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KIBS Zurich

Switzerland, Zug

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees CHF 22,000 - 26,400
Ages 0 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 220
Type Co-educational
Opened 2013
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Swiss Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish
Typical class size 14
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

KIBS Zurich is a private German-English day school in Seebach serving children from infancy through primary school (ages 0–12). With nearly two decades of experience, KIBS offers a tailored bilingual program in English and German, keeping 50/50 instruction in Primary and equally represented bilingual learning in Kindergarten. The curriculum blends international standards with the educational goals of the Canton of Zurich and emphasizes cross-curricular, hands-on learning to foster critical thinking, independent problem solving, and confident learners. The school originated in 2008 as Kid's Island, a bilingual daycare and kindergarten, and became a primary school in 2013, preserving a family-like atmosphere and a warm, inclusive community. Facilities include a full-day program from 7:30 to 18:00, all-day care included in tuition, a bus service, and small classes. Extras include project weeks, After-Lunch Clubs, Forest Day, and field trips. Primary offers choir, drama, Italian, and guitar; Kindergarten provides art and music for learners.

Schaffhauserstrasse 550, 8052 Zürich, Switzerland

The Essentials

KIBS Zurich has 220 pupils, typical class sizes of 14, instruction in English, German.

Location
Located in Seebach, Zurich. The address is Schaffhauserstrasse 550, 8052 Zürich, Switzerland.

Stages
Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Primary

Type
Private German-English day school in Zurich

Additional learning support
Individualised support is part of the bilingual learning approach.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
No boarding is offered; it is a day school.

Food Options
The tuition includes breakfast and a healthy morning snack.

Governance and Ownership
KIBS is a non-profit organisation.
Fees

Annual tuition at KIBS Zurich ranges from CHF 22,000 to CHF 26,400 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration

- A registration process and associated deposit/registration fees apply for all groups (Early Years, Pre‑K/Kindergarten, Primary).

Tuition — Primary (Years 1–6, ages 6–12)

- Tuition: CHF 2,200 per month. The monthly tuition covers supervision from 07:30–18:30, supervised homework time, breakfast and a healthy morning snack.

Tuition — Early Years, Pre‑K and Kindergarten

- The school publishes separate tariffs for Early Years groups (Little Teddies, Little Pandas & Little Bees) and for Pre‑K / Kindergarten (Little Stars & Little Einsteins). Specific monthly rates for these groups are shown in the school's tariffs. The monthly tariff for early years and kindergarten includes childcare, after‑lunch clubs, homework support and project weeks.

Per‑term / Per‑year presentation

- The published tuition figure for Primary is presented as a monthly amount (CHF 2,200 per month). Billing is structured around the monthly tariff; parents should expect charges expressed on a monthly basis. Per‑term or per‑academic‑year totals are therefore derived from the monthly tariff (school publishes the tariff as a monthly figure).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is published as a monthly tariff. The school's general terms and conditions (Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen, AGB) set out contractual payment and price provisions. Families make arrangements in line with the school's AGB and the tariffs.

Boarding

- KIBS Zürich operates as a private day school; there is no boarding provision.

Meals and extras

- For Kindergarten groups (Little Einsteins, Stars and Bees), with the exception of the afternoon snack, all meals are included in the monthly tariff. For Primary pupils, breakfast and a morning snack are included; lunch is available at an additional charge of CHF 10 per day. School lunch is prepared on site by the school's chefs.

Other charges and optional extra costs

- A school shuttle bus service is offered for selected areas at an additional cost.
- There is no school uniform and therefore no uniform cost. Parents are asked to dress children appropriately.
- The tariffs page references deposits, registration fees and discounts for all groups; those additional one‑off or periodic charges may apply at enrolment.

Refunds and contract termination

- Refunds, notice periods and contract termination terms are governed by the school's Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen (AGB). The AGB set out rights and obligations relating to prices, contracts and obligations between parents and the school.

Fee payment options

- The school's tariffs and AGB describe the contractual and payment framework. Specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer or card) are set out in the school's payment instructions and contractual terms.

Summary of available numeric figures

- Primary tuition published: CHF 2,200 per month.
- Meal extra for Primary lunch: CHF 10 per day.

Brief note about missing detail (what could not be located on the published tariff pages)

- The publicly presented tariff headings confirm the existence of deposits, registration fees and separate tariffs for each age group, but the site's published pages that were accessed do not contain the full line‑by‑line amounts for each age group and per‑term totals in a directly extractable form. The school's AGB holds the formal payment and refund rules.
Academics

KIBS Zurich teaches Swiss Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 0 to 12.

Curriculum
The school is a private German-English day school in Zurich with nearly 20 years of experience. The tailored curriculum blends international standards with the learning goals of Canton Zürich in a bilingual English–German program, using cross-curricular teaching and hands-on exploration to develop critical thinking, independent problem solving, and confident learners.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional development through a nurturing, inclusive community that fosters belonging, friendships, calm transitions, and peer support so children grow socially and emotionally.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English and German, with 50% of instructional time in German and 50% in English.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is central to the learning approach, with emphasis on emotional well-being and a caring, safe community.
Parent Experience

History
KIBS was born from a mother's vision in 2008. Unable to find a day school where her daughter could grow up truly bilingual in German and English, she set out to create the learning environment she dreamed of. Guided by extensive research into the benefits of bilingual education, she developed her own curriculum—and founded Kid's Island: a daycare and kindergarten designed to give children the gift of bilingual learning from the very start. By 2013, Kid's Island Bilingual School (KIBS) was officially established as a primary school. Since then, KIBS has grown sustainably and with intention, preserving the authentic, family-like atmosphere that shaped its beginnings while blending the warmth of a close-knit community with the quality and ambition of a modern bilingual school.

Community
KIBS Stories provide a window into daily life—stories, short clips and monthly moments from the KIBS community, with new content every Wednesday. January theme: Bilingual Beginnings; February theme: Friendship and Belonging; March theme: Healthy Bodies & Calm Minds. These stories illustrate a focus on community-building and student well-being as part of school life. Life at KIBS fosters a sense of community among students and families.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is a private German-English day school in Seebach, Zurich, serving children from daycare through primary. It runs a full-day program open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with care from early morning to late afternoon. The school offers all-day care, project weeks, and After-Lunch Clubs included in the tuition, and provides a bus service. It operates a fully bilingual environment with a 50/50 curriculum, half the instruction in German and half in English, and uses a tailored curriculum that combines international standards with the Canton's educational goals. The school emphasizes small classes, an inclusive community, and intercultural understanding.

Academic Facilities
The school has a custom bilingual curriculum that blends international programs with the educational goals of the Canton of Zurich; instruction is cross-disciplinary, linking subjects to build meaningful learning; students are encouraged to think critically, solve problems independently, and take increasing responsibility for their learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Ganztagsbetreuung (full-day care), project weeks, and After-Lunch Clubs are included in the tuition; a bus service is available.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Small class sizes provide individualized attention. Through themed units, students are encouraged to question, explore, and connect subjects through a cross-curricular approach. The curriculum is taught 50% in English and 50% in German, creating a balanced bilingual learning environment. Homework Support and Gymnasium Preparation extend academic learning beyond the classroom.

Arts & Creative
Art and music are offered as part of Kindergarten extracurricular activities, alongside yoga and playball. Primary offers extra-curricular clubs such as choir, drama, Italian, and guitar, with other clubs varying by term.

Cultural & Language
The Kindergarten is a truly bilingual experience with English and German equally represented. In Primary, the curriculum is taught 50% in English and 50% in German.

Social & Hobbies
Forest Day is a weekly outdoor learning activity. Learning Beyond the Classroom includes field trips and hands-on activities to explore new interests. Primary offers after-lunch Extra-Curricular Clubs including table tennis, choir, drama, Italian, and guitar, with 7 Project Weeks offering themed activities each year.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Movement and healthy habits are part of everyday learning. Forest Day promotes outdoor activity and nature appreciation. Yoga and other activities support physical well-being and mindfulness.
Languages

Language Provision
English and German are taught; the curriculum is taught 50/50 in English and German; follows Lehrplan 21 Zurich curriculum and is enriched with elements of the IB framework; blends international programmes with Canton Zürich standards; education extends from daycare to Gymnasium preparation.

Bilingual Teaching
A fully bilingual German-English day school; 50% of instructional time in German and 50% in English; from daycare through Kindergarten and Primary, with preparation for Gymnasium-level education.
Admissions

Admissions
Applications are accepted year-round as long as spaces remain in a group; for the start of a new academic year, it is advised to submit by the end of February to avoid disappointment. KIBS does not require an entrance examination; a trial day may be offered to see how your child fits with the group. At kindergarten entry, children should have basic knowledge of German or English; at primary entry, students must master one of the instruction languages to near-native level. The school teaches in a bilingual setup with 50% of instructional time in English and 50% in German. French is part of the curriculum from 4th to 6th grade, and French and Spanish are offered free in lunch clubs. Our teachers come mainly from the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, Germany, and Switzerland. The school is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 18:30; the teaching day runs 9:00 to 16:10, and students should be present by 8:50 for registration. KIBS is located near Zürich's public transport network; Bus 768 stops in front of the school; a paid shuttle is available to Seebach, Oerlikon, and Glattpark, with other locations on request. There is no school uniform; students should dress appropriately. Primary tuition is CHF 2,200 per month and includes care from 7:30 to 18:30, supervised homework, breakfast, and a morning snack. A school calendar with important dates is available on request. After KIBS, students may attend any national or international secondary school; most pursue the Swiss Gymnasium, and KIBS offers a free Gymnasium-entrance exam preparation program. For more information, contact the admissions team.

Waitlist
No waitlist is described; admissions are open year-round as long as spaces exist, with a recommendation to apply by end of February to start a new academic year.
School Events
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