Academia International School Winterthur vs Hull's School

	A Academia International School Winterthur Zug, Switzerland	H Hull's School Zug, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 28,800 - 32,800	Fees / year CHF 29,400 - 30,600
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 14 - 20 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 150	Pupils 400
Typical class size	Typical class size 17	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language German, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2023	Opened 1945
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Academia International School Winterthur is located at Grüzefeldstrasse 34, 8400 Winterthur. The campus sits within the WIN4 complex in Deutweg, surrounded by professional sports facilities. Campus life is compact, supportive and dynamic, with a modern learning space and a vibrant community.	Location The school is located at Falkenstrasse 28a, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland. It is in Zurich. The campus is accessible by local public transport.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten & Primary; Lower Secondary; College/Upper Secondary (IGCSE & A Levels)	Stages Hull's School operates two main strands: the English College (EC1–EC4) for Year 1–4 and the Year 10 Programme for IGCSEs and A Levels. The progression path runs from International Grade 9 to British Year 10, then IGCSE (International Grade 10), AS Level (International Grade 11) and A Level (International Grade 12). The school notes that it was the first college in Switzerland to offer an English Year 10 programme.
School type	School type Private college	School type Private day school.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school provides personal coaching with a Study Coach for every student to help set learning goals, reflect on progress and take responsibility for learning.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - One-time registration fee: CHF 500. Tuition fees (annual, per term and instalment options) - School fees per school year (day programme): CHF 28,800. - School fees per semester: CHF 14,400. - School fees per quarter: CHF 7,200. - Payment by 10 monthly instalments (administrative surcharge ~3% included): CHF 2,965 per month. - German Booster (additional German lessons for non‑native speakers): total school fee including the German Booster is CHF 32,800. - Individual subjects and mixed programmes: fees vary by subject and level; individual subject enrolment is possible and is charged separately. Private one‑to‑one lessons: CHF 140 per 60 minutes. Billing schedule and payment terms - School fees are invoiced in advance. Fees may be paid as a one‑off advance payment or by instalments; instalment plans carry an administrative surcharge. The standard time allowed for payment is 30 days unless otherwise specified on the invoice or in the price list. - If a pupil enters during the school year, fees are calculated pro rata temporis. - If one or more instalments are not paid after lessons have started, the student may be excluded from the programme until outstanding instalments are paid; school fees remain due for any period of exclusion. Late payment may lead to reminders, administrative fees, interest (annual interest 3%) and ultimately contract withdrawal and collection measures. - Registration fees and any deposit required must be paid within five days after signing the school contract. Boarding fees - Academia International School Winterthur operates as a day school; no boarding fees apply for the Winterthur campus. Other costs and fees - Teaching materials and most electives/extra‑curricular activities are included in the school fee. Examination fees, school trips, camps and certain additional services or activities are invoiced separately. - Sibling discount for self‑paying families: 10% discount on the youngest child's school fee when more than one child from the same family is enrolled concurrently. - Private tuition and certain individual subject fees are additional costs (private lessons CHF 140 per hour; single‑subject or mixed‑programme pricing varies by subject and level). - There is no separate uniform fee stated in the published fee schedule; other incidental costs (travel, personal items, optional extracurricular third‑party services) would be additional. Refund information - If an entire course of study is definitely cancelled, fees already paid shall be refunded. The deposit is refundable after the student leaves provided the contract has been terminated observing the prescribed notice period (not during the probationary period) and all tuition and additional charges have been settled in full; otherwise the deposit may be forfeited in favour of the school. - If the contract partners cancel late or the student does not attend despite a concluded contract, an administrative fee and a cancellation fee equal to three months' school fees may be charged. In the event of extraordinary termination by the school, the deposit may also be forfeited and cancellation fees may apply. Missed lessons do not give a right to reimbursement. - A probationary period may apply (the first twelve school weeks in some cases); during the probationary period either party may withdraw from the contract under the conditions set out in the contract and general terms. Fee payment arrangements and practical notes - Fees are invoiced in Swiss francs (CHF). Instalment pricing examples are provided above; instalment plans incur an administrative surcharge (the 10‑month option shown includes an approximate 3% surcharge). - The school reserves the right to withhold certificates and diplomas until outstanding fees are paid in full. Examination fees are not included in the tuition fee and must be paid separately when applicable. (Effective fee schedule and terms are published for the 2025/2026 price list.)	Fee details Enrolment / application fee - Enrolment fee: CHF 750, payable up front at registration. Tuition fees by year group (annual and instalment amounts) - Year 10 (10th Year Programme): CHF 29,400 per year. Payable in 12 monthly instalments of CHF 2,450. Miscellaneous costs: CHF 1,400 to be paid at the beginning of the school year. - English College Year 1 (EC1): CHF 29,400 per year, or 12 monthly instalments of CHF 2,450. Miscellaneous costs: CHF 1,400 to be paid at the beginning of the school year. - English College Year 2 (EC2): CHF 30,000 per year, or 12 monthly instalments of CHF 2,500. Miscellaneous costs: CHF 1,400 to be paid at the beginning of the school year. - English College Year 3 (EC3): CHF 30,600 per year, or 12 monthly instalments of CHF 2,550. Miscellaneous costs: CHF 1,400 to be paid at the beginning of the school year. - English College Year 4 (EC4): CHF 30,600 per year, or 12 monthly instalments of CHF 2,550. Miscellaneous costs: CHF 1,300 to be paid at the beginning of the school year. Billing schedule and payment terms - The stated billing options are the annual fee (total per year) or payment spread over 12 monthly instalments (monthly amounts are shown above). Miscellaneous costs are charged at the start of the school year and are payable at that time. The enrolment fee is due up front on registration. The school explicitly reserves the right to adjust fees in subsequent years. Boarding fees - Hull's School operates as a day school; no boarding fees are published because the school is listed as a day school (no boarding provision). Other costs and fees - Miscellaneous costs (annual): cover books and course materials, day trips and many school events. Specific trips and extra activities included vary by year (details of which year-specific trips are covered are listed alongside the miscellaneous-cost amount). - Items explicitly not covered by the school fees or miscellaneous costs: external examination fees (Pearson Edexcel, Cambridge and others), private tuition by school staff, and certain optional overnight or overseas trips (some annual trips may incur extra costs). - Uniform: students are not required to wear a formal school uniform; no uniform charges are listed. Refund information - The published fee pages state the school's fees for the academic year and note that the school reserves the right to adjust fees; no separate public refund schedule for tuition, enrolment, or miscellaneous costs is provided on the school's public fee pages. Parents should note that examination fees and certain optional trip costs are treated as additional and charged separately. Fee payment options (formats and timing) - Payment formats shown: payment of the full annual amount (annual sum) or spread over 12 monthly instalments; miscellaneous costs are due at the beginning of the school year; the enrolment fee is payable up front. Specific methods of payment (for example: bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) are not listed in the school's public fee pages.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Hull's School Ltd governs and owns the school. The Chairman is Robin Hull.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Kindergarten and Primary offer a bilingual start in a close-knit setting, linked to Academia Bilingual School. The programme follows international standards and prepares students for next steps in Switzerland or worldwide. Lower Secondary leads to either vocational training or college pathways, supported by the sister school Academia Bilingual School. College/Upper Secondary provides a four-year programme tailored to student strengths leading to an internationally recognised diploma that opens doors to universities in Switzerland and abroad, with IGCSE and A Levels as the qualifications. Campus life complements academics with personal coaching and project-driven learning. Learning with Personal Coaching supports goal setting and progress.	Curriculum details The curriculum is designed to enable students to succeed in a globalised world where English is the lingua franca; master German and a third language at an advanced level; promote independent thinking and learning in the pursuit of excellence; provide a broadly-based education that enables all students to discover their strengths and make the most of their talents; engender respect for individuality, difference and the importance of teamwork; provide pastoral and academic support; and foster self-confidence, enthusiasm, perseverance and tolerance.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Around 150 students are enrolled across Kindergarten to Year 12. There are 9 teachers (Y9–12).	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Hull's School is an official examination centre for Pearson Edexcel International and Cambridge International Examinations. The British IGCSE and A Level examinations are held at Hull's School, with results published to students via ResultsPlusDirect and certificates issued by the boards.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The College/Upper Secondary programme runs four years and leads to an internationally recognised diploma that opens doors to universities in Switzerland and abroad. The diploma supports entry to universities in Switzerland and internationally. The qualifications include IGCSE and A Levels, preparing learners for higher education worldwide.	Higher education progression Graduates have attended universities in Switzerland (e.g., ETH Zurich, EPFL, University of Basel, Bern, Fribourg, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich), the United Kingdom (e.g., Birmingham, Bristol, Durham, Edinburgh, Imperial College London, UCL, Manchester, Oxford, Leeds, Sussex), Europe (e.g., University of Amsterdam, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Leiden, Maastricht, Utrecht), and the United States (Brown University, UCLA).
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Clubs and elective courses such as Cooking and Young Entrepreneurs expand learning opportunities. Personal coaching supports goal setting and progress.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Learning with Personal Coaching: each student is supported by their own Study Coach, who helps them set learning goals, reflect on progress and take responsibility for their own learning. This mentoring builds confidence, independence and a genuine joy for learning, creating a strong connection between academic progress and personal development. [Source: Campus Winterthur page]	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Kindergarten & Primary: A bilingual start in a close-knit setting at our sister school Academia Bilingual School. [Source: Campus Winterthur page]	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Personal coaching supports personal development and well-being by building confidence and independence. [Source: Campus Winterthur page]	Mental wellbeing —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Winterthur campus is located within the WIN4 sports complex in Deutweg, Winterthur, and offers a compact, modern learning environment. It sits alongside professional sports facilities and a sport arena as part of the campus. The learning spaces provide short distances between spaces for ease of movement. The campus highlights include a laboratory, crafts room, kitchen, hallway, entrance and other spaces that support daily school life. Campus life is dynamic, with movement, achievement and team spirit within a close-knit community.	Facilities overview Hull's School operates on three campus buildings: F Building at Falkenstrasse 28a, Seehofstrasse 3 (S Building), and Seehofstrasse 6 (H Building). F Building houses the College Office, F-Conference Room, Aldous Huxley Hall, and a Student Lounge. The 2nd floor includes the Principal's Office and EC2 Year Heads, while the 3rd floor hosts EC2 Year Heads. S Building contains Science Labs and IT facilities on the Ground Floor and a Conference Room on the 1st Floor. H Building houses the Art Room and a Computer Science Lab, with EC3/EC4 Year Heads, Exams Office, a Student Lounge, and the Aldous Huxley Centre Zurich on the 4th Floor. Campus F, S and H are linked on the campus map.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus is set within the WIN4 sports complex in Winterthur, providing access to professional sports facilities. A sport arena is part of the campus facilities. Activities and sports at WIN4 are a feature of campus life. The campus uses spaces such as the sport arena to support student engagement in physical education and team sports.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The Winterthur campus provides a laboratory, crafts room and kitchen for hands-on learning. Each student is supported by a Study Coach as part of personal coaching to set learning goals, reflect on progress and take responsibility for learning. The school offers a four-year College/Upper Secondary program (IGCSE & A Levels). The educational programme follows international standards and prepares students for next steps in Switzerland or abroad.	Academic facilities Hull's School uses three campus buildings for its academic program: F Building (Falkenstrasse 28a), S Building (Seehofstrasse 3), and H Building (Seehofstrasse 6). F Building houses the College Office, F-Conference Room, Aldous Huxley Hall, and a Student Lounge. The 2nd floor includes the Principal's Office and EC2 Year Heads, while the 3rd floor hosts EC2 Year Heads. S Building provides Science Labs and IT facilities across the Ground Floor and 1st Floor, with an S-Conference Room. H Building contains the Art Room, a Computer Science Lab, EC3/EC4 Year Heads, an Exams Office, a Student Lounge, and the Aldous Huxley Centre Zurich on the 4th Floor.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Clubs and elective courses such as Cooking and Young Entrepreneurs are offered based on student interests. Learning beyond the classroom includes excursions and special project days, as well as sports activities at WIN4. The school day is lively and varied with a strong sense of community.	Extra curricular facilities The school offers about 20 clubs, including Debate, Ball Committee, School Newspaper, Drama, Art, Video production, Philosophy, Music, Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, and many more.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Academia International School Winterthur was founded in 2023. It is described as the first private college in Winterthur, offering a personal yet international environment. The campus is nestled within the WIN4 sports complex in Deutweg. The educational programme follows international standards and prepares students for next steps in Switzerland or abroad. The Head of School is Lawrence Wood.	History Hull's School was founded in 1945 by Dr James Hull. In 1992, Dr Hull handed over the school to his son, Robin Hull. In the 1990s Hull's School expanded to become a major independent school in German-speaking Switzerland, and in 1997 it purchased a central Zurich building near Stadelhofen station, with three more nearby buildings added later near the Zurich Opera House. Hull's School follows the British curriculum (IGCSE, A levels) and now has over 300 students from Swiss and international families. Hull's School now has four dedicated subject-specific buildings: Falkenstrasse 28a (Humanities and Languages), Seehofstrasse 3 (Biology and Chemistry), Seehofstrasse 6 (Art & Design, Economics, Mathematics and Physics).
Community	Community Campus Winterthur offers a compact, supportive, dynamic learning environment with a strong sense of community. Each student is supported by their own Study Coach, who helps set learning goals, reflect on progress and take responsibility for learning. Learning beyond the classroom includes excursions, special project days and sports activities at WIN4, creating shared experiences and a lively school life. Clubs and elective courses such as Cooking and Young Entrepreneurs are offered based on student interests.	Community School trips form an integral part of Hull's School culture, with a variety of trips and excursions throughout the year and an end-of-year trip. The events program includes TonhalleLATE, Hiking Day, Skating Day, Winter Sports Day, Technorama, Drama Club and Awards Ceremony, Sports Day, a London trip, and the School Ball.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The educational programme follows international standards and prepares students for their next steps in Switzerland or anywhere in the world. Kindergarten and Primary offer a bilingual start at Academia Bilingual School. Lower Secondary provides pathways through the sister school for vocational training or college. Upper Secondary offers a four-year IGCSE and A Levels programme leading to an internationally recognised diploma.	Academic & intellectual 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.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative 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.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The Winterthur campus is personal and family-like, international yet rooted in the local community. It is nestled within the WIN4 sports complex in Deutweg. Kindergarten and Primary offer a bilingual start at Academia Bilingual School. The programme follows international standards to prepare students for future study.	Cultural & language 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.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Campus Life in Winterthur is compact, supportive, and dynamic. Excursions, special project days and sports activities at WIN4 are part of the learning experience. Clubs and elective courses such as Cooking or Young Entrepreneurs are offered based on student interests.	Social & hobbies 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.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service 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.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Each student has a Study Coach who helps set learning goals and reflect on progress. This mentoring builds confidence, independence and a genuine joy for learning. Clubs such as Young Entrepreneurs foster entrepreneurial thinking and leadership.	Leadership & professional 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.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Winterthur campus is set within the WIN4 sports facilities in Deutweg. The campus offers a modern, inspiring learning space with short distances and a vibrant community. Learning beyond the classroom includes excursions, project days and sports activities that support wellbeing.	Lifestyle & wellbeing 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.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Kindergarten & Primary provide bilingual learning; Upper Secondary is English-language.	Language provision The four-year college programme is taught in English, with modern languages taught as part of the curriculum. At IGCSE, core subjects include English Language, English Literature, and French. Spanish is offered as an Additional IGCSE subject. At A-Level, English Literature, French, German, Spanish, and Russian are available.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching A bilingual start is offered for Kindergarten & Primary at Academia Bilingual School.	Bilingual teaching —
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Express interest and arrange a visit. Contact Hull's School administration to express interest and arrange a visit. You can book a private tour to view facilities and learn about the British curriculum; the admissions team will contact you shortly to schedule your visit. An information evening may also be available to learn about Year 10 and the English College programme. 2. Interview and placement tests. All prospective students are interviewed by Mr Cunningham and sit placement tests in English, Mathematics, French and German (for speakers of German as a foreign language) to determine the most suitable class. The results help determine the best class fit for the student's educational needs. This process ensures appropriate language and academic placement. 3. Registration and enrolment. For the registration form, contact administration by telephone or email to obtain the form and start the enrolment process. After registration, the admissions team will guide you through the remaining enrolment steps.
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