School of Tomorrow – Uster vs SIS Swiss International School Zürich

	S School of Tomorrow – Uster Zug, Switzerland	S SIS Swiss International School Zürich Zug, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 29,400 - 30,600	Fees / year CHF 23,460 - 30,340
Age range	Age range 4 - 12 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 103	Pupils 327
Typical class size	Typical class size 17	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language German, English	Instruction language German, English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2005
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Zurich, Switzerland. The school building is easily accessible by public transport. It is located in an up-and-coming industrial zone, and borders an idyllic local recreational area.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, SIS Bilingual College, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
School type	School type —	School type Private bilingual day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 327 enrolled students; 40+ 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, and flexible drop-off and pickup times.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Registration fee - One-time, non-refundable registration fee per family: CHF 600 for the first child; CHF 500 for each additional child. Tuition fees (per semester) and equivalent per academic year - Kindergarten 1 and 2: CHF 12,930 per semester — CHF 25,860 per year. (6-month instalment option: CHF 2,198 per month; 2% surcharge applies). - Primary (Grades 1–6): CHF 12,930 per semester — CHF 25,860 per year. (6-month instalment option: CHF 2,198 per month; 2% surcharge applies). - Secondary 1 and 2: CHF 13,220 per semester — CHF 26,440 per year. (6-month instalment option: CHF 2,247 per month; 2% surcharge applies). - Secondary 3: CHF 14,140 per semester — CHF 28,280 per year. (6-month instalment option: CHF 2,404 per month; 2% surcharge applies). - Precollege 1 and 2: CHF 13,220 per semester — CHF 26,440 per year. (6-month instalment option: CHF 2,247 per month; 2% surcharge applies). - College 1 and 2: CHF 14,140 per semester — CHF 28,280 per year. (6-month instalment option: CHF 2,404 per month; 2% surcharge applies). - College 3 and 4: CHF 15,170 per semester — CHF 30,340 per year. (6-month instalment option: CHF 2,579 per month; 2% surcharge applies). - International Baccalaureate (IB) Years 1 and 2: CHF 11,730 per semester — CHF 23,460 per year. (6-month instalment option: CHF 1,994 per month; 2% surcharge applies). Billing schedule and payment terms - School fees are billed in advance per semester. On request, arrangements can be made to pay the school fees in monthly instalments; a 6-month instalment plan is available with a 2% surcharge (monthly amounts shown above). School fees for mid-term admissions are prorated. Sibling discount - A sibling discount of 10% of the school fees is granted for the second, third, etc. child; the reduction applies to the school fees of the younger child(ren). Before- and after-school care (optional) - Morning care (7:00–7:30 a.m.): CHF 700 for full week (5 days), CHF 140 for one day per week, or CHF 18 per single booking hour. - After-school care (4:00–6:00 p.m.): CHF 2,400 for full week (5 days), CHF 480 for one day per week, or CHF 18 per single booking hour. Clubs and extracurricular costs - Clubs are optional and billed separately; details and fees for specific clubs are provided by the school office. Boarding - SIS Zürich is a bilingual day school; boarding is not offered at this campus. Refund information - The registration (enrolment) fee is non-refundable. School fees for mid-term admissions are prorated. No other refund schedule is listed on the school's published fee overview. Fee payment options (invoicing / instalments / administration) - Fees are invoiced per semester in advance. A 6-month instalment plan (with a 2% surcharge) is published as an available instalment option; the school notes that monthly instalment arrangements can be made on request. Specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, direct debit or credit card) are handled through the school's administration and are provided on the enrolment/invoice documentation. Parents should arrange payment according to the invoice and the school's billing instructions. Other notes on additional costs - The published tuition figures cover the levels listed above; optional services (after-school care, clubs, and any other optional services) are charged in addition to tuition. The published fee overview lists the main optional care charges; costs for items such as uniforms, specific trips, or elective extras are handled and billed separately when applicable. (End of fee overview.)
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 offered; homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times are available.
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 SIS Zürich offers bilingual, immersive education from Kindergarten through to College. The Academic Offer includes Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, SIS Bilingual College and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). In the bilingual primary school, teaching is based on the cantonal curriculum, supplemented with elements of the British curriculum and curricula developed by SIS. Language acquisition begins early and is guided by experts in a natural environment, leading to lifelong competence. The classrooms and special-purpose rooms are equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology, supporting learning across the school. The programme emphasizes continuity from Kindergarten to College, and the school provides a large outdoor area with a sports field, playground and rooftop terrace to complement lessons.
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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 Independent and Value-Centred Approach guides interactions with core values of honesty, appreciation, personal responsibility and commitment to developing students' cultural, linguistic and social identities. Day School Community offers a structured bilingual program with fixed hours, lunch, supervised homework and additional supervised activities, creating a stable, nurturing environment. Performance through Diversity reflects an international student body and diverse staff, providing a range of teaching and learning methods. International Education – Local Insight aims for SIS Zürich graduates to be global citizens with a strong sense of their origins, and offers national (Matura) or international (IBDP) qualifications. Continuity from Kindergarten to College and Learning Enhanced by Technology describe a unified, technology-enabled approach across levels, with digital learning from kindergarten onward and tools such as Office 365. Strong Network underpins high quality standards and cross-border collaboration within the SIS group.
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 play equal roles in school communication – in the classroom and in all parts of day-to-day school life. Language is acquired through the immersion method, inviting children to dive headfirst into the new language. SIS faculty members are native speakers of their language and use their mother tongue for teaching in the classroom, in the school yard, at lunch, and during events and excursions. Children can learn both English and German through immersion, even if they are not native speakers of either language.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview SIS Zürich offers bilingual, immersive education from Kindergarten through to College. The school building is modern and easily accessible by public transport. It is located in an up‑and‑coming industrial zone and borders a local recreational area. There is a large outdoor area with a sports field and a playground, and a rooftop terrace. The classrooms and other spaces are equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The large outdoor area features a sports field. A playground provides space for active play for younger students. A rooftop terrace adds additional outdoor space for breaks and informal activities. These outdoor spaces are popular during lesson-free time.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Classrooms and special‑purpose rooms are equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology. The academic program runs from Kindergarten through Secondary School to the SIS Bilingual College and includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Bilingual education from Kindergarten to College is central to the SIS Zürich learning concept. In the primary school, teaching is based on the cantonal curriculum and is supplemented with elements of the British curriculum and SIS‑developed materials. Technology is integrated across subjects to support learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Lunch is offered. Homework supervision is available. Before- and after-school care is provided. Flexible drop-off and pickup times are available. Exciting activities take place, including during school holidays.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Established in 2005, SIS Zürich operates as a bilingual day school from Kindergarten through to College. It is financed solely from school fees and does not receive subsidies from the Swiss national or cantonal governments.
Community	Community —	Community SIS Zürich emphasizes a day-school community. The school offers lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times, and activities even during school holidays. It runs a SIS Student Exchange Programme enabling study abroad at another SIS school. Upcoming events include admission examinations for College and Pre-College and an Open House. Stories from SIS Zürich share student and family experiences.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and clubs for students of all ages. Clubs include a variety of activities and can be booked for one semester. These clubs complement regular school work or provide a welcome change from the standard academic programme.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The school provides spaces for the arts, including an art room and a music room. Extracurricular activities include visits to the theatre, museum or opera.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language SIS International Activities promote intercultural understanding through events such as the SIS Cup (sport, games) and the Intercountry Activity. These activities have included international math days, a gift exchange, storytelling exchanges, a photo campaign, an Ozobot IT activity and a digital art exhibition. The SIS Student Exchange Programme also allows study at another SIS school abroad.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Annual school traditions at SIS Zürich include Snow Day, Sports Day, Vernissage / kindergarten graduation, Matura celebration, Halloween, Samichlaus and a Christmas concert. These events foster community and shared student life.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The school fosters community through assemblies, projects involving different class groups and the celebration of local and international holidays and traditions. Sports days are also part of community life.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The Best Essay Award recognises the three best written theses by SIS graduates as part of the national university entrance qualification or the IB diploma. The SIS Student Exchange Programme also promotes intercultural understanding and personal growth by studying at another SIS school abroad.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Annual traditions include Snow Day and Sports Day, a Christmas concert and Halloween. The school also offers lunch, before- and after-school care, and a holiday club for activities and supervision outside normal class time.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English and German are taught with equal emphasis; English and German are used in classroom and daily life. The curriculum is based on the cantonal framework and supplemented by international elements. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is available at SIS Zürich. The schools are cantonally and federally recognized, and continuity from Kindergarten to College is provided.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching English and German play equal roles in school communication – in the classroom and in all parts of day-to-day school life. Children learn to express themselves naturally and confidently in both languages. SIS faculty members are native speakers of their language and teach in their mother tongue in the classroom and in daily school life. Students learn both English and German through immersion, even if they are not native speakers of either language.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Language is acquired through the immersion method, inviting children to dive headfirst into the new language. SIS Zürich offers bilingual education from Kindergarten through College, with immersion embedded across all levels. Native-language teachers use their mother tongues to support learning in both languages in everyday school life.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations IB World School since 28 March 2003 (authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme).
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions Getting in touch. The first step is very straightforward: simply get in touch with us via our contact form, by email, or by phone. You are also welcome to visit an Open House to get an impression of everyday school life and meet the school leadership in an informal setting. We send you further information, answer your questions, and discuss together what the next suitable step might be for you and your child. Consultation. We arrange a personal consultation to get to know each other and to introduce you to our school and educational concept. If possible, we will show you around our school building and give you a brief insight into classroom life. If an on-site visit is not possible, we offer virtual, phone, or email consultations. Trial Days. If it feels right for both sides, we arrange one or more trial days so your child can experience everyday school life. Trial days are an important and non-binding step in our shared journey and usually take place after the consultation. If trial days are not possible for you at the moment, we will gladly look for an alternative solution together. Registration. If you decide in favour after the consultations and trial days, we will provide you with the registration form — either digitally or in printed form. You complete the form in full and submit it to the SIS school of your choice. We are, of course, happy to support you if you have any questions. School Contract. Once we have received your registration, we will prepare the school contract and send it to you together with information about the enrolment fee. After the contract has been signed and the enrolment fee has been received, your child is officially registered at SIS Switzerland and their place at the school is reserved. The enrolment fee details are included with the contract.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Does SIS have waiting lists? If a year group or class is full, the SIS schools maintain waiting lists. To secure a place for your child, enquire about capacity early, preferably in the spring.
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