Impact of Giving
Your donations to our Annual Fund and Capital Campaigns collectively transform learning opportunities, enhance integration and promote collaboration as children progress through the school and as members of our global alumni community.
Creating a Sustainable Future
We have successfully completed the installation of solar panels across our school. These solar panels are a pivotal part of our strategy to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2030. This initiative represents our commitment to environmental stewardship and will directly enhance the daily life of our students.
The impact of your donation will soon be evident. Classrooms will be illuminated with solar energy, providing a bright and conducive learning atmosphere. Fans will ensure a comfortable environment for our students to excel in their studies. Additionally, the cost savings from reduced energy bills will allow us to reallocate funds towards other critical educational resources and programs, further enriching our students' educational experiences.
Your generosity is not just an investment in solar panels; it is an investment in the future of our students and the health of our planet. Thank you for your support and commitment to our vision. Together, we are making a tangible difference and paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future.
Sustainable Perspectives
![Stefen Mühlemann, Chief Operating Officer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711446976/zurich/f6dlydobj9q5yl8icoho/Muehlemann-Stefan-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711446976/zurich/f6dlydobj9q5yl8icoho/Muehlemann-Stefan-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711446976/zurich/f6dlydobj9q5yl8icoho/Muehlemann-Stefan-3.jpg","width":600}])
Energy is key to our vision for becoming a sustainable school. The City of Zurich has set a target of net zero emissions by 2035 and the EU plans to reduce emissions by at least 55 per cent by 2030. To reach these targets, we all need to play our part. At ZIS, we want to become more energy efficient and, at the same time, produce as much of our own energy as possible.
![Emily, Grade 12]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711448320/zurich/ub8qxjcp7tkuuc9v9myv/Ringger-Emily.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711448320/zurich/ub8qxjcp7tkuuc9v9myv/Ringger-Emily.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711448320/zurich/ub8qxjcp7tkuuc9v9myv/Ringger-Emily.jpg","width":600}])
I want to change the world – and school is a great place to start! That’s why I’m very happy that ZIS is not just installing solar panels but also promoting what it’s doing to the whole school community. Exposure to renewable energy technologies encourages us students to think differently – and talk about our thoughts with our families and friends. That means solar gets more exposure, which in turn attracts more attention. It’s a perfect domino effect.
![John Northridge, STEM Coordinator and Head of Technology]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711448789/zurich/r0hwnbtrv10cgufi75ub/Northridge-john.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711448789/zurich/r0hwnbtrv10cgufi75ub/Northridge-john.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711448789/zurich/r0hwnbtrv10cgufi75ub/Northridge-john.jpg","width":600}])
I’m so excited that we’re switching to 100 per cent green energy. We’re practicing what we preach – and the students can see that. Take our Beyond the Classroom service learning opportunity, where 30 students and I carried out a full study of the energy the school could produce.
![Ishan, Grade 10]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711449713/zurich/nhfh8campzlszdccmiwa/Wadwahni_Ishan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711449713/zurich/nhfh8campzlszdccmiwa/Wadwahni_Ishan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711449713/zurich/nhfh8campzlszdccmiwa/Wadwahni_Ishan.jpg","width":600}])
I think it’s great that ZIS is not just installing solar panels but getting us students involved, too. Our Beyond the Classroom initiative, for example, had us building and installing our own solar panels, then tracking the data they produced. It’s so important to engage students: after all, we’re the ones who are thinking about the future and the bigger picture.
![Aisha Zidouhia, ZIS Parent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711454370/zurich/dkzcrnawlxci3xizdl6q/Zidouhia-Aysegul.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711454370/zurich/dkzcrnawlxci3xizdl6q/Zidouhia-Aysegul.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711454370/zurich/dkzcrnawlxci3xizdl6q/Zidouhia-Aysegul.jpg","width":600}])
In today’s digital age – where children often spend a significant amount of time on their phones and tablets– I think it’s crucial to foster their critical thinking and teamwork skills. That’s why, as a parent of a six-year-old and a 12-year-old who tries to foster these skills in my children daily, I’m supporting the campaign to raise money for solar panels at ZIS, because it actively promotes both these qualities.
![Julian Meitanis Class of 2000 (1995-2000)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711454692/zurich/jzgyvwbquxcv7fjjep5w/Meitanis_Julian.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711454692/zurich/jzgyvwbquxcv7fjjep5w/Meitanis_Julian.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711454692/zurich/jzgyvwbquxcv7fjjep5w/Meitanis_Julian.jpg","width":600}])
I’m proud to support ZIS’s solar panels – it means the school is taking steps in the right direction. I think about this a lot, because my job is guiding companies to do exactly what ZIS is doing – integrating renewable energy systems into their existing systems and decarbonising their operations. How can they do this? What might be the impacts, and how should they deal with those?
Building the Future of Learning
Adopt a Tree
The generosity of our donors who adopted a tree at the Secondary Campus, enhances the beauty of our school and nourishes the scholarship within it.
Trees are not only a beautiful addition to our wonderful Secondary Campus, they are, of course, good for the environment. They enhance our biodiversity and support sustainability.
Our thanks to everyone who has adopted one of 62 trees planted around the Secondary Campus. Every time you visit, you will see the positive change that their generosity is making.
We see the things that ZIS is doing for the kids during a very challenging year.
Current Parent
I donate because I am proud of my school and of its efforts to become more sustainable.
Current Faculty
Funded Projects in 2020/21
These projects offer essential knowledge and focus on key areas of learning for young students.
Current Parent
ZIS is continuously doing fantastic things for the school community through the Annual Fund and we as a family want to support that.
Current Staff and Parent
Past Fundraising
Learn more about our previous fundraising through the Annaul Fund and also the Capital Campaigns for the Upper School and Middle School.
Strategic Plan
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. Learning more about our strategic plan.
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.