MIDDLE YEARS

Strong Guidance During a Formative Stage of Life

We understand that students in Years 6 to 8 have very different academic and personal needs compared to those in Primary or Upper Secondary School. These are formative years – a time when young people begin to find their voice, shape their identity, and take their first real steps towards adulthood.

Our curriculum is designed to support them on this journey, offering a safe, nurturing environment where they feel seen, valued and challenged in all the right ways.

With caring pastoral support and purposeful, engaging learning content, we foster a strong sense of motivation, a love for learning, and a positive school experience that encourages students to come to school with confidence and curiosity.

For many families, our school is a compelling alternative to the public long-term Gymnasium – combining an international outlook with individual guidance at a stage in life when support truly makes a difference.

OUR APPROACH

Empowering and equipping students to become effective agents of their own learning is at the forefront of our teaching approach.

Key to our success is identifying individual student strengths and challenges, and adapting our teaching practise to create a learning environment in which every student can thrive.

The Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum creates an effective bridge between the IB Primary programme and the Secondary English National Curriculum, as well as a strong foundation for the IGCSE years. With a broad range of subjects, the curriculum is designed to develop transferrable skills that equip students for success beyond the classroom.

Curriculum

In Grades 6 to 8 we build on the IB Primary Years Programme by introducing the best of the English National Curriculum.

Transdisciplinary learning is enhanced by incorporating subject-specific learning objectives. Primary's focus on developing traits like problem-solving, collaboration, and reflection continues, supported by small class sizes for personalised attention.

Our creatively stimulating curriculum prepares students for the challenges of formal IGCSE and International A-Level courses.

The six principal subject areas are:
I like ISZN's pedagogy that allows a student to experiment and learn through a combination theory and practical.

– 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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