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Kantonsschule Wettingen

Switzerland, Wettingen

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees CHF 18,000 - 22,500
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, Italian, Spanish, Latin, Mandarin, Russian, English
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Kantonsschule Wettingen is a cantonal secondary school on the Klosterhalbinsel Wettingen, with a Hauptgebäude and sports facilities. The school offers a double degree: bilingual Matura in English and German alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma (ZMIB). The IB Diploma is earned in addition to the Swiss Matura, with an IB class taught each year. The curriculum blends the Swiss gymnasium framework with an IB pathway and a Bespoke Curriculum. English immersion runs across many subjects from early grades, supporting a bilingual Matura and IB immersion pathway. Freifächer include Italian, Latin, Chinese, Spanish and Russian, with Italian required from the first class; Latin offered as ALAT or Freifach and leading to Latinum. Facilities include the Mediothek library with e-Medien, a cafeteria, a Mensa and a music program with Instrumentalunterricht, choirs, orchestras and an Open Music Lab. The school holds MINT label (2024–2029) and hosts projects such as the Mural-Art-Projekt and Debating Club.

Klosterstrasse 11, 5430 Wettingen, Switzerland

The Essentials

Kantonsschule Wettingen has instruction in German, English.

Location
Kantonsschule Wettingen is located at Klosterstrasse 11, 5430 Wettingen, in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. The campus sits in the Wettingen Kloster area near the Limmat river. It is well served by public transport: the Wettingen Kloster bus stop is on RVBW lines 4, 8 and 12, and Neuenhof-Klosterrüti is served by line 2. It is about a 7-minute walk from Wettingen railway station to the Kloster Wettingen.

Stages
The Gymnasium operates over four grades (1st through 4th). In the immersion program, two languages are used: English and German; students in the immersion path begin English-immersive learning in the 1st and 2nd grades, and the IB Curriculum begins in the 3rd grade and finishes in the spring of the 4th year. It offers a bilingual Matura in English and German, and a yearly IB class that leads to a double IB Diploma and Swiss Matura.

Country affiliation
Switzerland

Bus service
Public transport is available. The Wettingen Kloster stop serves RVBW lines 4, 8 and 12; Neuenhof-Klosterrüti serves line 2. The school is approximately a 7-minute walk from Wettingen railway station to the Kloster Wettingen.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Public cantonal school in the Canton of Aargau.
Fees

Annual tuition at Kantonsschule Wettingen ranges from CHF 18,000 to CHF 22,500 for 2026/27.

Application / registration fees
- No separate application fee is charged by the school for admission to its Fachmittelschule; applications are handled through the Canton Aargau online registration system (Departement Bildung, Kultur und Sport).
- General annual enrolment charges that may apply to certain canton/Inter‑canton arrangements (for example, small administrative/enrolment levies used in some cantonal rules) are governed at cantonal/regulatory level; standard practice for cantonally resident pupils is that no regular tuition is charged by the Kantonsschule.

Tuition / school fees by programme and year group
- Day‑school (cantonal) gymnasium for pupils with residence in the Canton Aargau: no routine tuition (no annual school fee) is charged to in‑canton resident students. Regular schooling costs are covered by the canton.

- For pupils from other cantons (extra‑cantonal / inter‑cantonal billing) the agreed reference school‑fee levels (Regionales Schulabkommen / RSA) apply and are expressed as annual and semester amounts. The published benchmark figures used in the RSA for comparable upper‑secondary Maturitätsschulen are:
- Standard Maturitätsschule (per school year): CHF 20,500. Per semester: CHF 10,250.
- Immersion / double‑diploma programmes (Swiss Maturität + IB) listed with a higher reference: CHF 22,500 per year; CHF 11,250 per semester. (This applies to the immersion / double‑diploma offering at the Kantonsschule Wettingen as listed in the RSA table.)

- Fachmittelschule (FMS) – extra‑cantonal reference levels shown in the regional schedule are typically lower than gymnasial Matura levels; published RSA reference examples list CHF 18,000 per year (CHF 9,000 per semester) for standard FMS programmes.

- International Baccalaureate (IB) component: the school offers an immersion / double‑diploma (Swiss Matura + IB) pathway. External IB assessment/examination fees are charged separately (per‑candidate and per‑subject) and are set by the IB organisation and/or by the invoicing arrangements under which the school registers candidates; the RSA entry above records the higher inter‑cantonal reference level for the double‑diploma programme.

Per‑term / per‑semester billing
- Where a fee is charged under the RSA framework the amounts are presented both as an annual sum and as a per‑semester amount (examples above: CHF 20,500 / CHF 10,250 and CHF 22,500 / CHF 11,250).
- Paid freifächer and instrument lessons at the Gymnasium are billed per semester: instrumental freifach options are offered on a paid basis and the published per‑semester amounts for freifach instrumental instruction are CHF 500 (half lesson, ~22.5') or CHF 1,000 (whole lesson, ~45') per semester. Students who choose a freifach commit for the full school year.

Boarding / boarding fees
- The Kantonsschule Wettingen is organised as a cantonal day school and does not operate a school boarding (internat) provision; no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and compulsory optional fees
- Instrumental freifach (see amounts above) when taken as a paid freifach: CHF 500 per semester for a half lesson or CHF 1,000 per semester for a whole lesson.
- External language‑certificate preparation courses and certification: candidates pay the external examination registration costs themselves; typical external exam costs for DELF / DALF / Cambridge / DELE / PLIDA etc. are in the range of about CHF 250–450 depending on the exam and level. Students are responsible for these exam registration fees.
- Freifach commitment: signing up for a freifach (including instrumental or language freifächer) is a commitment for the full school year; any freifach that is charged is billed per the freifach/instrumental schedule.
- Other irregular costs that families commonly pay at cantonal upper‑secondary schools (where applicable) include costs for voluntary trips, excursions, optionally booked language stays, printed materials, special course materials, and any required licences or external assessment fees (e.g., IB exam entries). Those items are billed separately if/when they occur.

Refunds and withdrawal / cancellation charges
- No general, published school‑wide refund schedule or detailed cancellation policy for tuition/fees (for example for deposits or freifach fees) is published on the standard programme pages. Instrumental freifach fees are expressed as per semester charges and freifach enrolment is a year commitment. For fee items governed by cantonal / inter‑cantonal agreements the billing is made under the RSA and cantonal rules.

Fee payment methods and payment terms
- Instrumental freifach and other paid freifach charges are described as per‑semester amounts; the school's pages show the fee amounts and the annual commitment but do not publish a single consolidated payment‑methods list on the publicly visible freifach/instrumental pages. Where inter‑cantonal school fees apply they are expressed as annual and semester amounts.

Brief note on items not explicitly published
- The school's public programme pages specify which items are charged (instrumental freifächer; external exam registrations; inter‑cantonal school fees per RSA) and give per‑semester or per‑year figures where those apply; a consolidated, line‑by‑line, school‑wide fee schedule (covering payment methods, invoice dates, refund table, or a single application fee figure) is not published on the same programme pages. The items above reflect the explicit fee figures and billing units that are published for the programmes and options offered.
Academics

Kantonsschule Wettingen teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The gymnasium curriculum centers on English as a core language within GLF Englisch, with four Lerngebiete: Sprachreflexion, Kommunikation, Literatur und Kultur, and Erfinden. Since 2024/25, several subjects are taught in English in immersion classes as part of the IB Immersion pathway. Freifächer include Italian, Latin, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and instrumental and vocal instruction; Italian must be taken from the 1st class when chosen, and there are opportunities to form Leistungskurse where possible. Latin is offered as Akzentfach Latein (ALAT) or as Freifach Latein, leading to Lateinmatur or Kleines Latinum. KSWE runs a double degree: bilingual Matura in English and German plus an International Baccalaureate (IB) program; An IB class is offered each year, and the IB Diploma is earned alongside the Swiss Matura.

Higher Education Progression
The school offers bilingual instruction in English and German for the IB/Immersion track; These classes conclude with a bilingual Matura in English and German. Each year an IB class is run, delivering a double degree with the International Baccalaureate and the eidgenössische Matura (Swiss Matura).

Gifted and Talented
The school runs a dedicated gifted and talents program. It offers interdisciplinary opportunities such as a Debating Club and Robotics Olympiad preparation, a Maris Stella course, biology/chemistry/physics/math Olympiad preparation, Life Science Club, Mathematics Olympiad preparation, and Physics Olympiad preparation. In languages: CPE/Proficiency C1-C2, Advanced Creative Writing, DALF C1, and Literary Writing. Additional options include Freifächer and Freikurse in music, languages, sports and the arts, internships, special science days, excursions, and Variowochen; Courses are not freely selectable but are part of the gifted program; Students must have strong grades; Registration is binding and attendance impacts absences; Only KSWE students may participate.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers bilingual instruction in English and German. Immersion classes are taught in English; from year 1 Sport is taught in English, and from year 2 one science subject (physics, chemistry or biology) and one humanities/social science subject (history or geography) are taught in English. Since 2010, it is possible to obtain both bilingual Matura and the IB Diploma, with an IB class offered each year for a double degree with the International Baccalaureate and the Swiss Federal Matura. The bilingual degree includes a high level of English, typically at least C1. Mathematics in immersion is written and spoken in English; other immersion subjects follow the standard exam language.
Parent Experience

History
The Cistercian Abbey Wettingen existed from 1227 to 1841, with 43 abbots and 843 conventuals. After the dissolution of the abbey, from 1847 the main building served as a cantonal Lehrerseminar; since 1976 it has been used as a cantonal school with additional buildings (including a sports facility). The Museum Aargau offers interactive exhibitions and guided tours in parts of the main building and in parts of the monastery park since 2022. This overview contrasts the use of rooms and buildings during the monastery, the Lehrerseminar, and the cantonal school.

Community
Chor concert 2026: review and outlook. Schweizer Jugend forscht 2026: congratulations. Mathematics Olympiad 2026: congratulations to Emil Spiess. Werkschau 2026, Thursday, May 7, 16:15–18:00, in Zollhaus. The school runs the bilingual Matura with the IB Diploma (ZMIB) and is an official MINT school.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Kantonschule Wettingen sits on the Klosterhalbinsel Wettingen and uses the Hauptgebäude (main building) along with several additional buildings as its campus. Since 1976 it has been used as the cantonal school with additional buildings, including a sports facility. The campus contains classrooms on multiple levels, the Langhaus and Laienkirche, convent spaces, and an Aula for assemblies. The KSWE complex also includes a Cafeteria (Pfauensaal) and a Mensa (L46wensaal), the Mediothek library, and dedicated spaces for music instruction and student gatherings such as the Mf6nchs-Auditorium and Konversen spaces. The main building houses various chapels and historic rooms, while public exhibitions in parts of the main building and monastery park are offered by the Museum Aargau.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a sports facility as part of the KSWE complex.

Academic Facilities
The Mediothek is a place to read, learn, play and linger; a place of inspiration and a guide through the modern information jungle. The extensive offering is aimed at students, teachers and staff of the Kantonsschule Wettingen. Opening hours are Monday to Friday: 7300 d 18:00. The Mediothek is closed during the school holidays. e-Medien, including e-Books, e-Journals and e-Audio, are available in cooperation with the cantonal library, e-Thek and Digithek. The Mediothek provides a library catalog, borrowing on site, information and search assistance, and access to e-Medien via SWITCH edu-ID. An on-site copier with printing and scanning is available. Overview plans show the Mediothek and the floors of the Hauptgeb01ude (Parterre, 1. Etage, 2. Etage) and the Situationsplan for the Kantonsschule Wettingen.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities and student spaces are supported by historical and modern rooms on the Klosterhalbinsel, including the Mf6nchs-Auditorium, Konversen-Auditorium, Kapitelsaal and Aula for events, assemblies and performances. The site hosts events and student projects such as the Mural-Art-Projekt in Wettingen and publishes a yearbook (Jahrbuch 2024/25). Information evenings for prospective families (Gymnasium, Fachmittelschule and IB/Immersion profiles) are held on campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
A double-diploma program combining bilingual Matura and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (ZMIB) is offered. The school is officially recognized with a MINT label for 2024–2029. There are preparation courses for science Olympiads and entrance examinations, and a Debating Club is available as part of the free-choice offerings. Freifächer include language and science enrichment opportunities such as preparation courses for Wissenschafts-Olympiaden and Aufnahmeprüfungen.

Arts & Creative
Music education includes Instrumentalunterricht and Sologesang, with opportunities to participate in choruses, orchestras, and bands. A broad range of instruments and ensembles is offered, including strings, woodwinds, percussion, harps, Big Band, and Jazz/Funk ensembles. Concerts and performances—such as choir concerts, orchestral performances, and big concerts—are regularly held. Open Music Lab is available among the school's open offerings.

Cultural & Language
English immersion is taught across multiple subjects from the second through the fourth grade, and the immersion program supports bilingual Matura with English as the working medium in most immersive subjects. Students have the option to undertake an exchange program for half a year or a full year in the French- or Italian-speaking parts of Switzerland or abroad. The school also offers a pathway to a bilingual Matura plus International Baccalaureate (ZMIB).

Social & Hobbies
Freifächer include Italian, Latin, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and Instrumental- and Singing lessons. Freikurse include Big Band, Choir, Orchestra, Djembé Ensemble, Mathematics Add-on, Drama/Theatre, Politics, Photography, and Chemistry practicums. Open offerings include Musik-Ensembles, Open Workshop, Open Music Lab, and Yoga. Schulsport features Badminton, Basketball, Light Contact Boxing, Aerial Silk, Dance, Soccer, Volleyball, Running clubs, Floor Hockey, Yoga, and more.

Leadership & Professional
KSWE Next is a student‑run startup club at the Kantonsschule Wettingen, bringing students together to explore entrepreneurship and own projects. The club organizes talks, workshops, and student-led projects such as KeyVisuals, Elyon, convolve.KI, and other ventures. A Kick-off Event for 2026 features prominent speakers and networking opportunities, including talks with leading entrepreneurs. The club emphasizes developing ideas through talks, workshops, and collaborative work on real projects.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Open offerings include Open Workshop, Open Music Lab, and Yoga. Schulsport offers a wide range of activities, including Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Aerial Arts, Dance, Running, Unihockey, Salsa, and Group Fitness. Let's Move 24 is a KSWE dance and acrobatics show hosted at the school.
Languages

Language Provision
French, Italian and Spanish are offered as Romance languages with multiple Matura combinations. From the first grade, Italian must be taken as a Freifach, and Italian cannot be chosen in Profil Fokus for structural reasons. Latin, Chinese and Russian are available as Freifächer, and preparation courses for language certificates CAE, DELF B2, PLIDA, and DELE are offered. The school also runs the International Baccalaureate program and a double-degree option with immersion (ZMIB); the IB program has been approved since 2010.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers immersion classes in English. From the second through the fourth grade, Mathematics, a natural science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology), and a humanities/social sciences subject (History or Geography) are taught immersively, with at least 800 hours of specialized English. The Matura certificate officially certifies bilingualism, and the first bilingual Matura examination at KSWE was completed in 2004. In immersion, testing and instruction are in English for the immersion subjects, with some German-only exceptions permitted; Matura assessments in immersion subjects are in English for some components.

Immersion Programs
Three classes per year are taught immersively. From the second through the fourth grade, three subjects are taught in English, and the Matura for immersion subjects is conducted in English. The program requires at least 800 hours of specialized English. All immersion teachers have completed immersion-didactics training and hold English-language qualifications.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Admission prerequisites. To gain admission to a Gymnasium, a district school certificate or an equivalent prior education is required. The exact admission conditions are published by the Canton of Aargau. Admission can be provisional or definitive.

2) Registration. Registration for entry to the Gymnasium is exclusively via the online form of the Department of Education, Culture and Sport (BKS) of the Canton of Aargau, open from mid-January to the end of February. The same online form is used for registration for the entrance examination to the Gymnasium. The process is handled online by the cantonal authorities.

3) Information events. Information events for the KSWE Gymnasium are held on Monday, November 9, 2026 and on Tuesday, January 1, 2027, with starts at 18:00 and 19:15 in the auditorium. Registration is required. Specific information sessions about the Focus profile and the IB/Immersion profiles take place on Monday, January 11, 2027; Focus at 18:00 and Immersion at 19:00, at Löwenscheune. Details for registrations for the school year 28/29 will be posted on the website starting in September 2027.

4) School visits (Schnupperbesuche). For individual visitors, no prior registration is required; KSWE students coordinate with teachers to determine feasibility. Groups of two to four interested students may arrange an official half‑day visit by registering at least two weeks in advance using the contact form. Requests for larger groups or whole classes should be directed to the Prorektorin.

5) Further information. Further information and insights into school life are available in the yearbook, on Instagram, and on the school's YouTube channel. The yearbook contains highlights from campus life. Instagram and YouTube channels provide updates and media from events.
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