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Japanese School in Zurich

Switzerland, Zug

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Japanese
Fees CHF 8,030 - 9,030
Ages 6 - 15 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1975
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Japanese Curriculum
Taught languages Japanese, German, English
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

The Japanese School in Zurich is a full-time Day School with a Saturday School, serving students from age four to eighteen. The Day School comprises a Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior Secondary, an International Class (AM/PM), and High School, all following the Japanese curriculum under a School Committee-led administration. The International Class supports students whose mother tongue is not Japanese, while the Saturday School offers two hours of Japanese-language instruction every Saturday for Kindergarten through High School, including the International High School. The Kindergarten program includes Hiragana preparation. The school's facilities include a gymnasium and a library; there is no dormitory, and meals are eaten only in classrooms. A wide range of after-school activities and language-focused enrichment accompany the core program. Extracurriculars include language tests such as Kanji reviews, the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test, EIKEN, and JLPT, alongside events, exchanges, and community activities that connect students with Zurich life and future pathways.

Florastrasse 18A, 8610 Uster, Switzerland

The Essentials

Japanese School in Zurich has instruction in Japanese.

Stages
Day School: elementary and junior-secondary; Saturday School: Kindergarten, elementary, junior-secondary, international department and international high school.

Type
Full-time Japanese day school plus a Japanese supplementary Saturday school.

Country affiliation
Japan

School day structure
Saturday School sessions are two hours per Saturday; the school year runs from April 1 to March 31 and is divided into three terms.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed and owned by the Corporation Japanese School in Zurich.
Fees

Annual tuition at Japanese School in Zurich ranges from CHF 8,030 to CHF 9,030 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fee
- Day School: CHF 1,000 (one-time, payable at the time of admission).
- Saturday School (all Saturday programmes including Elementary/Junior‑secondary, Kindergarten, International Class AM/PM, High school): CHF 400 (one-time).

Tuition fees (per term and annual, by programme)
- Day School: 1st term CHF 2,700; 2nd term CHF 3,300; 3rd term CHF 2,030; Annual total CHF 8,030. Admission fee: CHF 1,000 (see above).
- Saturday School — Elementary / Junior‑secondary: 1st term CHF 570; 2nd term CHF 920; 3rd term CHF 520; Annual total CHF 2,010. Admission fee: CHF 400 (see above).
- Saturday School — Kindergarten: 1st term CHF 470; 2nd term CHF 770; 3rd term CHF 430; Annual total CHF 1,670. Admission fee: CHF 400 (see above).
- Saturday School — International Class (AM): 1st term CHF 520; 2nd term CHF 850; 3rd term CHF 480; Annual total CHF 1,850. Admission fee: CHF 400 (see above).
- Saturday School — International Class (PM): 1st term CHF 550; 2nd term CHF 900; 3rd term CHF 500; Annual total CHF 1,950. Admission fee: CHF 400 (see above).
- Saturday School — High school: 1st term CHF 595; 2nd term CHF 970; 3rd term CHF 540; Annual total CHF 2,100. Admission fee: CHF 400 (see above).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition payments must be paid by the designated due date shown on each term invoice.
- Day School payment methods may be chosen as either term payment or installment payment. To request installment payment for the Day School, apply to the school office at least 10 days before the start of the term; an instalment commission will be charged.
- If a payment deadline is missed, a reminder procedure applies; a second reminder incurs a reminder fee of CHF 20. Continued non‑payment leads to debt collection and can result in immediate expulsion.

Boarding fees
- The school does not operate a boarding programme; there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and fees
- Certificate fee: CHF 7 per issued certificate (payment certificate, transcript, enrollment certificate, etc.).
- Reminder fee for the second reminder: CHF 20. Additional administrative or collection costs may be charged if payments are late. An instalment commission applies where instalment payment is chosen (amount not specified).
- No uniform fee, lunch fee, extracurricular fee, or other recurring ancillary charges are specified in the fee schedule provided here.

Refunds and exemptions
- Admission fee: non‑refundable after payment, except in cases explicitly stated by exemption rules.
- Tuition refunds and reductions:
- A student temporarily absent is exempted from half of the tuition fee for that period.
- When a student transfers to the school after a term has started and the number of remaining class days is less than half of the term's remaining days, half of the paid tuition fee will be refunded. This refund provision does not apply to transferees during the term.
- Sibling and membership exemptions:
- All children of members of the school's corporation receive a 50% exemption of the prescribed admission fee.
- If there are three or more registered children from one household, the admission fee is exempt starting from the third registered child; similarly, half of the tuition fee is exempt starting from the third registered child.

Fee payment options and bank details
- Payments are to be made by bank transfer to the designated account. The account holder is Japanische Schule in Zürich at Zürcher Kantonalbank. IBAN: CH75 0070 0114 8080 1785 5. Installment options for Day School are available on application (commission applies). Credit card payment is not specified as an accepted method.
Academics

Japanese School in Zurich teaches Japanese Curriculum for students aged 6 to 15.

Curriculum
The Japanese School in Zurich runs a Day School and a Saturday School. Day School offers Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior Secondary, International Class (AM/PM), and High School. Saturday School provides Japanese-language instruction for Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior Secondary, International Class, and International High School, with two hours of instruction every Saturday. In Elementary and Junior Secondary, the program aims to improve understanding of the Japanese language, the ability to express it, and to foster interest and respect for the language, following the grade-specific syllabus. The International Class is for students whose mother tongue is not Japanese and extends Japanese-language ability, while the International High School focuses on expressing and understanding the language, enhancing communication, developing thinking and imagination, and deepening interest in language culture. The Kindergarten program includes Hiragana preparation and is taught on Saturdays, with two hours per session.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a gymnasium and a library for student use. The school does not provide a dormitory. The gymnasium and library are used to support both Day School and Saturday School activities. Students may eat or drink only in the classroom; eating in the library or gymnasium is not permitted. These facilities support education for students from kindergarten through high school levels.

Sports Facilities
The gymnasium is the main sports facility described. The page does not list other sports facilities. The gymnasium is used for school activities and events. Access to the gymnasium is governed by school rules.

Academic Facilities
The Day School has a kindergarten department, an elementary department, a junior-secondary department, and an international department. The Saturday School provides Japanese language instruction across these divisions and includes an international high school. Classes are held on Saturdays for two hours per session. The school is managed by a School Committee with a principal, vice principal, teachers, and clerical staff.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Saturday School offers educational activities such as Kanji review tests, the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test, the EIKEN test, and the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. It also features school events including entrance ceremony, graduation ceremony, open day, guardian conference, emergency drills, sport day, and bazar. A six-times-a-year Saturday School newsletter communicates activities and announcements, and student works are published in the newsletter.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Extracurricular activities are offered to all day-school students twice a week after school. The program provides enrichment beyond the regular curriculum with additional language-focused practice and subject-morrow opportunities. Students are encouraged to participate in language assessments such as Kanji review tests, the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test, the EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency, and the Japanese Language Proficiency Test to monitor progress and support language development.

Arts & Creative
Creative and expressive activities include Sports Day badge design and Smile Time participation cards, with student works and related projects shared in the school newsletter. A memorial essay, Tongari-boushi, is published as part of the school's literary output. The program encourages writing and art as part of the broader extracurricular experience.

Cultural & Language
Zurich local events such as Sechseläuten are part of the school activities, exposing students to local culture. A welcome party for new students introduces them to peers and the community. The Exchange study program allows students to meet with peers from a local school to explore different cultures and languages.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular club activities are offered to all students twice a week after school, providing after-school clubs and hobby groups. The events schedule features a range of clubs and activities designed to foster social interaction and shared interests. Participation supports peer collaboration and extracurricular engagement beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
School events include Open Day and Guardian Conferences, strengthening family involvement and school-community communication. A Bazaar is organized to engage families and the broader community in fundraising and community activities. These events help build a sense of community around the school.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Traffic safety classes are provided to students as part of student safety education. Sports Day and Summer Camp promote physical activity, teamwork, and outdoor learning. Open Day and Guardian Conferences foster family involvement and a well-supported school experience.
Languages

Language Provision
Japanese is taught as a language (subject) in Saturday School; classes run two hours each Saturday from kindergarten through international high school. The Saturday School comprises a kindergarten department, an elementary department, a junior-secondary department and an international department. German and English are compulsory from the first grade in Day School.

Bilingual Teaching
German and English are compulsory from the first grade.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission fee: The admission fee is paid once at the time of admission or transfer. Payment is also required when transferring from Saturday School to Day School. The admission fee must be paid by the designated deadline for admission to be officially permitted. A refund after payment is not permitted. All children who are members of the Corporation Japanese School in Zurich are exempt from half of the prescribed admission fee. If there are three or more registered children in one household, the admission fee is exempt starting from the third registered child. If a student is enrolled for less than half a year at the time of admission, he or she is exempt from half of the prescribed admission fee; other exemption provisions cannot be combined with this one. Tuition fee: Tuition fees must be paid by the due date for each term. Transferees during a term pay a prorated amount based on the annual tuition fee. If there are three or more registered children in one household, half of the tuition fee is exempt starting from the third child. If a student is temporarily absent, he or she is exempted from half of the tuition fee. When a student transfers to the school after a term has started and the number of days left is less than half of the number of remaining class days, half of the paid tuition fee will be refunded; this does not apply to transferees during the term. How to pay: Make a transfer payment to the designated bank account. Day School tuition can be paid by term or by installments; if you choose installments, apply to the school office at least 10 days before the start of the term. Installment payments incur a commission. If the payment is not made by the due date, a reminder fee is charged; details are determined separately. Various fees: CHF 7 is charged for each certificate issued by the school (payment certificate, transcript, enrollment certificate, etc.). Reminder and debt collection: Those who do not pay the contribution by the due date incur reminder costs. A second reminder with an additional CHF 20 is issued. In case of early payment difficulties, the Japanese School in Zurich will consider an installment plan; reminders are issued in Japanese. If payment is still not received, debt collection will be initiated, which can lead to expulsion.
School Events
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