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Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Lycée Français International de Zurich is a French international school located in Zurich. It offers the French Curriculum and the German Curriculum, enabling students to follow a French-language pathway while integrating German studies. The school serves learners from ages 3 to 18, with Kindergarten ages 3 to 6, Elementary ages 6 to 11, Middle School ages 11 to 15, and High School ages 15 to 18. As a member of the AEFE network, it aligns with partner schools worldwide to deliver French education and standards while supporting local Swiss contexts. The campus focuses on language proficiency, critical thinking, and intercultural awareness through mobility within the AEFE system. Students benefit from early exposure to multiple languages, a clear progression across levels, and a community that values French educational principles alongside opportunities to study German language and culture. This combination supports families seeking rigorous education in Zurich for international mobility and growth.
Lycée Français International de Zurich has 1,135 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in French, German, English.
Location
The school is located at Zukunftstrasse 1, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland.
Stages
Kindergarten from ages 3 to 6; Elementary school from ages 6 to 11; Middle school from ages 11 to 15; High school from ages 15 to 18.
Type
French international school
Country affiliation
AEFE network
Fees
Annual tuition at Lycée Français International de Zurich ranges from CHF 8,311 to CHF 26,889 for 2026/27.
Application fees and deposits
- Application fee for new applicants: CHF 1,000 (non-refundable). - Entry (admission) fee for newcomers: CHF 1,250. - Application fee for students already enrolled (re-enrolment administrative fee): CHF 275. - Initial Deposit at enrolment / re-enrolment: CHF 1,500 per pupil, non-refundable; capped at CHF 3,000 per family with multiple enrolled children. This deposit secures the place and must be paid before specified deadlines. - Security deposit (refundable on departure after deductions): CHF 4,000 (invoiced before the start of the school year or on the date indicated for mid-year arrivals).
Tuition fees (annual amounts by fee band and school level; per-term when paid in three equal instalments = one third of the annual amount)
- Fee bands used by the school (examples of annual tuition by band): - Regular rate (assisted by employer): Kindergarten CHF 18,469; Elementary CHF 17,074; Middle School CHF 22,935; High School CHF 26,889. - TR1 (families not helped by their employers): Kindergarten CHF 13,667; Elementary CHF 12,635; Middle School CHF 16,972; High School CHF 19,898. - TR2 (non-assisted families with 2 children at the school): Kindergarten CHF 13,298; Elementary CHF 12,293; Middle School CHF 16,513; High School CHF 19,360. - TR3 (non-assisted families with 3 children at the school): Kindergarten CHF 11,451; Elementary CHF 10,586; Middle School CHF 14,219; High School CHF 16,671. - TR4 (non-assisted families with income < CHF 210,000): Kindergarten CHF 10,527; Elementary CHF 9,732; Middle School CHF 13,073; High School CHF 15,327. - TR5 (non-assisted, income < CHF 210,000 and 2 children at the school): Kindergarten CHF 10,158; Elementary CHF 9,391; Middle School CHF 12,614; High School CHF 14,789. - TR6 (non-assisted, income < CHF 210,000 and 3 children at the school): Kindergarten CHF 8,311; Elementary CHF 7,683; Middle School CHF 10,321; High School CHF 12,100.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual tuition covers the ten months of the school year (September through June). Ancillary costs (meals, lunch supervision, books/materials, electronic devices, transport, HORT/HTS services) are invoiced separately. - Payment timing and options for the balance after the Initial Deposit: - Pay the balance in full by 15 September; or - Pay in three instalments: 1/3 of the balance by 15 September, 1/3 by 15 December, final 1/3 by 15 March; or - Pay in ten instalments: on the 1st of each month from September to June (priority eligibility applied for families with multiple children and on a certain income). The choice is made on the enrolment/re-enrolment form. - Consequences of non-payment include reminder invoicing, financial penalties (CHF 150 after the 3rd written reminder), withholding of school records, and potential exclusion from the Association. The school may terminate the place if required payments (including security deposit) are not made. - Invoices include instructions for payment; any other payment method requires written approval by the Management Committee in exceptional circumstances.
Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are listed in the school's financial conditions and no boarding service charges appear in the published fee schedule; the fees and ancillary services published concern day-school tuition and optional day services.
Other costs and optional services (examples and typical charges)
- Overhead / one-off & recurring ancillary amounts: - Cost of books / materials (includes tablet costs where applicable): Kindergarten CHF 350; Elementary CHF 760; Middle School CHF 760; High School CHF 760. - Canteen (optional): annual package options and supervision components are shown as example prices (DP4 per year CHF 2,003; DP5 per year CHF 2,517). Picnic unit price CHF 12.50. Supervision component examples: CHF 540 for DP4 and CHF 680 for DP5; meal unit price set by the meal provider (example unit CHF 11). - Out-of-school services (HORT / HTS) and child-care: semester registration for a 1 x 1h15 slot CHF 254; semester registration for 1 slot of 1h CHF 203; single hour of child-care CHF 16. Mercredi récréatifs semester registration CHF 1,050; one-time session CHF 70; multi-activities camp price per week CHF 550. Navette (shuttle) price per semester CHF 600. - Study-hall (per semester) sliding-scale examples: 1 session/week CHF 265; 2 sessions/week CHF 420; 3 sessions/week CHF 580; 4 sessions/week CHF 685. Extra-curricular activities: typically between CHF 320 and CHF 390 per activity per semester (including material costs). - The tuition amounts do not include meals, supervision during lunch, transport, specific HORT/HTS service charges, or certain digital-equipment differentials (e.g., MacBook depreciation differential where applicable). These items are invoiced separately.
Refunds and cancellation rules
- Application fees and the Initial Deposit (CHF 1,500) are non-refundable. The admission/entry fee is non-refundable. - Security deposit (CHF 4,000) is refundable on departure after deduction of amounts due to the Association. - Withdrawal and enrolment timing rules (portion of annual fees due or payable): - If a pupil withdraws before the first day of classes, no annual school fees are payable except the Initial Deposit (non-refundable); application, admission, and book/material charges remain payable. - For pupils who withdraw after the start of the school year, the percentage of the annual fee due depends on the date of withdrawal. Examples of percentages due for withdrawal during the school year are: 30%, 50%, 70%, 85% or 100% of the annual school fees depending on which school-break period the withdrawal falls between; the Financial Conditions set the precise brackets. - Ancillary invoices (materials, textbooks, travel and HORT/HTS services) are generally non-refundable once invoiced; meal costs provided through the ZFV meal system are reimbursable on a pro rata basis on departure. - If the school is forced to close temporarily for reasons beyond its control (e.g., a health crisis), no reimbursement (or partial reimbursement) of fees is payable.
Fee payment options and practical notes on how fees are collected
- The school issues invoices with payment instructions; the balance of annual fees can be paid in full, in three instalments (due 15 September / 15 December / 15 March), or in ten monthly instalments (1st of each month September–June). Any other payment method requires prior written approval. Financial penalties apply for late payment.
Academics
Lycée Français International de Zurich teaches French Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school offers Kindergarten from ages 3 to 6, Elementary from ages 6 to 11, Middle school from ages 11 to 15, and High school from ages 15 to 18.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Applications for new students are submitted via Eduka on the online registration portal. Tutorials are available on the Eduka parent portal to guide you through the registration process. The Eduka system provides the pathway to enroll new students.
2. Admissions committee reviews and decides on all applications at the beginning of each month, starting in April (February for kindergarten). Final admission depends on the number of available places, particularly those remaining after re-enrollment of current students.
3. Admission criteria include: 1. Students with a sibling already enrolled at the school; 2) Applicants previously refused or placed on the waiting list, coming from a French school or the AEFE network for French education abroad; 3) Students coming from a French school or the AEFE network for French education abroad; 4) Number of children to be enrolled; 5) Date of registration fee payment; 6) Family seniority at LFiZ (prior enrollment of siblings and full payment of previous fees); 7) Requested grade level, with priority given to students applying for higher grade levels. Criterion 1 is a top-priority factor, and the combination of criteria 3 and 4 forms a third-level priority.
4. If these criteria are insufficient to rank applicants, criteria 6 and 7 will be applied. If no criteria can differentiate between applications, a lottery will be conducted.
Scholarships
School scholarships: The AEFE (global network for French education abroad) may provide financial support for children holding French nationality and residing abroad, which can cover part or all of the tuition fees. Applications are reviewed during the Consular Councils in spring and autumn. The AEFE awards scholarships based on the recommendations of the biennial National Scholarship Committee (CNB), within the budget allocated for the relevant school year.
Eligibility criteria include: 1) Financial resources and asset situation; 2) French nationality and residence within the Zurich consular district; 3) Registration with the French Consulate in Zurich (mandatory for the child to receive a scholarship); 4) Minimum age of 3 years in the calendar year of school start; 5) Possession of a deregistration certificate from the CAF (French family allowance fund) if the family previously lived in France.
FAQs
What curriculum does Lycée Français International de Zurich offer?
Lycée Français International de Zurich offers French curriculum. The school offers Kindergarten from ages 3 to 6, Elementary from ages 6 to 11, Middle school from ages 11 to 15, and High school from ages 15 to 18.
What age range does Lycée Français International de Zurich cater for?
Lycée Français International de Zurich accepts students from age 3 to 18. Kindergarten from ages 3 to 6; Elementary school from ages 6 to 11; Middle school from ages 11 to 15; High school from ages 15 to 18.
What are the fees at Lycée Français International de Zurich?
**Application fees and deposits** - Application fee for new applicants: CHF 1,000 (non-refundable). - Entry (admission) fee for newcomers: CHF 1,250. - Application fee for students already enrolled (re-enrolment administrative fee): CHF 275.
Where is Lycée Français International de Zurich located?
Lycée Français International de Zurich is located in Switzerland. The school is located at Zukunftstrasse 1, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland.
Is Lycée Français International de Zurich co-educational?
Lycée Français International de Zurich is a co-educational school. French international school.
How do I apply to Lycée Français International de Zurich?
The admissions process at Lycée Français International de Zurich: 1) Applications for new students are submitted via Eduka on the online registration portal. Tutorials are available on the Eduka parent portal to guide you through the registration process. The Eduka system provides the pathway to enroll new students.
Does Lycée Français International de Zurich offer scholarships or financial aid?
Lycée Français International de Zurich offers scholarships and financial aid.
Who is the head of Lycée Français International de Zurich?
The head of school at Lycée Français International de Zurich is Quentin Duvauchelle.
How many students attend Lycée Français International de Zurich?
Lycée Français International de Zurich has approximately 1135 students. The school serves students from age 3 to 18.
When was Lycée Français International de Zurich founded?
Lycée Français International de Zurich was founded in 1956.
