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Hull's School

Switzerland, Zug

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CHF 29,400 - 30,600
Ages 14 - 20 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational
Opened 1945
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, French, Spanish, German, Russian
Typical class size 16
Strengths Languages, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Hull's School is a private day school in Zurich for students aged 14 to 18, offering the Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. The curriculum is designed for use in a global context where English is the lingua franca, while enabling students to master German and a third language to an advanced level. The school provides a broadly based education that helps students discover their strengths and develop teamwork, self-confidence and perseverance, with strong pastoral and academic support. The campus comprises three buildings, F Building (Falkenstrasse 28a), S Building (Seehofstrasse 3) and H Building (Seehofstrasse 6). These houses contain specialised facilities such as science labs, IT suites, an art room and the Aldous Huxley Centre Zurich on the fourth floor of H Building. The on-site examination program and on-site administration of IGCSE and A-Level exams by Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge International Examinations underpin the school's international profile. The school also hosts around 20 clubs, including Debate and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Falkenstrasse 28A, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland

The Essentials

Hull's School has 400 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at Falkenstrasse 28a, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland. It is in Zurich. The campus is accessible by local public transport.

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.

Type
Private day school.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Hull's School Ltd governs and owns the school. The Chairman is Robin Hull.
Fees

Annual tuition at Hull's School ranges from CHF 29,400 to CHF 30,600 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Hull's School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 14 to 20.

Curriculum
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.

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
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).
Parent Experience

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
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.
Facilities

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.

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
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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Languages

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.
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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