Welcome to ISZN
At ISZN our mission is to develop students who are academically curious, globally minded, passionate for discovery and who continually seek to challenge themselves.
Our Principal James Stenning is proud to welcome you to ISZN.
“I am trying to ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed, to thrive and to grow in a fast changing world."
- Mr James Stenning, Principal
Vision & Values
We are a global community that embraces diversity and celebrates our core values…
KINDNESS
We are friendly and empathetic to the feelings and needs of others.
RESPECT
We choose words and actions that demonstrate respect for ourselves, others, and our wider environment.
RESILIENCE
We are resourceful, self-motivated and demonstrate perseverance when facing challenges.
Join us for a Personal Tour
We warmly welcome families throughout the year, offering tailored personal tours on a day that suits you, including school holidays.
Facilities & Location
Ready for a nurturing learning environment
Our Primary and Secondary schools share a newly remodelled campus with modern amenities. Conveniently located near Wallisellen train station, the campus is easily accessible from various directions.
Our big and bright classrooms and the modern technical equipment lay the foundation for a nurturing learning environment.
EXTRA CURRICULAR & CLUBS
Ready to explore all their talents
We believe that co-curricular activities form a crucial part of the learning of our students, as they help them to find a passion, which is something that every student should be aiming for.
Getting out of their comfort zones will enable them to gain soft skills which will be useful in all areas of their lives.
OUR TEACHERS
Ready to be part of a caring, inclusive community
Our staff body is as diverse as our student community and is a sign of the true internationality of our school. All our teachers are highly qualified and undergo regular professional development to be up-to-date in regard to trends and innovation in teaching to ensure the best possible education for your child.
BEGIN AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE
We welcome students into our Nursery from the age of 3 months and accompany them through all stages of their learning until their graduation after grade 12.
3 months - 6 years
6 - 12 years
12 - 14 years
14 - 16 years
5 easy steps
LEARN MORE
There’s a feeling you get when you walk through a school that’s just the right fit. Come see if ISZN is that place for you. 👣✨ Book your private tour at www.iszn.ch
#WeAreISZN #WeAreCognita #BookNow
🗳️ VOTE Now: Upscale Lowlifes from ISZN Rock the Eurovision School Contest! 🎸🎤
Our student band, Upscale Lowlifes, from ISZN is competing in the Eurovision School Song Contest — and they need your vote to reach the finals in Basel! 🎶🔥
🎧 Head to the link in the bio, scroll to the 16–19 age group, and vote for Upscale Lowlifes (they’re the last on the list – but top of the talent!).
📅 Voting is open until 24 April – every vote makes a difference!
Let’s show up loud and proud for our students — vote, share, and support young talent!
#VOTE #UpscaleLowlifes #FromISZN #EurovisionSchoolContest #WeAreISZN #WeAreCognita #ThisIsISZN #Basel #SupportYoungTalent #StudentVoices #CreativityInAction #MakeSomeNoise
🎸 They came. They played. They conquered.
ISZN’s Battle of the Bands lit up the stage as our Grade 6–8 rockstars turned up the volume and brought serious energy to every chord, beat, and lyric. From powerful vocals to epic solos—this was student talent on full blast.
💥 Unforgettable. Loud. Brilliant.
This is ISZN. This is community. This is what young talent looks (and sounds!) like. 🎤🔥🎶
#ThisIsISZN #ISZNCommunity #WeAreCognita #BattleOfTheBands #MiddleSchoolVibes #StudentTalent #RockOn #ZurichLife #SwitzerlandSchools #ExpatsInZurich #InternationalSchoolVibes #LiveMusicMagic #CreativityInAction #YoungMusicians #SchoolLifeUnplugged #ZurichEvents #ISZNExperience #ProudToBeISZN #InspiringMinds #PerformAndShine
💼 Business Starts Here: Where Students Think, Create, Pitch
📣 From idea to execution, our Grades 9–12 students stepped into the role of entrepreneurs—designing original products, building business concepts, and presenting them with confidence.
🧠 This Business & Economics project challenged them to think creatively, solve real problems, and pitch their innovations to an audience—just like in the real world.
👟 From sensory-friendly wearables to purpose-driven brands, every product had a story—and a mission.
🌍 They gained more than grades. They built presentation skills, strategic thinking, and belief in their own voice.
We’re proud of the ambition, heart, and hustle behind each pitch.
#WeAreISZN #WeAreCognita #StudentInnovation #EntrepreneurshipInEducation #BusinessStartsHere #FutureLeaders #InnovationInLearning #RealWorldSkills #CreativityInClass #YoungEntrepreneurs #StudentVoice #BusinessEducation #LearningByDoing #ISZN #21stCenturySkills #EducationThatMatters
#ClassroomSpotlight Meet Jennifer Schmidt, Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher at ISZN. 💡
She builds momentum the moment the day begins. Instructions are clear. Expectations are high. The energy? Contagious.
Students stay curious, focused, and engaged—and that’s no accident.
There’s intention in every move she makes. This is teaching at its finest. 🔥🧠
#ISZN #InternationalSchoolZurichNorth #WeAreISZN #ThisIsISZN #WeAreCognita #Grade5Life #InspiringEducators #ZurichEducation #TeachingWithPurpose #ClassroomEnergy #PrimaryExcellence
☁️ A cloud, some thread, a spark.
🎨 Just a moment where imagination did its thing.
👀 No need to explain it. You can feel it.
✨ That’s the vibe here.
🚀 See more of what we’re made of → www.iszn.ch
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Science Week 2025: Igniting Curiosity, Inspiring Innovation 🔥🧠
At ISZN, Science Week wasn’t about following instructions. It was about flipping them upside down. Testing ideas. Sparking wonder. Turning curiosity into motion.
From sticky balloon experiments to mind-bending Mars missions, our learners proved that innovation starts with a simple “what if?”
Science Week lit the spark. Our students kept it burning.
#ScienceWeek2025 #WeAreISZN #WeAreCognita #ThisIsISZN #ExcitingNews
#IgniteCuriosity #InspireInnovation #STEMinEducation #FutureThinkers #YoungInnovators
#LearningInAction #EducationThatInspires #StudentVoice #GlobalLearners
#BeyondTheClassroom #HandsOnLearning #InquiryBasedLearning #STEMeducation
#ISZNPreKSpotlight 🎭✨ Big stage, little stars! ✨🎭
Our Pre-K learners stepped into the spotlight, sharing what makes their families unique! 💛 From heartfelt stories to creative artwork, they showed us that family is more than just who we live with—it’s where we feel loved and belong.
Their confidence, curiosity, and joy lit up the stage! 🌟 Drop a ❤️ if you agree that little voices can make a BIG impact!
#WeAreISZN #ThisIsISZN #WeAreCognita #PreK #Family #LittleVoicesBigHearts #EarlyYears #ChildLedLearning #StageStars #CuriousMinds #LifelongLearners #LoveWhereYouLearn
