GIS The International School of Lugano

Switzerland, Lugano

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Year 1	3	17,400 CHF	Early Years 1 (Half Day)	Admission fee (one-time) CHF 2,500; Registration CHF 1,500; Lunch CHF 2,200; Tuition CHF 11,200
Year 2	4	20,900 CHF	Early Years 1 & 2 (Full Day)	Registration CHF 1,500; Lunch CHF 2,200; Tuition CHF 17,200; Admission fee not applicable
Year 3	5	21,500 CHF	Early Years 3	Registration CHF 1,500; Lunch CHF 2,200; Tuition CHF 17,800; Admission fee not applicable
Year 4	6	23,100 CHF	Primary Years 1–5	Registration CHF 1,500; Lunch CHF 2,200; Tuition CHF 19,400; Admission fee not applicable
Year 5	7	23,100 CHF	Primary Years 1–5	Registration CHF 1,500; Lunch CHF 2,200; Tuition CHF 19,400; Admission fee not applicable
Year 6	8	23,100 CHF	Primary Years 1–5	Registration CHF 1,500; Lunch CHF 2,200; Tuition CHF 19,400; Admission fee not applicable
Year 7	9	23,100 CHF	Primary Years 1–5	Registration CHF 1,500; Lunch CHF 2,200; Tuition CHF 19,400; Admission fee not applicable
Year 8	10	23,100 CHF	Primary Years 1–5	Registration CHF 1,500; Lunch CHF 2,200; Tuition CHF 19,400; Admission fee not applicable
Year 9	11	25,200 CHF	Middle Years 1–3	Registration CHF 1,500; Lunch CHF 2,200; Tuition CHF 21,500; Admission fee not applicable
Year 10	12	25,200 CHF	Middle Years 1–3	Registration CHF 1,500; Lunch CHF 2,200; Tuition CHF 21,500; Admission fee not applicable
Year 11	13	25,200 CHF	Middle Years 1–3	Registration CHF 1,500; Lunch CHF 2,200; Tuition CHF 21,500; Admission fee not applicable
Year 12	14	26,200 CHF	Middle Years 4–5	Registration CHF 1,500; Lunch CHF 2,200; Tuition CHF 22,500; Admission fee not applicable
Year 13	15	26,200 CHF	Middle Years 4–5	Registration CHF 1,500; Lunch CHF 2,200; Tuition CHF 22,500; Admission fee not applicable

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	2,500 CHF	Admission fee charged in Year 1 only

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee
Enrollment Fee	0 CHF

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application & Registration Fees

- Admission fee (one-time, new enrolments only): CHF 2,500.00.
- Registration fee (annual): CHF 1,500.00.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and instalments)

The school publishes annual tuition by year group and the three-instalment breakdown (25% / 50% / 25%). Payment deadlines shown are those published for the 2025/2026 schedule and the instalment percentages apply as indicated below. Amounts and instalment splits:

- Early Years 1 (Half Day)
- Annual tuition: CHF 11,200.00
- 1st payment (25%): CHF 2,800.00
- 2nd payment (50%): CHF 5,600.00
- 3rd payment (25%): CHF 2,800.00.

- Early Years 1 & 2 (Full day)
- Annual tuition: CHF 17,200.00
- 1st payment (25%): CHF 4,300.00
- 2nd payment (50%): CHF 8,600.00
- 3rd payment (25%): CHF 4,300.00.

- Early Years 3
- Annual tuition: CHF 17,800.00
- 1st payment (25%): CHF 4,450.00
- 2nd payment (50%): CHF 8,900.00
- 3rd payment (25%): CHF 4,450.00.

- Primary Years 1–5
- Annual tuition: CHF 19,400.00
- 1st payment (25%): CHF 4,850.00
- 2nd payment (50%): CHF 9,700.00
- 3rd payment (25%): CHF 4,850.00.

- Middle Years 1–3
- Annual tuition: CHF 21,500.00
- 1st payment (25%): CHF 5,375.00
- 2nd payment (50%): CHF 10,750.00
- 3rd payment (25%): CHF 5,375.00.

- Middle Years 4–5
- Annual tuition: CHF 22,500.00
- 1st payment (25%): CHF 5,625.00
- 2nd payment (50%): CHF 11,250.00
- 3rd payment (25%): CHF 5,625.00.

Lunches / Catering fees

- Annual lunches charge: CHF 2,200.00.
- Lunch payments are split: 50% of lunches invoiced with the 2nd instalment and 50% with the 3rd instalment (no lunches charge on the 1st instalment).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Instalment schedule as published for the 2025/2026 fees:
- 1st payment (25% of tuition) + Registration Fee + Admission Fee — due by 31/01/2025.
- 2nd payment (50% of tuition) + 50% of lunch fees — due by 31/07/2025.
- 3rd payment (25% of tuition) + 50% of lunch fees — due by 15/12/2025.
- Fees must be paid by the dates indicated in the billing schedule.

Discounts and what the tuition includes

- Sibling discounts on tuition: 10% for the second child, 20% for the third child, 25% for the fourth child.
- Upfront payment discount: 5% on tuition if the total tuition amount is paid upfront by the stated upfront-payment deadline (published example: payment by 31/01/2025).
- Tuition includes books and stationery and tablets for school use. Any items not explicitly listed as included are charged extra.

Boarding fees

- The published fee schedule lists no boarding fees. No boarding charge is included in the published annual tuition schedule.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Uniform: Wearing the school uniform is compulsory. Uniform items are supplied by CoccoBaby and ordered through the designated uniform platform (myunif.com); uniform items are an additional cost and are not included in the tuition line items.
- Items explicitly not included: any items not listed under the tuition inclusions (books, stationery, tablets) will be charged extra; parents should expect additional costs for personal supplies, certain school trips, specialised materials, optional activities and external exam/assessment fees where applicable.

Refund information

- The published annual fee schedule provides the chargeable items, instalment amounts and payment deadlines but does not set out a detailed refund or cancellation schedule within the same fee document. The fees schedule does identify the Admission Fee as a fee charged for new enrolments. For clarity about refunds of specific fees (for example enrolment cancellation, withdrawals, or refunds of payments), the school's formal refund/cancellation terms are not included in the single-page fee schedule and should be confirmed with the school's admissions or finance office.

Fee payment options

- The published fee documents and fee summary do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer or card) in the fee schedule itself. Payment method details and invoicing instructions are handled through the school's admissions/finance processes. Confirm available payment channels and any transfer instructions with the admissions/finance office.

Brief note on gaps in the published fee schedule (concise)

- The one-page published annual fee schedule provides amounts, instalment splits, payment deadlines, discounts and what tuition covers, but it does not publish a full refund/cancellation policy or specify accepted payment methods on that same fee sheet. Financial and contractual details such as refund timelines, the treatment of mid-year withdrawals, and the school's accepted payment channels are handled separately by the school's admissions/finance team.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Italian

Fees CHF 11,200 - 22,500

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 2025

Bus Service No

GIS Lugano is a bilingual international school in Lugano, Switzerland, offering a multilingual curriculum for ages 3 to 18. English and Italian are the primary languages of instruction, with intensive Italian for local culture and native-speaking teachers supporting linguistic diversity. The school follows the International Baccalaureate framework and is pursuing authorization for the IB Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme, while also delivering a bespoke curriculum that blends inquiry-based learning with a student-centered approach. The campus includes Early Years learning spaces such as Digital Atelier, Clay Atelier, Colour Atelier, The Piazza, Psychomotor Space, and Nature Corner, with a strong emphasis on safety and hands-on exploration. Technology is integrated across learning, including BYOD in upper years and access to interactive whiteboards and coding programs. GIS Lugano supports global perspectives through international exchanges with partner schools in Brazil and Italy, weekly electives, and a 100 Languages Philosophy that celebrates linguistic diversity.

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