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Celina Steiner
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages German, English
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
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.
This campus is part ofSwiss Academia International School
Binzmühlestrasse 15, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
The Essentials
Academia International School Zurich has 100 pupils, instruction in German, English.
Location
The Zurich Campus is located at Binzmühlestrasse 15, 8050 Zurich, centrally located and easily accessible, just steps from Oerlikon train station. Kindergarten & Primary are hosted at Terra Nova campus in Küsnacht. Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary are part of the Zurich campus, offering bilingual instruction in the lower years and English-language programmes in the upper years. Academia International School Zürich is part of Academia International School, which operates across Basel, Zurich and Winterthur.
Stages
Kindergarten & Primary (Pre-K to Year 6) at Terra Nova in Küsnacht; Lower Secondary (Year 7–8) bilingual; Upper Secondary (Year 9–12) English-language, with IGCSE & A Level pathways.
Type
International school
School day structure
Opening hours Monday–Friday 8:00–17:00.
Fees
Annual tuition at Academia International School Zurich ranges from CHF 28,800 to CHF 32,800 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration Fee
- Registration (one-time): CHF 500.
Tuition fees (per student)
- Tuition fee per school year: CHF 28,800. - Tuition fee per semester: CHF 14,400. - Tuition fee per quarterly instalment: CHF 7,200. - Monthly instalment plan (10 monthly payments, includes an administrative surcharge of 3%): CHF 2,965 per month. - Tuition including the German Booster programme: CHF 32,800 (annual).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- School fees are invoiced in advance. - Payment may be made as a one-off payment in advance or by instalments; instalment options shown include semester, quarterly and a 10-month plan which carries an administrative surcharge. The time allowed for payment on invoices is 30 days unless otherwise specified. - If one or more instalments are not paid by the agreed deadline after lessons have started, the student can be excluded from the school programme until outstanding instalments are paid; continued non-payment after reminders may lead to contract withdrawal and fees due as described under cancellation. Interest and collection costs apply to overdue amounts.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as part of the Zurich campus fee schedule; no boarding fees are included in the published fees for the Zurich campus.
Other costs and optional charges
- Teaching materials and most electives and extra-curricular activities are included in the school fees. Examination fees, school trips and camps are charged separately. If a pupil joins during the school year, school fees are calculated pro rata temporis. - Private lessons (optional, charged separately): CHF 140 per 60 minutes. - Sibling discount: For self-financing families with more than one child enrolled at the same time, a 10% sibling discount is available on the youngest child's school fee.
Refund, cancellation and deposit conditions
- If an entire course of study is definitely cancelled, fees already paid shall be refunded; reimbursement of further costs is excluded. - If the student does not attend despite a concluded school contract, the school is entitled to an administrative fee and a cancellation fee equal to three months' school fees. In the event of withdrawal following payment reminders and non-payment, the school is entitled to an administrative fee and a cancellation fee of three months' school fees in addition to the fee for tuition provided; deposits may be forfeited in specified circumstances. Notice and probationary-period provisions in the contract affect refund and termination outcomes.
Fee payment options (as published)
- Invoices are issued and the school fee payment deadlines and instalment options are set out in the billing; published materials do not specify a detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example, specific card types or bank details are not shown in the publicly available price summary and terms). Payment is expected within the stated invoice terms.
Note on the available published information
- The published price information provides the fee amounts, instalment variants, optional extra charges and the school's contractual payment and cancellation rules. Published materials do not list separate boarding fees for the Zurich campus and do not specify the exact payment channels on the publicly available fee documents.
Academics
Academia International School Zurich teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 12 to 18.
Curriculum
The Zurich campus offers Pre-K to Year 6 at the Terra Nova campus in Küsnacht, with Year 7 to Year 12 on the Zurich campus. Lower Secondary is bilingual and provides a direct, exam-free entry to the IGCSE/A-Level stream after Year 8. Upper Secondary / College delivers IGCSE and A Level courses in English, with a focus on individual strengths and university readiness for higher education in Switzerland and abroad. The learning approach emphasizes Voice and Ownership, with design thinking and active student participation, supported by regular reflection sessions and personalised tutoring to foster self-efficacy, responsibility and personal growth. Campus life includes clubs such as Model United Nations, Cooking and Business, and the campus is centrally located near Oerlikon train station with modern classrooms and a rooftop terrace. The campus hosts over 100 students with about 22 teachers.
Admissions
Admissions
Zurich campus hosts over 100 students (Year 7 to Year 12). Head of School is Celina Steiner. Founded in 2019; the campus has 22 teachers. Kindergarten and Primary are taught at the Terra Nova campus in Küsnacht. Lower Secondary is bilingual and offers direct, exam-free entry to the IGCSE/A-Level stream after Year 8. Upper Secondary School/College offers English-language IGCSE and A Level programs focused on university readiness. The campus is centrally located, steps from Oerlikon train station, with modern classrooms, a welcoming common room with a rooftop terrace, and a dedicated team. Learning emphasizes student voice and ownership through design thinking, regular reflection, and personalized tutoring. Campus life includes clubs such as Model United Nations, Cooking, and Business.
FAQs
What curriculum does Academia International School Zurich offer?
Academia International School Zurich offers IGCSE, Cambridge, British, AP curriculums. The Zurich campus offers Pre-K to Year 6 at the Terra Nova campus in Küsnacht, with Year 7 to Year 12 on the Zurich campus. Lower Secondary is bilingual and provides a direct, exam-free entry to the IGCSE/A-Level stream after Year 8.
What age range does Academia International School Zurich cater for?
Academia International School Zurich accepts students from age 14 to 18. Kindergarten & Primary (Pre-K to Year 6) at Terra Nova in Küsnacht; Lower Secondary (Year 7–8) bilingual; Upper Secondary (Year 9–12) English-language, with IGCSE & A Level pathways.
What are the fees at Academia International School Zurich?
Annual fees at Academia International School Zurich range from approximately 28,800 to 28,800. **Application / Registration Fee** - Registration (one-time): CHF 500. **Tuition fees (per student)** - Tuition fee per school year: CHF 28,800. - Tuition fee per semester: CHF 14,400. - Tuition fee per quarterly instalment: CHF 7,200. - Monthly instalment plan (10 monthly payments, includes an administrative surcharge of 3%): CHF 2,965 per month.
Where is Academia International School Zurich located?
Academia International School Zurich is located in Switzerland. The Zurich Campus is located at Binzmühlestrasse 15, 8050 Zurich, centrally located and easily accessible, just steps from Oerlikon train station. Kindergarten & Primary are hosted at Terra Nova campus in Küsnacht.
Is Academia International School Zurich co-educational?
Academia International School Zurich is a co-educational school. International school.
How do I apply to Academia International School Zurich?
The admissions process at Academia International School Zurich: Zurich campus hosts over 100 students (Year 7 to Year 12). Head of School is Celina Steiner. Founded in 2019; the campus has 22 teachers. Kindergarten and Primary are taught at the Terra Nova campus in Küsnacht.
What facilities does Academia International School Zurich have?
The Zurich campus is centrally located and easily accessible, just steps from Oerlikon train station. It features modern classrooms, a welcoming common room with a rooftop terrace, a laboratory, an auditorium, and a reception area.
What languages are taught at Academia International School Zurich?
Upper Secondary is taught in English. Lower Secondary is bilingual. The Zurich campus offers a bilingual lower secondary program with direct, exam-free entry to the IGCSE/A-Level stream after Year 8. The upper secondary program is English-language and focuses on university readiness.
Who is the head of Academia International School Zurich?
The head of school at Academia International School Zurich is Celina Steiner.
How many students attend Academia International School Zurich?
Academia International School Zurich has approximately 100 students. The school serves students from age 14 to 18.
When was Academia International School Zurich founded?
Academia International School Zurich was founded in 2019. Campus Zurich was founded in 2019 and has grown to host over 100 students from Year 7 to Year 12. The Head of School is Celina Steiner. The campus employs 22 teachers.
What is the parent community like at Academia International School Zurich?
The Zurich campus is centrally located and easily accessible, just steps from Oerlikon train station.
