American International School of Zürich

The American International School of Zurich (AISZ) was an American international school located in the Spinnergut Villa of Kilchberg, Switzerland in Greater Zurich.^[1] Originally built in 1914, Villa Spinnergut was a former family home. Founded in 1963, it was an independent school until its 2001 merger with the International Primary School of Zurich to create the Zurich International School.

Founded in 1963 by a group of parents and educators, the American International School of Zurich, a secondary day school (grades 7–13),^[2] offered a broad college-preparatory curriculum in English to students from the international community of Zurich and the surrounding area. As an international school AISZ aimed to provide a sound education for its students both in academic achievement and personal growth, regardless of religion, race, nationality or sex. 90%+ of the graduating seniors entered universities and institutions of higher learning worldwide.

An academic program, centered on the traditional core disciplines, prepared the academically inclined student for university entrance. However, the school also offered courses and learning support services which addressed the needs of a student body diverse in educational background and ability.

AISZ also offered a variety of other activities, clubs, sports, and field trips.

AISZ was accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and by the European Council of International Schools (ECIS).

The AISZ campus is now used as the ZIS Middle School Kilchberg Campus.^[3]

References

^ Home page (). American International School of Zurich. May 3, 1998. Retrieved on April 22, 2015. "Nidelbadstrasse 49,8802 Kilchberg, Switzerland"
^ "AISZ Information" (). American International School of Zurich. May 3, 1998. Retrieved on April 22, 2015.
^ "Maps and Directions." Zurich International School. Retrieved on April 22, 2015. "Middle School, Kilchberg Campus Nidelbadstrasse 49 8802 Kilchberg "

External links

American International School of Zurich (circa 1997–2000)
Virtual Class Reunion AISZ-76
Virtual Class Reunion AISZ-77

International schools in Switzerland

SIS Swiss International School (Suhr) (Kindergarten only)

Bern

International School of Berne (Muri bei Bern-Gümligen)^{[note 1]}^{[note 2]}

Institut Le Rosey (Schönried BE)^{[note 1]}^{[note 2]}

John F. Kennedy International School (Saanen)^{[note 1]}^{[note 2]}

Basel-Stadt

International School Basel^{[note 3]}^{[note 2]}
SIS Swiss International School (Basel)

Geneva

Deutsche Schule Genf (Vernier)^{[note 2]}
Geneva English School (Genthod and Versoix)^{[note 2]}
International School of Geneva^{[note 2]}
Collège du Léman (Versoix)^{[note 2]}

Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz

Four-Forest Bilingual International School (Luzern)

Neuchâtel

Neuchâtel Junior College^{[note 2]}

St. Gallen

Institut auf dem Rosenberg (St. Gallen)^{[note 4]}^{[note 2]}

Solothurn

SIS Swiss International School (Schönenwerd)^{[note 2]}

Schwyz

SIS Swiss International School (Pfäffikon SZ)

Ticino

Istituto Leonardo da Vinci (Lugano)^{[note 2]}
Istituto Elvetico Salesiani Don Bosco (Lugano)^{[note 2]}
The American School In Switzerland (Collina d'Oro-Montagnola)^{[note 2]}

Vaud

Zug

Zürich

Former schools

International School Winterthur^{[note 6]}^{[note 2]}
American International School of Zürich^{[note 2]}
Gstaad International School^{[note 2]}
Villa St. Jean International School^{[note 2]}

List by far not complete

^ ^a ^b ^c Not approved as Gymnasium (upper secondary education) by the bureau for gymnasial and vocational education MBA (Mittelschul- und Berufsbildungsamt MBA), administration for education (Erziehungsdirektion), canton of Berne
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^ Not approved neither as Volksschule (Kindergarten, primary and lower secondary education), nor as Mittelschule by the administration of education (Erziehungsdirektion), canton of Basel-Stadt
^ Not approved as Mittelschule (upper secondary education) by the bureau for gymnasial education (Amt für Mittelschulen), department of education (Bildungsdepartement), canton of St. Gallen
^ Not approved as Sekundarstufe II (upper secondary education) by the bureau for gymnasial and pedagogic education (Amt für Mittelschulen und Pädagogische Hochschule), administration for education (Bildungsdirektion), canton of Zug
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Not approved as Mittelschule by the bureau for gymnasial and vocational education (Mittelschul- und Berufsbildungsamt), administration of education (Bildungsdirektion), canton of Zürich.