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Zurich International School (Main Office) Steinacherstrasse 140, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland; Phone +41 58 750 25 00 Campuses in Wädenswil, Kilchberg, Adliswil Profile 2021/22 for Colleges and Universities ZIS Upper School Campus at a Glance Mission and Philosophy We are a learning community of students, faculty, College Board Code: IB School Code: staff, and parents. At Zurich International School (ZIS), 796330 1170 educational excellence commits us to: Learn, Care, Challenge, Lead. Address: ZIS Upper School Campus Eichenweg 2 The School 8134 Adliswil, Switzerland ZIS is a leading non-profit day school offering a +41 58 750 24 00 Phone: comprehensive education program for students ages Fax: +41 58 750 24 01 3–18. We are an inclusive school with an open admission Director: Lisa Lyle, MA policy that serves mainly the expatriate population Principal: David Markus, M Ed in the greater Zurich area. Our three campuses hold Assistant Principals: Alison Callaghan, MA Sc approximately 1,200 students representing over 70 Jonathan Kirkwood, MA countries and more than 40 mother tongue languages. School Counselors: Michael Infante, MA Catherine Richardson, MA Upper School Faculty The 72 full-time and part-time Upper School faculty have University and Career Ann Infante, MA [email protected] an average of 18 years teaching experience and over Counselors: Kathleen Schultz, MS [email protected] six years with the school. 73% hold MA/MS or higher Lindsay Tosun, M Ed [email protected] degrees, and most have taught at other international schools throughout the world. Native speakers teach our world language courses. 521 126 70 Curriculum All students work toward earning a ZIS Upper School Total students Students in the Number of Grades 9–12 Class of 2022 AP and IB courses Diploma. The school offers the International Baccalaureate offered in 2021/22 (IB) Diploma Programme, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, or ZIS Upper School courses. All students have Accreditation/Memberships the option to choose which academic pathway they wish ZIS is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and is accredited by the to pursue. The language of instruction is English. New England Association of Schools and Colleges on International Education ZIS has a technology-rich learning environment. The (NEASC–CIE) in the United States. ZIS is integration of technology into the curriculum is a priority also approved by the Department of Education of the Canton of and is based on the International Society for Technology Zurich. ZIS is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), the Educational Collaborative for International Schools in Education (ISTE) Standards. (ECIS) and the Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS). Minimum Graduation Credit Requirements English . 4 credits Class of 2021 University Destinations (119 students) Math . 3 credits Science . 3 credits United States United Kingdom 18% 30% Social Sciences . 3 credits World Languages . 2 credits Canada Creative Arts . 2 credits 3% Physical Education . .. 2 credits Class of 2021 Additional Elective Classes . 4 credits Gap Year, Work university or Military Total credits required 23 credits 20% destinations Netherlands Other Europe* 10% • The vast majority of our students earn 28 credits 6.5% • All students are required to take German in Grade 9 Switzerland • 1 credit = 1 class year Asia 1.5% 11% *excluding Netherlands and Switzerland ZIS Upper School Programs and Grading As a school with an open admission policy, ZIS has an academically diverse As a school with an open admission policy, ZIS has an academically diverse student student population with a range of abilities. Learning Support and English as an population with a range of abilities. Learning Support and English as an Additional ZIS Upper School Courses Additional Language (EAL) support is available in Grades 9 and 10. Language (EAL) support is available in Grades 9 and 10. Creative Arts: Foundation Art & Design; Studio Art; Digital Graphic Design; Design COVID-19 Response Tech I; Art and Design Tech; Digital COVID-19 Response In response to COVID-19, ZIS implemented an online Continuous Learning Plan Photography; Essential Theater; Acting In response to COVID-19, ZIS implemented an online Continuous Learning Plan & Directing; Music Studio I–III; Creative (CLP) from March 18, 2020 until the end of the 2020 school year. The Class of (CLP) from 18 March 2020 until the end of the 2020 school year. The Class Music; Concert Band; String Orchestra; 2022 was in Grade 10. Classes met regularly and students’ 2nd semester grades Vocal & Choral Music of 2022 was in Grade 10. Classes met regularly and students’ 2nd semester continued to be based on formative and summative assessments as well as English: English as an Additional grades continued to be based on formative and summative assessments as demonstrated subject area proficiency. All co-curricular activities were cancelled. Language (EAL); English 9; English 10; well as demonstrated subject area proficiency. All co-curricular activities were During the 2020/21 school year, ZIS was fortunate to resume in person classes English Literature; English Language; cancelled. During the 2020/21 school year, ZIS was fortunate to resume in English Research & Composition; Digital with the exception of a two-week return to CLP (online learning) in February 2021. Journalism I-III person classes with the exception of a two-week return to CLP (online learning) Throughout the year, students who could not attend class in person due to COVID Mathematics: Integrated Mathematics in February 2021. Throughout the year, students who could not attend class in quarantine protocol continued their studies via a hybrid model – joining classes 1A–1C; Integrated Mathematics 2A–2C; person due to COVID quarantine protocol continued their studies via a hybrid virtually and through the Google classroom. A limited number of extra-curricular Integrated Mathematics 3C; PreCalculus; model – joining classes virtually and through the Google classroom. A limited activities resumed if social distancing (no contact sports) could be maintained. Personal Finance number of extra-curricular activities resumed if social distancing (no contact ZIS-facilitated post Grade 11 internship placements were mostly virtual. Physical Education: Physical Education/ sports) could be maintained. ZIS-facilitated post Grade 11 internship placements Health 9; Physical Education & Wellness Academic Pathways Offered 10; Fitness & Wellness were mostly virtual. ZIS offers multiple academic pathways. Students can take Advanced Placement Science: Coordinated Science I–II; Computer Science STEM; Project Academic Pathways Offered courses (AP), ZIS Upper School courses, or International Baccalaureate Diploma courses (IB). This is reflected in our Based Science; Honors Biology; Honors ZIS offers multiple academic pathways. Students can take Advanced Placement We value our AP and IB pathways equally. Chemistry; Applied Design (STEM); Design academic advising and in our student course choices. courses (AP), ZIS Upper School courses, or International Baccalaureate Diploma Tech II; Sports Science courses (IB). We value our AP and IB pathways equally. This is reflected in our Access to AP, Honors and Higher Level IB Courses Social Studies: History I–II; Global Studies; Contemporary History academic advising and in our student course choices. ZIS limits access to Honors and AP courses for students in Grades 9 and 10. Therefore, it is rare to see these classes on a ZIS transcript prior to Grade 11. World Language: French I–V; German Access to AP, Honors and Higher Level IB Courses I–V; Spanish I–V; Fluent I & II French; We also strongly discourage four HL courses in the IB Diploma. Therefore, it is Level VI Fluent German Studies; Fluent I ZIS limits access to Honors and AP courses for students in Grades 9 and 10. unusual to see four HL courses. & II German Standard Level; Fluent I & II Therefore, it is rare to see these classes on a ZIS transcript prior to Grade 11. Spanish We also strongly discourage four HL courses in the IB Diploma. Therefore, it is Policy for Reporting Disciplinary History unusual to see four HL courses. ZIS reserves the right to report to universities any out of school suspensions and expulsions that take place during Grades 9–12. We will also notify institutions about Advanced Placement (AP) Courses SAT and ACT Tests any changes to enrolment status. Creative Arts: Drawing; 2-D Art & Design; In recent years, and particularly this year, our students have had less access to SAT and ACT Tests 3-D Art & Design; Music Theory SAT and ACT tests because of fewer test dates abroad, fewer sites offering the In recent years, and particularly this year, our students have had less access to SAT Mathematics: Calculus AB; Calculus BC; test, and technology difficulties. We ask that higher education institutions take and ACT tests because of fewer test dates abroad, fewer sites offering the test, Statistics this into account when evaluating our students’ applications. and technology difficulties. We ask that higher education institutions take this into Science: Biology; Chemistry; Computer account when evaluating our students’ applications. Science A; Computer Science Principles; Grade Point Average (GPA) and Class Rank Physics 1; Physics 2 Due to the international and frequently changing composition of the student Grade Point Average (GPA) and Class Rank Social Studies: Art History; European body (average stay is three years) only ZIS grades will be used to calculate a Due to the international and frequently changing composition of the student body History; World History; Psychology; Human Geography; Economics GPA. ZIS grade point averages are not cumulative. ZIS does not rank students. (average stay is three years) only ZIS grades will be used to calculate a GPA. ZIS grade point averages are not cumulative. ZIS does not rank students. ZIS Grading Scale and General Grade Descriptors A 4.0 scale is used to calculate a student’s Grade Point Average (GPA). Please ZIS Grading Scale and General Grade Descriptors International Baccalaureate (IB) A 4.0 scale is used to calculate a student’s Grade Point Average (GPA).