International School Zurich North


International School – Zurich North International School – Zurich North is a multi-cultural day school for students aged 3 to 18, located in the north-eastern suburbs of Zurich, Switzerland. The school community consists of over 200 students from approx. 35 different countries.
The Primary Years and Lower Secondary School curricula are designed to reflect the best research and practice from a range of national systems combined with a wealth of knowledge and expertise from international schools to create a relevant and engaging educational experience.
ISZN was acquired by Cognita on 21 June 2019.
Grades 9 and 10 follow a 2-year programme leading to the Cambridge International Examinations IGCSEs and Grades 11 and 12 sit the IAS/IA Level Examinations from Pearson Edexcel or Cambridge International Examinations. Both CIE and Edexcel qualifications are recognized by many universities around the world.

Accreditation

By Swiss Authorities

ISZN's Kindergarten and primary education programs are approved by the bureau for elementary school, administration for education, canton of Zurich.
Also ISZN's lower secondary education program is approved by the bureau for elementary school, administration for education, canton of Zurich as Sekundarstufe.
However ISZN's upper secondary education programs are neither approved as a Mittelschule by the bureau for gymnasial and vocational education, administration of education, canton of Zurich, nor approved by the Swiss Federal State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation.

By International Authorities

The IB Primary Years Programme is the established worldwide standard for an educational programme at the Primary level, offered by many top international schools. The International Baccalaureate Organization authorized ISZN in 2006 to offer the Primary Years Programme.
ISZN are also a recognized and authorized examinations center for Cambridge International Exams and Pearson Edexcel.

Campuses and Facilities

ISZN occupies the ground and first floor of a modern building for Primary School at Industriestrasse 50. The Secondary School campus is located at Industriestrasse 42. Both are in Wallisellen.
The Schools has Multipurpose Halls, stages for performances, Science and Computer laboratories, cafeteria, and a playground area. They also have weekly access to a local gymnasium and swimming pool and make use of a number of other local facilities, sports grounds and ice skating rinks.