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Students at Zurich International School smiling and playing outdoors, representing the school’s international learning community and engaging, student-centered environment.

Upcoming Open Houses

Step inside our school this January at our Open House events—where curiosity is nurtured, passions are discovered, and futures are inspired. Learn more about our Lower and Middle School at our inperson and virtual events.

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Vacation Programs

Give your children new opportunities and broaden their horizons outside the school year by joining a ZIS vacation or weekend program.

ZIS Vacation Program 2025/26

  • Winter Vacation Camp: December 15-19, 2025 - Registration open
    PreSchool to Grade 2 Multi-Activity
    Grades 3-5 Multi-Activity
     
  • Februrary Vacation Camp: February 9-13, 2026 - Registration open
    PreSchool to Grade 2 Multi-Activity
    Grades 3-5 Multi-Activity
     
  • Spring Vacation Camp: March 30- April 2 (4 days), April 7-10, 2026 (4 days) - Registration open
    Week 1 & 2: PreSchool to Grade 2 Multi-Activity
    Week 1: Grades 3-5 Multi-Activity
    Week 2: Grades 3-5 Outdoor Adventure
     
  • Summer Vacation Camp

    Week 1: June 22-26
    Week 2: June 29-July 3
    Week 3: July 6-10
    Week 4: August 3-7

Winter Vacation Program - December 15-19

Three children showing their seasonal crafts creations

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Please note: If both programs reach 6 participants they will run independently. If one or both programs have fewer than 6 participants, then we will merge them into a single program.

PreSchool to Grade 2 Multi-Activity Camp

Lots of fun and games for all children from EC - Grade 2 (current grades). Our experienced activity leaders have something for everyone - art and crafts, music, dancing, sports, baking, cooking, picnics, trips and much, much more.

Five Mornings: 09:00-12:00 - CHF 275
Five Afternoons: 13:00-16:00 - CHF 275
Five Full Days: 09:00-16:00 - CHF 550 (lunchtime supervision included)

Grades 3-5 - Multi-Activity Camp

Our Multi-Activity Camp offers a wide variety of activities from arts and crafts, cooking, sports and free play for students in grades 3–5. Campers will stay active, creative, and engaged as they build skills and form lasting friendships.

Five Mornings: 09:00-12:00 - CHF 275
Five Afternoons: 13:00-16:00 - CHF 275
Five Full Days: 09:00-16:00 - CHF 550 (lunchtime supervision included)

Please note we cannot take registrations for individual days. 

 

 

February Vacation Program - February 9-13

Lower School children running a relay in the gym

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Please note: If both programs reach 6 participants they will run independently. If one or both programs have fewer than 6 participants, then we will merge them into a single program.

PreSchool to Grade 2 Multi-Activity Camp

Lots of fun and games for all children from EC - Grade 2 (current grades). Our experienced activity leaders have something for everyone - art and crafts, music, dancing, sports, baking, cooking, picnics, trips and much, much more.

Five Mornings: 09:00-12:00 - CHF 275
Five fternoons: 13:00-16:00 - CHF 275
Five Full Days: 09:00-16:00 - CHF 550 (lunchtime supervision included)

Grades 3-5 - Multi-Activity Camp

Our Multi-Activity Camp offers a wide variety of activities from arts and crafts, cooking, sports and free play for students in grades 3–5. Campers will stay active, creative, and engaged as they build skills and form lasting friendships.

Five Mornings: 09:00-12:00 - CHF 275
Five Afternoons: 13:00-16:00 - CHF 275
Five Full Days: 09:00-16:00 - CHF 550 (lunchtime supervision included)

Please note we are unable to accept registrations for individual days.

Spring Vacation Program - March 30- April 2 (4 days), April 7-10, 2026 (4 days)

Children in the woods with a camp leader, listening to instruction

Register

Please note: If both programs reach 6 participants they will run independently. If one or both programs have fewer than 6 participants, then we will merge them into a single program.

Week 1 & 2: PreSchool to Grade 2 Multi-Activity Camp

Lots of fun and games for all children from EC - Grade 2 (current grades). Our experienced activity leaders have something for everyone - art and crafts, music, dancing, sports, baking, cooking, picnics, trips and much, much more.

Four Mornings: 09:00-12:00 - CHF 220
Four Afternoons: 13:00-16:00 - CHF 220
Four Full Days: 09:00-16:00 - CHF 440 (lunchtime supervision included)

Please note we are unable to accept registrations for individual days.

Week 1: Grades 3-5 - Multi-Activity Camp

Our Multi-Activity Camp offers a wide variety of activities from arts and crafts, cooking, sports and free play for students in grades 3–5. Campers will stay active, creative, and engaged as they build skills and form lasting friendships.

Four Mornings: 09:00-12:00 - CHF 220
Four Afternoons: 13:00-16:00 - CHF 220
Four Full Days: 09:00-16:00 - CHF 440 (lunchtime supervision included)

Please note we are unable to accept registrations for individual days.

Week 2: Grades 3-5 - Outdoor Adventure Camp

At Outdoor Adventure Camp, students in grades 3–5 will enjoy team-building games, outdoor exploration, and an introduction to basic survival skills. It’s the perfect mix of adventure, learning, and fun in a safe and supportive environment.

Four Full Days: 09:00-16:00 - CHF 440 (lunchtime supervision included)

Please note we are unable to accept registrations for individual days.

Private Camps (ZIS Partners)

Summer 2026 Artificial Intelligence Program by Stanford Alumni

Overview

  • Dates: July 20-August 1
  • Grade Level: Grades 6-8
  • Cost: $1600 USD
  • Duration: 30 hours on weekdays
  • Times:
    Grades 6-8 09:00-12:00
    Grades 9-12 13:00-16:00
  • Location: Secondary Campus
  • Course Overview: available here

Register your interest

Introduction

Artificial intelligence is the defining technology of our times: in our voice-activated devices, smartphone face recognition systems, autonomous vehicles, and now in generative AI like ChatGPT. The potential for all students with diverse interests to apply this technology for good is limitless.

We are offering an in-person, pre-college, project-based artificial intelligence program through Inspirit AI, an AI education program developed and taught by Stanford and MIT alumni, on weekdays from July 20-August 1, 2026.

Students from rising Grades 6-12 will learn the fundamental concepts of AI and gain a deeper understanding of how AI is used to build ChatGPT and generative AI, fight pandemics, power self-driving cars, and more. Students will learn to program AI using Python, discuss ethics and bias within AI, and complete a group project applying AI to a discipline like sustainability, disaster relief, music/arts, among others. No prior computer science experience is required to participate, and advanced cohorts are available. Separate middle and high school sections will be offered.

If you are interested in participating in this unique opportunity, please complete this brief interest form. The program is offered at a fee of $1600 USD for 30 hours of hands-on learning with AI practitioners and graduate students from Stanford and MIT who will travel to Zurich to teach this pre-college program. Feel free to peruse the program brochure for more information about curriculum, schedule, projects, teaching team, and more!

ZIS Lions Mini Basketball League

ZIS Studnets participating the in ZIS Lions Mini Basketball league

The ZIS Lions Basketball Mini Leagues let students build basketball skills and understanding of the game while competing. The mini leagues games and practices are open to all students in Grades 4-10.

Saturday STEM Workshops

ZIS Kids in the Design Lab soldering a circuit board

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics - a series of Saturday (and Sunday) morning workshops offered throughout the year to ZIS students and prospective families.