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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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Montessori Nations School in Geneva offers a bilingual French-English Montessori program for children aged 3 to 12. The school combines Montessori pedagogy with Swiss standards (Plan d'Études Romand PER) and Cambridge Primary to support progression to Swiss and international schools. Class groups are mixed-age, with two Preparatory (3–4), Lower Elementary (4–6), and three Upper Elementary (6–12) classes, fostering autonomy and social development. Native-speaking teachers provide immersion in both languages, with English taught by anglophone staff, German introduced from 4th grade, and computer sciences starting in 3rd grade. The center is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and offers after-school programs and a full extracurricular schedule. It operates in Petit-Saconnex, Geneva, welcomes students of all nationalities, and is a certified School Impulse institution, with regular quality inspections. The school emphasizes curiosity, independence, and cultural integration from an early age. This combination supports a purposeful transition to Swiss and international education.
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.
Institut Montana on the Zugerberg is a co-educational international day and boarding school in Switzerland for students aged 6 to 18. It offers four pathways for Grades 1–12: a Bilingual Primary School (Swiss Lehrplan 21) taught in English and German; a Bilingual Secondary School with the Swiss curriculum and English/German options; a Swiss Gymnasium leading to the Swiss Matura with bilingual pathways and language support; and an International School pathway (Grades 6–12) using Cambridge Lower Secondary/IGCSE, then the IB Diploma or a High School Diploma, with English as the main language of instruction and EAL support. The language and certification mix includes Cambridge, Goethe/DELF, and Cambridge IGCSE. The Matura pathway provides direct access to ETH Zurich, EPFL, University of St. Gallen and EHL; the IB Diploma offers global university entry. The campus sits on the pre-alpine Zugerberg, with forest surroundings and views of Lake Zug, on-site dining and health and wellbeing support, and spaces for music, choir, drama, private instrument lessons, and Model United Nations. A 2024 Innovation Hub and a planned 100-year anniversary in 2026 reflect ongoing development.
Academia International School Winterthur is a private college founded in 2023, located inside the WIN4 sports complex in Deutweg, Winterthur. The campus offers a compact, modern learning environment that blends an intimate, family-like atmosphere with access to professional sports facilities. The school serves students aged 14–18 and delivers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels within a four-year College/Upper Secondary program tailored to student strengths. The programme follows international standards and prepares students for next steps in Switzerland or abroad. Kindergarten and Primary begin with a bilingual start through Academia Bilingual School, linking to international pathways; Lower Secondary provides pathways to vocational training or college via the sister school. Upper Secondary culminates in an internationally recognised diploma. Each student is supported by a Study Coach as part of personal coaching to set goals and reflect on progress. Campus Life includes projects, excursions and sports, fostering a connected, goal-oriented community.
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.
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.
The International School of Switzerland is a day school for students aged 6–18 that offers the IB Middle Years Programme, the IB Diploma Programme, and Cambridge A Levels. It operates as an IB World School guided by the K.I.N.D. framework—Kindness, Innovation, Navigation, and Discovery—to shape both academics and co‑curricular life. Instruction is in English, with Italian and German taught at varying levels and CEFR‑based placement. From Grade 10, students can pursue a dual pathway to Advanced Levels or the IB Diploma Programme; the IB Diploma Programme is currently a Candidate School, and the Bridge Program supports language fluency and transitions to IB, A‑Levels, or Liceo. Facilities include modern classrooms with interactive touchscreens and Microsoft tools, a STEAM Center with robotics labs and a makerspace, and Switzerland's first Microsoft Dream Space for AI, VR, and coding projects. Arts spaces include Visual Arts Studios, a professional Performing Arts Theater, and Music Rooms, with on‑campus sports facilities. Co‑curriculars feature the Discovery Program, Masterclasses, and the Immersion Program, which offer diverse activities, masterclasses, cultural excursions, and industry visits.
ISCS is a private international day school in Switzerland for ages 3 to 18 offering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. The school emphasizes a Cambridge International Curriculum embedded in British international education. Proficiency in English and German is developed for all students, with German core in primary and EAL support for non-native speakers. The campus features bright classrooms, specialist facilities for Art, Drama, Science, Music and German, a large library, and technology including personal laptops from Grade 1 and interactive whiteboards. The school commenced operations in 2008 and adopted the Cambridge curriculum in 2019. The first IGCSE certificates were earned in 2020 and the first A-level certificates in 2021; enrollment reached 143. Students access Lorzenpark outdoors and participate in a wide range of trips. The Duke of Edinburgh Award and a calendar of clubs and talks support leadership, service and global citizenship.
Nestled in the Alpine village of Villars, Aiglon College is an international boarding school for ages 7–18. Founded in 1949 by John Corlette, it is a not-for-profit institution sustaining the balanced development of mind, body and spirit, with meditation and mountain expeditions at its core. English is the language of instruction, with targeted EAL support, and graduates receive an accredited High School Diploma alongside IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum unfolds in three phases: Discovery Years (5–9) blend academic study with expeditions, arts and reflection; Exploration Years (10–11) offer Cambridge IGCSE and a bespoke Pre-IB pathway; Inspiration Years (12–13) deliver the IB Diploma. On campus, teaching and boarding spaces sit with renovated chalets, recording studio, Centre for Enquiry with a maker space, and AIR Lab. Sports and expeditions shape life, with outdoor pitches, a Sports Centre, skiing and weekend trips. Partnerships include Manchester City Football School and Lindsey Vonn skiing education.
Academia Bilingual School Winterthur is a private bilingual day school in Winterthur, Switzerland, serving ages 3–15 with the Swiss Curriculum and Cambridge Primary framework. It provides bilingual education across kindergarten, primary and secondary levels in an international environment and is recognised by the Canton of Zurich. The Winterthur campus opened in August 2021 on the WIN4 Campus, sharing facilities with Academia International School and the Swiss Academy Zurich. Students enjoy on-site lunch at L'Arena, after-school care, and a range of clubs. A distinctive feature is the Talent Promotion program, supporting talents in sports, music and dance, with on-site coaching and pathways to higher secondary options. After Year 8/9, students can transfer without exams to Academia International School's English high school or to the Swiss Academy Zurich high school in Winterthur. The school emphasises small classes, a diverse, international staff, booster lessons in German and English, and access by public transport.
Located in Founex, Vaud, La Châtaigneraie is the La Châtaigneraie campus of the Ecole Internationale de Genève. It serves students aged 3 to 18 across Primary and Secondary, with bilingual French/English programmes up to Year 9. From Year 10, learners choose between an anglophone route (IGCSE/IB) or the francophone maturité suisse, supporting both international and Swiss higher education pathways. The school offers five programmes, diplomas and certificates: IB Primary Years Programme, IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme, maturité suisse. The campus combines historic and modern facilities, including specialist classrooms, ICT suites, two multimedia centres and a library, plus an auditorium and a theatre. A music studio supports a thriving arts scene, while sport is supported by an all-weather football pitch, a basketball court and several sport halls. A strong emphasis on bilingual education is complemented by Culture & Leisure, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Dance and numerous student-led clubs.
Chantemerle is a private international boarding and day school in Blonay, with a LémanMaturité extension in Vevey, serving ages 6 to 18. The Swiss pathway, taught primarily in French, leads to the Swiss Matura and a bilingual (French–English) version for international students. A French integration option supports non-French-speaking students to access the Matura. The Cambridge International pathway offers IGCSE and A-Levels in English, with an option to join for a semester or a full year as an English-immersion programme. The two campuses—the Blonay site with boarding houses and four-hectare grounds, and the Vevey campus near the train station—provide bright classrooms, study areas, and extensive sports and outdoor spaces. Residential sport and study programmes partner with professional Swiss clubs; language exchange and study-abroad opportunities are offered. Earning the Matura grants Swiss student status and automatic admission to public Swiss universities, including EPFL and ETHZ, and prepares international students for Swiss or global university access.
Terra Nova Bilingual School in Küsnacht near Zürich offers a bilingual German–English education for ages 3 to 12, based on the Swiss curriculum with English taught through Cambridge Primary. In primary years, instruction in language, mathematics, science and social studies is delivered in parallel in German and English by native speakers, with French introduced from Year 5. Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) is bilingual with a 1:6 ratio; Kindergarten (age 4) is a two-year program split 50/50 between High German and English. After Year 6, the school joins Academia Group Switzerland and provides a pathway to higher education through Academia International School Basel, Winterthur and Zurich, including a Pre-IGCSE for Years 7–8, followed by IGCSE and International A Levels. The campus serves around 150 students with more than 40 teachers. Highlights include after-school programs, ski camps, cultural and language activities, and a school bus connecting Meilen and Tiefenbrunnen. Lunch is included daily.
St. George's International School Switzerland is a day and boarding international school offering a multilingual, globally oriented education for ages 1 to 18. The curriculum progresses from Cambridge International (Pre-school through IGCSE) to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Cambridge A Levels, with Cambridge running through Junior School to IGCSE and the IB in High School (ages 16–19). The IB is taught in English, with English and bilingual English/French routes, plus beginner language support. Founded in 1927, the school serves a diverse community of pupils from more than 60 nationalities and is part of Inspired Education. The campus features purpose-built classrooms, modern learning technologies, dedicated science labs, and dedicated Music, Art and Dance studios. The META mixed reality program supports memory retention, and a renovated boarding house provides single and double rooms. Extensive sports facilities and Sport Études, with arts activities, complete the offer. A broad co-curricular program supports learning.
Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich – City Campus is a boarding school in Winterthur/Zurich offering Cambridge IGCSE in Years 9–10 and International A Levels in Years 11–12. The school serves students aged 14 to 18. English is the language of instruction, with language classes taught by native speakers. Students study three to four subjects in depth, with a core set including English, German, Mathematics, Biology, History and Geography, and electives such as Sports, Art & Design and Life Skills. Lessons are in small classes, and a Head of Academics creates tailor‑made learning plans while each student has a personal learning coach. A Careers Advisor supports subject choices and university applications, guiding pathways toward higher education worldwide. City Campus sits in Winterthur/Zurich, hosting the Sport, Dance & Music Academy. Boarding offers en‑suite rooms, separate living areas for boys and girls, staff and meals, with summer camps in Disentis and Winterthur.
Brillantmont International School is a long-established, family-run boarding and day school in Lausanne, Switzerland, educating students aged 12 to 18. The campus sits in leafy grounds, five minutes from the city centre, and comprises eight buildings with classrooms and boarding facilities. The school offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels, and an American curriculum, with a 13th Grade option for a year tailored to university plans. Middle School (7th–8th) provides English language support and a broad subject base, while High School (9th–12th) offers personalised timetables and UK and US exam pathways, and 7th–10th grade courses prepare for the IB. All teaching is in English, with French as a host language taught through end of 10th grade. The school emphasizes intercultural understanding, small classes, and international university admissions. Extracurriculars span Art, Music and Dance; Model United Nations; Habitat for Humanity and other service activities, and sport and outdoor options.
La Côte International School Aubonne is a day school for ages 3–18 offering a three-path curriculum: the Early Years Foundation Stage, the Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. The campus, opened in 2014 on a purpose-built site in Aubonne, features a 250-seat theatre, a gym, film studios and 12 specialist rooms for science, computing, art and music, plus 44 classrooms and dynamic learning spaces. In Primary, the IPC and English National Curriculum guide English and Maths, with French options from beginner to bilingual; in Lower Secondary, pupils prepare for IGCSE and the IB DP, with language study in English, French and German or Spanish. The school promotes bilingual provision and a strong PSHE and service programme. Extracurricular life features 80+ clubs, including the MIT-Nord Anglia STEAM programme, Juilliard performing arts collaboration, and UNICEF Global Campus partnerships. Global Campus connections with UNICEF, Juilliard and MIT extend learning beyond the classroom.
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.
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.
International School Altdorf is a private international boarding and day school for students aged 13 to 18, set on a hillside campus with mountain views. The school offers a rigorous mix of Cambridge IGCSE (14–16) and the IB Middle Years Programme for junior years, along with the IB Diploma Programme (16–19) and the IB Career-related Programme supported by BVIS and UNWTO Academy Switzerland with OTHM accreditation. Language development is a clear focus, with IGCSE languages (English, German, French, Chinese) and targeted English support for non-native speakers. The campus features athletics facilities (soccer, basketball, tennis; summer beach volleyball and outdoor pool) and a fitness club, plus outdoor activities such as hiking, rowing, mountain biking and skiing. A distinctive feature is the on-campus animal shelter run by students, linking campus life with service. Modern classrooms, a well-equipped library, and tutoring and exam-prep services support personalised learning. The school welcomes international families worldwide.
BKA International School is a bilingual private IB World School in Basel, Switzerland, educating children from infancy through upper secondary across five campuses. The school teaches in English and German from early years, with French introduced from Grade 3, enabling multilingual development. The youngest learners join at 3 months, with Wettstein, Spalentor, Gellert, and Rittergasse campuses, and Rosental Campus opened in 2021 for upper primary. The Early Years program combines Curriculum 21 with the IB Primary Years Programme in a play-based setting that emphasizes language acquisition. Primary builds on this foundation with developmentally appropriate study across disciplines, while Secondary learners prepare for Swiss and international universities through IGCSEs and A-Levels. BKA holds Basel-Stadt Alignment and Transition Agreement, ensuring the IB framework aligns with Lehrplan 21. The BKA Experience centres on curiosity, discovery, and learning within a bilingual IB framework, with 45+ extracurricular activities and after-school care until 19:00 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.
Academia International School Zurich offers the Swiss and British curriculums, including Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, for students aged 14 to 18. The Zurich campus hosts Years 7–12; Kindergarten to Year 6 are at Terra Nova in Küsnacht. Lower Secondary is bilingual and provides direct, exam-free entry to the IGCSE/A Level stream after Year 8. Upper Secondary offers IGCSE and A Level courses in English, preparing students for higher education in Switzerland and abroad. Learning centers on Voice and Ownership, with design thinking, active participation, regular reflection and personalised tutoring to support self-efficacy and responsibility. Campus life features Model United Nations and Cooking and Business clubs, joint projects, excursions and celebrations. Founded in 2019, the Zurich campus now hosts over 100 students and 22 teachers. It is near Oerlikon station, with modern classrooms, a laboratory, an auditorium, a rooftop terrace and a common room. Head of School Celina Steiner.
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.
Collège du Léman is a day and boarding school in Geneva, Switzerland, educating children from ages 2 to 18. It offers a broad range of curricula, including IPC and Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, IBDP and IBCP, American High School Diploma, French Baccalaureate, and Swiss Maturité, with early language instruction in English, French, or bilingual settings and pathways that can be changed year to year. The Made for You approach matches strengths and interests within a diverse community of over 120 nationalities. The campus features 5,000m2 Olympus Gymnasium, an all-weather pitch, outdoor courts, and Concha garden; science labs with robotics, MacBooks, and 3D printers; a lake-view library; and dedicated performing arts spaces. The Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme, MIT STEAM collaboration, and UNICEF ties support music, drama, and science. Results include a 100% diploma pass rate; IBDP average 36.5; 69% of IGCSEs A*-A; graduates to Oxford, UCL, and top universities worldwide.
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