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The British IGCSE and A-Level system is used for university entry, with exams administered on site at Hull's School in Zurich. A wide range of IGCSE and A-Level subjects are offered, including IGCSE English Language, IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE French, IGCSE German, IGCSE Mathematics, IGCSE Biology, IGCSE Chemistry, IGCSE Economics, IGCSE History, and optional IGCSE subjects such as Art and Design, Geography, Music, Computer Science, Physics and Spanish. Hull's School's aims include academic and career development with students described as successful, fit for challenges, capable problem solvers, innovative and creative. The British IGCSE and A-Level examinations are held at Hull's School in Zurich and certificates are issued by Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge International Examinations.
IGCSE Art and Design and A-Level Art and Design are offered. Drama is taught through the English Drama Club; end-of-year performances at a local public theatre. Music Club, Art Club, Video Club and School Band provide creative outlets, alongside drama and theatre. After-school clubs emphasize creativity and teamwork.
French Literature Club, English Literature Club and German Literature Club offer literature-based activities. In the French Club, students study classics such as Le Petit Nicolas, Le Petit Prince, Au revoir les enfants, modern books like No et moi or Kiffe kiffe demain, and films like La Famille Bélier and Les Choristes. During excursions, classes watch plays and films in English, German and French; day trips to the French-speaking part of Switzerland and London weekends and other European city trips are offered. Excursions to theatres and cinemas are part of the program.
After-school clubs and other extracurricular activities help students develop their creativity in a relaxed environment and build life skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork and time management. Clubs include English Drama Club, Enterprise Club, French Literature Club, English Literature Club, German Literature Club, Debate Club, Journalism Club, Art Club, Music Club, Video Club, School Band and a Sports Club. Student Council, Ball Committee, Swiss Olympiads and the Duke of Edinburgh Award provide leadership and teamwork opportunities.
The Students Teach Students scheme arranges peer tutoring and grants community service certificates for volunteering hours learned. The Ball Committee organizes fundraising events for charity. The Duke of Edinburgh Award includes Voluntary Service as one of its four sections, along with Physical Recreation, Skills and Adventurous Journey.
Student Council representatives meet regularly to discuss concerns, offer improvements and collaborate with school management, developing leadership, diplomacy, teamwork and persistence. The Enterprise Club gives students a hands-on opportunity to design, finance, market and run student-led ventures. The Ball Committee and other clubs foster project management, budgeting and teamwork, while the Duke of Edinburgh Award helps students build leadership, project planning and practical skills.
After-school activities foster well-being by providing varied outlets for physical activity, creativity and social connection. The Sports Club offers opportunities for physical recreation and teamwork, contributing to overall fitness and healthy lifestyle choices. The Duke of Edinburgh Award emphasises physical recreation alongside broader personal development, including skills and volunteering.
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.
