How to apply to ICS

To apply to the Inter-Community School Zurich, please download, print and fill out the ICS Application Form and return it to us with:

  • the application fee of 200 Swiss francs (non-refundable)

  • a recent photograph of the child

  • a copy of the child's birth certificate or passport

  • the latest school year report in English (or in an English translation)

  • copies of any previously administered educational tests and results

The Application process will be triggered as soon as we receive the completed forms along with the application fee. We will keep you informed of the progress of your application. Here you can find information on ICS Bank Details for international payments / money transfers.

There are other one-time entry fees to be paid during the application and registration process. Please see the table below for details. There is also a printer-friendly version here of the ICS Financial Regulations and Schedule of Fees for 2011-12.

One Time Entry Fees  
Application Fee 200.-
To be submitted with completed application form.
Non-refundable, valid for 1 admission cycle. Should
a place not be offered for the year
applied for, a Renewal Fee of CHF 100 may
be paid in order to retain the application
as active for a further admission cycle.		  
Registration (all students) 1'000.-

When a student is offered a place, the Registration Fee is 
invoiced. Both the Application Fee and the Registration Fee are not refundable.

  
Capital Fund Fee  
(Invoiced with first invoice, and once per year
subsequently for Option B)		  
either Option A: a one-time, non-refundable, fee of 5'000.-
or Option B: Annual payments of 2'000 for 3 years.
Option B is intended to meet the needs of those who are
uncertain of staying more than 2 years.		 6'000.-
   
Sibling's Capital Fund Fee  
Second child 4'000.-
Third child 3'000.-
Fourth, and subsequent children 2'000.-
This discount will not apply if Option B (annual instalment) is
chosen for payment of the Capital Fund Fee.		  

 

Conditions of Payment

The Application/Registration fee is due for each student new to ICS, or returning to ICS after an absence of more than 18 months. The CHF 200 Application Fee must accompany an application before it can be considered. When a student is offered a place, the Registration Fee is invoiced. Both the Application Fee and the Registration Fee are not refundable.

The Capital Fund Fee is due for each student new to ICS. Returning students are only liable for the difference between the Capital Fund Fee originally paid and the Capital Fund Fee at the time of re-entry. The Capital Fund Fee is used for the continual improvement and the upgrading of the school environment.

Late Enrolment

For student late enrolment the fees are pro-rated on a monthly basis, as per the first day of each month, plus a 5% enrolment surcharge of the annual fee.