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Zurich International School (ZIS) is a non-profit, co-educational day school in the Greater Zurich area, serving ages 3 to 18. Founded in 1963, it operates as a non-profit foundation governed by a Board of Trustees. Two campuses host Primary and Secondary programs. The school offers a bilingual pathway with daily German and English instruction, guided by Lehrplan 21, and pathways to the IB Diploma Programme or AP courses in the Upper School, plus a ZIS Diploma with Honors. Diploma requirements include 23 credits across core areas, three AP or IB HL courses in at least two subjects, a 3.0 GPA, and no final-year grade below C. ZIS uses learning technology to support inquiry-driven learning and a co-curricular program (ATAC) with over 40 activities, including STEM clubs, performing arts, and Model United Nations. Distinctive features include a Design Lab, WorldFest, Service Learning, and links to local and international communities.
Located in Founex, Vaud, La Châtaigneraie is the La Châtaigneraie campus of the Ecole Internationale de Genève. It serves students aged 3 to 18 across Primary and Secondary, with bilingual French/English programmes up to Year 9. From Year 10, learners choose between an anglophone route (IGCSE/IB) or the francophone maturité suisse, supporting both international and Swiss higher education pathways. The school offers five programmes, diplomas and certificates: IB Primary Years Programme, IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme, maturité suisse. The campus combines historic and modern facilities, including specialist classrooms, ICT suites, two multimedia centres and a library, plus an auditorium and a theatre. A music studio supports a thriving arts scene, while sport is supported by an all-weather football pitch, a basketball court and several sport halls. A strong emphasis on bilingual education is complemented by Culture & Leisure, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Dance and numerous student-led clubs.
School of Tomorrow is a bilingual private day school for ages 4 to 18, offering Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary (Gymnasium) across three campuses: Schloss Sihlberg Enge, Augustinerhof Zurich, and Gerichtsplatz Uster. The curriculum blends the Swiss Lehrplan 21 with an English-language program, delivering a comprehensive English curriculum alongside German–English bilingual education and language immersion. Timetables follow LP21 for all cycles, with Mathematics, German, English, French, Social Studies and Natural Sciences as core strands; teaching emphasizes project work, personalised learning plans and mentoring. The school promotes 12 core competencies and a mindset of personal development, aiming to foster curiosity, creativity and self-responsibility. From secondary, students may choose Swiss Matura or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) from summer 2028. Extra facilities include technology, digital literacy, coding and robotics. Lunch is provided; the school day runs 8 am–6 pm, with Friday options for younger pupils and Entrepreneur Friday for older students.
Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for ages 3 to 18. Across three Geneva campuses—Campus des Nations, La Grande Boissière and La Châtaigneraie—the school provides bilingual or English-dominant instruction, with a broad World Languages Programme from Arabic to Urdu and a compulsory third language from Year 7 (Spanish or German). Primary and Early Years follow the Universal Learning Programme at La Grande Boissière, while secondary pathways include the IB Diploma Programme, the Career-Related Programme, or national options such as Maturité Suisse or IGCSE, depending on campus. The Ecolint Learner Passport records student competencies for universities and employers. Facilities include a STEM Centre, an arts complex, libraries and sports facilities, plus after-school clubs from performing arts to Odyssey of the Mind and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. It maintains a long history and a strong commitment to international education.
Founded in 1908, Lemania College is a private, non-profit international school in Lausanne offering day and boarding options. The school serves students aged 11 to 18 and follows a bespoke curriculum alongside Swiss maturity, French Baccalaureate, and the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma and Prep Year). Under the leadership of Jean-Pierre Du Pasquier, the third generation of the founding family, Lemania combines a long-standing tradition with an international outlook. The campus spans about 5,500 square metres and houses 47 classrooms, a fully equipped science laboratory, separate dormitories, a cafeteria, gardens, and coworking spaces. Classrooms are modern, with natural light and integrated technology. Boarding facilities provide personalised support and meals prepared on-site. The curriculum is complemented by diverse extracurriculars—from sports and arts to technology and social service—and a range of language and cultural offerings, including Language Day Classes in French and English, Summer Courses, and an International Camp for international families globally.
Nestled in the Alpine village of Villars, Aiglon College is an international boarding school for ages 7–18. Founded in 1949 by John Corlette, it is a not-for-profit institution sustaining the balanced development of mind, body and spirit, with meditation and mountain expeditions at its core. English is the language of instruction, with targeted EAL support, and graduates receive an accredited High School Diploma alongside IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum unfolds in three phases: Discovery Years (5–9) blend academic study with expeditions, arts and reflection; Exploration Years (10–11) offer Cambridge IGCSE and a bespoke Pre-IB pathway; Inspiration Years (12–13) deliver the IB Diploma. On campus, teaching and boarding spaces sit with renovated chalets, recording studio, Centre for Enquiry with a maker space, and AIR Lab. Sports and expeditions shape life, with outdoor pitches, a Sports Centre, skiing and weekend trips. Partnerships include Manchester City Football School and Lindsey Vonn skiing education.
Institut Florimont is a private, co‑educational school in Geneva offering francophone or bilingual programmes from ages 3 to 18. The curriculum blends Swiss, French, and American pathways with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Students can pursue Swiss Maturité, French Baccalauréat, or the IB Diploma, alongside the IBO and Cambridge accreditations. Maternelle lasts three years, primaire and cycle develop core knowledge, and Secondaire 2 leads to upper secondary diplomas. The school emphasizes languages, offering a bilingual Lower Secondary path and English‑taught content in core subjects from 9e onward. Campus facilities include science and robotics laboratories (STEAM), regular renovations, and an Innovation Hub opened in 2024. An Art/Sport programme (since 2020) serves many students, with exhibitions and partnerships. Solidarity and community engagement are central, with annual charity initiatives and CAS requirements within the IB. The school celebrates 120 years in 2025 and maintains an international outlook through its varied diploma options and partnerships.
ISZL is a private, non-profit international day school in Switzerland serving learners from age 3 to 18. The school follows the International Baccalaureate framework across Primary, Middle, and High School, with the PYP in Primary, the MYP in Middle School, and the Diploma Programme in High School. The High School also offers an ISZL Diploma with pathways that include Advanced Placement courses and the BTEC Diploma in Creative Media. The campus model includes the Zug Campus for Early Years through Middle School and the Riverside Campus in Hünenberg for High School, plus Chalet Bergheim as Outdoor Education Centre. English is the language of instruction, with dedicated EAL support and German offered as an additional language. Facilities include Wettinger House on Zug Campus, modern teaching spaces, science labs, a library, an art atelier and music rooms, and triple gym. School supports service and leadership activities through Activities Programme and Youth Forum Switzerland.
Obersee Bilingual School (OBS) is a Swiss international school serving German- and English-speaking families. From Kindergarten to Grade 6, instruction alternates weekly between German and English, while from Grade 7 subjects are taught in a single language per year, with Mathematics alternating by semester. From Year 10 onward, the language of instruction follows the chosen school-leaving qualification, with the IB Diploma and Federal Matura offered. OBS uses the Swiss Curriculum alongside the IB Diploma Programme, IMYC, and a bespoke curriculum designed for a bilingual student body, ages 0 to 18. The campus, located near Lake Zurich, combines accessibility with natural surroundings to support experiential learning. Facilities include technology-enabled classrooms, science and arts labs, and outdoor spaces, complemented by sports facilities. The school offers 30+ leisure clubs, plus Future Skills programs like OBS Media Academy, OBS Space Agency, and OBS Ocean & Life Explorers, and a range of language and cultural activities.
Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for ages 3 to 18. Across three Geneva campuses—Campus des Nations, La Grande Boissière and La Châtaigneraie—the school provides bilingual or English-dominant instruction, with a broad World Languages Programme from Arabic to Urdu and a compulsory third language from Year 7 (Spanish or German). Primary and Early Years follow the Universal Learning Programme at La Grande Boissière, while secondary pathways include the IB Diploma Programme, the Career-Related Programme, or national options such as Maturité Suisse or IGCSE, depending on campus. The Ecolint Learner Passport records student competencies for universities and employers. Facilities include a STEM Centre, an arts complex, libraries and sports facilities, plus after-school clubs from performing arts to Odyssey of the Mind and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. It maintains a long history and a strong commitment to international education.
ISZL is a private, non-profit international day school in Switzerland serving learners from age 3 to 18. The school follows the International Baccalaureate framework across Primary, Middle, and High School, with the PYP in Primary, the MYP in Middle School, and the Diploma Programme in High School. The High School also offers an ISZL Diploma with pathways that include Advanced Placement courses and the BTEC Diploma in Creative Media. The campus model includes the Zug Campus for Early Years through Middle School and the Riverside Campus in Hünenberg for High School, plus Chalet Bergheim as Outdoor Education Centre. English is the language of instruction, with dedicated EAL support and German offered as an additional language. Facilities include Wettinger House on Zug Campus, modern teaching spaces, science labs, a library, an art atelier and music rooms, and triple gym. School supports service and leadership activities through Activities Programme and Youth Forum Switzerland.
School of Tomorrow is a bilingual private day school for ages 4 to 18, offering Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary (Gymnasium) across three campuses: Schloss Sihlberg Enge, Augustinerhof Zurich, and Gerichtsplatz Uster. The curriculum blends the Swiss Lehrplan 21 with an English-language program, delivering a comprehensive English curriculum alongside German–English bilingual education and language immersion. Timetables follow LP21 for all cycles, with Mathematics, German, English, French, Social Studies and Natural Sciences as core strands; teaching emphasizes project work, personalised learning plans and mentoring. The school promotes 12 core competencies and a mindset of personal development, aiming to foster curiosity, creativity and self-responsibility. From secondary, students may choose Swiss Matura or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) from summer 2028. Extra facilities include technology, digital literacy, coding and robotics. Lunch is provided; the school day runs 8 am–6 pm, with Friday options for younger pupils and Entrepreneur Friday for older students.
BKA International School is a bilingual private IB World School in Basel, Switzerland, educating children from infancy through upper secondary across five campuses. The school teaches in English and German from early years, with French introduced from Grade 3, enabling multilingual development. The youngest learners join at 3 months, with Wettstein, Spalentor, Gellert, and Rittergasse campuses, and Rosental Campus opened in 2021 for upper primary. The Early Years program combines Curriculum 21 with the IB Primary Years Programme in a play-based setting that emphasizes language acquisition. Primary builds on this foundation with developmentally appropriate study across disciplines, while Secondary learners prepare for Swiss and international universities through IGCSEs and A-Levels. BKA holds Basel-Stadt Alignment and Transition Agreement, ensuring the IB framework aligns with Lehrplan 21. The BKA Experience centres on curiosity, discovery, and learning within a bilingual IB framework, with 45+ extracurricular activities and after-school care until 19:00 for families.
International School Altdorf is a private international boarding and day school for students aged 13 to 18, set on a hillside campus with mountain views. The school offers a rigorous mix of Cambridge IGCSE (14–16) and the IB Middle Years Programme for junior years, along with the IB Diploma Programme (16–19) and the IB Career-related Programme supported by BVIS and UNWTO Academy Switzerland with OTHM accreditation. Language development is a clear focus, with IGCSE languages (English, German, French, Chinese) and targeted English support for non-native speakers. The campus features athletics facilities (soccer, basketball, tennis; summer beach volleyball and outdoor pool) and a fitness club, plus outdoor activities such as hiking, rowing, mountain biking and skiing. A distinctive feature is the on-campus animal shelter run by students, linking campus life with service. Modern classrooms, a well-equipped library, and tutoring and exam-prep services support personalised learning. The school welcomes international families worldwide.
Ecole Moser Nyon is a private Swiss school serving ages 4–18, offering a Swiss curriculum alongside the IB Diploma Programme. A pathway allows progression over 6, 10 or 14 years from primary (1P) through Secondary I to Swiss maturité or the Swiss maturité + IBDP double diploma. Primary education is plurilingual with gradual immersion in German and English; Secondary I provides multilingual education in years 9–10 with German and English reinforced and three streams in year 11: Bilingual German, Bilingual English, and Classic. The Gymnasium offers bilingual maturité options and a bilingual path to IBDP, plus Sport/Art Studies. The campus sits on a 10,000 m2 wooded site between Lake Geneva and the Jura, housing two buildings, science labs, two libraries and a learning center, plus gym, sports fields, and a vegetable garden. Extracurriculars include morning lectures, study support, Green Weeks, ski camps, and international exchanges, and CAS projects via IBDP.
The International School of Switzerland is a day school for students aged 6–18 that offers the IB Middle Years Programme, the IB Diploma Programme, and Cambridge A Levels. It operates as an IB World School guided by the K.I.N.D. framework—Kindness, Innovation, Navigation, and Discovery—to shape both academics and co‑curricular life. Instruction is in English, with Italian and German taught at varying levels and CEFR‑based placement. From Grade 10, students can pursue a dual pathway to Advanced Levels or the IB Diploma Programme; the IB Diploma Programme is currently a Candidate School, and the Bridge Program supports language fluency and transitions to IB, A‑Levels, or Liceo. Facilities include modern classrooms with interactive touchscreens and Microsoft tools, a STEAM Center with robotics labs and a makerspace, and Switzerland's first Microsoft Dream Space for AI, VR, and coding projects. Arts spaces include Visual Arts Studios, a professional Performing Arts Theater, and Music Rooms, with on‑campus sports facilities. Co‑curriculars feature the Discovery Program, Masterclasses, and the Immersion Program, which offer diverse activities, masterclasses, cultural excursions, and industry visits.
Collège du Léman is a day and boarding school in Geneva, Switzerland, educating children from ages 2 to 18. It offers a broad range of curricula, including IPC and Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, IBDP and IBCP, American High School Diploma, French Baccalaureate, and Swiss Maturité, with early language instruction in English, French, or bilingual settings and pathways that can be changed year to year. The Made for You approach matches strengths and interests within a diverse community of over 120 nationalities. The campus features 5,000m2 Olympus Gymnasium, an all-weather pitch, outdoor courts, and Concha garden; science labs with robotics, MacBooks, and 3D printers; a lake-view library; and dedicated performing arts spaces. The Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme, MIT STEAM collaboration, and UNICEF ties support music, drama, and science. Results include a 100% diploma pass rate; IBDP average 36.5; 69% of IGCSEs A*-A; graduates to Oxford, UCL, and top universities worldwide.
La Côte International School Aubonne is a day school for ages 3–18 offering a three-path curriculum: the Early Years Foundation Stage, the Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. The campus, opened in 2014 on a purpose-built site in Aubonne, features a 250-seat theatre, a gym, film studios and 12 specialist rooms for science, computing, art and music, plus 44 classrooms and dynamic learning spaces. In Primary, the IPC and English National Curriculum guide English and Maths, with French options from beginner to bilingual; in Lower Secondary, pupils prepare for IGCSE and the IB DP, with language study in English, French and German or Spanish. The school promotes bilingual provision and a strong PSHE and service programme. Extracurricular life features 80+ clubs, including the MIT-Nord Anglia STEAM programme, Juilliard performing arts collaboration, and UNICEF Global Campus partnerships. Global Campus connections with UNICEF, Juilliard and MIT extend learning beyond the classroom.
GIS Lugano is a bilingual international school in Lugano, Switzerland, offering a multilingual curriculum for ages 3 to 18. English and Italian are the primary languages of instruction, with intensive Italian for local culture and native-speaking teachers supporting linguistic diversity. The school follows the International Baccalaureate framework and is pursuing authorization for the IB Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme, while also delivering a bespoke curriculum that blends inquiry-based learning with a student-centered approach. The campus includes Early Years learning spaces such as Digital Atelier, Clay Atelier, Colour Atelier, The Piazza, Psychomotor Space, and Nature Corner, with a strong emphasis on safety and hands-on exploration. Technology is integrated across learning, including BYOD in upper years and access to interactive whiteboards and coding programs. GIS Lugano supports global perspectives through international exchanges with partner schools in Brazil and Italy, weekly electives, and a 100 Languages Philosophy that celebrates linguistic diversity.
TASIS The American School in Switzerland is a private, co-educational American international day and boarding school for ages 3–18, located on the Collina d'Oro in Montagnola above Lugano. The school offers the American Diploma, Advanced Placement, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with English as the primary language of instruction and a comprehensive English as an Additional Language program. In Pre-K to Grade 8, students study in parallel English and Italian, and IB languages include English, Italian, German, and Russian, with support for other self-taught languages; bilingual instruction for Grades 1–9 aligns with Cantonal requirements. The campus blends 17th-century heritage with modern, eco-friendly buildings, including the Campo Science Center and multiple libraries; sustainability features include geothermal heating and hydroelectric power. Extracurriculars are extensive: Model UN, Robotics, Drama and Dance, along with Alpine trips and more than 20 sports. IB diploma candidates have posted 97%+ pass rates since 2016, about 50% earn bilingual diplomas, and TASIS supports service through the Opsahl Global Service Program.
Beau Soleil is a private international boarding school in Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland, serving students aged 11–18. It offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12, with the option of a US High School Diploma. The MYP curriculum spans eight subject groups and develops subject knowledge, global understanding, and essential skills and values. In Grades 11–12, students may pursue the IBDP (available in English, French, or bilingual form) or the US diploma; the IBDP core comprises Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service. The school sits on an alpine campus with specialist arts, design, and music spaces, extensive sporting facilities, and The Hub, a design-technology and filmmaking centre. An English faculty supports multilingual study, and many students graduate with a bilingual IB diploma after studying up to three languages. The Global Campus links Beau Soleil to Nord Anglia Education and partners such as The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF for arts, STEAM, and international development. Founded in 1910, Beau Soleil joined Nord Anglia Education in 2011. The Winter Programme and a broad activity slate enhance outdoor and co-curricular learning.
Institut International de Lancy is a private international bilingual school in Switzerland serving ages 3 to 18. The curriculum spans EYFS, British and French Bilingual Curricula in the Primary years, and English or French Secondary programmes, leading to Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. An IB World School and Cambridge IGCSE centre, IIL also offers an Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma option and a plurilingual language policy that blends English in the French section and French in the English section. The school is non-profit, founded in 1903 as Collège Marie-Thérèse, and celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2023; in 2025 it opened a fourth building as part of ongoing expansion. The campus combines historic and modern buildings with solar panels and green roofs. Facilities include a S.T.E.A.M Lab, four science labs, a media studio, a media library and multiple gymnasia. Digital learning is embedded (iPad for every student; interactive screens; coding/robotics).
La Garenne International School, founded in 1947, is located in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,300 meters. The school hosts 150 students from over 30 countries, offering both day and full boarding options. For younger students, the curriculum follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). Senior students prepare for Cambridge IGCSEs followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). A specialized French Integration Programme is also available for those wishing to learn the local language. The campus features traditional chalet-style buildings equipped with science laboratories and digital learning tools. A defining feature of the school is its "Expedition and Ski Programme." During the winter term, students spend two afternoons a week skiing or snowboarding in the Villars-Gryon-Diablerets ski area. The school maintains a high staff-to-student ratio, ensuring individual attention within a family-owned setting that prioritizes outdoor mountain activities alongside classroom learning.
Saint-Charles International School is a day and boarding school founded in 1897. It offers Swiss Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, with two pathways: the Swiss Programme (primary through maturité) and the IB Diploma Programme (in English). The school is recognised by the Swiss Confederation and authorised to prepare students for maturité examinations. Instruction in the Swiss Programme is multilingual (French, English, German), with Primary taught in English and French and the Middle School in English, French and German; the IB Programme is taught in English with ESL support. Immersion language teaching introduces English and German from early years through language islands, enabling bilingual Matura or IB Diploma. The campus features a swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, music rooms and a cinema; on-campus dining includes vegetarian options. Boarding from age 10; off-campus partnerships support equestrian training and sports. The school educates around 250 students and has 8,000+ alumni worldwide.
Inter-Community School Zurich offers the International Baccalaureate across Primary Years, Middle Years, and the Diploma Programme in English. Ages range from 24 months to 18 years, with Early Childhood through the Diploma, serving about 800 students from 55 nationalities. ICS is an IB World School and the only Round Square member in Zurich; it is accredited by CIS and NEASC. Instruction is in English, with a bilingual IB Diploma option and additional language provision including German from Preschool to Grade 10, plus French and Spanish for senior students. An English as an Additional Language programme supports learners, and Home Language classes are available. The campus includes a gym, dance studio, Research Garden, and a Forest Programme. On the extracurricular front, over 50 rotating clubs exist, including Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh, and Visual Arts and Theatre. The school emphasizes community engagement and holistic development through its Round Square framework.
International School Lausanne (ISL) is a not-for-profit IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, alongside an American curriculum. The school serves students aged 3 to 18 on a campus of four buildings, set close to nature yet near the city. PYP develops the whole child through inquiry, international-mindedness and personal values; MYP builds knowledge, attitudes and skills for a changing world; DP provides breadth and depth for higher education. A CASEL-based well-being curriculum supports social and emotional development. The campus features a 400-seat auditorium for music and drama, three gym halls, four tennis courts, an Astroturf pitch, a maker space and a recording studio. The After-School Activities programme offers over 125 activities, with more than 80% of students participating weekly. ISL also pursues service learning and Duke of Edinburgh programs, and collaborates with EPFL, along with a range of clubs.
ipso! ISR Rheinfelden is a bilingual all‑day school serving children from 4 to 16, with an adjacent bilingual Early Childhood Center for ages 1.5 to 4. The German–English early childhood program blends international and local curricula within a family atmosphere and is state‑approved. The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for kindergarten and primary levels and offers bilingual tuition in Secondary Level I under the cantonal curriculum, enabling smooth transitions between local public education and international paths. ipso! is accredited as an IB World School and undergoes regular IB assessments. Language development covers German, English and French across the curriculum; some subjects are bilingual. The curriculum emphasizes digital skills and 21st‑century competencies through digital learning, robotics, programming and tech labs, alongside cross‑curricular STEM and MINT studies. Regular study trips abroad and a 360° virtual tour support families transitioning to ipso!. The school welcomes international families here.
St. George's International School Switzerland is a day and boarding international school offering a multilingual, globally oriented education for ages 1 to 18. The curriculum progresses from Cambridge International (Pre-school through IGCSE) to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Cambridge A Levels, with Cambridge running through Junior School to IGCSE and the IB in High School (ages 16–19). The IB is taught in English, with English and bilingual English/French routes, plus beginner language support. Founded in 1927, the school serves a diverse community of pupils from more than 60 nationalities and is part of Inspired Education. The campus features purpose-built classrooms, modern learning technologies, dedicated science labs, and dedicated Music, Art and Dance studios. The META mixed reality program supports memory retention, and a renovated boarding house provides single and double rooms. Extensive sports facilities and Sport Études, with arts activities, complete the offer. A broad co-curricular program supports learning.
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School is a co-educational day and boarding community in Switzerland, serving students from age 1 to 18 across two campuses in Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz and Vevey with a boarding house in Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz. The school offers a bilingual IB pathway within a Swiss framework, with MYP for ages 11–15 and DP for ages 16–18, plus IBCP and a Swiss Curriculum. The Middle Years Programme provides language instruction in English and French across eight subject groups, while Diploma Programme offers English Diploma, Bilingual Diploma, Advanced Bilingual Diploma or French Diploma, supported by language assistance and university guidance. Haut-Lac is recognized by the Council of International Schools and the Fédération Suisse des Écoles Privées. Facilities include a design technology lab with CAD, a library, art and music spaces, and sports facilities. The school is known for its MUN program, Duke of Edinburgh Award, LAMDA drama, and mother-tongue language clubs worldwide.
Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for ages 3 to 18. Across three Geneva campuses—Campus des Nations, La Grande Boissière and La Châtaigneraie—the school provides bilingual or English-dominant instruction, with a broad World Languages Programme from Arabic to Urdu and a compulsory third language from Year 7 (Spanish or German). Primary and Early Years follow the Universal Learning Programme at La Grande Boissière, while secondary pathways include the IB Diploma Programme, the Career-Related Programme, or national options such as Maturité Suisse or IGCSE, depending on campus. The Ecolint Learner Passport records student competencies for universities and employers. Facilities include a STEM Centre, an arts complex, libraries and sports facilities, plus after-school clubs from performing arts to Odyssey of the Mind and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. It maintains a long history and a strong commitment to international education.
École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande (ENSR) is a private, non-profit bilingual international school in Lausanne, founded in 1906. Serving ages 3 to 18, ENSR offers a bilingual Swiss curriculum with an International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP) option at Gymnase. The school guides learners from Maternelle Montessori (French‑English instruction for ages 2.5–6) through Primaire and Collège to Gymnase, where the Maturité Suisse or IB is chosen by the end of year 10. ENSR also runs One Year in Romandie, a French-language program with English or an English-language option for immersion in a Francophone environment. The campus spans 2.5 hectares in Lausanne, featuring gym, sports courts, library, and dining with Swiss ingredients. A boarding program serves around 60 students. The school emphasizes multilingual instruction from kindergarten, with German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese offered as languages. Robotics, coding and AI are part of the on-site curriculum, alongside sport and cultural activities.
International School of Ticino (IST) is a private international day school in Ticino, Switzerland, offering the IB continuum: PYP, MYP, DP, and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP). The school serves ages 3 to 18. The language of instruction is English, with an Italian bilingual programme for Grades 2–10 to meet Ticino cantonal requirements. IST opened as a kindergarten in 2014 and expanded to serve international and local families; in 2017 it joined Inspired Education Group. Facilities include bright, well-resourced classrooms with up-to-date technology, an early years learning zone, a first-floor learning hub, a gymnasium for football, basketball, and volleyball, and expansive outdoor spaces for play. The curriculum follows IB standards with inquiry-based learning in the PYP and across eight subject areas in the MYP and DP, plus CP options with seven career-related pathways. IST is a signatory to the Global Schools Program and supports Sustainable Development Goals.
Tandem International Multilingual School (Tandem IMS) is a day school delivering a blended curriculum that combines Zurich Lehrplan 21, the UK National Curriculum, and elements from the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. It serves learners from 0 to 18 years and supports multilingual education across English, German and French. Translanguaging and enquiry-based learning are core features, with two native-language teachers sharing a classroom to support language development in real time. The core curricula prepare pupils for the Swiss Gymnasium and Matura, with a twelve-month planning cycle that tailors activities to language development. Assessments include Swiss Klassencockpit and UK SATs. Since its founding, Tandem IMS has grown from six children to over 300 across campuses in Erlenbach, Küsnacht, Zollikon and Zurich. In 2024 it celebrated 20 years, and in 2025 opened the Küsnacht campus uniting primary and Gymnasium pupils in a modern environment with small classes. After-school clubs include football with InterSoccer, STEAM Techlabs, Music Club and German Booster.
Academic Gateway AG is a private school in central Zurich, at Löwenstrasse 17, 8001 Zürich. Opened in August 2021, the schoolhouse houses 14 rooms and technologies for hybrid learning. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) alongside Swiss curricular routes such as Matura, BMS, Passerelle, and Self-study. Most lessons are in English, with German widely used among the community and French, Italian, and Spanish present in the educational heritage. The curriculum uses an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary approach that connects subjects to real-world contexts. Diploma students undertake external IB examinations, with progress shared through reports and conferences. EduQua certification recognizes the school's commitment to quality education and a digitally enabled environment. The learning model combines lectures and small practice groups, supported by e-learning and a broad range of elective subjects. Campus facilities include a library, a music room, chemistry and physics laboratories, a design room, a terrace, and a canteen.
Leysin American School in Switzerland is a private, co-educational boarding school for students aged 12 to 18 with a United States affiliation. LAS offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside AP, an American Curriculum, and a Bespoke option. The IB comprises six subject groups—Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and The Arts—with a core of Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service. University advising begins in grade 9 to tailor an IB plan to university goals. The campus has six dormitories with live-in dorm parents, a 1:4 faculty-to-student ratio, and 95% of staff living on site. Sports facilities include the Magic Mountain Athletic Center and Upper and Lower Sporting Centers, plus winter skiing on Leysin's slopes with access to about 90 resorts via the Magic Pass. LAS provides extensive after-school programs and clubs across arts, sports, STEM, languages, and service.
Institut Montana on the Zugerberg is a co-educational international day and boarding school in Switzerland for students aged 6 to 18. It offers four pathways for Grades 1–12: a Bilingual Primary School (Swiss Lehrplan 21) taught in English and German; a Bilingual Secondary School with the Swiss curriculum and English/German options; a Swiss Gymnasium leading to the Swiss Matura with bilingual pathways and language support; and an International School pathway (Grades 6–12) using Cambridge Lower Secondary/IGCSE, then the IB Diploma or a High School Diploma, with English as the main language of instruction and EAL support. The language and certification mix includes Cambridge, Goethe/DELF, and Cambridge IGCSE. The Matura pathway provides direct access to ETH Zurich, EPFL, University of St. Gallen and EHL; the IB Diploma offers global university entry. The campus sits on the pre-alpine Zugerberg, with forest surroundings and views of Lake Zug, on-site dining and health and wellbeing support, and spaces for music, choir, drama, private instrument lessons, and Model United Nations. A 2024 Innovation Hub and a planned 100-year anniversary in 2026 reflect ongoing development.
ISBerne is a day school in Gümligen, Switzerland, serving 275 students aged 3 to 18. It is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, alongside American and Swiss curricula. English is the primary language of instruction; German and French are taught through the IB curriculum, and EAL support is provided at no extra charge. In Primary, pupils may follow the new German Lehrplan 21 pathway or the English-language IB pathway. In Upper School they can pursue the US High School Diploma, the IBDP, or the Bilingual IBDP, with a Grade 10 Bridging Year after Swiss schooling. The 2017 Gümligen campus brings Learning to High School under one roof, featuring a double gym, a soccer pitch, spaces, Aula, and a Library with 12,000 items. After-school activities include Duke of Edinburgh, Band, Drama, MUN, Lego Robotics, and Arts and Crafts, plus NCAA-aligned pathways.
SIS Swiss International School Zürich is a private bilingual day school in Switzerland, welcoming students from age 4 to 18. Established in 2005, it offers a continuous, bilingual education from Kindergarten through to the SIS Bilingual College, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). In the primary grades, teaching follows the cantonal curriculum while incorporating elements of the British curriculum and SIS-developed materials, with language acquisition supported by experienced teachers in a natural, immersive environment. The school uses contemporary infrastructure and technology across classrooms and specialist spaces, supporting learning across subjects. The campus features a large outdoor area with a sports field, a playground and a rooftop terrace, fostering activity and outdoor learning. SIS Zürich emphasizes continuity from kindergarten to college and provides flexible before- and after-school care, lunch, and holiday clubs. Distinctive programs include the SIS Student Exchange Programme and intercultural activities as part of a SIS community.
International School of Schaffhausen (ISSH) offers a bilingual, globally minded education in Switzerland for ages 0 to 18. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate across all divisions, with the Primary Years Programme available from the Early Learning Centre through Primary (ages 3-12). In secondary, a bespoke pathway combines a pre-IB programme for Grades 9-10 with dedicated career guidance to prepare for the Diploma Programme (DP), a two-year programme for ages 16-19 that leads to higher education. The campus blends historic and modern spaces, featuring an Early Learning Centre and Primary Logierhaus, a dedicated Secondary Building, outdoor learning areas including the Waldsofa forest, and two boarding houses. Facilities include a gym, a soccer pitch, a basketball court, science labs, and a well-stocked secondary library. Extracurriculars span MUN, STEM and UNESCO clubs, arts and crafts, and sport, with forest-based learning, community service, and leadership opportunities central to student life for curious learners.
Zurich International School (ZIS) is a non-profit, co-educational day school in the Greater Zurich area, serving ages 3 to 18. Founded in 1963, it operates as a non-profit foundation governed by a Board of Trustees. Two campuses host Primary and Secondary programs. The school offers a bilingual pathway with daily German and English instruction, guided by Lehrplan 21, and pathways to the IB Diploma Programme or AP courses in the Upper School, plus a ZIS Diploma with Honors. Diploma requirements include 23 credits across core areas, three AP or IB HL courses in at least two subjects, a 3.0 GPA, and no final-year grade below C. ZIS uses learning technology to support inquiry-driven learning and a co-curricular program (ATAC) with over 40 activities, including STEM clubs, performing arts, and Model United Nations. Distinctive features include a Design Lab, WorldFest, Service Learning, and links to local and international communities.
School of Tomorrow - Schloss Sihlberg is a bilingual day school located in a 19th-century castle in Zurich’s Enge district. The school follows the Swiss Lehrplan 21 while integrating a comprehensive English-language program, preparing students for both local and international pathways, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Learning is organized into mixed-age groups rather than traditional grade-level classrooms, utilizing "Homebases" and specialized "micro-environments" for project-based work. The campus features dedicated spaces for digital literacy where primary students use personal iPads for research and coding. A distinctive feature of the school is its "Entrepreneur Friday" for older students and the "Friday Club" for younger ones, which shifts the focus from standard academics to practical projects and community activities. Instruction is delivered simultaneously by English and German-speaking educators in the same room, ensuring constant immersion.
Ecole Moser Geneva is a private school in Switzerland offering a pathway from primary to the Swiss maturité, spanning 7 or 10 years. The curriculum combines International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with Swiss system, language profiles in German, English and Francophone tracks. Primary education is multilingual with gradual immersion in German and English; Secondary I provides four streams—Multilingual, Anglophone, Francophone, and a Year 9 multilingual option reinforcing French, German and English. Higher secondary leads to bilingual German, bilingual English, or Francophone Swiss Maturité, with pre-university training embedded in the bilingual maturité. MOVE24 delivers digital skills, from tools and media to programming. The school operates in Geneva and at the Alpine Pedagogical Center in Leysin and at Les Cabris, with facilities for high-level athletes and artists. Extracurriculars include workshops, study trips, camps, exchanges, and environmental projects. Founded in 1961 by Henri Moser, the school emphasizes child-centred pedagogy, social skills and digital literacy.
International School Basel is a not-for-profit, co-educational day school delivering the International Baccalaureate across Reinach, Aesch and Fiechten. The school serves students aged 3 to 18 and teaches entirely in English, with an English–German Dual Language Programme available in the Junior School and German, French and Spanish offered as second languages. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, with over 65 academic courses in Senior School and university counselling. Its multi‑campus design is linked by Basel's tram network, with classroom, science labs, robotics workshops, art studios and performance spaces, plus well‑equipped gymnasia, fields and wellbeing facilities. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry, social, emotional and physical development, and the school features robust co‑curricular options—from music concerts and theatre to Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The school fosters environmental stewardship and community involvement through its Vision 2030 framework and Making a Difference initiatives.
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