Now Accepting Expressions of Interest · Creative Arts Institute Opens August 17, 2026
Learn • Create • Belong
True education helps
children confidently
express their unique
voice.
ZII believes true education must help children confidently express their unique voice. Because academics alone cannot prepare a child for life, we treat intellectual, emotional, and creative growth as inseparable.
To achieve this, ZII intentionally integrates rigorous international primary education with immersive creative arts. We view artistic expression as a fundamental human capacity that helps children process emotions, build relationships, and develop deep confidence.
Become Part of Our Founding Community
The Creative Arts Institute
opens August 17, 2026.
Offering group music lessons, private instruction, music camps, and creative enrichment programmes.
Group Music Lessons
Immersive, collaborative learning environments.
Private (1:1) Lessons
Tailored, individualized instruction.
Music Camps
Creative, high-energy holiday and seasonal programs.
Weekend & After-School
Flexible, enriching creative arts sessions.
The Full International Academic Programme
Our Academic Concept
Families are also invited to join our priority admissions list for our future Kindergarten through Grade 6 International Programme and receive updates regarding school tours, admissions, and enrollment.
I
Cambridge-Inspired Curriculum
World-class standards in foundational subjects.
II
Lehrplan 21 Competencies
Harmonized perfectly with local Swiss educational standards.
III
Integrated Arts
Daily immersion in Music, Dance, Theatre, and Visual Arts.
IV
Language Learning
Strong foundational German language instruction.
V
Neurodiversity-Affirming
Supporting every learning profile uniquely.
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Why Choose ZII?
A new model of international
education.
The Integrated
Model
We do not treat arts as an extracurricular activity; they are an essential vehicle for core academic learning.
Neurodiversity-Affirming
We embrace learning differences natively rather than offering them as an afterthought or accommodation.
Best of Both
Worlds
Our students gain international mobility via Cambridge/IB pathways while remaining anchored in local Swiss expectations (Lehrplan 21).
Learn • Create • Belong
Our Admissions Journey
1
Inquiry
Submit your web form to join our Founding Families Interest List.
2
School Tour
Attend an upcoming informational open house or campus presentation.
3
Application
Submit your official student dossier for review.
4
Assessment
A gentle, low-pressure observation session to map your child's learning profile.
5
Enrollment
Secure your placement in our incoming cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions, answered.
What is the difference between the August 2026 launch and the K–6 program?
Rather than a separate class, artistic practice becomes a vehicle for core learning — rhythm and pattern reinforce mathematical thinking, storytelling deepens scientific inquiry, and creative expression helps children internalize concepts across every subject.
How are the arts integrated into traditional subjects like math or science?
Rather than a separate class, artistic practice becomes a vehicle for core learning — rhythm and pattern reinforce mathematical thinking, storytelling deepens scientific inquiry, and creative expression helps children internalize concepts across every subject.
Does my child need prior artistic training to apply?
Rather than a separate class, artistic practice becomes a vehicle for core learning — rhythm and pattern reinforce mathematical thinking, storytelling deepens scientific inquiry, and creative expression helps children internalize concepts across every subject.
Join our founding families.
Be the first to receive updates on tours, admissions, and enrollment for our
incoming cohort.
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Creative Arts Institute opens August 17, 2026.
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