SOT offers education from kindergarten (from about 4 years old) until secondary school II. The offer includes the kindergarten (approx. 4–6 years), who primary school (approx. 6–12 years, grades 1–6) as well as the secondary school with the secondary school tracks (Sek B and Sek A). From the 2026/2027 school year, the program will be expanded to include the secondary school III expanded. The school is a candidate school for the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).

kindergarten and primary school are offered at the locations in Zurich and Uster, while the secondary school (Secondary B and Secondary A) are located exclusively at the Zurich site.

SOT operates three locations: Schloss Sihlberg in Zurich Enge ( kindergarten & Primary), Augustinerhof in Zurich City ( secondary ) and Gerichtsplatz in Uster ( kindergarten & Primary). All locations can be reached at +41 44 215 50 00. 

Kindergarten and primary school students attend school Monday through Thursday; Friday is optional (Friday Club). Starting in secondary school, Friday is a designated project day ("Entrepreneurial Friday"). The school offers full-day care from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., including hot meals and healthy snacks, at no additional cost. 

SOT closes for only six weeks a year: three weeks for summer break and three weeks for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. In addition, families can flexibly and individually take up to six additional weeks of vacation throughout the year. By comparison, public schools close for 13–14 weeks, and international schools for as many as 18 weeks a year. 

SOT employs a flexible, student-centered approach to learning, mixed-age classes, project-based learning, and daily bilingual instruction (German and English). At the same time, SOT follows Lehrplan 21 and prepares children for a seamless transition to public schools or international educational pathways. 

There are many decisive factors that make a big difference. Simply put, SOT can be seen as an international local school.

This is because international schools usually only teach in English (German is merely one of the many subjects and is not learned like a mother tongue), whereas SOT is bilingual English and German.

Most international schools follow the IB program (international baccalaureate) which does not correspond to the Swiss curriculum. SOT follows the Zurich Lehrplan 21 and is therefore recognized under the Swiss school system; however, SOT students also acquire the necessary knowledge to continue their schooling internationally if desired.

Most other schools still teach according to the traditional model with grades, subjects, exams, pressure, homework and lectures. We are convinced that the school of the future has to pursue completely new paths.

This is why we (unlike international schools) offer flexible start and end times, all-day care, flexible vacations (only 6 weeks closed instead of the usual 14-18 weeks) and above all personalized curricula which are individually tailored and adapted to each child.

Schools should no longer limit themselves to being the source of knowledge (like they once were). Rather, they should become a space for discovery, creation and innovation. And that is exactly what we offer!

Yes. School of Tomorrow is fully recognized as a private school by the Canton of Zurich and follows the Lehrplan 21. This means that students can transfer to public schools, cantonal gymnasiums, or international schools at any time. SOT is a candidate school for the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and plans to offer the program starting in 2028. 

Tuition is an all-inclusive fee that covers flexible, student-centered instruction, supervision from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Mon–Thu), learning materials, project work, field trips, and family events (SOT Nights). For kindergarten and primary school, hot meals and healthy snacks are also included. The Friday Club (optional after-school care) can be added flexibly on a per-trimester basis. 

Starting in secondary school, Fridays are designated as project days until 1:00 p.m. Students receive a daily meal allowance for lunch at the nearby cafeteria. 

School trips are an integral part of our educational program and provide important learning and community-building experiences throughout the school year. The cost of such a trip is billed separately from tuition. 

Detailed prices are available on the tuition page . 

The first step is to contact the Admissions Team by email (admissions@schooloftomorrow.ch) or by filling out the online application form. A private campus tour can be booked at any time. Enrollment is possible year-round—tuition is calculated on a pro-rata basis. Open houses are an important part of our admissions process. They give the child, the family, and us the opportunity to see together whether SOT is the right choice and thus make the best possible decision for the child. 

SOT was founded by Diego De Nicola with the goal of innovating education: “Children shouldn’t just memorize what once was or understand what is now… they should create what is yet to come.” Its mission is to foster intrinsic motivation, develop personal strengths, and create personalized learning paths that foster local and global connections. Its core values are: Personalized, Innovative, and Empowering. 

The educational concept is based on the research of Dr. Joseph Renzulli and Dr. Sally Reis, as well as on other established educational approaches such as constructivist learning theory, project- and inquiry-based learning, and the mastery learning approach. It focuses on the targeted development of individual strengths, active and inquiry-based learning, and the cultivation of personal responsibility in the learning process.