Inter-Community School Zurich
The Inter-Community School Zurich (ICS) is a fully accredited international school in Zurich, Switzerland. We are the only school in Zurich offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme for Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Studies. Established in 1960, ICS provides a personalised education for students aged 18 months to 18 years old. Our supportive community and rigorous curriculum prepares students to flourish in today's world.
Facts
| Ages | 2 - 18 |
| Number of children | 800 |
| Languages | English |
| Day/Boarding | Day School |
| Website | www.icsz.ch |
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About Inter-Community School Zurich
The Inter-Community School Zurich, is renowned for its understanding and education of the whole child. Established in 1960, it is the oldest international school in the Greater Zurich Area. We are a school built on a strong foundation and driven by the values of kindness, respect and integrity. An IB World School, the only one in Zurich, we educate students from Nursery through the Grade 12.
We are privileged to reside in one of the most beautiful corners of the Canton Zurich, with access to outdoor classrooms and experiences unlike any other school in the region. Our renowned Waldkinder is but one example of how we make real world connections between the classroom and the great outdoors.
The School provides a world-class education taught by highly experienced and exceptional teachers in a nurturing and collaborative learning environment. As a community of learners, united by the ICS mission statement, our school stands out as it honours its diversity and embraces the best practices of global citizenship supported by the philosophy of the IB Organisation.
As an international school with over 800 students, we welcome students of all nationalities; we currently have students from over 50 countries here.
We welcome applications from prospective students throughout the year. Please contact us at if you have any questions or if you would like to arrange a personal tour of our campus.
Sports
- Basketball
- Downhill Skiing
- Multi Sports
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
Extracurricular Activities
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Cooking
- Cultural Excursions
- Drama
- Language Lessons
- Music Classes
- Robotics and Programming
- STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts & Maths)
Facilities
- Art Studio
- Astroturf / All Weather Pitch
- Classrooms with Smart/Promethean Boards
- Dance Studio
- Design Technology Labs / Maker Spaces
- Gym / Fitness Centre
- Indoor Sports Hall
- Integrated IT
- Library
- Outdoor Playground
- School Dining Room and Catering
- Science Labs
- Sports Fields
- Study Rooms
- Tennis Courts
- Theatre
Curriculum
- IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)
- IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)
- IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
