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John F. Kennedy International School

Switzerland, Gstaad

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CHF 47,250 - 102,000
Ages 2½ - 14 years
Pupil numbers 100
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Bespoke Curriculum
Typical class size 12
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

John F. Kennedy International School is a small English-language day and boarding school in Saanen/Gstaad, Switzerland. Founded in 1971, it educates around 100 students aged 2.5 to 14 from more than 23 nations. The school offers Early Years, Primary and Middle School, using the International Early Years Curriculum, International Primary Curriculum and International Middle Years Curriculum. Primary classes are limited to 16 children, while Middle School students work with more specialist subject teachers. Boarding is available from age 6. The campus is made up of traditional Swiss buildings, with teaching and boarding facilities, a science laboratory, library and multipurpose hall. A distinctive feature is the school’s alpine setting: students take part in skiing, hiking, outdoor learning, culture trips and seasonal after-school activities. French continues in Middle School, and EAL support is available for students developing English language skills.

Chilchgasse 8, 3792 Saanen, Switzerland

The Essentials

John F. Kennedy International School has 100 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

Location
Gstaad, Switzerland. An Alpine setting.

Stages
Early Years through Middle School.

Type
A co-educational international school in the Swiss Alps.
Fees

Annual tuition at John F. Kennedy International School ranges from CHF 47,250 to CHF 102,000 for 2026/27.

Academics

John F. Kennedy International School teaches IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2.5 to 14.

Curriculum
International curriculum.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Campus in Gstaad, Swiss Alps.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Alpine setting provides outdoor and wellness opportunities.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction.
Admissions

Admissions
Contact the school via jfk.ch.
School Events
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