School of Tomorrow – Uster vs SIS Swiss International School Pfäffikon-Schwyz

	S School of Tomorrow – Uster Zug, Switzerland	S SIS Swiss International School Pfäffikon-Schwyz Zug, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 29,400 - 30,600	Fees / year CHF 26,500 - 31,280
Age range	Age range 4 - 12 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 103	Pupils 194
Typical class size	Typical class size 17	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language German, English	Instruction language German, English
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location The school is located at Eichenstrasse 5, 8808 Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland. The campus is a modern, state-of-the-art facility in a countryside location. It is situated between Chur, Zürich, Rapperswil and Einsiedeln, offering bilingual learning and life experiences. The campus is easily accessible by public transport or by car.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School and College (Bilingual Swiss Matura). The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is also offered.
School type	School type —	School type Private day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 194 enrolled students; 30+ nationalities.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	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 Lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times, and activities during school holidays.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Registration / Application Fee - One-time registration fee: CHF 600.00 for the first child; CHF 500.00 for each additional child. This registration fee is non-refundable and a place is only guaranteed after timely payment. Tuition fees (academic year 2025/26) — amounts and instalments - Billing format: school fees are billed in advance per semester. On request, the school offers payment in six monthly instalments; the 6-month instalment option carries a 2% surcharge. School fees for mid-term admissions are prorated. - Kindergarten and Primary (Intro): CHF 13,370.00 per year; 6 monthly instalments: CHF 2,273.00 per month (2% surcharge applies to instalments). - Primary 1 to 6: CHF 13,370.00 per year; 6 monthly instalments: CHF 2,273.00 per month (2% surcharge). - Secondary 1 to 3 & Bilingual College 1–2: CHF 13,820.00 per year; 6 monthly instalments: CHF 2,349.00 per month (2% surcharge). - Bilingual College 3–4: CHF 15,330.00 per year; 6 monthly instalments: CHF 2,606.00 per month (2% surcharge). - International Baccalaureate (IBDP): CHF 12,990.00 per year; 6 monthly instalments: CHF 2,208.00 per month (2% surcharge). Sibling discount - A sibling discount of 10% of the school fees is granted for the second, third, etc. child from the same family. The reduction applies to the school fees of the younger child or children. Optional meal and care charges (additional to tuition) - Lunch (hot meal) — ordered per semester or per day: - Kindergarten to Primary 1: Full week (5 days) CHF 1,350.00 per semester; One day per week CHF 270.00 per semester; Single booking / per meal CHF 15.00. - Primary 2 to Secondary 3 and Bilingual College: Full week (5 days) CHF 1,500.00 per semester; One day per week CHF 300.00 per semester; Single booking / per meal CHF 15.00. - After-school care (4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.) — available at all school levels: - Full week (5 days): CHF 2,400.00 per semester; One day per week: CHF 480.00 per semester; Single booking / per meal: CHF 18.00. - Clubs and additional extracurricular activities: costs vary by offering; parents should use the school's booking channels for details and pricing. Other costs and items not included in tuition - School fees do not include costs for excursions, class trips, camps, external examinations and certificates, or additional services and activities; these are charged separately as applicable. - No separate boarding fees apply: this campus is a bilingual day school (no boarding provision). - No publicised uniform fee is listed among the standard charges for this school. Billing schedule and payment terms - School fees are due before the start of each semester. Alternatively, payment may be made in monthly instalments (6 instalments) subject to a surcharge. School fees for students admitted mid-term are charged pro rata. - Late payment consequences: interest on arrears is charged at 5% per annum; dunning costs of CHF 20.00 per reminder (from the second reminder) and collection charges may be applied. The school reserves the right to commission a collection agency and to withhold certificates or diplomas if fees remain outstanding. Refunds, termination and withdrawal: key rules - The registration fee is non-refundable. If a reserved place is not taken up after payment of the registration fee, there is no reimbursement. - Ordinary termination requires written notice by registered letter by December 1 (for the winter semester) or May 1 (for the summer semester). Late termination after these dates triggers compensation equal to 25% of the School Fees for the corresponding semester. - Leaving mid-semester: the school charges fees up to the end of the week in which the student leaves (pro rata by weeks, excluding school vacations). If notification is not provided ten calendar weeks prior to the end of that week, the school charges additional compensation of 25% of the School Fees for the corresponding semester. - Force majeure: if the school is closed by authorities for force majeure (for example an epidemic, pandemic or natural disaster), there is no right to a refund of school fees. Fee payment options and invoicing - Invoices and credit notes include a QR payment part suitable for Swiss e-banking and QR-IBAN payments; the school uses a Parents' Portal and Webshop for booking and invoicing optional services (lunch, after-school care, clubs). Payment is expected in accordance with the billing schedule. Administrative and contractual notes (payment processing and enforcement) - Even when a third party (e.g., an employer) covers fees, the legal guardians remain party to the contract and are liable for payment. The school may charge collection fees and interest on overdue amounts and may withhold certificates until outstanding amounts are paid or guaranteed.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Day school
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options Lunch is provided; there is a school dining room and catering.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Private educational institution financed solely from school fees; does not receive subsidies from the Swiss national or cantonal governments.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details Kindergarten through to College is offered on the SIS Pfäffikon-Schwyz campus. The Academic Offer includes Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, College (Bilingual Swiss Matura) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). English and German are equally important as languages of instruction and in daily school life. Language acquisition begins early and is guided by experts in a natural environment to build lifelong competence. The school emphasizes a bilingual experience, continuity from Kindergarten to College, and learning enhanced by technology.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
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 —	Social & emotional learning Student learning is at the heart of SIS Pfäffikon-Schwyz. The school provides a bilingual experience and an independent, value-centred approach within a Day School Community. Diversity is valued as a strength, and there is continuity from Kindergarten to College to support ongoing personal development. Learning is enhanced by technology and a strong network that supports collaboration.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language English and German are equally important as languages of instruction and in day-to-day school life. Language acquisition begins early and is guided by experts in a natural environment, leading to lifelong competence. Bilingual learning is a core feature of the campus.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The campus is state-of-the-art and located between Chur, Zürich, Rapperswil and Einsiedeln, offering bilingual learning and life experience. The Kindergarten through to College program is housed in a modern countryside location. The spacious SIS campus on Eichenstrasse is easily accessible by public transport or by car. The classrooms and special-purpose rooms are equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology. English and German are equally important, both as languages of instruction and in daily school life. Language acquisition begins early and is guided by experts in a natural environment, leading to lifelong competence.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The classrooms and special-purpose rooms are equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology. Learning is enhanced by technology. English and German are used as languages of instruction, reflecting the bilingual education model.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times, and activities even during school holidays. SIS Student Exchange Programme offers study abroad opportunities at another SIS school.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History SIS Pfäffikon-Schwyz is a private bilingual day school. The bilingual educational concept has been implemented here since 2016. The school serves kindergarten through college with approximately 160 students and more than twenty nationalities. It is financed solely from school fees and does not receive subsidies from the Swiss national or cantonal governments.
Community	Community —	Community The school community is characterized by a vibrant and nurturing multicultural environment and represents more than twenty nationalities. Extracurricular provisions include lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times, and activities during school holidays. Upcoming events include an Information Evening for Matura and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme on 7 April 2026. The SIS Student Exchange Programme offers study abroad at another SIS school, fostering international-mindedness.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school offers bilingual learning with English and German as languages of instruction and in daily life. There is continuity from Kindergarten to College, and upper levels can complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma or bilingual Swiss Matura. Learning is enhanced by technology and supported by a strong network.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language English and German are equally important as languages of instruction and in day-to-day life. Language acquisition begins early and is guided by experts in a natural environment, leading to lifelong competence.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Upper-level students can study abroad at another SIS school through the SIS Student Exchange Programme, fostering international-mindedness and personal growth.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Lunch, homework supervision, and before- and after-school care are offered, with flexible drop-off and pickup times and activities even during school holidays. A large break area is available for children to spend their time outside of school hours, and the campus is modern and accessible by public transport or car.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English and German are equally important as languages of instruction and in day-to-day school life. Language acquisition begins early and is guided by experts in a natural environment, leading to lifelong competence. The academic offer includes Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, College (Bilingual Swiss Matura) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual education with English and German as languages of instruction. The program provides continuity from Kindergarten through to College, ensuring bilingual learning across all levels. The college pathway includes a bilingual Swiss Matura and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Consultation with the School Management. In a personal meeting, questions are clarified and the educational concept is presented. The school grounds can be shown and, if possible, a lesson may be observed. To make an appointment, contact the school office or fill out the registration form below. 2. Trial Days. Your child experiences the SIS environment for one or two days to ensure the child feels comfortable; the trial days are a first introduction. 3. Submitting the Admission Form. The registration form is provided during or after the interview, in printed or digital form. Fill it in completely and return it to the school. 4. Signing the School Contract. After registration is received, the school contract is drawn up and sent with a payment slip for the registration fee. Return the signed contract and transfer the registration fee to reserve a place. Admission is possible all year round. Most students are enrolled in spring (February to April) to start in August. Admission covers Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, College or International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. A place is secured once the enrolment fee is received; the enrolment fee is specified on the price list.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If a year group or class is full, waiting lists are maintained. Enquire about capacity early, preferably in spring, to secure a place for your child.
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