SIS Swiss International School Männedorf-Zürich vs SIS Swiss International School Zürich-Wollishofen

	S SIS Swiss International School Männedorf-Zürich Zug, Switzerland	S SIS Swiss International School Zürich-Wollishofen Zug, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 25,860	Fees / year CHF 25,860
Age range	Age range 3 - 12 years	Age range 4 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language German, English	Instruction language English, German
Opened	Opened 2009	Opened 2000
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Seestrasse 57, 8708 Männedorf, Switzerland; near Lake Zurich; easily reachable by public transport.	Location Located between the city and Lake Zürich, SIS Zürich-Wollishofen sits in a charming garden complex where two buildings are combined. The bilingual kindergarten is housed in the historic building, while the bilingual primary school, library and cafeteria are in the modern building. The school is easily accessible by public transport and offers a central, green location with views of Landiwiese park and Lake Zürich.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten and Primary School.	Stages Kindergarten; Primary School
School type	School type Private bilingual day school.	School type Private educational institution
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix More than twenty nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix 197 enrolled students; 40+ nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Switzerland	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Full-day day school with supervision from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; includes lunch, morning and afternoon supervision, homework support and flexible drop-off/pick-up times.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details A school bus is available.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Registration / Application Fee - One-time registration fee (non-refundable): CHF 600 for the first child; CHF 500 for each additional child. Payment of this fee secures the child's place. Tuition fees (2025/26 academic year) - Annual tuition (per student) for Kindergarten 1–2: CHF 12,930 per year. - Annual tuition (per student) for Primary Years 1–6: CHF 12,930 per year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency: School fees are billed in advance per semester. - Payment options for timing: Fees may be paid either as a single payment at the beginning of the semester or as six monthly instalments. Choosing six monthly instalments carries a 2% surcharge (the instalment amount shown is the annual fee plus the surcharge divided across six payments). School fees for mid-term admissions are prorated. Sibling discount - A sibling discount of 10% of the school fees applies to the younger child(ren) when more than one child from the same family is enrolled. Optional additional costs - Lunch (optional): - Kindergarten and Primary 1: Full week (5 days) CHF 1,200 per semester; One day per week CHF 240 per semester; Single meal booking CHF 16 per meal. - Primary 2–6: Full week (5 days) CHF 1,350 per semester; One day per week CHF 270 per semester; Single meal booking CHF 16 per meal. - After-school care (optional, 16:00–18:00): Full week (5 days) CHF 2,400 per semester; One day per week CHF 480 per semester; Single booking CHF 18 per hour. - Clubs and extracurricular activities: costs vary by club; fees are charged separately – contact the school office for specific club prices. Boarding / Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable: SIS Männedorf-Zürich operates as a private bilingual day school (kindergarten to Year 6) and does not offer boarding facilities. Refunds and adjustments - The registration fee is explicitly non-refundable. Tuition for students who join mid-term is charged on a prorated basis. No other refund policy details are listed with the fee schedule provided. Fee payment options (timing and instalment structure) - Timing options: one payment at the beginning of the semester, or six monthly instalments with a 2% surcharge. School fees are billed in advance per semester; mid-term admissions are prorated. Notes on additional potential costs - The published fees cover tuition only; additional costs that may apply separately include optional lunch, after-school care, clubs, and any personal items or externally supplied materials. Specific charges for school trips, special courses, uniforms (if required), textbooks, or specialist services are not listed in the fee schedule and are invoiced separately where applicable.	Fee details Registration / Application fee - One-time registration fee, non-refundable. Payment of this fee guarantees a school place. - First child: CHF 600. - Each additional child from the same family: CHF 500. Tuition fees (per semester) and annual equivalents - Billing schedule: school fees are billed in advance per semester. On request, arrangements can be made to pay the school fees in monthly instalments (see instalment line below). School fees for mid-term admissions are prorated. - Kindergarten 1 and 2: - Per semester (one payment at the beginning of the semester): CHF 12,930. - Instalment option: CHF 2,198 per month for 6 months (6 monthly instalments; 2% surcharge). - Per academic year (two semesters): CHF 25,860 if paid by semester; instalment total per semester is CHF 13,188 (CHF 2,198 × 6), equivalent to CHF 26,376 per academic year when using the instalment option. - Primary (Primary 1 to Primary 6): - Per semester (one payment at the beginning of the semester): CHF 12,930. - Instalment option: CHF 2,198 per month for 6 months (6 monthly instalments; 2% surcharge). - Per academic year (two semesters): CHF 25,860 if paid by semester; instalment total per semester is CHF 13,188 (CHF 2,198 × 6), equivalent to CHF 26,376 per academic year when using the instalment option. Sibling discount - A sibling discount of 10% on the school fees is applied for the second, third, etc. child from the same family while multiple children are enrolled. The reduction applies to the younger child(ren). Before- and after-school care (optional) - Morning care (7:00–7:30 a.m.): - Full week (5 days): CHF 700. - One day per week: CHF 140. - Single booking, per hour: CHF 18. - Afternoon care (4:00–6:00 p.m.): - Full week (5 days): CHF 2,400. - One day per week: CHF 480. - Single booking, per hour: CHF 18. School bus (optional) - School transport is offered on defined routes; places are limited and routes may change. - Zone fares (listed as one-way ride and round-trip): - Zone I (Zürich city limit to Kilchberg): CHF 9.50 one-way / CHF 19.00 round-trip. - Zone II (to Adliswil and Rüschlikon): CHF 11.50 one-way / CHF 23.00 round-trip. - Zone III (to Thalwil): CHF 13.50 one-way / CHF 27.00 round-trip. - Zone IV (to Horgen) — afternoon only: CHF 18.00 one-way / CHF 36.00 round-trip. Clubs and extracurricular costs - Clubs and extracurricular activities are offered; specific costs for clubs are available from the school office on request. Boarding / residential provision - The school operates as a day school and does not offer boarding accommodation. Refunds and prorating - The registration fee is explicitly non-refundable. - School fees for mid-term admissions are prorated to reflect the shortened period of attendance. Billing schedule and payment terms (summary) - Fees are invoiced in advance per semester. On request, a six-month monthly instalment plan is available for a 2% surcharge on the instalment total. Mid-term admissions are billed on a prorated basis. Fee payment options - Fees are issued by invoice according to the billing schedule above; the school provides instalment arrangements on request. Specific accepted payment methods are indicated on invoicing documentation.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Day school
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Lunch is provided on site. The school also offers flexible services including before- and after-school care and flexible drop-off and pickup times to support families.	Food options Lunch is offered.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is a private educational institution financed solely from school fees and does not receive subsidies from the Swiss national or cantonal governments.	Governance and ownership The school is a private educational institution financed solely from school fees and does not receive subsidies from the Swiss national or cantonal governments.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Bilingual primary education is based on the cantonal curriculum and is gradually supplemented with elements of the British curriculum as well as with SIS-developed curricula. Continuity from Kindergarten to College.	Curriculum details Teaching follows the cantonal curriculum and is gradually supplemented with elements of the British curriculum and curricula developed by SIS. In the bilingual primary school, a German-speaking and an English-speaking teacher work with students, using their native languages to communicate. Language acquisition begins early and is guided by experts in a natural environment, leading to lifelong competence.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Continuity from Kindergarten to College.	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 The SIS Männedorf-Zürich bilingual kindergarten offers a stimulating and supportive learning environment. Personal and Social Development is one of the six areas of the kindergarten curriculum. The English/German bilingual kindergarten uses an immersion method with 50% of time in English and 50% in German, with a German-speaking and an English-speaking teacher supporting children in their native languages. The children are supervised by one German- and one English-speaking teacher who use their native language to communicate with their students. The full-day concept provides care from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with before- and after-school care, lunch, clubs and holiday activities to support social interaction and routine.	Social & emotional learning Bilingual experience is central to the school's approach. The school follows an independent and value-centered approach to learning. It functions as a day school community that supports social interaction and belonging. Diversity is valued, and the school maintains a strong network across SIS schools. Continuity from kindergarten to college and learning enhanced by technology support long-term development.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school teaches in English and German from kindergarten through primary, with daily immersion in both languages. In the bilingual kindergarten, 50% of activities are in English and 50% in German, guided by a German-speaking and an English-speaking teacher. In primary, each class has two teachers—one German-speaking and one English-speaking—so German and English are heard and spoken in almost equal measure throughout the day. French is taught as a foreign language from Year 5. The language emphasis aims at strong bilingual fluency across the primary years.	English as an additional language The children are supervised by one German-speaking and one English-speaking teacher who use their native languages to communicate with the students. English and German play equal roles in school communication in the classroom and day-to-day life. Students spend about half of their time in German and half in English. There are opportunities for supervised after-school activities that further immerse students in language. Teachers are native speakers who use their mother tongue in class, in the lunchroom, and at events.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported by a nurturing, open, multicultural learning environment and a curriculum that emphasises Personal and Social Development in the early years. The immersion-based learning promotes social interaction and collaboration, contributing to students' emotional development. The school's day structure and extracurricular activities offer routine, security and opportunities for engagement that support wellbeing.	Mental wellbeing Student life provides a welcoming environment where children can spend time together, make friends, and enjoy a pleasant atmosphere. The school offers lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times, and a school bus to support families and safe routines. The campus is central and green, with gardens and parks nearby that provide space for outdoor activity and well-being.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding E-safety is part of the kindergarten curriculum, reflecting safeguarding in digital contexts. The school fosters a safe and inclusive learning environment through age-appropriate digital literacy and protective practices embedded in the curriculum.	Safeguarding Schutzkonzept applies to SIS Zürich-Wollishofen as the cantonal protection concept for Volksschulen Zürich, covering Kindergarten and Primary School. The responsible person is the headteacher Ryan Howard. The document outlines general rules, distancing, hygiene, school events, special teaching forms/supervision, employer obligations, and isolation/quarantine measures. It notes that federal and cantonal guidelines apply, that the school does not order tests, and that it informs staff and parents about data usage and visitor access. It requires 1.5-meter distancing for adults; masks indoors for adults; external visitors must wear masks; and isolation/quarantine measures are to be followed as advised by medical authorities.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The SIS Männedorf-Zürich is a bilingual day school located near Lake Zurich, offering instruction in German and English from Kindergarten through the 6th year of primary school. The bilingual concept has been in place since 2009. Local and international families value the bilingual instruction and the all-day structure in this family-friendly region. The school enrolls about 132 students from more than 30 nationalities. It is located near the lake and is easily accessible by public transport, with a playground that has ample space for play and modern, versatile equipment.	Facilities overview Two school buildings are combined in a charming garden complex between the city and Lake Zürich. The bilingual kindergarten is housed in the historical building, while the bilingual primary school, library and cafeteria are in the modern school building. The school is surrounded by its own garden and a large nearby park area with views of the Landiwiese park and Lake Zürich. It has easy access to public transport and occupies a central, green location.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Instruction is bilingual in German and English from Kindergarten through the 6th Primarstufe, and bilingualism is not a prerequisite for entry. The immersion method enables learners to acquire language naturally. Learning is enhanced by technology across the curriculum. The program is designed to be continuous from Kindergarten through university entrance, aligning with SIS's bilingual concept.	Academic facilities The classrooms and special-purpose rooms are equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology. The bilingual primary school teaching is based on the cantonal curriculum, supplemented with elements of the British curriculum as well as curricula developed by SIS. The children are supervised by one German- and one English-speaking teacher who use their native languages to communicate with their students. A library is part of the campus and the cafeteria is on site in the modern building. A school bus service provides safe, timely transport.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Morning and afternoon supervision, lunch, courses and holiday care are offered as part of the Day School program. After-school clubs provide engaging activities, including options during school holidays. The learning environment is open, multicultural, and supportive, with a structured and varied all-day program.	Extra curricular facilities Lunch is offered and homework supervision is provided. Before- and after-school care is available. Flexible drop-off and pickup times are offered. A school bus is provided for transportation. Exciting activities are offered, even during school holidays.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school is a private bilingual day school with approximately 120 students from kindergarten to Year 6, and the bilingual educational concept has been implemented here since 2009.	History SIS Zürich-Wollishofen is a private bilingual day school in Zürich offering education from kindergarten to Year 6, with approximately 220 students and more than twenty nationalities. The bilingual educational concept has been implemented here since 2000. The school sits between the city and Lake Zürich, in a garden complex with two buildings; the bilingual kindergarten is housed in the historic building, while the bilingual primary school, library, and cafeteria are in the modern building. The address is Seestrasse 271, 8038 Zürich, Switzerland.
Community	Community The school community is characterized by a close-knit, vibrant and nurturing multicultural environment and includes more than twenty nationalities.	Community The school community is characterized by a vibrant and nurturing multicultural environment and represents more than twenty nationalities. The day school offers lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times, a school bus, and activities even during school holidays. Classrooms and specialist rooms are equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology. Upcoming events include an Open House on March 26, 2026, and stories document Swiss traditions such as Räbeliechtli-Umzug.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers Ozobots programming and decorating as a robotics activity. The SIS Cup provides inter-school competitions that emphasize sport, teamwork and enjoyment. The school promotes international activities through Intercountry Activities with international mathematics days, a parcel swap, a story exchange, a photography project, and an IT activity with Ozobots, followed by a digital exhibition with sustainable art. The SIS Best Essay Award recognises the top three written final works by SIS graduates.	Academic & intellectual Clubs provide activities that complement the regular academic programme and can be booked for one semester. Before- and after-school care includes homework supervision to support learning beyond classroom hours. The school offers a bus service to provide reliable transport to and from the campus. Lunch is available as a supervised communal meal in the cafeteria, helping to maintain daily routines.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school hosts art exhibitions of student artworks and runs creative projects such as art made from materials that would normally be discarded.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school runs SIS international activities and Intercountry Activities to foster language diversity and cross-cultural exchange, including interschool projects and events. Annual traditions celebrate local and international festivals and practices, including Halloween, the Räbeliechtli parade, Samichlaus, a Christmas celebration, a summer festival, Fasnacht, a ski day, an expo, World Book Day, and Mother7s/Father7s Day breakfasts.	Cultural & language The bilingual primary school uses German- and English-speaking teachers to communicate with students in their native languages. Instruction is based on the cantonal curriculum and is complemented by elements of the British curriculum and curricula developed by SIS. The school participates in Swiss cultural traditions such as Räbeliechtli-Umzug, with Kindergarten through primary 2 students taking part. The school also engages in signature events that involve SIS schools around the world.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school offers after-school clubs and activities as part of a varied day, including flexible morning, lunch and after-school care and holiday clubs.	Social & hobbies A range of clubs is offered for students of all ages, allowing them to develop skills that complement their school work. Clubs can be booked for a semester, and costs are not included in tuition. The school provides a holiday club during school breaks, offering week-long activities including sports and trips under supervision. Before- and after-school care provides space for recreation and social interaction after class.
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus includes a cafeteria (Mensa), a gym/sportraum, a workshop and music room, and a library, plus a spacious outdoor playground. The school provides a flexible all-day program with lunch, morning and after-school care, homework supervision and flexible drop-off/pick-up times.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Lunch is offered as a supervised communal meal in the school cafeteria. A school bus service provides safe transport to and from school. Before- and after-school care is available, with activities after 4 p.m. A holiday club runs during school breaks with sports and trips under adult supervision.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision German and English are used in instruction. Language acquisition begins early, guided by experts, and occurs in a natural environment. In the bilingual primary school, teaching is based on the cantonal curriculum and is gradually supplemented with elements of the British curriculum and curricula developed by SIS.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school operates as a bilingual day school beside Lake Zürich. Bilingual experience is a core feature of SIS Männedorf-Zürich. Bilingual primary school teaching is based on the cantonal curriculum, with supplementary elements of the British curriculum and curricula developed by SIS. Language acquisition begins early and is guided by experts in a natural learning environment.	Bilingual teaching Bilingual kindergarten and bilingual primary school (German and English). The children are supervised by one German-speaking and one English-speaking teacher who use their native languages to communicate with students.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Make the First Step: Get in touch with SIS Maennedorf-Zfcrich via our contact form, by email, or by phone. You may visit an Open House to learn about daily life and meet school leadership; we can provide further information and discuss the next suitable step for you and your child. Consultation: A personal consultation is arranged to answer questions, introduce the school and its educational concept, and, if possible, provide a tour of the building to offer insight into classroom life; virtual, phone, or email consultations are available. Trial Days: If the consultation is positive for both sides, one or more trial days are arranged to experience everyday school life; trial days are non-binding and can be substituted with an alternative solution if needed. Registration: If you decide to proceed after the consultations and trial days, you will receive the registration form (digital or printed); complete it in full and submit to the SIS school of your choice. The school will prepare the contract and send it with information about the enrolment fee; after the contract is signed and the enrolment fee is received, your child is officially registered and a place is reserved. Come and See: Open Houses are available to visit the school. FAQ highlights: Best time to enrol: Enrolments are accepted year-round if there is space; most children enroll in the spring (February to April) so they can start the school year in August. Age to enrol: Enrolment age varies by canton and location and is typically three or four years; please enquire at the school of your choice. Language: Enrollment is possible even if a child speaks only one or neither of the two school languages (German and English). Children learn both German and English by immersion, and German/English courses may be offered outside of class or as intensive courses depending on level. Entrance exam: For compulsory education, no entrance examination is required at SIS locations. Waiting lists: If a year group is full, SIS schools maintain waiting lists. Place securing: A place is reserved as soon as the enrolment fee has been received; the fee is listed on the respective school's price list.	Admissions 1. Getting in Touch: The first step is to get in touch via the contact form, by email, or by phone. You are welcome to visit an Open House to experience daily school life and meet the school leadership. Further information is provided, initial questions are answered, and the next suitable step for your child is discussed. 2. Consultation: A personal consultation is arranged to get to know each other. Questions are answered and the school and its educational concept are introduced, with a possible building tour to give a brief insight into classroom life. If an on-site visit is not possible, consultations can be conducted virtually, by phone, or via email. 3. Trial Days: If it feels right for both sides, one or more trial days are arranged. Trial days let your child experience everyday school life and determine comfort in the environment, and the process is non-binding. If trial days aren't possible, an alternative solution is explored. 4. Registration: You receive the registration form—digital or printed. If you decide in favour after consultations and trial days, complete the form in full and submit it to the SIS school of your choice. Support is available if you have questions. 5. School Contract: The school contract is prepared after registration, with information about the enrolment fee. After the contract is signed and the enrolment fee is received, the child is officially registered at SIS Switzerland and their place at the school is reserved.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist If a year group or class is already full, the SIS schools maintain waiting lists. To secure a place, enquire early, preferably in spring.	Waitlist If a year group or class is full, SIS schools maintain waiting lists. To secure a place, inquire about capacity early, preferably in the spring.
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