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Fees
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We believe that a transformative school experience should go beyond the classroom.
At ZIS, we help your child discover a lifelong love of learning. But we also help them to become a more active, creative, confident and broad-minded individual.
We do this through activities, events, and other opportunities which prepares them for success, and helps them discover who they are.
Our fees include:
- A broad and inspiring co-curricular program
- Trips and activities to help your child engage with what they learn
- German language tuition
- Equipment including iPads or PC notebooks up to Grade 8
- Student and Learning Support Services (excluding Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy)
- Support with English as an Additional Language (EAL)
We also provide a range of additional services at extra cost for families, including lunch, transport to and from school, and after-school care.
Fees for external examinations such as the AP and IB exams are not included in our annual fees.
Our alumni are making an impact
![John Mattern Alumni Award - Nominations Open!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741008681/zurich/lof7tnypgzjrv1ifer72/CopyofMobileappphotosize_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741008681/zurich/lof7tnypgzjrv1ifer72/CopyofMobileappphotosize_1.png","width":500}])
Nominations are now open for the 2025 John Mattern Alumni Award!
![From Kelp to Carbon: Alumni Solutions!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737368344/zurich/c0lwhyrmbk4pep2bso2x/CopyofMobileappphotosize.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737368344/zurich/c0lwhyrmbk4pep2bso2x/CopyofMobileappphotosize.png","width":500}])
Matthew Perkins, Class of 1997 and founder of Macro Oceans, is pioneering a seaweed-powered future!
![Alumna Making a Difference!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736841570/zurich/qrqxfzil9tj34jkcnya9/Mobileappphotosize5_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736841570/zurich/qrqxfzil9tj34jkcnya9/Mobileappphotosize5_1.png","width":500}])
Congratulations to Emily Harburg, Ph.D., Class of 2007, on being recognized by The Harvard Innovation Labs for her groundbreaking work as CEO and co-founder of PairUp.
![From ZIS to Award-Winning Documentaries: An Alumna’s Inspiring Journey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733152363/zurich/gllivdlunzrcyo6hpvqw/Mobileappphotosize5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733152363/zurich/gllivdlunzrcyo6hpvqw/Mobileappphotosize5.png","width":500}])
Grace McNally, Class of 2010, is an award-winning freelance documentary director and producer featured in the latest issue of our award-winning Voices Magazine.
![Alumnus Inspires Future Scientists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732525656/zurich/sxeslygcw4jdawzc6omh/Mobileappphotosize3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732525656/zurich/sxeslygcw4jdawzc6omh/Mobileappphotosize3.png","width":500}])
Diederik J. Van Vliet, Class of 2007, hosted science students in Grades 11 and 12 for a half-day program at Tecan Labs.
![First Place Win for STEM Innovator!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732525491/zurich/uuvwcwzyyb3gsf7qo0fy/Mobileappphotosize4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732525491/zurich/uuvwcwzyyb3gsf7qo0fy/Mobileappphotosize4.png","width":500}])
Congratulations to Grade 10 student Nayonika S. for earning 1st place in her STEM Excellence Fellowship final presentation!
Application/Registration (per student)
Application fee: CHF 500 (plus credit card fees). This charge is non-refundable, but also covers registration if your child is enrolling for Preschool.
Infrastructure contribution fee: one-off payment from Kindergarten onwards: CHF 5,000
Re-application fee: CHF 500 (plus credit card fees). This payment is valid for one admission cycle
Full details of our fees and information about ZIS families' obligations can be found in our Financial Regulations
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