International Schools in Switzerland
Compare 15 international schools in Switzerland. Filter by curriculum, fees (average CHF 89,100), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 15
- Curricula
- 17
- Average annual fee
- CHF 89,100
- Fee range
- CHF 12,850 – 159,600
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (DP) (9 schools)
- Average school size
- 420 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Lemania College
- Oldest
- Institut Le Rosey (1880)
- With boarding
- 15
About international schools in Switzerland
International schools in Switzerland combine a strong international curriculum offer (most commonly the International Baccalaureate, British IGCSE/A-Levels and a smaller number of American diploma programmes) with frequent bilingual models that pair English and a Swiss national language depending on the canton. Many families choose them for internationally mobile children or for English-medium instruction alongside local language study; schools are concentrated around Geneva, Zurich, Lausanne, Zug and other international hubs. Fees vary widely by school type and age but day tuition typically falls in the CHF 20,000 - 40,000 range while premium boarding and all-in packages can exceed CHF 100,000 a year; budgets should also allow for extras and one-off charges. Admissions are most competitive for an August/September start, schools commonly run rolling applications with entrance assessments and interviews, and it is practical to begin enquiries 6 - 12 months before a planned move; parents should also check cantonal rules because compulsory schooling and recognition of qualifications are governed at canton level.
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Curricula
There are 15 international schools in Switzerland covering 17 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (DP) (9), Cambridge IGCSE (6), American Curriculum (5), Swiss Curriculum (4), Cambridge A Levels (3). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Switzerland runs from about CHF 12,850 to CHF 159,600, averaging roughly CHF 89,100. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Switzerland run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
15 of the 15 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Switzerland we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.