhsh as Primary Vice-President, Lorena Moro as Middle School Vice-President, Nienke Sijbring as Senior School Vice-President, Elisabetta Vigano Rizzi as Secretary, Zurine Catalano-Aperribay as Treasurer, and Stefania Vancheri as Communications. The PA supports several charities, including ICS scholarship students from Nepal who study IB Diploma at ICS with host families. Throughout the school year, the PA organizes Welcome Back Picnic, Book Fairs, Halloween Party, Winter Market, Zurich Walking Tour, the International Festival, Workshops, and PA/Parent Conversations with the ICS Leadership Team.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers more than 50 rotating clubs in Middle and Senior School. Examples include Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh International Award, Math Competition Club, LEGO Robotics, Debate, Philosophy, Visual Arts, Design, Science, Theatre Production, Board Games, Literature and Esports. Senior Student Leadership lunchtime activities include Environmental Committee, Student Bridge, Performing Arts Council, Athletics Council, Service as Action and International Club; students may lead or co-create activities under staff supervision, developing leadership and collaboration skills.	Academic & intellectual The school follows the Swiss Lehrplan 21 and includes a comprehensive English curriculum. Lessons are project-based and interdisciplinary, with mixed-age classrooms encouraging cross-age collaboration. Each child develops an individualized learning plan aligned with Swiss guidelines and personal interests. The school emphasizes core competencies that support academic and intellectual growth, including curiosity, creativity, analytical thinking, and self-responsibility.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The arts and creative program includes Visual Arts Club, Theatre Production, String Ensemble, Vocal Group and Rock Club. Primary School ECAs include Musical Club, Tuneful Tigers, Show Tunes, Just Dance, Art Jam, Beginnings Violin and Jewellery Making, with some clubs offered bilingually in English and German. External providers offer specialised ECAs such as Creative Coding & LEGO Robotics with TechSpark Academy and XLabs Science Clubs.	Arts & creative Creativity is a core competency at School of Tomorrow. Lessons are project-based and interdisciplinary, encouraging students to explore new ideas. The learning approach emphasizes thinking differently and innovation to prepare for the future. The school promotes creativity through learning activities that connect ideas across subjects.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language International Club provides opportunities for cultural exchange and global connections. Duolingo Club supports language learning, and some Primary School ECAs are offered bilingually in English and German.	Cultural & language The school is bilingual in German and English; students are immersed daily through lessons, play, and conversation. About half of the team is German-speaking and the other half English-speaking, so children learn both languages naturally. The Swiss Lehrplan 21 framework is followed and English is included in the curriculum. Students develop authentic language skills and a lasting connection to both languages.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Board Games Club and Esports Club provide social and hobby-based activities. Chess Club is available as a senior activity, alongside lunchtime clubs such as Yearbook and International Club. Senior Student Leadership Lunchtime Activities foster collaboration and friendships through varied clubs.	Social & hobbies Social Skills is a core competency developed at SOT to support social competence and teamwork. Empathy and cooperation are emphasized as foundations for respectful interaction within the school community. Projects and collaborative learning strengthen peer relationships across different ages. Engagement with families and events, like SOT Night, fosters broader community connections.
Community & service	Community & service The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is offered as an ECA, combining physical activity, service and outdoor journeys. Service as Action is a Senior Leadership lunchtime activity focusing on service and community projects. Environmental Committee and other service-oriented clubs encourage hands-on community engagement.	Community & service The school encourages active contribution by families and welcomes parents to share their know-how. SOT Night events connect parents with teachers and support discussions on child development. The partnership between family and school aims to align education and upbringing for each child. Modern technology lets families follow progress and stay informed via a dedicated app.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Senior students may lead or co-create activities under staff supervision, developing leadership skills. Leadership opportunities include Environmental Committee, Performing Arts Council, Athletics Council, CAS Committee, Yearbook Club, and International Club. The Duke of Edinburgh program and other clubs provide experience in project planning, teamwork and professional skills.	Leadership & professional Leadership is one of the 12 core competencies developed at SOT. Entrepreneur Friday provides opportunities for entrepreneurial thinking and leadership. The school promotes self-efficacy and personal responsibility to lead oneself and others. Projects across subjects foster leadership and teamwork.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Extra-curricular activities support a well-balanced lifestyle and personal growth. Primary School ECAs include Mindfulness and Yoga Adventures to promote well-being. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award encourages physical activity and outdoor journeys as part of holistic development.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Kindergarten and Primary have a four-day week from Monday to Thursday, with Friday optional; From Secondary onwards, the last day of the week is Entrepreneur Friday. The school day runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with healthy snacks and hot meals provided. The school is open for six weeks of vacation per year, and families can take up to six additional weeks of flexible vacation.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction; the IB programme is offered across the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. The DP includes an IB Bilingual Diploma option, with English A and German A as Language A courses, and other languages available as Self-Taught Language A. In Senior School, French and Spanish are offered in addition to German (through Grades 11–12). German is the language of the host community; all students study German through Grade 10, with EAL support for learners of English.	Language provision German and English are the languages taught. Instruction occurs in both languages across the curriculum, with about half of the teaching staff being German-speaking and the other half English-speaking.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English is the language of instruction. The IB Diploma Programme includes an IB Bilingual Diploma option; English A and German A are offered as Language A courses, with other languages available as Self-Taught Language A.	Bilingual teaching German-English bilingual education. Daily communication in German and English is used across lessons, in play and in conversation.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs A daily immersive language environment is provided, with language learned through authentic context rather than translation.
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions ICS Inter-Community School Zurich accepts applications year-round via the online application portal. To apply, provide English school reports for the past two years, a recent photograph, a copy of the child's birth certificate or passport, any educational test results, a teacher's recommendation, a completed and signed financial regulations form, and a non-refundable application fee of 500 Swiss Francs for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Admissions Handbook explains the admission process and is available for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The school is an English-language international school located in Strubenacher 3, 8126 Zumikon, Switzerland. Processing begins once the completed documentation and the fee are received, and the school provides a timeline: in February, ICS invites current families to re-enrol; in March, applications from corporate partners are processed; in April, all applications are processed with priority to corporate-partner families with a child already enrolled, then corporate-partner families, then families with a child already enrolled, then alumni children, then international families, then local internationally mobile families; processing continues from April to August; the school year begins in August and new students may join during the school year where space permits.	Admissions 1. Questionnaire: Complete the family questionnaire, sent by e-mail, to finalize the request. 2. School visit & Getting to know each other: Kindergarten: On-site meeting between the child, parents, and educator during visiting hours. Primary: A short on-site introduction between the child, parents, and educators during a trial day; after the initial settling-in, the parents leave. Secondary & Gymnasium: Trial Day on-site for the child. The day begins with an introduction between the child, the parents, and the educators. After this, the parents leave. For children applying from outside Switzerland who are unable to attend in person, a video call can be arranged instead. If an additional Trial Day is required, the registration fee of CHF 500 will be charged. 3. Admission: Admission: Decision by family and SOT on admission. 4. Contract: The contract will be sent digitally and the first invoice will follow after signing. Once the registration fee and the first installment of school fees have been paid, your child is definitively enrolled. 5. Welcome: The start of your personal learning journey at School of Tomorrow. 6. NB.: The contract must be signed within 10 days, after which the place will be released.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. When full, a waiting list is used.
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