IB Curriculum International Schools in Switzerland

International Baccalaureate (IB) international schools in Switzerland blend the IB’s internationally recognised continuum (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma/Certificate) with the country’s multilingual, cantonally governed education landscape, and there are roughly fifty IB World Schools authorised in Switzerland. Instruction is most commonly in English but many schools run bilingual or trilingual programmes and teach French, German or Italian as core or additional languages alongside the IB, with English-as-an-additional-language support where needed. Tuition levels vary widely: an international-school average is around CHF 29,000 a year with many schools charging in the low-to-mid CHF 20,000 - CHF 37,000 band while premium boarding schools charge substantially more; families should also expect one-off entry fees, capital or enrolment levies and extra costs for meals, transport, learning support and IB exam fees. Admissions normally follow the Swiss school year with main intakes for the August/September term and some mid-year places in January/February, and schools commonly require an application form, assessment and evidence of language ability - begin enquiries several months ahead for popular year groups.