Hull's School vs International School of Central Switzerland

	H Hull's School Zug, Switzerland	I International School of Central Switzerland Zug, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 29,400 - 30,600	Fees / year CHF 27,200 - 32,800
Age range	Age range 14 - 20 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 400	Pupils 150
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1945	Opened 2008
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located at Falkenstrasse 28a, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland. It is in Zurich. The campus is accessible by local public transport.	Location The school is located in Cham, Canton of Zug, Switzerland, at Lorzenparkstrasse 8 (CH-6330 Cham). The Lorzenpark area is adjacent to the school grounds.
Stages	Stages Hull's School operates two main strands: the English College (EC1–EC4) for Year 1–4 and the Year 10 Programme for IGCSEs and A Levels. The progression path runs from International Grade 9 to British Year 10, then IGCSE (International Grade 10), AS Level (International Grade 11) and A Level (International Grade 12). The school notes that it was the first college in Switzerland to offer an English Year 10 programme.	Stages Primary School, Middle School, and High School (Private Gymnasium).
School type	School type Private day school.	School type Private international day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix More than 35 nationalities are represented at ISCS.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The Guidance Counselor provides learning support with Individualised Educational Plans (IEPs) to support students' needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Switzerland.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure The school day typically starts around 8:15–8:30 and ends at 15:30; after-school clubs run 15:30–16:30 and after-school care is available 15:30–18:00.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The school offers a school bus service for local routes within the canton of Zug.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Enrolment / application fee - Enrolment fee: CHF 750, payable up front at registration. Tuition fees by year group (annual and instalment amounts) - Year 10 (10th Year Programme): CHF 29,400 per year. Payable in 12 monthly instalments of CHF 2,450. Miscellaneous costs: CHF 1,400 to be paid at the beginning of the school year. - English College Year 1 (EC1): CHF 29,400 per year, or 12 monthly instalments of CHF 2,450. Miscellaneous costs: CHF 1,400 to be paid at the beginning of the school year. - English College Year 2 (EC2): CHF 30,000 per year, or 12 monthly instalments of CHF 2,500. Miscellaneous costs: CHF 1,400 to be paid at the beginning of the school year. - English College Year 3 (EC3): CHF 30,600 per year, or 12 monthly instalments of CHF 2,550. Miscellaneous costs: CHF 1,400 to be paid at the beginning of the school year. - English College Year 4 (EC4): CHF 30,600 per year, or 12 monthly instalments of CHF 2,550. Miscellaneous costs: CHF 1,300 to be paid at the beginning of the school year. Billing schedule and payment terms - The stated billing options are the annual fee (total per year) or payment spread over 12 monthly instalments (monthly amounts are shown above). Miscellaneous costs are charged at the start of the school year and are payable at that time. The enrolment fee is due up front on registration. The school explicitly reserves the right to adjust fees in subsequent years. Boarding fees - Hull's School operates as a day school; no boarding fees are published because the school is listed as a day school (no boarding provision). Other costs and fees - Miscellaneous costs (annual): cover books and course materials, day trips and many school events. Specific trips and extra activities included vary by year (details of which year-specific trips are covered are listed alongside the miscellaneous-cost amount). - Items explicitly not covered by the school fees or miscellaneous costs: external examination fees (Pearson Edexcel, Cambridge and others), private tuition by school staff, and certain optional overnight or overseas trips (some annual trips may incur extra costs). - Uniform: students are not required to wear a formal school uniform; no uniform charges are listed. Refund information - The published fee pages state the school's fees for the academic year and note that the school reserves the right to adjust fees; no separate public refund schedule for tuition, enrolment, or miscellaneous costs is provided on the school's public fee pages. Parents should note that examination fees and certain optional trip costs are treated as additional and charged separately. Fee payment options (formats and timing) - Payment formats shown: payment of the full annual amount (annual sum) or spread over 12 monthly instalments; miscellaneous costs are due at the beginning of the school year; the enrolment fee is payable up front. Specific methods of payment (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) are not listed in the school's public fee pages.	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - Early Years and Primary (Ages 3–12): CHF 3,000 one-time non-refundable registration fee per student. - Middle School and all High School years (IGCSE / A-Levels; Ages 12–18): CHF 4,000 one-time non-refundable registration fee per student. Tuition fees by year group (annual, per-term and per-month breakdown) For the 2025–2026 academic year the annual tuition and the calculated billing breakdowns are: - Early Years (Ages 3–6) - Annual tuition: CHF 27,200. - Per-term (3-term billing): CHF 9,066.67. - Per-month (10 monthly instalments): CHF 2,720.00. - Primary School (Years 1–6; Ages 6–12) - Annual tuition: CHF 28,200. - Per-term (3-term billing): CHF 9,400.00. - Per-month (10 monthly instalments): CHF 2,820.00. - Middle School (Years 7–9; Ages 12–14) - Annual tuition: CHF 29,250. - Per-term (3-term billing): CHF 9,750.00. - Per-month (10 monthly instalments): CHF 2,925.00. - IGCSE (High School Years 10–11; Ages 14–16) - Annual tuition: CHF 30,300. - Per-term (3-term billing): CHF 10,100.00. - Per-month (10 monthly instalments): CHF 3,030.00. - A-Levels (High School Years 12–13; Ages 16–18) - Annual tuition: CHF 32,300. - Per-term (3-term billing): CHF 10,766.67. - Per-month (10 monthly instalments): CHF 3,230.00. Notes on these amounts: the annual tuition figures above are the published year-group tuition fees; term and monthly figures are the annual tuition divided into 3 or 10 equal instalments to match the school's available billing options (3-term or 10-month plans). Sibling discounts and other fee reductions - First sibling discount: 25% off tuition for the first sibling. - Additional siblings: 50% off tuition for each additional sibling. - Early payment discounts: 5% discount for annual payment by 30 May (Early Bird); 4% discount for annual payment between 1 June and 1 December; 2% discount applied for termly payments (3 payments on the dates shown by the school). Billing schedule and payment terms - An invoice for the annual fees is issued before the start of the new school year; annual fees are due on August 15 and payment must be received before the student attends school. - The full annual year-group fee is payable in advance unless an alternative instalment arrangement has been agreed in writing. - Payment options published by the school include: annual payment, termly payment (three instalments), or monthly instalments (ten instalments, August–May). Families seeking payment plans must sign a formalised payment schedule agreement. - Overdue balances may incur an annual interest charge of 5% plus collection fees. - If a new student is enrolled but does not take up the confirmed place on the agreed start date, 25% of the annual tuition fee becomes immediately due. Additional costs and optional services - School lunch (annual / instalment options): - 1 instalment: CHF 2,375.00. - 3 instalments: CHF 817.00. - 10 instalments: CHF 250.00. - School transport (Cham routes): - 1 instalment: CHF 1,995.00. - 3 instalments: CHF 686.00. - 10 instalments: CHF 210.00. - School transport (wider Kanton Zug): - 1 instalment: CHF 2,850.00. - 3 instalments: CHF 980.00. - 10 instalments: CHF 300.00. - School transport (Kanton Luzern and Sins): - 1 instalment: CHF 3,135.00. - 3 instalments: CHF 1,078.00. - 10 instalments: CHF 330.00. - Corporate fee packages (annual tuition + lunch + transport) are published as fixed annual amounts by year group and by catchment (Cham, Kanton Zug, Kanton Luzern & Sins). Examples: Early Years corporate fee (Cham) CHF 30,210.00; A-Level corporate fee (Kanton Luzern & Sins) CHF 36,195.00. Items expressly not included in tuition - Textbooks (where indicated on book lists), official IGCSE/AS/A-Level external exam fees, school and PE uniforms, school lunch and transport (when not included in a corporate package), after-school care / academy fees, replacement cost for lost/stolen/damaged school materials (including laptops), and one-to-one exam, language or music lessons. Tuition does include exercise books, laboratory practicals, school laptop provision, classroom educational resources, SEN support, career advice and internal clubs as published. Uniforms - School uniforms are not included in tuition and are handled through the school's uniform supplier arrangement; uniform purchase is an additional cost and is not covered by the tuition fee. Boarding - The school does not operate a regular boarding provision in Switzerland. ISCS publishes an international boarding experience through SAGE College in Spain (an exchange/boarding opportunity) rather than a Swiss on-site boarding house; therefore ongoing boarding fees are not applicable to standard ISCS enrolment in Zug. Refunds and withdrawal charges - Notice requirement: a minimum of three months' written notice is required to withdraw a student unless the signed contract specifies otherwise; failure to provide the required notice may result in the school charging one term's tuition in lieu of notice. - Refunds for prepaid fees beyond the withdrawal date will only be considered when the required notice period has been observed. No refunds are given for short-term absences or withdrawal without proper notice. - Any overpayment will be refunded within 30 days following the student's final day of attendance once financial clearance is completed. Fee payment options and practical notes - The school issues invoices for registration and annual fees; the published due date for annual invoices is August 15 and payment must be received before the student's first day. - The school states that alternative payment methods may be available and that families wishing to use instalment plans must enter a signed payment agreement; the school may apply interest and collection fees to overdue accounts. Specific accepted instruments (for example, which credit cards or bank account details) are not listed in the published fee documents. Brief note on completeness of published fee information - The school's 2025–2026 published fee schedule provides annual tuition by year group, registration fees, payment schedule options (annual, termly, monthly), early-payment and term-payment discounts, additional service pricing for lunch and transport, corporate-package figures, and the school's withdrawal/refund rules. The published materials do not list specific payment instrument details (for example explicit credit-card acceptance or IBAN/BIC for bank transfers) nor a Swiss on-site boarding tariff because standard ISCS enrolment in Zug is day-school only; an international boarding experience is offered via SAGE in Spain.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The curriculum is designed to enable students to succeed in a globalised world where English is the lingua franca; master German and a third language at an advanced level; promote independent thinking and learning in the pursuit of excellence; provide a broadly-based education that enables all students to discover their strengths and make the most of their talents; engender respect for individuality, difference and the importance of teamwork; provide pastoral and academic support; and foster self-confidence, enthusiasm, perseverance and tolerance.	Curriculum details The school provides a broad and balanced Cambridge International Curriculum as part of British International Education. It promotes development across the academic, social, cultural, physical and moral dimensions and prepares children for adult life while encouraging them to become good citizens with a global mindset and respect for others. The school enables proficiency in both English and German for all students, regardless of their mother tongue.
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Exam results	Exam results Hull's School is an official examination centre for Pearson Edexcel International and Cambridge International Examinations. The British IGCSE and A Level examinations are held at Hull's School, with results published to students via ResultsPlusDirect and certificates issued by the boards.	Exam results IGCSE and A‑Level exam results reflect student and teacher effort, with a 100% A-Level pass rate in Year 13. These results support university access in many countries around the world.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates have attended universities in Switzerland (e.g., ETH Zurich, EPFL, University of Basel, Bern, Fribourg, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich), the United Kingdom (e.g., Birmingham, Bristol, Durham, Edinburgh, Imperial College London, UCL, Manchester, Oxford, Leeds, Sussex), Europe (e.g., University of Amsterdam, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Leiden, Maastricht, Utrecht), and the United States (Brown University, UCLA).	Higher education progression Students are prepared for university in the USA, UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Spain, and many other countries.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Express interest and arrange a visit. Contact Hull's School administration to express interest and arrange a visit. You can book a private tour to view facilities and learn about the British curriculum; the admissions team will contact you shortly to schedule your visit. An information evening may also be available to learn about Year 10 and the English College programme. 2. Interview and placement tests. All prospective students are interviewed by Mr Cunningham and sit placement tests in English, Mathematics, French and German (for speakers of German as a foreign language) to determine the most suitable class. The results help determine the best class fit for the student's educational needs. This process ensures appropriate language and academic placement. 3. Registration and enrolment. For the registration form, contact administration by telephone or email to obtain the form and start the enrolment process. After registration, the admissions team will guide you through the remaining enrolment steps.	Admissions Initial Enquiry form registers interest; admissions team will contact you promptly.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Bursaries and scholarships for sporting, performance or academic excellence are offered and can be discussed during your application.
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