International School Zurich North – ISZN

Ages & Stages

ISZN is an all-through, day school for children from 3 months to 18 years:

• Nursery / Little Ibex (3 months–3 years) – year-round care (50 weeks), Mon–Fri, 07:30–18:00.
• Pre-K & Kindergarten (ages 3–6) – a warm, inquiry-led start with a dual-language foundation (English & German) through Kindergarten 1.
• Primary (Kindergarten 2–Grade 5) – strong core literacy and numeracy, personal development, and confident transition to Middle Years.
• Middle Years (Grades 6–8) – British curriculum foundations that prepare students for IGCSEs.
• IGCSEs (Grades 9–10) – Cambridge IGCSE pathway.
• A-Levels (Grades 11–12) – International A-Levels (Pearson Edexcel/Cambridge), a globally recognised route to leading universities.

Curriculum & Language

ISZN offers a clear British pathway from the Early Years through A-Levels, complemented by a dual-language (English/German) foundation in the Early Years. Small classes and personalised support underpin academic progress and student wellbeing.

Campus & Location

ISZN’s modern, single campus is located at Industriestrasse 50, 8304 Wallisellen—400 m from Wallisellen station with fast connections to Zürich HB; the campus houses all stages from Nursery to Sixth Form.

• Modern classrooms with digital learning tools
• Specialist science laboratories for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Performing arts & drama theatre plus music studios and art rooms
• Indoor play hall and access to outdoor sports fields for basketball, football, athletics, and multi-sport activities
• Libraries and study areas dedicated to Primary and Secondary students
• Technology integration across all grades, with coding & robotics programmes
• Early Years spaces designed for play-based and dual-language learning, including outdoor play areas
• Cafeteria and communal areas supporting wellbeing and community life

Accreditations & Memberships

• CIS-accredited (Council of International Schools).
• Member, SGIS (Swiss Group of International Schools).
• Part of the Cognita global schools group.

Co-Curricular & Student Life

Students explore performing arts, visual arts, coding & robotics, and team sports (including competitive basketball and football), with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and character.

Community

An international, welcoming community with families from 35+ nationalities, living locally and relocating from abroad—supported by approachable admissions and smooth onboarding.

What makes ISZN different

• All-through British pathway to IGCSEs & A-Levels in Zürich.
• Dual-language Early Years (English/German) building confident, bilingual foundations.
• Small classes & personalised support that nurture both achievement and wellbeing.
• Central, commuter-friendly location (Wallisellen; two stops from Zürich HB).
• CIS accreditation and SGIS membership signalling quality and continuous improvement.
• Backed by Cognita’s global network of schools and professional expertise.

Contact & Admissions

Admissions: | Phone: +41 44 830 70 00 | Address: Industriestrasse 50, 8304 Wallisellen. Book a visit via the ISZN website. www.iszn.ch