Kantonsschule Wettingen

Switzerland, Wettingen

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The school at a glance

Instructs in German, English

Fees CHF 18,000 - 22,500

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages French, Italian, Spanish, Latin, Mandarin, Russian, English

Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional

Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Kantonsschule Wettingen is a cantonal secondary school on the Klosterhalbinsel Wettingen, with a Hauptgebäude and sports facilities. The school offers a double degree: bilingual Matura in English and German alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma (ZMIB). The IB Diploma is earned in addition to the Swiss Matura, with an IB class taught each year. The curriculum blends the Swiss gymnasium framework with an IB pathway and a Bespoke Curriculum. English immersion runs across many subjects from early grades, supporting a bilingual Matura and IB immersion pathway. Freifächer include Italian, Latin, Chinese, Spanish and Russian, with Italian required from the first class; Latin offered as ALAT or Freifach and leading to Latinum. Facilities include the Mediothek library with e-Medien, a cafeteria, a Mensa and a music program with Instrumentalunterricht, choirs, orchestras and an Open Music Lab. The school holds MINT label (2024–2029) and hosts projects such as the Mural-Art-Projekt and Debating Club.

www.kanti-wettingen.ch

Klosterstrasse 11, 5430 Wettingen, Switzerland

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The Essentials

Location

Kantonsschule Wettingen is located at Klosterstrasse 11, 5430 Wettingen, in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. The campus sits in the Wettingen Kloster area near the Limmat river. It is well served by public transport: the Wettingen Kloster bus stop is on RVBW lines 4, 8 and 12, and Neuenhof-Klosterrüti is served by line 2. It is about a 7-minute walk from Wettingen railway station to the Kloster Wettingen.

Stages

The Gymnasium operates over four grades (1st through 4th). In the immersion program, two languages are used: English and German; students in the immersion path begin English-immersive learning in the 1st and 2nd grades, and the IB Curriculum begins in the 3rd grade and finishes in the spring of the 4th year. It offers a bilingual Matura in English and German, and a yearly IB class that leads to a double IB Diploma and Swiss Matura.

Country affiliation

Switzerland

Bus service

Public transport is available. The Wettingen Kloster stop serves RVBW lines 4, 8 and 12; Neuenhof-Klosterrüti serves line 2. The school is approximately a 7-minute walk from Wettingen railway station to the Kloster Wettingen.

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Fees

Application / registration fees
- No separate application fee is charged by the school for admission to its Fachmittelschule; applications are handled through the Canton Aargau online registration system (Departement Bildung, Kultur und Sport).
- General annual enrolment charges that may apply to certain canton/Inter‑canton arrangements (for example, small administrative/enrolment levies used in some cantonal rules) are governed at cantonal/regulatory level; standard practice for cantonally resident pupils is that no regular tuition is charged by the Kantonsschule.

Tuition / school fees by programme and year group
- Day‑school (cantonal) gymnasium for pupils with residence in the Canton Aargau: no routine tuition (no annual school fee) is charged to in‑canton resident students. Regular schooling costs are covered by the canton.

- For pupils from other cantons (extra‑cantonal / inter‑cantonal billing) the agreed reference school‑fee levels (Regionales Schulabkommen / RSA) apply and are expressed as annual and semester amounts. The published benchmark figures used in the RSA for comparable upper‑secondary Maturitätsschulen are:
- Standard Maturitätsschule (per school year): CHF 20,500. Per semester: CHF 10,250.
- Immersion / double‑diploma programmes (Swiss Maturität + IB) listed with a higher reference: CHF 22,500 per year; CHF 11,250 per semester. (This applies to the immersion / double‑diploma offering at the Kantonsschule Wettingen as listed in the RSA table.)

- Fachmittelschule (FMS) – extra‑cantonal reference levels shown in the regional schedule are typically lower than gymnasial Matura levels; published RSA reference examples list CHF 18,000 per year (CHF 9,000 per semester) for standard FMS programmes.

- International Baccalaureate (IB) component: the school offers an immersion / double‑diploma (Swiss Matura + IB) pathway. External IB assessment/examination fees are charged separately (per‑candidate and per‑subject) and are set by the IB organisation and/or by the invoicing arrangements under which the school registers candidates; the RSA entry above records the higher inter‑cantonal reference level for the double‑diploma programme.

Per‑term / per‑semester billing
- Where a fee is charged under the RSA framework the amounts are presented both as an annual sum and as a per‑semester amount (examples above: CHF 20,500 / CHF 10,250 and CHF 22,500 / CHF 11,250).
- Paid freifächer and instrument lessons at the Gymnasium are billed per semester: instrumental freifach options are offered on a paid basis and the published per‑semester amounts for freifach instrumental instruction are CHF 500 (half lesson, ~22.5') or CHF 1,000 (whole lesson, ~45') per semester. Students who choose a freifach commit for the full school year.

Boarding / boarding fees
- The Kantonsschule Wettingen is organised as a cantonal day school and does not operate a school boarding (internat) provision; no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and compulsory optional fees
- Instrumental freifach (see amounts above) when taken as a paid freifach: CHF 500 per semester for a half lesson or CHF 1,000 per semester for a whole lesson.
- External language‑certificate preparation courses and certification: candidates pay the external examination registration costs themselves; typical external exam costs for DELF / DALF / Cambridge / DELE / PLIDA etc. are in the range of about CHF 250–450 depending on the exam and level. Students are responsible for these exam registration fees.
- Freifach commitment: signing up for a freifach (including instrumental or language freifächer) is a commitment for the full school year; any freifach that is charged is billed per the freifach/instrumental schedule.
- Other irregular costs that families commonly pay at cantonal upper‑secondary schools (where applicable) include costs for voluntary trips, excursions, optionally booked language stays, printed materials, special course materials, and any required licences or external assessment fees (e.g., IB exam entries). Those items are billed separately if/when they occur.

Refunds and withdrawal / cancellation charges
- No general, published school‑wide refund schedule or detailed cancellation policy for tuition/fees (for example for deposits or freifach fees) is published on the standard programme pages. Instrumental freifach fees are expressed as per semester charges and freifach enrolment is a year commitment. For fee items governed by cantonal / inter‑cantonal agreements the billing is made under the RSA and cantonal rules.

Fee payment methods and payment terms
- Instrumental freifach and other paid freifach charges are described as per‑semester amounts; the school's pages show the fee amounts and the annual commitment but do not publish a single consolidated payment‑methods list on the publicly visible freifach/instrumental pages. Where inter‑cantonal school fees apply they are expressed as annual and semester amounts.

Brief note on items not explicitly published
- The school's public programme pages specify which items are charged (instrumental freifächer; external exam registrations; inter‑cantonal school fees per RSA) and give per‑semester or per‑year figures where those apply; a consolidated, line‑by‑line, school‑wide fee schedule (covering payment methods, invoice dates, refund table, or a single application fee figure) is not published on the same programme pages. The items above reflect the explicit fee figures and billing units that are published for the programmes and options offered.

Academics

Curriculum

The gymnasium curriculum centers on English as a core language within GLF Englisch, with four Lerngebiete: Sprachreflexion, Kommunikation, Literatur und Kultur, and Erfinden. Since 2024/25, several subjects are taught in English in immersion classes as part of the IB Immersion pathway. Freifächer include Italian, Latin, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and instrumental and vocal instruction; Italian must be taken from the 1st class when chosen, and there are opportunities to form Leistungskurse where possible. Latin is offered as Akzentfach Latein (ALAT) or as Freifach Latein, leading to Lateinmatur or Kleines Latinum. KSWE runs a double degree: bilingual Matura in English and German plus an International Baccalaureate (IB) program; An IB class is offered each year, and the IB Diploma is earned alongside the Swiss Matura.

Higher Education Progression

The school offers bilingual instruction in English and German for the IB/Immersion track; These classes conclude with a bilingual Matura in English and German. Each year an IB class is run, delivering a double degree with the International Baccalaureate and the eidgenössische Matura (Swiss Matura).

Gifted and Talented

The school runs a dedicated gifted and talents program. It offers interdisciplinary opportunities such as a Debating Club and Robotics Olympiad preparation, a Maris Stella course, biology/chemistry/physics/math Olympiad preparation, Life Science Club, Mathematics Olympiad preparation, and Physics Olympiad preparation. In languages: CPE/Proficiency C1-C2, Advanced Creative Writing, DALF C1, and Literary Writing. Additional options include Freifächer and Freikurse in music, languages, sports and the arts, internships, special science days, excursions, and Variowochen; Courses are not freely selectable but are part of the gifted program; Students must have strong grades; Registration is binding and attendance impacts absences; Only KSWE students may participate.

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Admissions

1) Admission prerequisites. To gain admission to a Gymnasium, a district school certificate or an equivalent prior education is required. The exact admission conditions are published by the Canton of Aargau. Admission can be provisional or definitive.

2) Registration. Registration for entry to the Gymnasium is exclusively via the online form of the Department of Education, Culture and Sport (BKS) of the Canton of Aargau, open from mid-January to the end of February. The same online form is used for registration for the entrance examination to the Gymnasium. The process is handled online by the cantonal authorities.

3) Information events. Information events for the KSWE Gymnasium are held on Monday, November 9, 2026 and on Tuesday, January 1, 2027, with starts at 18:00 and 19:15 in the auditorium. Registration is required. Specific information sessions about the Focus profile and the IB/Immersion profiles take place on Monday, January 11, 2027; Focus at 18:00 and Immersion at 19:00, at Löwenscheune. Details for registrations for the school year 28/29 will be posted on the website starting in September 2027.

4) School visits (Schnupperbesuche). For individual visitors, no prior registration is required; KSWE students coordinate with teachers to determine feasibility. Groups of two to four interested students may arrange an official half‑day visit by registering at least two weeks in advance using the contact form. Requests for larger groups or whole classes should be directed to the Prorektorin.

5) Further information. Further information and insights into school life are available in the yearbook, on Instagram, and on the school's YouTube channel. The yearbook contains highlights from campus life. Instagram and YouTube channels provide updates and media from events.

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FAQs

Where is Kantonsschule Wettingen located and how accessible is it by public transport?

Kantonsschule Wettingen is at Klosterstrasse 11, 5430 Wettingen, in the Wettingen Kloster area near the Limmat river. It's well served by public transport: Wettingen Kloster stop (RV BW lines 4, 8, 12) and Neuenhof‑Klosterrüti (line 2); it's about a 7‑minute walk from Wettingen railway station.

What type of school is KSWE and what grades does it cover?

KSWE is a cantonal public gymnasium in the Canton of Aargau. It operates over four grades (1st through 4th) and is co‑educational, offering a bilingual Matura with an IB immersion pathway.

What is unique about the immersion program at KSWE and which languages are used?

The curriculum centers on English as a core language, with several subjects taught in English in immersion classes as part of the IB Immersion pathway. KSWE offers a bilingual Matura in English and German, and an IB Diploma alongside the Swiss Matura.

Do students resident in the Canton of Aargau pay tuition at KSWE?

No regular tuition is charged to in‑canton resident students; standard schooling costs are funded by the canton.

What costs apply if my child attends KSWE from another canton or participates in the immersion/double‑diploma program?

Inter‑cantonal students pay according to RSA reference levels: standard Matura around CHF 20,500 per year (CHF 10,250 per semester) and the immersion/double‑diploma path around CHF 22,500 per year (CHF 11,250 per semester). IB examination fees are charged separately by the IB organization. There are additional per‑semester fees for paid freifächer and instrumental lessons.

How do families apply to KSWE and what are the key steps in admissions?

Admission requires a district school certificate or equivalent. Registration is via the Canton of Aargau online portal between mid‑January and the end of February, which also handles entrance examinations. Information events and campus visits are available, including Schnupper visits by arrangement.

What does KSWE's curriculum look like and what makes the immersion path distinctive?

The curriculum uses English as the working language, with four Lerngebiete: Sprachreflexion, Kommunikation, Literatur und Kultur, and Erfinden. From 2024/25, several subjects are taught in English in immersion classes, with at least 800 hours of English. Students can pursue a bilingual Matura plus the IB Diploma.

Can KSWE students obtain both the Swiss Matura and the IB Diploma?

Yes. KSWE runs a double‑degree program that combines bilingual Matura in English and German with the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and an IB class is offered each year.

Are there programs for gifted or talented students?

Yes, KSWE runs a dedicated gifted and talents program with interdisciplinary opportunities and Olympiad preparation. Participation is based on strong grades and is limited to KSWE students; registration is binding.

What languages and Freifächer are available beyond English, and what certificates are offered?

Beyond English, Romance languages are available: French, Italian, Spanish; Italian is a Freifach from grade 1, Latin can be ALAT or Freifach, and Chinese and Russian are Freifächer. There are preparatory courses for language certificates such as CAE, DELF, DALF, DELE, and PLIDA.

How is English language instruction structured in the immersion program?

From year 2 to year 4, Mathematics is taught in English, one natural science (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology) and one humanities/social science subject (History or Geography) are taught in English, and the program requires at least 800 hours of specialized English.

What facilities does the KSWE campus provide for students?

The campus includes the Hauptgebäude and several additional buildings, a sports facility, the Mediothek library with e‑media, and spaces like the Langhaus, Laienkirche, and Aula. There are dedicated spaces for music instruction and student events, plus cafeterias (Pfauensaal) and a Mensa.

Is there a library and digital resources on campus?

Yes. The Mediothek offers physical and digital resources, including e‑Books, e‑Journals, and e‑Audio via SWITCH edu‑ID, along with a library catalog, on‑site borrowing, printing, and scanning.

What extracurriculars and clubs exist beyond regular classes?

KSWE offers a Debating Club, Olympiad preparation, Life Science Club, and a range of music ensembles. There are also Freikurse and Open offerings in areas like drama, politics, photography, and science, plus student‑run initiatives such as KSWE Next.

Are study abroad or exchange opportunities available at KSWE?

Yes. Students can undertake exchange programs for half a year or a full year in the French‑ or Italian‑speaking regions of Switzerland or abroad.

What support or language assistance is available for non‑native speakers?

KSWE provides immersive English instruction and a bilingual Matura/IB pathway, with English language requirements typically around C1 for the bilingual track. There are language certificate prep options (CAE, DELF, etc.) for students pursuing certificates.

What recognitions or accreditation does KSWE hold?

KSWE has a MINT label for 2024–2029 and offers the ZMIB pathway (bilingual Matura plus IB Diploma) with the IB program approved since 2010.

What is the historical or community background of KSWE and how can families engage?

The campus sits on the Klosterhalbinsel Wettingen; the site has monastery history dating to 1227–1841, later housing a cantonal school. Museum Aargau exhibitions have been held on campus since 2022. Families can attend information evenings and arrange visits; there are yearbooks and social media updates for campus life.

Is KSWE a boarding school and what governing framework does it operate under?

KSWE is a cantonal day school; it does not offer boarding. It operates as a public cantonal school within the Canton of Aargau's education system.

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