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Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
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.
ipso! International School has 140 pupils, instruction in German, English.
Location
The school is located in Rheinfelden, Switzerland, at Bahnhofstrasse 26, CH-4310 Rheinfelden, adjacent to the old town. It is within a few minutes' walk from the SBB train station or bus station, accessible via the quiet Schützenweg. It is in a convenient location with optimum connections to public transport services near the playground and sports field next to the Schützenmatt school building.
Stages
Early Childhood Center for ages 1.5–4; bilingual all-day school for ages 4–16, including Preschool, Primary School, and Secondary School. The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) at kindergarten and primary level; secondary level I offers bilingual tuition according to cantonal curriculum.
Type
Bilingual ECCE and all-day school; IB World School.
Country affiliation
Switzerland
Fees
Annual tuition at ipso! International School ranges from CHF 21,520 to CHF 27,720 for 2026/27.
Application / registration fee
- Registration fee (non-recurring): CHF 600.00. The registration fee is due at the time of registration for all programmes.
Tuition fees (by programme / year group)
- Early Childhood Center (full-time place, ages 1.5–4 years): CHF 27,720.00 per year. - Two-instalment option (per term): CHF 13,880.00 (includes CHF 20.00 surcharge). - Twelve-instalment option (monthly): CHF 2,330.00 (includes CHF 20.00 surcharge). - Registration fee: CHF 600.00. Family discount: 10% on the lower invoice starting from enrolment of a second child. Annual fees are invoiced pro rata if a child starts during the year.
- Early Childhood Center (part‑time places, ages 1.5–4 years): - Minimum occupancy options and annual fees: - Five mornings per week: CHF 18,900.00 per year. - Two full days + one morning per week: CHF 16,380.00 per year. - Registration fee is due at registration; annual fees invoiced pro rata for mid‑year starts.
- Preschool (full‑time place, ages 4–6 years): CHF 21,520.00 per year. - Two-instalment option (per term): CHF 10,780.00 (includes CHF 20.00 surcharge). - Twelve-instalment option (monthly): CHF 1,813.35 (includes CHF 20.00 surcharge). - Registration fee: CHF 600.00. Family discount: 10% on the lower invoice from the second child. Limited reduced attendance reduces fees accordingly.
- Primary School (Years 1–6): CHF 23,520.00 per year. - Two-instalment option (per term): CHF 11,780.00 (includes CHF 20.00 surcharge). - Twelve-instalment option (monthly): CHF 1,980.00 (includes CHF 20.00 surcharge). - Ancillary costs: registration fee CHF 600.00; after‑school activities, longer trips and external examination fees are invoiced separately. Family discount: 10% on the lower invoice from the enrolment of a second child. Annual fees invoiced pro rata if a student starts during the year.
- Secondary School (Years 7–9 / Secondary Years SY1–SY3): CHF 24,520.00 per year. - Two-instalment option (per term): CHF 12,280.00 (includes CHF 20.00 surcharge). - Twelve-instalment option (monthly): CHF 2,063.35 (includes CHF 20.00 surcharge). - Ancillary costs: registration fee CHF 600.00; after‑school activities, trips and external examination fees are invoiced separately. - Optional programme add‑on: ipso! Booster (personal coaching) CHF 1,800.00 per school year (optional). - The programme requires students to provide their own laptop (BYOD). Family discount: 10% on the lower invoice from the enrolment of a second child. Annual fees invoiced pro rata if a student starts during the year.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The registration fee is due at the time of registration. Annual tuition fees are invoiced and, if a student starts during the school year, will be invoiced pro rata. - Instalment options are published for each programme (commonly 2 instalments per school year or 12 instalments per school year) with a small surcharge (CHF 20.00) applied to instalment plans. Amounts for the instalment options are shown next to each programme above. - Additional services (early drop‑off, after‑school care, clubs, private lessons) are billed separately according to the registration/additional‑services form; many of these items are payable at the beginning of the school year or on receipt of invoice if joining later, and are stated as non‑refundable on the additional‑services registration form.
Boarding fees
- No boarding provision is listed for ipso! International School; the school operates as a full‑day/part‑time bilingual day school and early childhood centre, so boarding fees are not applicable.
Other costs and typical ancillary fees
- After‑School Care (ASC) options and example prices (from the additional‑services registration form): - ASC semester/year examples (1 hour/week): CHF 170.00 per semester / CHF 340.00 per year; 1 hour/day options and multi‑day options are listed with semester and annual rates; single bookings are charged per hour. Private lesson example rates: CHF 85.00 per 45‑minute lesson for one child, with scaled prices for multiple children. ipso! Booster (Secondary): CHF 1,800.00 per school year. Early drop‑off (½ hr) example: CHF 90.00 per semester / CHF 180.00 per year for one day per week; single bookings per ½ hour CHF 7.50. Many club and ASC items are billed semester or yearly and are non‑refundable when payable at the start of the year. - Lunch: a sample lunch booking charge is CHF 10.00 (bookable by quarter) for preschool; lunches are arranged via the school's catering provider and are billed separately. - Excursions and multi‑day camps: day excursions are included in tuition; camps and excursions lasting several days are invoiced separately. External examination fees are not included in the listed school fees and are charged separately. - Uniform: no compulsory uniform fee or uniform charge is listed among the ancillary costs on the programme fee pages; ancillary costs listed on the programme pages explicitly include registration, after‑school activities and external examination fees but do not list uniform charges.
Refund information
- Annual fees will be invoiced pro rata if a student starts during the school year. The registration fee is charged at registration; additional‑services amounts (for example ASC, clubs, private lessons) that are payable at the start of the school year or on receipt of invoice are stated as non‑refundable on the registration/additional‑services form. Cancellation of automatic re‑enrolment must be submitted in writing and registered by the school's stated deadline (cancellation by 30 April for the following school year is referenced on the enrolment form). Specific tuition‑refund schedules for mid‑year withdrawal are not listed on the programme fee pages; the enrolment/contract documentation describes automatic re‑enrolment and the April deadline.
Fee payment options (invoicing, instalments and methods listed)
- The school issues invoices and offers instalment schedules for the published annual fees (commonly 2 instalments or 12 instalments with a CHF 20.00 surcharge for instalment plans). Amounts and instalment figures are shown above for each programme. - The programme pages and registration forms show invoices and instalment plans but do not list explicit payment method types (for example “credit card” or “bank transfer”) on the public fee pages; invoices and the school's registration documentation indicate amounts are payable on receipt of invoice or at the start of the school year. Parents should expect to receive formal invoices that set the payment terms.
Academics
ipso! International School teaches IB (PYP), Swiss Curriculum for students aged 1 to 16.
Curriculum
ipso! ISR is a bilingual ECC for children aged 1.5 to 4 years and a bilingual all-day school for children aged 4 to 16 years. The German-English early childhood support and education programme is unique in Switzerland and offers a combination of international and local curricula and a family atmosphere. It is state-approved and follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) at kindergarten and primary levels. In Secondary Level I, bilingual tuition is provided according to the cantonal curriculum. This arrangement allows a change to and from the state school system locally and internationally. The school is accredited as an IB World School and undergoes regular IB assessments.
FAQs
What curriculum does ipso! International School offer?
ipso! International School offers IB, AP, International Baccalaureate curriculums. ipso! ISR is a bilingual ECC for children aged 1.5 to 4 years and a bilingual all-day school for children aged 4 to 16 years.
What age range does ipso! International School cater for?
ipso! International School accepts students from age 1 to 16. Early Childhood Center for ages 1.5–4; bilingual all-day school for ages 4–16, including Preschool, Primary School, and Secondary School.
What are the fees at ipso! International School?
Annual fees at ipso! International School range from approximately 23,520 to 27,720. **Application / registration fee** - Registration fee (non-recurring): CHF 600.00. The registration fee is due at the time of registration for all programmes. **Tuition fees (by programme / year group)** - Early Childhood Center (full-time place, ages 1.5–4 years): CHF 27,720.00 per year. - Two-instalment option (per term): CHF 13,880.
Where is ipso! International School located?
ipso! International School is located in Switzerland. The school is located in Rheinfelden, Switzerland, at Bahnhofstrasse 26, CH-4310 Rheinfelden, adjacent to the old town. It is within a few minutes' walk from the SBB train station or bus station, accessible via the quiet Schützenweg.
Is ipso! International School co-educational?
ipso! International School is a co-educational school. Bilingual ECCE and all-day school; IB World School.
What facilities does ipso! International School have?
ipso! ISR Rheinfelden is a bilingual all-day school offering an Early Childhood Center for children aged 1.5 to 4 years and a bilingual program for children aged 4 to 16 years. The German–English early childhood program combines international and local curricula in a family atmosphere.
What extra-curricular activities are available at ipso! International School?
ipso! International School offers a range of extra-curricular activities. The Creaviva program blends artistic activities with language practice, including cooking, creative design and music. Art and music are emphasized as core creative subjects contributing to personal development. Drama and other arts-based activities are available as after-school options.
What languages are taught at ipso! International School?
The school teaches German and English. The German-English early childhood support and education programme is offered; kindergarten and primary levels follow IB Primary Years Programme, and secondary Level I provides bilingual tuition according to the cantonal curriculum.
Who is the head of ipso! International School?
The head of school at ipso! International School is Andrew Wulfers.
How many students attend ipso! International School?
ipso! International School has approximately 140 students. The school serves students from age 1 to 16.
When was ipso! International School founded?
ipso! International School was founded in 2014. The ipso! International School began in 2014 in Rheinfelden with nine students. It includes a bilingual Early Childhood Center for children aged 1.5 to 4 years and a bilingual all-day school for children aged 4 to 16 years.
What is the parent community like at ipso! International School?
The school has a familial atmosphere and cross-stage student support. Its curriculum blends local and international perspectives.
