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International School Altdorf

Switzerland, Lucerne

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Annual Fees
Name Age Fee Track Conditions
Grade 9 14 45,000 CHF Boarding Annual tuition invoiced; payable before the start of the school year
Grade 9 14 25,000 CHF Day Annual tuition invoiced; payable before the start of the school year
Grade 10 15 45,000 CHF Boarding Annual tuition invoiced; payable before the start of the school year
Grade 10 15 25,000 CHF Day Annual tuition invoiced; payable before the start of the school year
Grade 11 16 45,000 CHF Boarding Annual tuition invoiced; payable before the start of the school year
Grade 11 16 25,000 CHF Day Annual tuition invoiced; payable before the start of the school year
Grade 12 17 45,000 CHF Boarding Annual tuition invoiced; payable before the start of the school year
Grade 12 17 25,000 CHF Day Annual tuition invoiced; payable before the start of the school year
Grade 13 18 45,000 CHF Boarding Annual tuition invoiced; payable before the start of the school year
Grade 13 18 25,000 CHF Day Annual tuition invoiced; payable before the start of the school year

Application Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Application Fee 1,500 CHF One-time on acceptance; non-refundable

Enrollment Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Enrollment Fee 1,500 CHF One-time on acceptance; non-refundable

Additional Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Deposit (security) 3,000 CHF Refundable in 90 days after leaving; may be topped up to CHF 3,000 within 10 days if used
Application / Enrolment fee 1,500 CHF One-time on acceptance; non-refundable

Fee Breakdown

Fees
Application / Enrolment fee
- A one-time enrolment (application) fee of CHF 1,500 is charged on acceptance and is non‑refundable.

Deposit
- A refundable security deposit of CHF 3,000 is required in advance. The deposit covers damage and unpaid invoices and will be refunded within 90 days after the student leaves the school, less any outstanding charges. If the deposit is partly used, it must be topped up to CHF 3,000 within 10 days of notification.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term presentation)
- Billing basis: Tuition is invoiced and charged on an annual basis and must be paid in full before the start of the school year. The school collects fees for the next school year before 15 March each year; late payment incurs collection charges and interest on arrears (5%).
- Published / marketed annual fee ranges (day students): typical annual day‑student tuition is presented in public school listings and directories in the range of approximately CHF 25,000 to CHF 40,000 per year.
- Published / marketed annual fee ranges (boarding students): typical annual full‑boarding tuition is presented in public listings and directories in the range of approximately CHF 45,000 to CHF 70,000 per year.
- Typical single‑figure references: some school listings state an indicative annual tuition figure of CHF 45,000 for a typical student year (used by third‑party school databases).
- Per‑term presentation (for database entry): because the school invoices annually, per‑term amounts are not the school's billing default. For straightforward database display only, divide the chosen annual tuition by the number of academic terms your system uses (the school charges the annual amount in full). For example, using a three‑term model as an illustrative conversion:
- Day student example (range): CHF 25,000 per year → ≈ CHF 8,333 per term; CHF 40,000 per year → ≈ CHF 13,333 per term.
- Boarding student example (range): CHF 45,000 per year → ≈ CHF 15,000 per term; CHF 70,000 per year → ≈ CHF 23,333 per term.

Tuition by year group / program (summary for database use)
- The school operates IGCSE (lower secondary / middle years), IB MYP, and IB DP/CP (upper secondary). Publicly available listings and school directories present overall annual tuition ranges rather than a detailed published per‑grade fee table. Typical published ranges used for display are: Day students CHF 25,000–40,000 per year; Boarding students CHF 45,000–70,000 per year. (The school issues an invoice with the exact amount for the enrolled year/program.)

Boarding accommodation fees and arrangements
- Boarding is available and boarding fees are normally included in the published full‑boarding tuition figures; boarding students typically live in double rooms with private bathrooms on campus and are supported by accommodation managers. Any optional single‑room upgrades or special accommodation requests may be charged in addition to the standard boarding tuition.

Other compulsory or regular additional costs
- External examination and certification fees (for external exams and certificates) are not included in the stated tuition and are charged separately. A mandatory school ski week is also not included in tuition and is billed in addition.
- Health and accident insurance is mandatory for students staying in Switzerland; proof of valid Swiss insurance must be provided. Outstanding insurance invoices may be settled from the deposit if unpaid.

Optional and occasional extras
- Individual extra lessons (45‑minute session) are charged separately; an example published rate is CHF 100 per 45‑minute lesson in the school's extra‑lessons catalogue.
- Short‑stay programmes and residential camps (summer/winter camps) have separate published fees (camp examples: CHF 1,750 per week for some winter camp weeks; CHF 3,500 per two‑week phase for summer camp programmes) and are billed separately from regular tuition.

Uniform and dress code
- Public school listings indicate that students are not required to wear a school uniform.

Billing schedule and payment terms (specifics)
- School fees are charged annually and must be paid in full before the start of the school year. Fees for the next school year are collected before 15 March each year. In the event of late payment the school may engage a collection agency and will charge reminder fees, collection charges and interest on arrears at 5%. Non‑payment may result in a student being denied campus access.

Refund and cancellation policy
- The enrolment fee (CHF 1,500) is non‑refundable. Refunds of invoiced tuition (excluding deposit) for new students before arrival are scaled by timing relative to the school start date:
- 60 days before school starts: 100% refund.
- 59–50 days before school starts: 75% refund.
- 49–40 days before school starts: 50% refund.
- 39–30 days before school starts: 25% refund.
- 29–0 days before school starts: 0% refund.
- Refunds for existing students are governed by the termination and notice clauses; late notice after the standard termination date (15 March) triggers compensation rules and paid tuition may become non‑refundable. No refund is given for expulsions or voluntary early departure except as provided in the school contract provisions. The deposit is refunded within 90 days of leaving, less any outstanding invoices.

Fee payment options and invoicing
- Fees are invoiced by the school; invoices contain the payment instructions and must be settled according to those invoice instructions. The school uses Swiss currency (CHF) for its stated fees and deposit amounts. The school's general terms refer to collection of fees via the invoices and to consequences for late payment; specific payment methods (for example, international bank transfer details, accepted card payments or payment platforms) are provided on the invoice itself.

Notes for database display (practical points)
- The school's published material and third‑party school directories present tuition as annual amounts and as ranges (day vs. boarding); the school issues an exact annual invoice for each admitted student. For a per‑term display, convert the chosen annual amount to per‑term by dividing by the number of terms used in your database, and mark billing frequency as “Annually (invoiced annually; payment due before term start)” to reflect the school's billing practice.
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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CHF 25,000 - 70,000
Ages 13 - 19 years
Pupil numbers 100
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service No

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.

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