Willkommen an der International School of Zürich North (ISZN)
An der International School of Zürich North verbinden wir den britischen Lehrplan mit einem wertschätzenden, internationalen Umfeld, das jede Schülerin und jeden Schüler dazu ermutigt, ihr oder sein Potenzial zu entfalten und hervorragende Leistungen zu erzielen. Vom zweisprachigen Early Years Programm bis zu den A-Levels lernen unsere Schülerinnen und Schüler kritisch zu denken, mit Respekt zu handeln und die Resilienz zu entwickeln, die sie an der Universität und im Leben stark macht.
Unser Schulleiter James Stenning freut sich, Sie an der ISZN zu begrüssen.
"Ich versuche sicherzustellen, das jedes Kind die Möglichkeit hat, in einer sich schnell verändernden Welt zu wachsen, erfolgreich zu sein"
- Herr James Stenning, Schulleiter
Vision & Werte
Wir sind eine globale Gemeinschaft, die Vielfalt begrüßt und unsere Grundwerte feiert …
FREUNDLICHKEIT
Wir sind anderen gegenüber stets freundlich und empathisch.
RESPEKT
Die Worte und Taten, zu denen wir uns entscheiden, zeugen von Respekt gegenüber uns selbst, anderen und der Welt in der wir leben.
RESILIENZ
Wir sind ideenreich, bleiben motiviert und zeigen Ausdauer, wann immer wir Herausforderungen begegnen.
Besuchen Sie uns
Das ganze Jahr über, auch während der Schulferien, begrüssen wir Familien um Ihnen auf einer persönlich zugeschnittenen Tour unsere Schule zu zeigen.
Räumlichkeiten & Lage
Bereit für eine fördernde Lernumgebung
Unser Primar- und Sekundarschulcampus befinden sich fussläufig ca. 5 Minuten voneinander entfernt. Beide Gebäude liegen praktisch in der Nähe des Bahnhofs Wallisellen. Somit sind wir aus vielen Richtungen einfach zu erreichen.
Unsere grossen und hellen, modern ausgestatteten Klassenzimmer bilden den perfekten Rahmen für ein förderndes Lernumfeld.
Talente entdecken
Bereit, alle ihre Talente zu entdecken
Für uns sind ausserschulische Aktivitäten ein sehr wichtiger Bestandteil unseres Lehrplans, weil sie unseren Schülerinnen und Schülern dabei helfen, eine Leidenschaft für etwas zu finden.
Das Verlassen der eigenen Komfortzone unterstützt ihr Kind dabei, wichtige Fähigkeiten zu erlangen, die im späteren Leben hilfreich sein werden.
Unsere Lehrpersonen
Teil einer fürsorgenden Gemeinschaft
Die Herkunftsländer unserer Lehrpersonen sind so vielfältig wie die Herkunftsländer unserer Schülerinnen und Schüler und Spiegel der Internationalität unserer Schule. All unsere Lehrkräfte sind hochqualifiziert und nehmen regelmässig an Weiterbildungen teil. So stellen wir sicher, dass unsere Lehrmethoden immer auf dem neuesten Stand sind und wir Ihrem Kind die bestmögliche Bildung bieten.
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#ISZNInsights Meet Chris Derrick: Leading ISZN’s Secondary School with Purpose and Vision
What does strong secondary education look like? For Chris Derrick, it starts with clarity, consistency, and a team that believes in every learner’s potential.
Since joining ISZN, Chris has focused on building systems that help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. He speaks openly about the power of great teaching, the importance of confidence and challenge, and why global citizenship should be lived daily — not just taught.
👉 Discover the full interview in our bio or go to iszn.ch/blog/
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#ISZNInsights Meet Sarah Lowery, Our Newly Appointed Head of Primary 💡
Every strong school community is shaped by the people who lead it with heart. Today, we’re excited to spotlight Sarah Lowery, our newly appointed Head of Primary – a leader who brings warmth, vision, and a clear sense of purpose to our school.
In her interview, Sarah shares what inspires her, what she hopes to build for our learners, and how connection, curiosity, and kindness guide her every day at ISZN.
👉 Discover the full interview in our bio or go to iszn.ch/blog.
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#WorldChildrensDay ISZN Celebrates Our Students and Their Rights 🩵
Yesterday, we came together for a special World Children’s Day workshop with Loredana I. Zeffirini, exploring the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in a way that felt clear, meaningful, and empowering. Our Primary students filled the room with raised hands, bright ideas, and the confidence that their voices matter.
We ended the celebration outdoors, releasing colourful balloons carrying messages about children’s rights. It was a joyful moment that reminded all of us why these conversations matter so much. 💙🎈
Thank you to our facilitator, our teachers, and our amazing students for bringing so much energy and heart to the day.
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#ISZNExcitingNews 🏐✨ Girls’ sport at ISZN is surging – and this week proved it.
Our first women’s volleyball tournament marked a major step forward. Four schools competed, the games were tight, and our ISZN team showed real talent and leadership. Grade 11 student Sarah stood out once again, leading with confidence and representing the high level of athletes growing at ISZN.
This momentum is spreading through the whole sports programme. Volleyball is rising. Basketball is rising. Our Primary girls are national champions. Families who want an empowering environment for their daughters are finding it here.
This is only the start – and you can read the full story below.
👉 Read more in our bio or go to iszn.ch/school-news/
#WeAreISZN 💙🙌
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#ISZNNews Anti-Bullying Week 2025 at ISZN: Power for Good in Action
At ISZN, we used Anti-Bullying Week 2025 to explore how Power for Good shows up in everyday school life. We introduced simple, practical activities that helped students understand how their choices impact others – from positive communication to empathy, support and teamwork.
Across the school, students created posters, shared messages, worked on kindness challenges, and took part in age-appropriate conversations about respect. Secondary students added their voice through the “Window Wall,” while Primary led activities like the Kindness Chain, Buddy Challenge and “Fill Your Bucket.”
This was a chance for us to strengthen our values – Respect, Kindness and Resilience – and give students real opportunities to put them into action.
👉 Read the full story in our bio or go to iszn.ch/school-news/
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#ISZNInsights 🌟 Beyond the Test: Equipping Students to Think, Create and Lead
At ISZN, learning goes far beyond exams. Our Learner Profile helps students grow into confident, compassionate, and resilient young people who think deeply, communicate clearly, and lead with empathy.
As our Executive Principal, James Stenning, says:
“Strong academics matter, but what really shapes young people is how they learn, how they think, and how they respond to challenges. That’s what lasts.”
Through everyday lessons, students develop ten key qualities – from collaboration and creativity to global awareness and ethics – preparing them not just for school, but for life. 💫
📖 Read more about how ISZN’s Learner Profile is shaping education beyond the test in our bio! Or go to 👉 https://www.iszn.ch/blog/
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✨ Räbeliechtli Celebration at ISZN ✨
Yesterday, our students took part in the beautiful Swiss tradition of Räbeliechtli – carrying their hand-carved turnip lanterns through the evening light. 🌟
This celebration honours an old Swiss custom that welcomes the darker season with warmth and community. As the lanterns glowed, our students walked together, singing songs and sharing this cozy moment with friends, teachers, and families.
A heartfelt thank you to all families and staff who helped make this special event such a memorable one! 💛
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#ISZNExcitingNews | Cognita honours ISZN with the Growth Mindset Award! 🌱
We’re SO proud to share that we’ve received the Growth Mindset Award from @cognitaschools! 🎉
This recognition celebrates the energy and commitment our students and teachers bring to learning every day. Their curiosity and perseverance make our community truly special. 💛
👉 Read more about this big news in our bio!
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