No, as we have a rolling admissions policy. We strongly suggest, however, that applications be completed by February of the year of entry in order to avoid waiting lists.

No. Provided we have space available, your child can begin school as soon as the admissions process is completed and a place has been offered. We prefer, however that students enter the school at the start of a semester.

Students from the major English speaking countries account for 50 percent of our student body. The other 50 percent of students come from all over the world. We have over 55 different nationalities represented in our student body.

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ISZL does not offer a discount on the tuition fees for siblings nor do we offer financial aid or scholarships.

We have approximately 1,250 students. Our Primary and Middle School is home to approximately 870 students and our High School is home to approximately 380 students.

The average time a student attends ISZL is between three and five years, but many attend ISZL for their whole education. Approximately 16 percent of our students leave at the end of each school year.

Our teachers come from a wide range of schools around the world.They represent 23 different nationalities with approximately 43 percent holding UK citizenship and 21 percent holding US/Canadian citizenship.

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ISZL does not require students to take a formal entrance exam. However, students applying to Grade 8 and above (and Grade 7 for January-June admission) and whose first language is not English are required to take an English assessment.

ISZL offers a learning environment that enables students, whose primary language is not English, to acquire the social and academic language needed to participate fully in all aspects of school life and to reach their maximum potential.

From Kindergarten ISZL offers a comprehensive English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme throughout the school. Support is provided through a combination of withdrawal (small group instruction with a specialist teacher) and inclusion (additional support in the mainstream class). Students are assessed on entry and then on an on-going basis until they reach the required level to exit the programme.

Please note that there is an additional cost for participating in the EAL programme.

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Through our Learning Support Department we are able to offer support to students with diagnosed mild to moderate learning needs.

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Early Years, Primary and Middle School Students

Some parents drive their children to school themselves, others use our comprehensive school bus service. Middle School students living near to campus also enjoy the independence of taking public transportation as route 31 stops beside the school entrance.

High School Students

The majority of our students take public transport. The public bus route 48 and route 51 stop outside the school and the journey to Cham/Rotkreuz train station takes approximately 10 minutes. There is an ISZL shuttle bus service from the Zug Campus, departing daily at 8.15.

In response to the changing needs of ISZL families, our extracurricular programme now includes the Extra Activities and Group Learning Extended Service or EAGLES. 

• EAGLES is an additional paid service offers an extended school day for their child/ren from Early Years 1 to Grade 8. 
• EAGLES runs on Monday to Friday from 15.30 - 18.00 on all full school days during term-time.
• Families can choose attendance on 3, 4 or 5 days per week.
• Registration can be made for a full year, or by semester from August - February and February - June. 
• Spaces are limited and only available for ISZL families where both parents are working, or for a single-parent working family.

If you are a current ISZL family curious to learn more, please visit the Eagles page on the ISZL Parent Portal (login required). Otherwise, please contact our admissions team for more information.

There is a lunch programme at school offering daily hot meal service at an additional cost. However, your child is welcome to bring food from home.
Please Note: Hot Lunches are not available for Early Years 1 and Early Years 2.

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Because we welcome many new families every year, the administration, faculty, parents and students at ISZL put a great deal of time, planning and thought into the ways we can help families to become a part of our community.

The Parents Association holds sessions that allow new families to meet each other and to connect with existing ISZL families; these sessions also introduce families to Swiss life and explain how parents can become involved at school.

At the beginning of the academic year, each campus holds new student orientation days to help new students become acquainted with their teachers and the school buildings. Arguably, our greatest "transition team" is our student body who naturally reach out to make new students feel welcome. Within only a week or two, new arrivals begin to feel at home.

There is not a school uniform at ISZL. However, students are requested to dress respectfully at school.

Primary and Middle School Students
School starts at 8.50 and ends at 15.30 five days per week

High School Students
School starts at 8.40 and ends at 16.00 five days per week