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Switzerland offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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International School Zurich North is a day school in Wallisellen for pupils aged nursery to 18. It follows a British pathway, with Early Years offering a Dual Language Programme in English and German, and Primary teaching supported by a German language component. The Middle Years Programme leads to IGCSEs in Grades 9 and 10, followed by Cambridge and Edexcel A-Levels in Grades 11 and 12. English is the language of instruction; German is taught across all German levels to Grade 10 (option to Grade 12) and French is compulsory in the middle years. The school is part of the Cognita network and provides university progression in Switzerland and beyond. Facilities include flexible Early Years spaces and a cafeteria, while co-curricular activities cover sport, performing arts, visual arts, robotics, outdoor education, and leadership. Features include the Dual Language Programme, the IPQ option in Grade 11, and a focus on wellbeing and safeguarding.
ELABasel – The Swiss British School Basel is a not-for-profit, two-campus international school serving Kita, Primary and Secondary students from ages 0 to 18. It offers two curriculum pathways: the Cambridge International Curriculum (leading to IGCSE and A-Levels) taught mainly in English, and a bilingual Swiss stream aligned with Lehrplan 21 for direct transfer into the Swiss system. German is taught from Pre-School to Year 7 and French from Year 3, while the Cambridge stream provides an internationally portable qualification. The school's Basel locations, Gartenstrasse 93 and St. Alban‑Vorstadt 32, host modern, child-centered learning spaces, including a dedicated STEM emphasis, arts facilities, and the Scala Theatre Basel for performances. An extensive Afterschool and Enrichment Programme runs until 18:00, with activities in coding, sports, music, and language. Distinctive features include the annual Scala musical, ABRSM music exams, and a bilingual program that supports long-term planning across local and international settings for families.
SIS Basel International School Basel is a bilingual day school in Basel, Switzerland for students aged 3 to 18. The school offers a bespoke curriculum that combines the Lehrplan 21 with the British curriculum and SIS-developed content, enabling a 50/50 split of English and German from kindergarten through college. Children learn across six curriculum areas: Personal and Social Development; Language Development; Mathematics; Knowledge and Understanding of the World; Physical Development; and Creative Development, taught through immersion with two language teachers and alternating days. The school operates from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with integrated before- and after-school care, lunch supervision, and a range of clubs and regular trips. With around 500 students, SIS Basel emphasises bilingual education and international-mindedness, guided by Principal Marcel Brunner since August 2023. Facilities include an outdoor football field, a cafeteria, and technology-enhanced learning across Kindergarten to SIS Bilingual College, including the IB Diploma Programme today.
Tandem International Multilingual School (Tandem IMS) is a day school delivering a blended curriculum that combines Zurich Lehrplan 21, the UK National Curriculum, and elements from the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. It serves learners from 0 to 18 years and supports multilingual education across English, German and French. Translanguaging and enquiry-based learning are core features, with two native-language teachers sharing a classroom to support language development in real time. The core curricula prepare pupils for the Swiss Gymnasium and Matura, with a twelve-month planning cycle that tailors activities to language development. Assessments include Swiss Klassencockpit and UK SATs. Since its founding, Tandem IMS has grown from six children to over 300 across campuses in Erlenbach, Küsnacht, Zollikon and Zurich. In 2024 it celebrated 20 years, and in 2025 opened the Küsnacht campus uniting primary and Gymnasium pupils in a modern environment with small classes. After-school clubs include football with InterSoccer, STEAM Techlabs, Music Club and German Booster.
Pré Fleuri International Alpine School is a private international boarding school in the Swiss Alps, near Villars-sur-Ollon, set on two hectares at 1,200 metres. It welcomes boarders, flex-boarders and day pupils aged 3 to 13. The school offers a bilingual English–French curriculum designed to support admissions to secondary schools worldwide. In the Early Years (3–5) the UK curriculum runs alongside French curricula, while the British Section (5–13) follows the official UK programme from KS1/KS2 to Year 7 and the French Section (5–13) follows the official French programme from CP to 5ème. Class sizes are small and learning emphasises individual progress. The Swiss Chalet houses classrooms, entertainment spaces and bedrooms, with grounds enabling outdoor learning and sport. Facilities include a pool, tennis court, golf course, football field, basketball and volleyball, table tennis, IT resources and a solar-powered eco shelter. Extra-curriculars include camps, a Forest School, and arts, languages and sports activities.
Hull's School is a private day school in Zurich for students aged 14 to 18, offering the Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. The curriculum is designed for use in a global context where English is the lingua franca, while enabling students to master German and a third language to an advanced level. The school provides a broadly based education that helps students discover their strengths and develop teamwork, self-confidence and perseverance, with strong pastoral and academic support. The campus comprises three buildings, F Building (Falkenstrasse 28a), S Building (Seehofstrasse 3) and H Building (Seehofstrasse 6). These houses contain specialised facilities such as science labs, IT suites, an art room and the Aldous Huxley Centre Zurich on the fourth floor of H Building. The on-site examination program and on-site administration of IGCSE and A-Level exams by Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge International Examinations underpin the school's international profile. The school also hosts around 20 clubs, including Debate and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Institut Le Rosey is a private international boarding school for ages 8 to 18, with two campuses in Rolle and Gstaad. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the French Baccalaureate, the British curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum, with English and French as languages of instruction in a bilingual framework. Students choose a main language (French or English) and study most subjects in that language, while at least one subject is studied in the other. A Le Rosey Bilingual Diploma is awarded at the end of the Pre-Bac programme, in addition to the IB Diploma or French Baccalaureate. The Rolle campus sits on 28 hectares; the Gstaad Campus supports winter and mountain learning. Facilities include the φlo building, the Paul & Henri Carnal Hall (900–1000-seat concert venue), a Learning Centre and on-site sports fields. The school offers 100+ extracurricular options and a CASC programme with charity and leadership opportunities.
SIS Swiss International School Rotkreuz-Zug offers a British- and bespoke curriculum for learners aged 3 to 15 in the Suurstoffi district of Rotkreuz, Switzerland. Since 2012, the school provides immersive bilingual education from kindergarten through primary, with instruction in English and German. The SIS Educational Concept centers on a bilingual experience, an independent and values-based approach, a day-school community, and continuity from kindergarten to college, supported by learning through technology and a strong network. Each class has one German-speaking and one English-speaking teacher who communicate with students in their native languages. The campus features contemporary classrooms and specialist rooms, a refurbished historic kindergarten with an attached playground, and a multipurpose hall used as a cafeteria and venue for events. The car-free Suurstoffi area offers transport links. The school day is complemented by lunch, supervision, and flexible before- and after-school care, with a range of extracurricular activities including a holiday club.
Children First provides an integrated early years program for children aged 1 to 8. The school combines three international curricula - British Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, and Swiss Curriculum - into a cohesive learning pathway. From toddlers to early primary learners, the program supports developmental continuity by blending Montessori's child-centered, hands-on learning with the clarity and progression of British and Swiss standards. Learning environments are designed to foster independence, curiosity, and responsible collaboration, with teachers trained to connect Montessori activities with structured activities derived from the British and Swiss frameworks. A distinctive feature is the blended curriculum approach itself, enabling younger learners to experience self-directed exploration while building foundations in literacy, numeracy, and inquiry through consistent expectations across the curricula. The school emphasizes supportive transitions between early years and primary levels, ensuring continuity of practice as children mature. This set-up offers international exposure in a nurturing setting, appealing to families seeking a diversified international education.
SIS Swiss International School Zürich is a private bilingual day school in Switzerland, welcoming students from age 4 to 18. Established in 2005, it offers a continuous, bilingual education from Kindergarten through to the SIS Bilingual College, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). In the primary grades, teaching follows the cantonal curriculum while incorporating elements of the British curriculum and SIS-developed materials, with language acquisition supported by experienced teachers in a natural, immersive environment. The school uses contemporary infrastructure and technology across classrooms and specialist spaces, supporting learning across subjects. The campus features a large outdoor area with a sports field, a playground and a rooftop terrace, fostering activity and outdoor learning. SIS Zürich emphasizes continuity from kindergarten to college and provides flexible before- and after-school care, lunch, and holiday clubs. Distinctive programs include the SIS Student Exchange Programme and intercultural activities as part of a SIS community.
École Bilingue de Suisse Romande is a private bilingual school in Lausanne serving children aged 3 to 15. It offers a programme drawing on French, British, Cambridge IGCSE, Singapore and Swiss curricula, with English-French bilingual immersion from early years. The youngest learners follow a 50/50 language split, with two years of English immersion for francophone pupils and a transition year; from Year 3, French elements are introduced and the programme becomes fully bilingual with native speakers in both languages. In primary, subjects are taught by specialists; the English component aligns with British standards while maths follows the Singapore Programme and geometry follows a French programme. The path continues through Collège with Gymnase entrance. The school occupies an Art Deco building (1913) shared with Lemania's IB section and has a science laboratory and a craft workshop. Extras include ski and sailing camps, exchanges with German students, trips to Rome and Vienna.
Located in a countryside campus on Eichenstrasse, SIS Pfäffikon-Schwyz is a private bilingual day school serving ages 3 to 18. The campus houses Kindergarten through College, with a curriculum offering Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, College (Bilingual Swiss Matura) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. English and German are equally important as languages of instruction and in daily school life, with language acquisition starting early and guided by experts in a natural environment to build lifelong competence. The school emphasizes a seamless continuum from Kindergarten to College and leverages technology to enhance learning. With about 160 students and more than twenty nationalities, it operates without government subsidies, financed entirely by tuition. Facilities and classrooms are equipped with infrastructure and digital tools. Extracurricular provisions include lunch, supervision, after-school care, flexible drop-off/pickup, and holiday activities. A SIS Student Exchange Programme enables abroad opportunities. The school is accessible by public transport and car for families.
Geneva English School (GES) Primary Campus offers an engaging educational experience rooted in the British National Curriculum and EYFS framework. Situated on the shores of Lake Geneva in Genthod, the campus overlooks Mont Blanc and provides a calm, modern setting for young learners. The school incorporates unique instructional strategies, most notably "The Literary Curriculum," which connects core subjects like Humanities and Science through a thematic, book-based approach.Students participate in specialized programs such as a STEAM Carousel, weekly Drama, Art, and Music lessons, and an extensive outdoor education initiative. A notable feature is the Science Ambassadors program, which empowers primary students to lead projects, complete scientific enquiries, and represent their peers. Bilingual Pre-school options and immersive French instruction ensure students integrate into the local francophone community while developing strong English literacy, creativity, and collaboration skills tailored for their progression to secondary education.
Léman International Academy in Geneva offered a bilingual Christian program for children aged 3 to 13. The curriculum merged the Swiss PER for French-language subjects with the North American Common Core for English-language subjects. French subjects followed PER with French textbooks; English subjects followed the Common Core with British textbooks; German began at age 7 as required by Swiss law. Computer science was taught to all students and used as a learning tool by the end of primary. Older students with classroom computers learn to master search engines, word processing, and document management. History and geography were adapted for an international audience. A weekly Bible time introduced biblical knowledge and values, integrating a biblical worldview with outdoor learning and cross-disciplinary exploration. Opened in September 2010 with TeachBeyond authorization, the campus sits in a park-like setting near downtown Geneva, with Bus A stopping at the Rippaz school stop. The school has high-performance IT equipment, a grassy football pitch, winter gym space in Vandoeuvres, and is now permanently closed.
Lucerne International School is a small international high school in Root, Lucerne, housed in the D4 Business Village. It offers the British curriculum with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and A Levels, accredited by Pearson Edexcel, AQA, and OxfordAQA. The school serves students aged 15 to 18 across grades 10 to 12. With small classes and a flexible timetable, learners benefit from a blended approach that combines classroom teaching with online materials. The campus provides access to nearby facilities, including a canteen and restaurant in the D4 complex for lunch, and a nearby Update Fitness gym at a special student rate to support regular physical activity. Targeted English and German language support helps multilingual students settle in. The school provides college guidance and university application support, and offers pathways to Swiss and international universities. A start to the day reflects sleep patterns and supports wellbeing with commitments in sport, music, or arts.
Situated between the city and Lake Zürich, SIS Zürich-Wollishofen is a private bilingual day school serving kindergarten through Year 6. With around 220 students from more than twenty nationalities, the school supports a truly international atmosphere. The curriculum follows the cantonal Swiss framework and is gradually integrated with elements of the British curriculum and curricula developed by SIS, delivered by German-speaking and English-speaking teachers who use their native languages to communicate. In the bilingual primary, students acquire language skills in a natural environment, laying a foundation for lifelong competence. The campus comprises two buildings: a historic kindergarten and a modern primary building that houses the library and cafeteria. A private garden and proximity to a large park offer pleasant outdoor spaces, with good public transport access. Signature SIS events and Räbeliechtli-Umzug traditions connect this campus to SIS schools worldwide. Facilities include a library, on-site meals, and bus transport for families.
Academia International School Basel offers a continuous, bilingual educational journey on its Basel campus from bilingual kindergarten and primary through lower secondary to an English-language college. The school delivers Cambridge Primary, IGCSE and A Levels alongside a Swiss curriculum, preparing students aged 12 to 18 for university study in Switzerland or worldwide. Kindergarten and Primary are naturally bilingual, with English and additional language exposure embedded in daily learning. The modern campus at Hochstrasse 16 features bright classrooms, a science laboratory, dedicated music and art rooms, and a cafeteria, supporting a hands-on approach to learning. The curriculum emphasizes depth and meaning through Arts Across the Curriculum, Metacognition and Action-Based Research. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, complemented by sports and music programs. Founded in 2009, the Basel campus hosts over 300 students with about 33 teachers; Head of School is Stephanie Wimmer. A welcoming international community.
Institut International de Lancy is a private international bilingual school in Switzerland serving ages 3 to 18. The curriculum spans EYFS, British and French Bilingual Curricula in the Primary years, and English or French Secondary programmes, leading to Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. An IB World School and Cambridge IGCSE centre, IIL also offers an Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma option and a plurilingual language policy that blends English in the French section and French in the English section. The school is non-profit, founded in 1903 as Collège Marie-Thérèse, and celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2023; in 2025 it opened a fourth building as part of ongoing expansion. The campus combines historic and modern buildings with solar panels and green roofs. Facilities include a S.T.E.A.M Lab, four science labs, a media studio, a media library and multiple gymnasia. Digital learning is embedded (iPad for every student; interactive screens; coding/robotics).
The British School of Geneva is a British international school in Geneva, welcoming students from age 3 to 18. The curriculum follows an enhanced English National Curriculum from Early Years to A Level, with a progression: International Primary School (ages 5–11) follows the English framework, International Secondary School (ages 11–16) offers IGCSEs, and the A Level College (ages 16–18) provides A‑levels. Class sizes are small—Early Years groups capped at 18 and A‑Level classes at 14—supporting individualized learning. English and French are core languages, with German, Russian and Spanish available through co‑curricular activities; A‑Level courses include English Language and Literature and French, with other languages offered for a fee. Facilities include a science laboratory, an ICT suite with Dell computers, a spacious art studio, a theatre, and a library of over 8,000 titles, plus a nurse's station, dining hall and music room. ISP programmes and clubs enrich academic and personal development.
Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug is a school offering a bilingual German–English education for students aged 3 to 15, with campuses in Lucerne and Zug. The Zug campus provides classrooms, science labs, art and music rooms, a library, and outdoor spaces including a forest school. The school follows Swiss Curriculum 21 as the basis for all subjects, with English instruction aligned to British National Curriculum. Students are immersed in one language at a time, alternating weekly between German and English. Preschool and early years introduce language through bilingual play, while Primary (Grades 1–6) builds knowledge in Swiss Curriculum 21 with English taught under the British framework. Secondary (Grades 7–9) continues bilingual delivery with subjects taught in their designated language. Graduation pathways include Swiss Gymnasium (grade dependent), Swiss Secondary, or International Pathway from Grade 7. Since 2024, Four Forest has been part of the Cognita family, supporting leadership across campuses.
School of Tomorrow is a bilingual private day school for ages 4 to 18, offering Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary (Gymnasium) across three campuses: Schloss Sihlberg Enge, Augustinerhof Zurich, and Gerichtsplatz Uster. The curriculum blends the Swiss Lehrplan 21 with an English-language program, delivering a comprehensive English curriculum alongside German–English bilingual education and language immersion. Timetables follow LP21 for all cycles, with Mathematics, German, English, French, Social Studies and Natural Sciences as core strands; teaching emphasizes project work, personalised learning plans and mentoring. The school promotes 12 core competencies and a mindset of personal development, aiming to foster curiosity, creativity and self-responsibility. From secondary, students may choose Swiss Matura or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) from summer 2028. Extra facilities include technology, digital literacy, coding and robotics. Lunch is provided; the school day runs 8 am–6 pm, with Friday options for younger pupils and Entrepreneur Friday for older students.
School of Tomorrow is a bilingual private day school for ages 4 to 18, offering Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary (Gymnasium) across three campuses: Schloss Sihlberg Enge, Augustinerhof Zurich, and Gerichtsplatz Uster. The curriculum blends the Swiss Lehrplan 21 with an English-language program, delivering a comprehensive English curriculum alongside German–English bilingual education and language immersion. Timetables follow LP21 for all cycles, with Mathematics, German, English, French, Social Studies and Natural Sciences as core strands; teaching emphasizes project work, personalised learning plans and mentoring. The school promotes 12 core competencies and a mindset of personal development, aiming to foster curiosity, creativity and self-responsibility. From secondary, students may choose Swiss Matura or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) from summer 2028. Extra facilities include technology, digital literacy, coding and robotics. Lunch is provided; the school day runs 8 am–6 pm, with Friday options for younger pupils and Entrepreneur Friday for older students.
Bell One World Nursery & Primary School is a British-curriculum, English-medium school in Geneva, serving ages 2 to 9. The Bell Colombettes campus in the Nations district offers Nursery through Primary, following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework in Nursery and Reception, then progressing to Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3–4). The Bell Way, developed with an Emeritus Professor from the University of Cambridge, guides learning with six principles: a child-led, theme-based approach; learning inside and outside the classroom; and personalised teaching in small groups. English is the language of instruction, with French taught as part of the curriculum and a bilingual Nursery option available. The school emphasises sport as part of its arts and physical education focus and maintains small class sizes: Nursery 1:8 (1:6 bilingual); Reception/Primary 1:12 (maximum 12). Facilities include indoor spaces and areas with convenient access by car or transit in Geneva.
Four Forest Bilingual International School Luzern is a private day school with campuses in Luzern and Zug. The school follows the cantonal curricula of Luzern and Zug and uses the British National Curriculum for English language instruction. From day one, students are immersed in a bilingual program, with one week taught in German and the following week in English, ensuring balanced language development. Preschool through Primary and Lower Secondary are offered across both campuses, with secondary education for grades 7–10 available at each site. The school provides modern classrooms equipped with learning technologies, plus dedicated spaces for art, music and science, a library, and extensive outdoor areas including a forest school. After school, Schulclub runs daily from 3:15 to 6:00 with activities such as sport skills, robotics, language classes and drama, alongside individual music lessons. Field trips, theatre performances, and museum visits are included in the annual fee. For families.
Geneva English School (GES) is an international day school offering a British curriculum for ages 3 to 18 across two campuses. The Primary campus is in Genthod and the Secondary campus in Versoix, with students using iPads and Google Classroom to connect at school and home. The school follows the English National Curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage through GCSE and A Levels, with an emphasis on languages in a French-speaking Swiss setting. Immersive French begins in Pre-School, and German and Spanish are studied as part of the modern foreign language program; all lessons are taught in English, with a bilingual Pre-school. The secondary program opened in 2017 on Versoix site. The school provides educational visits and residential trips, extracurricular offering, and a Sports Academy delivering football, netball, paddleboarding, skiing and athletics. Duke of Edinburgh's Award and the Extended Project Qualification are part of leadership and academic pathways.
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