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Philanthropy at ZIS

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We Built this School

The school’s founders, with philanthropic support from parents and organizations, established the American International School of Zurich (AISZ) in the Spinnergut Villa in Kilchberg in 1963.

They established it as a non-profit school – guaranteeing that every franc of income would be spent on supporting education. Donations are tax deductible for Swiss and American taxpayers.

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At ZIS, we deliver an education for a changing world. We want every student to thrive, and to make their own impact locally and globally. 

Our ability to evolve has been made possible by the generosity of several generations of donors who recognize the value of the ZIS Experience in supporting our children to shape a better world.

 

Strategic Giving Priorities

Our giving priorities reflect our mission and values. They support the implementation of our strategic plan and impact the ZIS Experience.

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The Future of Learning

Philanthropic contributions have made ZIS what it is today. Your donation will enable us to continue to deliver outstanding educational experiences into the future.

We are proud to be a not-for-profit school. So join us – and make a lasting contribution to ZIS’s future.  

Support the Campaign for ZIS

 

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Sustainability

The future our children inherit and how they navigate it is shaped by the decisions we make today as adults. Together, we have the opportunity to create a more sustainable planet for our children and for future generations.

By making a donation to support the Campaign for ZIS you can adopt a tree at the new Middle School and contribute to creating a more sustainable campus.

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Impact of Giving

From humble beginnings to the world class international school of today, we are indebted to the vision, determination and commitment of many former and current members of our community. The generosity of our parents, alumni, staff, corporations and friends ensures our forward thinking and dynamic approach, maintains our position at the forefront of international education.  

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Impact of Giving

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ZIS Director, Lisa Lyle

Not for Profit

ZIS’s education-first status is fundamental to its ethos, but what does it really mean to be a non-profit school in the 21st century?

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ZIS Middle School PE teacher talks about the new Triple Gym

The Campaign for ZIS

Middle School PE Teacher, James Ramsay, talks about the new Triple Gym and how it will support integration with the local community as well as the impact it will have on ZIS students. 

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Annual Fund 2019

ZIS Annual Fund 2019/20

Hear about the projects that were supported by the Annual Fund during the school year 2019/20 and the impact they had on students at ZIS.

How to Support Us

There are many ways to be involved at ZIS and we are enormously grateful for your support. All acts of generosity whether time, talent and donations, are an endorsement of our ambition to provide an education that ensures children develop a lifelong love of learning. 

Request a meeting to discuss how you can help support us - contact Michaela Seeger, Director of Community Relations, at mseeger@zis.ch


Why I Give

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Dan Holzmann

I believe in the power of education and think it is worthwhile to invest in. In fact, one of the best uses of money is for bettering the educational system, for the kids, the future. 

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Building the Future of Learning

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The new Secondary Campus is more than a new Middle School building. Read about the six ways the new campus will transform school life for Middle and Upper School students.

Give Now

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Support ZIS by making a donation to the Campaign for ZIS: Building the Future of Learning or by Adopting a Tree.

ZIS Foundation

ZIS Foundation

The Zurich International School Foundation, Inc. is a U.S. non-profit organization with the mission of supporting education, and Zurich International School in particular.  You make a US Tax deductable donation in US Dollars here.