PRIMARY SCHOOL

A British Curriculum Framework for Curious, Capable Learners

At ISZN, our Primary School offers a structured yet flexible learning journey guided by the British National Curriculum. This framework supports clear academic progression while encouraging exploration, creativity, and individual growth.

Students develop strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and scientific thinking, supported by a focus on social and emotional learning. Within a warm, inclusive environment, children build confidence as learners and develop the curiosity, communication skills, and resilience they need for future success.

OUR APPROACH

We believe that children thrive when they feel seen, supported, and challenged in equal measure.

At ISZN, learning is personal. Our Primary classrooms balance academic rigour with emotional and social development, creating an environment where students feel safe to take risks, reflect, and grow.

Our values of respect, resilience, and kindness shape everyday interactions. Through thoughtful routines, collaborative learning, and responsive teaching, students build both confidence and compassion. As they progress, learners are encouraged to set goals, reflect on their progress, and take increasing ownership of how they learn.

Teachers adapt lessons to support individual learners. Flexible groupings, scaffolded tasks, and close observation help ensure that each child receives the right level of support or challenge at the right time.

CURRICULUM

Our curriculum gives children a clear path for learning while keeping space for creativity and exploration.

We follow the British National Curriculum, using trusted programmes such as Read Write Inc. for phonics, White Rose Maths, and Oak Academy for literacy and science. Lessons are designed to build confidence in reading, writing, maths, and critical thinking, with each year building on the last.

Students also take part in specialist lessons in German, Music, PE, Art, and Computing. These subjects bring variety to the school week and give children the chance to develop practical and creative skills.

We connect learning across subjects whenever possible. A topic in science might link to reading, writing, or a hands-on project—helping students understand ideas from different angles.

The six principal subject areas are:
My daughter is clearly enthusiastic due to the spark brought from the teachers, specially while dealing with more difficult topics.

– ISZN Parent

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.

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.

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3 months - 6 years

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6 - 12 years

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12 - 14 years

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14 - 16 years

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5 easy steps

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Primary & Secondary British International School In Zurich – ISZN

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