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Wädenswil Campus (ages 3-11)

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Three primary school students at Zurich International School smiling and collaborating on a creative classroom project, reflecting the joyful, inquiry-based learning environment at this international and bilingual school in Zurich.

A safe place to explore

Our campus provides the ideal environment for your child to learn and grow. We offer dedicated facilities to support different types of learning, such as performance rooms, classrooms and a design lab, as well as access to sports fields, play spaces, and a forest.

Early Childhood to Grade 5

At the Wädenswil Campus, children aged 3–11 learn and grow in a truly global community. With students from over 50 nations and more than 40 languages represented, our diverse environment celebrates each child’s unique identity while creating a strong sense of belonging for all.

Junlah Madalinski, Lower School Principal

Junlah Madalinski
Wädenswil Campus Principal

From the moment I stepped onto Wädenswil Campus, I felt the warmth, energy, and sense of belonging that make this community unique. Our expert teachers inspire every child to discover their strengths, pursue their passions, and grow into confident, capable learners.

Academic Challenge

A child’s early years are the best time to lay the foundation for their future. We want them to learn the value of focus and problem-solving, but also the importance of play, curiosity and enthusiasm. Our curriculum draws on inquiry-based learning, and is designed to foster a sense of wonder and possibility that empowers each child to excel.

Your child will get to learn with the latest technology with teachers who specialize in the following areas:

  • Play-based Early Childhood (ages 3-6) program
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
  • Physical Education, Music and Art
  • German immersion or instruction for children of all ages

We also make sure that each student gets the unique support they need. We offer student support which includes:

  • Language support for English language learners
  • Academic and behavioural support
  • Social and emotional support
  • Individualised Learning Support (ILP)
  • Speech and language support in English
  • Counseling

Learn About our Curriculum

Two ZIS Lower School girls in the ZIS Food Forest holding yellow watering cans

Seeding their Passion

We help our students try many different activities based on their interests. Your child may discover a lifelong passion through our outstanding co-curricular program (ATAC) featuring over 40 different activities. 

Before and After School Care is also available if you need to extend the school day.

Learn More about the Activities Program

 


 

 

ZIS Lower School students on the climbing pyramid in the playground

Purpose-built Facilities

Our campus provides the ideal environment for your child to learn and grow. We offer dedicated facilities to support different types of learning. We have:

  • A dedicated Design Lab
  • Classrooms designed for German, Music, Visual and Performing Arts
  • Gym for Physical Education
  • Extensive outdoor spaces including a sports field, multiple play spaces, Edible Food Forest and access to the neighboring forest

We offer a school bus service covering parts of Greater Zurich and Zug areas. 

The Good Schools Guide International

"Parents are engaged and students are actively encouraged to become well-rounded individuals."

Read the full review

School Day

Before school care from 07:00

Morning supervision is from 08:00 to 08:20

Classes start at the following times:

  • All classes start at 08:30 ending at 15:20 (Wednesday 14:20)
  • Students are expected to arrive at school by 08:20
  • After school activities until 16:20 (15:20 on Wednesdays)

After school care available until 18:00

We serve hot food, available for purchase in the cafeteria, or your child can bring a packed lunch.