Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich

Zurich , Switzerland

  • Day & Boarding

  • 1881

  • CHF N/A-N/A

    • British

School History & Details

The history of the Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich (Zurich Campus) dates back to 1873 when the school was founded as a private girls' school. The school was originally located in the center of Zurich, but it moved to its current location in the suburb of Winterthur in 1912.

The school became a coeducational school in 1977, and it began offering the British Curriculum. The school was renamed Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich in 2011, to reflect its two campuses in Disentis and Zurich. The Zurich Campus is located on a beautiful 10-acre campus in the suburb of Winterthur. The campus features a variety of state-of-the-art facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, a library, a dining hall, and a gymnasium. The campus also has a residential facility that can accommodate up to 100 students.

The Zurich Campus offers a challenging academic program that prepares students for success at universities around the world. The school offers a variety of courses, including math, science, English, history, and languages. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and clubs.

The Zurich Campus is committed to providing students with a well-rounded education. The school's mission is to "prepare students for success in university and beyond by providing them with a challenging academic program, a supportive community, and a focus on personal development."

 

    School Values

  • Excellence
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Diversity
  • Excellence

    • The Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich (Zurich Campus) has the following school values:

    Academic excellence: The school is committed to providing students with a challenging academic program that prepares them for success at universities around the world.
    Personal development: The school believes that education is more than just academics. The school is committed to helping students develop their social and emotional skills, and to become well-rounded individuals.
    Community: The school believes that a strong community is essential for student success. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive community where students feel valued and respected.
    Internationalism: The school is a diverse community with students from all over the world. The school celebrates this diversity and promotes understanding and respect between cultures.
    Sustainability: The school is committed to sustainability and environmental protection. The school has a number of initiatives in place to reduce its environmental impact, and to educate students about the importance of sustainability.

School Achievements

Achievements

Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich (Zurich Campus) has a long and distinguished history of academic excellence. The school's students have consistently achieved high scores on standardized tests and have been accepted to top universities around the world. In recent years, the school's students have achieved the following: In 2023, 100% of the school's graduates were accepted to university. The average IB score of the school's graduates was 35.6 points, which is well above the world average of 31.3 points. The school's graduates have been accepted to top universities around the world, including Oxford University, Cambridge University, Harvard University, Yale University, and Stanford University.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich (Zurich Campus) has a long and distinguished history of non-academic achievements. The school's students have excelled in a variety of areas, including sports, arts, and community service. Sports The school's sports teams have consistently competed at a high level in local, regional, and national competitions. In recent years, the school's teams have won several championships, including: Swiss Boarding Schools Basketball Championship (3 times in the past 5 years) Swiss Boarding Schools Soccer Championship Swiss Boarding Schools Volleyball Championship Swiss Boarding Schools Track and Field Championship Swiss Boarding Schools Swimming Championship Arts The school's arts program is one of the strongest in Switzerland. The school's drama club, choir, and orchestra have performed at prestigious festivals around the world, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Avignon Theatre Festival, and the Salzburg Music Festival. In recent years, the school's students have also won several individual awards for their artistic achievements, including: Swiss Boarding Schools Drama Competition (1st place in 2022) Swiss Boarding Schools Music Competition (1st place in 2021) Swiss Boarding Schools Art Competition (1st place in 2020) Community Service The school is committed to giving back to the community. The school's student council organizes several successful community service projects each year, such as food drives, clothing drives, and environmental cleanups. In recent years, the school's students have also won several awards for their community service work, including: Swiss Boarding Schools Community Service Award (2023) Swiss Red Cross Community Service Award (2022) Swiss UNICEF Community Service Award (2021)
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

All former students of the Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis and Zurich, as well as the Gymnasium Kloster Disentis, are eligible for membership in the Association. Annually, different sections of the Association, like the Zurich and Bern Sections, host events for their members. These events provide our alumni with opportunities to sustain and broaden their network. This program is complemented by "school fiestas," alumni days, and Matura anniversaries. Additionally, members can benefit from an electronic newsletter and a magazine.

School Information

The Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich (Zurich Campus) is located on a beautiful 10-acre campus in the suburb of Winterthur, Switzerland. The campus is surrounded by trees and hills, and it offe...View moreView Less

Ms Karin Altorfer

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+41 81 929 68 66

Grüzefeldstrasse 34 8400 Winterthur Schweiz

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Business Studies
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Geography
  • Accounting
  • Art & Design
  • French
  • English – Language & Literature 
  • Science
  • English
  • Social Studies
  • Foreign Languages

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