Hull's School vs SIS Swiss International School Pfäffikon-Schwyz

	H Hull's School Zug, Switzerland	S SIS Swiss International School Pfäffikon-Schwyz Zug, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 29,400 - 30,600	Fees / year CHF 26,500 - 31,280
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 British Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 400	Pupils 194
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language German, English
Opened	Opened 1945	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
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 at Eichenstrasse 5, 8808 Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland. The campus is a modern, state-of-the-art facility in a countryside location. It is situated between Chur, Zürich, Rapperswil and Einsiedeln, offering bilingual learning and life experiences. The campus is easily accessible by public transport or by car.
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 Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School and College (Bilingual Swiss Matura). The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is also offered.
School type	School type Private day school.	School type Private day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 194 enrolled students; 30+ nationalities.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times, and activities during school holidays.
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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 Registration / Application Fee - One-time registration fee: CHF 600.00 for the first child; CHF 500.00 for each additional child. This registration fee is non-refundable and a place is only guaranteed after timely payment. Tuition fees (academic year 2025/26) — amounts and instalments - Billing format: school fees are billed in advance per semester. On request, the school offers payment in six monthly instalments; the 6-month instalment option carries a 2% surcharge. School fees for mid-term admissions are prorated. - Kindergarten and Primary (Intro): CHF 13,370.00 per year; 6 monthly instalments: CHF 2,273.00 per month (2% surcharge applies to instalments). - Primary 1 to 6: CHF 13,370.00 per year; 6 monthly instalments: CHF 2,273.00 per month (2% surcharge). - Secondary 1 to 3 & Bilingual College 1–2: CHF 13,820.00 per year; 6 monthly instalments: CHF 2,349.00 per month (2% surcharge). - Bilingual College 3–4: CHF 15,330.00 per year; 6 monthly instalments: CHF 2,606.00 per month (2% surcharge). - International Baccalaureate (IBDP): CHF 12,990.00 per year; 6 monthly instalments: CHF 2,208.00 per month (2% surcharge). Sibling discount - A sibling discount of 10% of the school fees is granted for the second, third, etc. child from the same family. The reduction applies to the school fees of the younger child or children. Optional meal and care charges (additional to tuition) - Lunch (hot meal) — ordered per semester or per day: - Kindergarten to Primary 1: Full week (5 days) CHF 1,350.00 per semester; One day per week CHF 270.00 per semester; Single booking / per meal CHF 15.00. - Primary 2 to Secondary 3 and Bilingual College: Full week (5 days) CHF 1,500.00 per semester; One day per week CHF 300.00 per semester; Single booking / per meal CHF 15.00. - After-school care (4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.) — available at all school levels: - Full week (5 days): CHF 2,400.00 per semester; One day per week: CHF 480.00 per semester; Single booking / per meal: CHF 18.00. - Clubs and additional extracurricular activities: costs vary by offering; parents should use the school's booking channels for details and pricing. Other costs and items not included in tuition - School fees do not include costs for excursions, class trips, camps, external examinations and certificates, or additional services and activities; these are charged separately as applicable. - No separate boarding fees apply: this campus is a bilingual day school (no boarding provision). - No publicised uniform fee is listed among the standard charges for this school. Billing schedule and payment terms - School fees are due before the start of each semester. Alternatively, payment may be made in monthly instalments (6 instalments) subject to a surcharge. School fees for students admitted mid-term are charged pro rata. - Late payment consequences: interest on arrears is charged at 5% per annum; dunning costs of CHF 20.00 per reminder (from the second reminder) and collection charges may be applied. The school reserves the right to commission a collection agency and to withhold certificates or diplomas if fees remain outstanding. Refunds, termination and withdrawal: key rules - The registration fee is non-refundable. If a reserved place is not taken up after payment of the registration fee, there is no reimbursement. - Ordinary termination requires written notice by registered letter by December 1 (for the winter semester) or May 1 (for the summer semester). Late termination after these dates triggers compensation equal to 25% of the School Fees for the corresponding semester. - Leaving mid-semester: the school charges fees up to the end of the week in which the student leaves (pro rata by weeks, excluding school vacations). If notification is not provided ten calendar weeks prior to the end of that week, the school charges additional compensation of 25% of the School Fees for the corresponding semester. - Force majeure: if the school is closed by authorities for force majeure (for example an epidemic, pandemic or natural disaster), there is no right to a refund of school fees. Fee payment options and invoicing - Invoices and credit notes include a QR payment part suitable for Swiss e-banking and QR-IBAN payments; the school uses a Parents' Portal and Webshop for booking and invoicing optional services (lunch, after-school care, clubs). Payment is expected in accordance with the billing schedule. Administrative and contractual notes (payment processing and enforcement) - Even when a third party (e.g., an employer) covers fees, the legal guardians remain party to the contract and are liable for payment. The school may charge collection fees and interest on overdue amounts and may withhold certificates until outstanding amounts are paid or guaranteed.
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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 Kindergarten through to College is offered on the SIS Pfäffikon-Schwyz campus. The Academic Offer includes Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, College (Bilingual Swiss Matura) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). English and German are equally important as languages of instruction and in daily school life. Language acquisition begins early and is guided by experts in a natural environment to build lifelong competence. The school emphasizes a bilingual experience, continuity from Kindergarten to College, and learning enhanced by technology.
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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 —
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 —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
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 1. Consultation with the School Management. In a personal meeting, questions are clarified and the educational concept is presented. The school grounds can be shown and, if possible, a lesson may be observed. To make an appointment, contact the school office or fill out the registration form below. 2. Trial Days. Your child experiences the SIS environment for one or two days to ensure the child feels comfortable; the trial days are a first introduction. 3. Submitting the Admission Form. The registration form is provided during or after the interview, in printed or digital form. Fill it in completely and return it to the school. 4. Signing the School Contract. After registration is received, the school contract is drawn up and sent with a payment slip for the registration fee. Return the signed contract and transfer the registration fee to reserve a place. Admission is possible all year round. Most students are enrolled in spring (February to April) to start in August. Admission covers Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, College or International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. A place is secured once the enrolment fee is received; the enrolment fee is specified on the price list.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If a year group or class is full, waiting lists are maintained. Enquire about capacity early, preferably in spring, to secure a place for your child.
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