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About Us
With more than 1,200 students at three unique campuses, ZIS offers an extensive educational program with all the benefits of size but the intimacy of smaller settings.
Admissions
We know that choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you can make for your child. Our Admissions Team is here to help and guide you through the process
Community
Once a member of our community, always a part of our family around the world! Our alumni include former students, former parents and former faculty and staff. At ZIS we welcome our alumni’s engagement and strive to help you stay connected with your ZIS.
Campuses
ZIS has three unique campuses offering a personal experience to each of our students. Whether it is a villa or one of our modern buildings, ZIS offers an age-appropriate environment for your child’s learning.
Academics
At ZIS we recognize the unique and diverse nature of our students. That’s why accommodating the individual learning needs of each and every student remains our highest priority.
Student Life
Co-curricular activities challenge our students’ personal, social and physical development and encourage a greater passion for learning. Opportunities range from the arts to sports to outreach and service work and beyond.
Support ZIS
As a non-profit organization, ZIS relies on fundraising for educational enhancements and special projects that benefit the entire ZIS community.

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About Us
With more than 1,200 students at three unique campuses, ZIS offers an extensive educational program with all the benefits of size but the intimacy of smaller settings.
Admissions
We know that choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you can make for your child. Our Admissions Team is here to help and guide you through the process
Community
Once a member of our community, always a part of our family around the world! Our alumni include former students, former parents and former faculty and staff. At ZIS we welcome our alumni’s engagement and strive to help you stay connected with your ZIS.
Campuses
ZIS has three unique campuses offering a personal experience to each of our students. Whether it is a villa or one of our modern buildings, ZIS offers an age-appropriate environment for your child’s learning.
Academics
At ZIS we recognize the unique and diverse nature of our students. That’s why accommodating the individual learning needs of each and every student remains our highest priority.
Student Life
Co-curricular activities challenge our students’ personal, social and physical development and encourage a greater passion for learning. Opportunities range from the arts to sports to outreach and service work and beyond.
Support ZIS
As a non-profit organization, ZIS relies on fundraising for educational enhancements and special projects that benefit the entire ZIS community.

Zurich International School

Adult Education

Students in a group high-fiving — Globally minded with a sense of local community

Language Courses - German & English

Special rates for ZIS parents - 10% off normal course price
All courses are offered for ZIS parents at Castle's English Institute, Gotthardstrasse 18, 8800 Thalwil
Online placement test available here or contact Castle's to arrange a free try out lesson before registration infothalwil@castles.ch or 044 722 11 11 (Mon & Thur 13:00-17:00 or Tues & Weds 09:00-13:00)
Contact Castle's direct for registration and course enquiries - complete this short online form.
Earlier course start dates/times available please enquire direct to Castle's.
English lessons also available
www.castles.ch
Classes smaller than 4 students will have reduced hours

Please note: Some classes will remain as online courses.

German Courses Autumn 2022

German Beginners 1 - A1/1

German Beginners 2- A1/2

German Beginners 3 - A1/3

German Pre-Intermediate A2/1

German Pre-intermediate A2/2

German Pre-Intermediate - A2/3

German Pre-Intermediate A2/4

German Pre-Intermediate - A2 TELC Examination Preparation

German Intermediate B1/1

German Intermediate B1/2

German Upper Intermediate - B2/1

Painting

Painting

Open to anyone interested in improving their Painting skills (figurative or abstract) and suitable for the novice and more experienced. There will be help finding ideas to get started if necessary, or the opportunity to work on one’s own projects. As well individual advice, there will be group discussion/critiques, using any painting medium, such as oil, acrylic, gouache and/or watercolor.

Materials, such as canvas etc. are not provided and must be purchased at extra cost. Taught by Paul Smith, Upper School art teacher.

Day and time: Mondays, 16:15–18:45
Location: ZIS US Adliswil Campus
Duration: start and duration still to be confirmed
Tutor: Paul Smith
Price: TBC

To be confirmed