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Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Situated in central Zurich, D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools offer a continuous, integrated care and education concept for children aged 0 to 12. The campuses follow a Montessori approach alongside the Zurich Lehrplan 21, providing a seamless transition from pre-kindergarten to primary school. The schools are private, family-owned and AMS licensed, with four d'Insle sites and three Sprungbrett locations. German is the base language, with English and French spoken in each classroom, creating a tri-lingual environment and supporting DaZ for German learners. The main campus is on Signaustrasse; Forchstrasse 40 and Neptunstrasse 70 host d'Insle Pre-Kindergarten and Sprungbrett locations. Facilities include a garden for outdoor learning, and meals prepared in-house. Daily care hours vary by program, with early mornings and late afternoons to support families. Extracurriculars include violin, piano, gymnastics and swimming. Partnerships with music schools and camps enrich the learning experience. QualiKita accreditation and longstanding community ties further enhance continuity across.
D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools has instruction in German, English, French.
Location
Zurich, Switzerland. d'Insle and Sprungbrett Montessori Schools operate across four d'Insle locations and three Sprungbrett locations in central Zurich. They serve children from ages 0 to 12, covering pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and primary school. The main office and central campus are at Forchstrasse 40, 8008 Zurich, with additional campuses at Signaustrasse 7 (Seefeld), Signaustrasse 9 (Seefeld), Sonnenbergstrasse 55 (Zurichberg), and Neptunstrasse 70 (near St. Anton cathedral). Forchstrasse 40 is centrally located and accessible by car, train, tram, and bus.
Stages
The schools offer education from pre-kindergarten through primary school. They serve children from ages 0 to 12.
Type
Montessori schools licensed by the Montessori Association (AMS) in Switzerland. They are private, family-owned institutions offering an integrated care and education concept from pre-kindergarten to primary school. They are the only trilingual Montessori licensed institutions in the canton.
Country affiliation
Switzerland
Fees
Application fees
- No fixed application or registration fee is published for d'Insle–Sprungbrett Montessori Schools. There is no publicly listed, per‑student application charge available.
Tuition fees by school year (pre‑kindergarten, kindergarten, primary)
- No published per‑term or per‑year tuition figures are available for any program (Pre‑Kindergarten 0–3 years, Kindergarten 3–6 years, Primary 6–12 years). There are no public line‑item tuition amounts for individual year groups or term rates to record.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no publicly available billing schedule or detailed payment terms (for example, number of instalments per year, due dates, late‑payment penalties, or required deposit amounts). No published information on annual versus term billing or invoicing frequency is available.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered. The school operates as a day care / day school with daily care and operating hours indicated (typical daily care and meal service between early morning and evening hours), and no boarding or residential provision or boarding fee schedule is published.
Other costs and fees (examples that are published)
- Holiday care (single week) is published at CHF 600.00 per single week for specified holiday weeks.
- Holiday care (full 9‑week option) is published at CHF 4,800.00 for the package (one week free promotion shown).
- The school states that fresh all‑day meals and school materials are provided as part of their program descriptions for various age groups; however, no separate public price listing for meals, materials, or uniforms is provided.
Refund information
- No publicly available refund policy, tuition‑refund schedule, or formal cancellation/refund terms are published. There are no publicly listed conditions or percentages for partial refunds or pro‑rata refunds for withdrawals.
Fee payment options
- No public listing of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, direct debit, credit card) or banking details for fee payment is published.
Summary of findings
- The school does not publish an itemised fee schedule for application fees, tuition by year or term, billing schedule, boarding fees, refund policy, or payment methods in its publicly available pages. The only explicit, regularly priced items found are holiday care offerings (CHF 600 per single holiday week; CHF 4,800 for a 9‑week full package). Contact details for the school are publicly listed (phone and email).
Academics
D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools teaches Montessori Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum for students aged 0 to 12.
Curriculum
The curriculum is rooted in the educational principles of Maria Montessori, promoting rigorous and self-directed growth for children across cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. The Zurich Public Curriculum (Lehrplan 21) is covered. From pre-kindergarten through primary school, d'Insle and Sprungbrett provide a fully integrated care and education concept. They are the canton's only trilingual Montessori licensed (AMS) institutions.
Gifted and Talented
Partnership with Talent Promotion Network.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school builds a strong emotional, behavioural, and moral foundation that helps children become motivated, active, and independent learners.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is trilingual.
Mental Wellbeing
Emotional development is central to the curriculum, supporting students' mental wellbeing as part of their overall growth.
Admissions
Admissions
01. Please fill in our registration form. Nathalie Ruppen will contact you to schedule an appointment at our school. Nathalie Ruppen is Head of Customer Care.
02. Parents have the opportunity to get to know the classroom as well as the teachers and the team. This will be followed by a conversation with Ms. Nathalie Ruppen and the management of the Pedagogical School. We are happy to answer your questions.
03. Your child may get to know their future class and participate in the lessons. The step is titled 'Trial Day for your child'. It is part of the enrollment steps under How to Apply for Enrollment.
FAQs
What curriculum does D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools offer?
D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools offers French, AP, Montessori curriculums. The curriculum is rooted in the educational principles of Maria Montessori, promoting rigorous and self-directed growth for children across cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. The Zurich Public Curriculum (Lehrplan 21) is covered.
What age range does D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools cater for?
D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools accepts students from age 0 to 12. The schools offer education from pre-kindergarten through primary school. They serve children from ages 0 to 12.
What are the fees at D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools?
**Application fees** - No fixed application or registration fee is published for d'Insle–Sprungbrett Montessori Schools. There is no publicly listed, per‑student application charge available.
Where is D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools located?
D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools is located in Switzerland. Zurich, Switzerland. d'Insle and Sprungbrett Montessori Schools operate across four d'Insle locations and three Sprungbrett locations in central Zurich. They serve children from ages 0 to 12, covering pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and primary school.
Is D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools co-educational?
D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools is a co-educational school. Montessori schools licensed by the Montessori Association (AMS) in Switzerland. They are private, family-owned institutions offering an integrated care and education concept from pre-kindergarten to p.
How do I apply to D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools?
The admissions process at D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools: 01. Please fill in our registration form. Nathalie Ruppen will contact you to schedule an appointment at our school. Nathalie Ruppen is Head of Customer Care. 02. Parents have the opportunity to get to know the classroom as well as the teachers and the team.
Does D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?
The school is trilingual.
What facilities does D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools have?
d'Insle and Sprungbrett Montessori Schools in Zurich are tri-lingual Montessori institutions. Care and education run from pre-kindergarten through primary school.
What extra-curricular activities are available at D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools?
D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools offers a range of extra-curricular activities. Theatre and music productions; Music, art & nature education integrated into lessons; Music integrated into Pre-Kindergarten; Attractive leisure courses; Partnerships with Zakhar Bron School of Music and Balletforeveryone (Ballet for Everyone).
What languages are taught at D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools?
The school teaches German, English and French. All three languages are spoken in each classroom. German is the base language of the school. German, English, and French are spoken in each classroom, with German as the base language of the school.
Who is the head of D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools?
The head of school at D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools is Cisem Kirmizikaya‑Acikgöz.
How many students attend D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools?
D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools has approximately 185 students. The school serves students from age 0 to 12.
What accreditations does D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools hold?
Licensed Montessori Institution — Montessori Association (Switzerland), AM(S), indicating official licensing to provide Montessori education in Switzerland.
What is the parent community like at D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools?
The schools maintain an active community calendar with events such as Open Day on January 31, 2026; Advent concerts on December 18, 2025; and Swiss traditions like the Räbeliechtli parade on November.
