School of Tomorrow - Schloss Sihlberg ZH Enge vs Tandem International Multilingual School

	S School of Tomorrow - Schloss Sihlberg ZH Enge Zug, Switzerland	T Tandem International Multilingual School Zug, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 29,400 - 34,200	Fees / year CHF 25,320 - 33,600
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 6 months - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 103	Pupils 350
Typical class size	Typical class size 17	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language German, English	Instruction language German, English, French
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2004
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Zurich region, Switzerland, with campuses in Erlenbach, Küsnacht, Zollikon and Zürich (Seefeldstrasse 111, CH-8008).
Stages	Stages Kindergarten; Primary school; Secondary & Gymnasium.	Stages Early Years & Pre-School; Kindergarten; Primary School; Gymnasium (upper secondary leading to the Swiss Matura).
School type	School type Bilingual private day school (German and English) in Zurich and Uster offering Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary/Gymnasium.	School type Day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Switzerland	Country affiliation Switzerland and United Kingdom (Zurich canton curriculum Lehrplan 21; UK National Curriculum).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus transfer from Erlenbach to Zurich connecting campuses with pick-up locations along the lake; 07:50 pickups in Erlenbach, Küsnacht and Zollikon; 08:20 pickup in Zürich Seefeld.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application & one-off (first-time) fees - Assessment (application) fee: CHF 300. - Registration / enrolment fee (one-off, charged after contractual offer): CHF 550. - Capital fund (one-off, charged at first enrolment for Gymnasium pupils): Progymnasium CHF 3'000; Kurzgymnasium CHF 2'000. Tuition fees — Early Years, Pre‑School (day care hours shown) - Early Years (0–3 years) — tuition per month (09:00–16:00): 2 days CHF 1'268; 3 days CHF 1'902; 4 days CHF 2'536; 5 days CHF 3'170. - Pre‑School (3–4 years) — tuition per month (09:00–16:00): 3 days CHF 1'902; 4 days CHF 2'536; 5 days CHF 3'170. Tuition fees — Kindergarten (4–6 years) - Annual tuition (08:50–15:40): 3.5 days CHF 25'320; 4 days CHF 27'960. - Optional French Fridays programme (includes lunch and day care): CHF 7'524 per year. Tuition fees — Primary School (6–12 years) - Annual tuition (08:30–15:55): 4.5 days CHF 28'380; 5 days CHF 30'360. (With 4.5 days, Wednesday morning ends at 12:30 and excludes lunch; 5 days includes Wednesday afternoon French in Zurich.) Tuition fees — Gymnasium and 10th Grade preparation (12–18 years) - Annual tuition (Küsnacht): Progymnasium CHF 31'800; Kurzgymnasium + 10th Grade Gymi‑preparation CHF 33'600. Optional / additional fees and typical extras - Kurzgymnasium afternoon preparation course (Aug–Mar) for Grade 8: CHF 2'500 (optional). - Additional language support (German/English/French), charged per semester: CHF 1'000 (optional). - DELF / Cambridge exam preparation, project weeks, external internships, multi‑day trips and other externally billed activities: charged individually when they occur. - Schoolbooks: personal schoolbooks are charged individually; routine school materials (except personal books) are included in the tuition. - After‑school clubs and extra‑curricular sessions: fees vary by activity, duration and provider; these are charged separately. - Holiday‑care / Holiday‑camp options: separate booking is possible; typical daily holiday‑care fee (separate booking) is CHF 160 per day per child (includes breakfast, snacks, lunch and materials). Holiday camp weeks have published per‑week fees and specific cancellation deadlines; cancelled bookings after the deadline are subject to full charge. Registration fees for some extra‑curricular camps may be non‑refundable. - School bus service is available (day‑time transfer between campuses and local pick‑up points); bus usage is an additional service with separate charges. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is calculated on a yearly basis and is presented as a single annual amount. For billing simplicity the annual fee is divided into 12 equal monthly amounts. These monthly amounts are invoiced on a quarterly basis (three months per invoice). Invoices for each quarter are due before the start of that quarter. Optional charges are invoiced separately (arrears invoice). One‑off fees for new pupils are due before the start and are non‑refundable. Refund, cancellation and discount rules - One‑off fees charged at first enrolment (assessment, enrolment fee, capital fund) are non‑refundable. - Holiday camp cancellations: if a booking is cancelled after the stated deadline, the full camp fee is due; no refunds are given for missed sessions or illness in normal circumstances. If a camp is cancelled by the school for government‑mandated reasons, fees will not be charged. Registration fees for extra‑curricular activities may be non‑refundable. - Sibling discount: while multiple children from the same private‑paying family attend the school, each child receives a 5% reduction on the tuition (optional fees excluded). The enrolment fee for a second child is reduced by 50%. These discounts apply only when fees are paid by a private individual (not a company). Boarding - Tandem IMS is a day school; boarding is not offered. Fee payment options and invoicing - Tuition and additional charges are issued by invoice (quarterly for the 12‑month split; optional fees billed separately). Payment instructions and the required payment details are provided on each invoice. Optional fees and one‑off fees are due as stated on their respective invoices. Important notes about optional charges and variability - The published figures above cover the core tuition and commonly referenced optional items. Project weeks, residential trips, specialised exam fees, some extra‑curricular providers and certain consumables are charged on an individual basis when they occur. After‑school club and holiday camp fees vary by programme and are set per offering. Capital fund and one‑time enrolment charges apply at first enrolment for relevant programmes.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Day school with full care from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Thursday; Fridays are optional.	Boarding arrangements Day school; no boarding offered.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Healthy snacks and hot meals are provided.	Food options Lunch is provided as part of day services; lunch service is offered.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	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.	Governance and ownership Founders Sonya Maechler-Dent (Founder and Curriculum Development) and Philip Maechler (Co-Founder and Business Development). An Advisory Board provides strategic direction and guides quality improvements.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details The core curriculum is Zurich Lehrplan 21 and the UK National Curriculum, with additional elements from the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. Translanguaging and enquiry-based learning are integral parts of the Tandem IMS curriculum. It is designed to prepare pupils for the Swiss Gymnasium or other upper-level schools. It follows a twelve-month span with monthly and weekly planning to tailor activities to each class and language development. It aligns Swiss and international curricula and supports multilingual education across languages.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Gymnasium pass rate: 100%. DELF Prim pass rate: 100%.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The school prepares students for both Swiss and international educational pathways from its Zurich campus.	Higher education progression Prepares pupils for the Swiss Matura and direct access to Swiss universities. Progymi, Kurzgymi, and Matura are offered in bilingual and monolingual tracks. Starting in 2026/27, a 10th Grade Gymnasium Preparation bridge year supports ZAP/TAP readiness and pathways toward Gymnasium and related design/engineering tracks.
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 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.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	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.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	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.	English as an additional language The school provides multilingual education in German, English and French. English and German are spoken in nurseries, and French is part of the multilingual program from kindergarten. All pupils engage in translanguaging, with two native-language teachers working together in the same classroom.
Mental wellbeing	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.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	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 —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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.	Facilities overview Tandem IMS is a dynamic day school offering high-quality multilingual education in German, English and French in a warm, child-friendly environment welcoming local Swiss and international families. The multilingual concept accompanies children from early childhood to the Swiss Matura, with translanguaging and two native language teachers working in the same classroom. An enquiry-based learning curriculum based on the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate ensures a stimulating, creative education. The core of the curriculum is Zurich's Lehrplan 21 and the UK National Curriculum, with assessments such as Swiss Klassencockpit and UK SATs to track progress. Since August 2025, a new campus in Küsnacht unites primary school and Gymnasium pupils in a modern learning environment nestled in nature, with small classes.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities After School Clubs include football, taught by experienced InterSoccer coaches. The football club runs on Tuesdays from 16:00 to 17:15 for ages 6-9, with multilingual instruction (English and German) and takes place near the school on Bauerwiese or in the FGZ sports hall. Lessons are booked for the entire semester; a minimum of seven children is required; the cost is CHF 35 per lesson.
Academic facilities	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.	Academic facilities Translanguaging and multilingual education are central: English and German are spoken in nurseries, and French becomes part of multilingual education from kindergarten. Two native language teachers work together in the same classroom to support multilingual learning. An enquiry-based learning approach anchored in the IB Primary Years Programme leads to a stimulating, creative education. The core curricula are Lehrplan 21 (Zurich) and the UK National Curriculum, with assessments including Swiss Klassencockpit and UK SATs. Since August 2025, Campus Küsnacht offers a modern learning environment with small classes to prepare pupils for the Swiss Gymnasium and Matura.
Extra curricular facilities	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.	Extra curricular facilities After School Clubs and Holiday Camps are offered. Football is an After School Club, run with InterSoccer by qualified coaches. Football sessions run on Tuesdays from 16:00–17:15 for ages 6–9, with multilingual instruction (English and German) near the school at Bauerwiese or FGZ sports hall; course requires booking for the entire semester, with a minimum of seven children and a cost of CHF 35 per lesson.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History Tandem IMS was set up by multilingual education specialists to advance primary education through multilingualism. It began with six children at the Uetikon site and grew to over 300 children from about 30 nationalities, with campuses in Erlenbach, Küsnacht, Zollikon and Zurich. Sonya Maechler-Dent founded the first Tandem IMS school in Uetikon am See and led expansion; the name Tandem International Multilingual School was adopted in 2010 with the motto 'Discover the world through languages'. In 2024 Tandem IMS celebrated 20 years of multilingual education, and in 2025 opened the Küsnacht campus hosting the Gymnasium and primary grades 5 and 6.
Community	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.	Community Tandem IMS operates across four campuses: Erlenbach, Küsnacht, Zollikon and Zurich, serving Early Years through Gymnasium. The school offers After School Clubs and Holiday Camps as part of its community life. The multilingual environment includes engagement in English as the administrative language and classroom use of multiple languages, with 57% of students communicating in three or more languages and students from around 30 nationalities. The community emphasizes welcoming newcomers and fostering a family ethos across campuses.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The Tandem IMS PTA is an active link between teachers and parents to support school life in a wide variety of ways. It meets regularly and organizes volunteer groups to enhance school experiences, seeking input from a broad range of viewpoints. Its main objective is to partner with Tandem IMS to make a positive difference for children, strengthen the home–school link, and promote the Tandem IMS ethos. It organises events, projects and celebrations and welcomes newcomers to the Tandem IMS family. PTA funds are invested in extras to enrich learning and life for children, parents and staff. Administrative simplicity in a multilingual school is served by English as the working language.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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.	Academic & intellectual STEAM Techlabs provide early exposure to programming and digital literacy. Junior STEAM (4–6 years) and STEAM (6–9 years) deliver age-appropriate technology experiences in Zurich. Techlabs are external providers, bringing high-quality technology education to Tandem IMS students. Most clubs are bilingual in English and German.
Arts & creative	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.	Arts & creative Music Club offers Private Piano Tuition in Zurich and Zollikon, and Private Guitar & Violin Tuition in Zurich. These music lessons are delivered in partnership with the Swiss International Music School (SIMS). The School Choir in Zurich welcomes all children and performs throughout the year, led by Miss Penrose.
Cultural & language	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.	Cultural & language German Booster – Zurich provides immersion to strengthen vocabulary, grammar, and communication in a small-group setting. Most Tandem IMS clubs are bilingual (English and German), while some language-specific or specialist clubs may be held primarily in one language. German language–focused offerings are part of the broader language-club provision.
Social & hobbies	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.	Social & hobbies Playball Programmes in Zurich promote a healthy lifestyle and teamwork. Ballet classes in Zurich and Zollikon help children develop coordination and self-expression. Football is offered in Zurich in partnership with InterSoccer, welcoming children of all levels. Architecture for kids introduces design and spatial thinking, while S.T.R.O.N.G. teaches nutrition and healthy habits.
Community & service	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.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	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.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Ballet classes in Zurich (and Zollikon) foster movement and artistry, while Playball programmes across locations promote fitness and teamwork. Gymnastics is available in Zurich to build strength and coordination, and Jiu Jitsu in Zurich focuses on discipline, balance, and self-confidence. Football in Zurich, delivered with InterSoccer, provides structured athletic development for varying levels of ability.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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.	Language provision Languages taught are German, English and French. Early Years and Pre-School teach German and English; Kindergarten includes German and English with French optional; Primary includes French as an integral part of the weekly schedule. The core curriculum combines Lehrplan 21 (Zurich canton) with the UK National Curriculum.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching German-English bilingual education. Daily communication in German and English is used across lessons, in play and in conversation.	Bilingual teaching A bilingual curriculum in German and English begins from six months old; French is offered in Kindergarten and becomes an integral part of the weekly schedule in Primary. In Early Years and Pre-School, groups are taught by a German and an English native-speaking teacher, and translanguaging is used to help children learn both languages. French is optional in Kindergarten and is integrated in Primary.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs A daily immersive language environment is provided, with language learned through authentic context rather than translation.	Immersion programs Translanguaging-based immersion allows seamless use of German, English and French; two native-language teachers work together in the same classroom to support multilingual learning; English and German are spoken in nurseries, with French added as part of multilingual education by Kindergarten.
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions Prospective families are invited to learn about the school's philosophy and curriculum; to enquire about space, fill out the Enquiry Form. International applicants will receive information and support from office staff to assist with a smooth transition for the entire family. The Admissions section also provides access to Tuition and Fees and School Holidays.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. When full, a waiting list is used.	Waitlist —
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