Best Private Schools in Switzerland

Empowering children to face the complex challenges of their future.At OBS, we create more than just a school - we build a vibrant community where both children and parents find their Swiss home. Our unique blend of Swiss and Anglo education creates an environment where Swiss and international families flourish together. Your child will experience the best of both worlds: Swiss educational excellence and English-language learning. Our inquiry-based curriculum encourages...

The OBS Curriculum complements the IPC with the competencies from Lehrplan 21. OBS is an International Primary Curriculum (IPC) school and the IPC is one of the fastest growing curriculums in the world, with 1,800 bilingual, international and local schools across 90 countries following it.

• Seamless Bilingual Learning Approach
• Emphasis on Global Citizenship
• Progressive Digital Literacy Focus

Annual tuition fees at OBS / Obersee Bilingual School range from 32,000 chf to 38,000 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Haut-Lac International Bilingual School, an independent day and boarding school, opened its doors in 1993 with thirteen students and continues to grow and develop. It’s location and highly diverse, international student body give students a wealth of opportunities to examine their own and other cultures in a global context.Small class sizes enable the teaching staff to follow the progress of individual children closely. The students are actively encouraged to adopt...

Theme-based Infant/Primary Programme, IBMYP, IBDP, IBCP, Swiss Bilingual Cycle = IBMYP with extended maths French and German, US High School Diploma

• Bilingual immersion from age 3
• Outdoor education focus
• Offers International Baccalaureate

Annual tuition fees at Haut-Lac International Bilingual School range from 24,400 chf to 35,400 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Institut auf dem Rosenberg, the Artisans of Education®, is a Swiss international boarding school for students between the ages of 5-18. Situated on top of a hill, overlooking the alpine town of St. Gallen, Rosenberg is world-renowned for its cutting-edge approach to education. It offers a uniquely contemporary learning experience, enabling exceptional academic results and personal development, well beyond traditional education. Its international student community represents well over 60 different...

Core Curriculum: RIC (Rosenberg International Curriculum). Diplomas offered: International Baccalaureate (IB), IGCE A-Levels, High School Diploma, HSD & Advanced Placement Courses (AP's)

• Pioneering Balanced Learning approach
• Tailored, holistic student development
• Immersion in diverse global cultures

Annual tuition fees at Institut auf dem Rosenberg start at 150,000 chf.

The International School of Schaffhausen (ISSH) is a place where students feel at home away from home. The international day and boarding school is renowned for its family-like atmosphere. It is located in the northern part of Switzerland, 35 minutes from Zurich airport. The ISSH strives to develop young people to their full potential. Lifelong learning, confidence and open-mindedness are not just words but values and attitudes which stay with...

As an IB World School the ISSH has a long-standing history with the International Baccalaureate programmes that will open doors to universities across the world. The two-year IB Diploma programme is acknowledged as one of the world's leading educational programmes and is recognized by over 60 countries worldwide. The IB is designed to meet the needs of international students, both mother-tongue English and EAL (English as another Language). Students can...

• Emphasizes multilingual fluency.
• Unrivaled Swiss Alpine experiences.
• Personalized IB Diploma paths.

Annual tuition fees at ISSH International School of Schaffhausen range from 24,590 chf to 54,090 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

The International School of Lausanne (ISL), a leading non-profit, independent school dedicated to delivering a world-class International Baccalaureate (IB) education, was established in 1962. ISL stands out for its exceptional academic track record, innovative and inclusive learning environment, and vibrant international community. Accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and a member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), ISL commits to providing a robust educational...

At ISL, comprehensive education programmes from Early Childhood through to the Diploma Programmes for children aged 3-18 are offered.Our curriculum is designed to equip children to navigate the complexities and uncertainties of a multicultural, interdependent world, enabling them to make a positive impact. As an IB World School, ISL offers the International Baccalaureate Programmes, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Additionally, our...

• Advance in 50+ languages with MLS
• Holistic student growth via CAS
• Innovative learning through 'iFOLIOS'

Annual tuition fees at International School of Lausanne range from 21,000 chf to 38,600 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Copperfield Verbier is the world's only ski-in, ski-out international school, located in the Swiss alpine village of Verbier.We have hired world-class teachers, built an inspiring and peaceful campus, and developed an empowering educational philosophy. Our vision is to educate students who are globally-minded, compassionate, confident, and kind. Copperfield students will be academically skilled; fluent in multiple languages; accomplished writers and communicators; artistically driven and knowledgeable; scientifically aware and trained; emotionally...

At Copperfield, we provide a range of first-class academic options from ages 3-18. Between the ages of 3 and 10, we teach the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme; between 11 and 15, we teach and administer Cambridge IGCSEs; and at 16-18 we teach the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. We also offer A-Levels for students looking to continue within a British system.

• Skiing program incorporated into curriculum
• Bespoke learning with a 1:3 staff ratio
• 360° mountain views foster inspiration

Annual tuition fees at Copperfield International School Verbier range from 34,000 chf to 116,500 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

The school offers a variety of individual support programmes to support the students on their individual educational path, such as tuition in specific subjects (most often languages), learning support, executive...From 96,500 to 116,500 CHF

Préfleuri is an exclusive international boarding school in the Swiss Alps that caters for children from 3 to 13 years of age. Since 1948, Préfleuri has been a loving home to many children, giving them the very best in education and sports as well life ethics. Préfleuri still upholds a strong tradition of care and education for children from all over the world. Préfleuri teaches children to think independently, deeply...

British Curriculum, French Curriculum

• Bilingual learning in a Swiss Alpine setting
• Integrated skiing and outdoor education
• Nurturing creativity through arts programs

Annual tuition fees at Préfleuri International Alpine School range from 12,500 chf to 17,850 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Day School : From 12'500 to 17'850 chfBoarding School: From 60'000 to 70'000 chf

La Côte International School is a private international school based in Aubonne, Switzerland. The modern campus is conveniently located between Lausanne and Geneva, with stunning views of the Swiss Alps and Lac Léman.The school offers its students unmatched international learning opportunities, combined with truly personalised academic support and the highest educational standards, to motivate all students to achieve more than they ever thought possible. The school offers only curricula that...

La Côte International School Aubonne offers an international curriculum that leads to accredited qualifications accepted by the world’s leading universities, providing enriching learning opportunities for students to prepare them to shape the world. The school provides rigorous language instruction tailored to students' current and future needs, including French, English, and German, among others. The school offers a nurturing, thoughtful approach for children aged three to five through the Early Years...

• Innovative bilingual French-English program
• Exclusive Juilliard performing arts partnership
• Resilience-focused pastoral care approach

Annual tuition fees at La Côte International School Aubonne range from 18,900 chf to 37,100 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Between 29’300 CHF and 37,100 CHF

Founded in 1897, Saint-Charles International School Switzerland is located in outstanding settings in Ajoie, in the Swiss Jura Canton. Our mission is to provide students between 8 and 20 with a high-quality education while developing the attributes of kindness, respect, and responsibility towards others and the environment.Saint-Charles follows the humanist and Christian values of caring for others and the environment, respecting cultures and individuals, and approaching the world with openness...

Saint-Charles offers a complete curriculum for students aged between 8 and 20. We do everything possible to ensure that from primary level right through to the Maturité, students can learn at their own pace and find their way successfully. Our commitment to the youngsters in our care and their parents is based on high-quality teaching, the skills and dedication of our staff and personal monitoring of students – founded on...

• Swiss Alps' pristine setting
• Bilingual learning environment
• Boarding with 30 nationalities

Annual tuition fees at Saint-Charles International School range from 7,900 chf to 89,500 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Total fee includes tuition and the additional annual fee. The additional annual fee is intended to cover all costs other than school fees - textbooks, school supplies, school outings, ski...Total fee includes tuition, full boarding and accommodation, weekend activities, three extended weekend trips, residence permit fee, books and school supplies, supervised homework, sport uniform, day trips, on premises school...

ENSR International School is a leading, non-for-profit, private educational establishment in Switzerland. A school with over 110 years of experience in equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to take their place in an ever-changing society and world.

International Baccalaureate, Swiss Maturity Programme

• Bilingual Learning: French & English
• Swiss Diploma & IB Available
• Outdoor Education via Alps Proximity

Annual tuition fees at ENSR International School range from 12,200 chf to 25,400 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Founded by international education pioneer M. Crist Fleming in 1956, TASIS The American School in Switzerland is a day and boarding school committed to creating global citizens through education, travel, and service.TASIS welcomes students from Pre-Kindergarten through Postgraduate. Approximately 750 students make up the Elementary, Middle, and High Schools each year, with around 260 students in Middle and High School residing on campus. The student body represents close to 60...

Any student graduating from TASIS The American School in Switzerland has earned, at a minimum, a standard US-accredited High School Diploma and can expect to gain admission to quality universities, particularly in the United States. Students who are driven to find a home at one of the world’s most selective universities can do so by pursuing an International Baccalaureate Diploma or by taking a number of Advanced Placement courses and...

• Breathtaking Swiss Alpine setting
• Renowned Arts and Humanities Program
• Immersive multilingual learning

Annual tuition fees at TASIS The American School in Switzerland range from 30,000 usd to 105,000 usd, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Ecolint, the world’s first international school, was founded after WWI in 1924 by visionaries with a bold mission: to create a school dedicated to peace. Our unwavering commitment to this vision celebrates the equal value of every human being and fosters friendships among young scholars from over 143 different nationalities.At Ecolint, we strive to uncover and nurture the unique gifts in every child, helping them transform these gifts into talents....

International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum, Montessori, Cambridge Curriculum

• Unsurpassed multilingual education
• Inclusive, globally-focused ethos
• Pioneering International Baccalaureate

Annual tuition fees at International School of Geneva range from 20,000 chf to 35,830 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Tuition fees include books and teaching material.Tuition Fees do not include in particular the following:• Capital Development Funding of CHF 500 (for capital cost and equipment)• Tutorial fees including “World...

Brillantmont International School is one of the oldest schools in Switzerland. It was founded in 1882 and is still owned by the founding family. What makes Brillantmont special is not only its location in the heart of the vibrant city of Lausanne but also its size, which creates a strong sense of community, a real home from home, in which boys and girls aged 13-18 learn and develop in a...

Brillantmont offers internationally recognised courses leading to British IGCSE, AS and A Level examinations or a US High School Graduation Diploma with SAT. On completion of their studies, Brillantmont students enter universities all over the world. An average class size of 9 students ensures that students receive maximum teacher attention.

• Swiss baccalaureate & US High School Diploma
• Breathtaking Lake Geneva views
• Family-owned, nurturing atmosphere

Annual tuition fees at Brillantmont International School range from 31,500 chf to 103,500 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

At Brillantmont, we welcome a small group of day students, who live with their parents in the local area. Day students are fully integrated into the school and are encouraged...We want our students to enjoy a full boarding and learning experience and take advantage of the numerous opportunities we offer beyond the classroom. For this reason, many things are...

Zurich International School (ZIS) is a leading, non-profit day school offering a comprehensive education program for students, both local and expat, aged 3 to 18 in the greater Zurich area. There is an additional bilingual pathway for students aged 3 to 9ZIS understands that education is about finding the right balance. Our goal is to ensure that every child leaves with a love of learning. So we give them a...

ZIS provides the challenge and support to ensure that every student becomes their best self and reaches their potential, whatever their interest or passion. Our Preschool to Grade 12 curriculum is shaped and guided by our Learning Principles. Learning outcomes build logically through each grade, preparing students for the next academic challenge. We offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Advanced Placement courses.We offer a Bilingual Pathway for students aged...

• Rigorous IB curriculum, no language barrier.
• Multilingual faculty from 50+ countries.
• Year-round outdoor learning activities.

Annual tuition fees at Zurich International School range from 16,300 chf to 36,600 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

CHF 26,300 - CHF 37,900

Institut Montana Switzerland is a fully accredited Swiss international boarding school for 90 years now and since 1987 an official IB World School. We offer four academic programmes: The Bilingual Primary School (English/German, Grades 1-6) The Bilingual Secondary School (English/German, Grades 7-9) The International School (English, Grades 6-12) Swiss Gymnasium (German or German/English, Grades 7-12) The School’s longstanding experience in academic excellence allows us to ideally prepare students as well educated and confident...

Swiss Bilingual Primary School (grades 1-6) Cambridge Lower Secondary (grades 6-8) IGCSE (grades 9-10) IB Diploma Programme (grades 11-12) Swiss Bilingual Secondary School (grades 7-9) Swiss High School Matura, (grades 7-12) High School Diploma (grades 9-12)

• Bilingual Diplomas: English & German
• Idyllic Swiss Mountain Environment
• Personalised Learning via 4:1 Ratio

Annual tuition fees at Institut Montana Zugerberg range from 32,900 chf to 72,800 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Day school - Years 1-12:CHF 32,900 - 36,800 (annual)Boarding school - Years 5-12: Our boarding school begins at the age of 10 - CHF 70,400 - 72,800 (fee per year) Flexi-boarding: On request Note: Your child can stay...

ISZL is an award-winning co-educational day school in Central Switzerland, founded in 1961. As a non-profit International Baccalaureate® world school for students aged 3 to 18, we offer a comprehensive and rigorous academic programme that connects students to the world around them. We help students turn their learning into action by stretching them further to achieve more than they believe possible. Our vibrant, multicultural and caring community fosters a deep...

Our world-class learning community offers an exceptional educational experience. It builds a connected, inclusive, inspiring environment for our students, parents, faculty and staff. It is a vibrant, multicultural and caring community that fosters a deep sense of wellbeing. As an International Baccalaureate® (IB) world school, ISZL is authorised by the IB Organisation to offer the Primary Years, Middle Years, and IB Diploma programmes. In addition, students in Grades 11 and...

• Emphasis on Outdoor Learning
• Robust Art and Music Programmes
• Engaging Service Learning Opportunities

Annual tuition fees at International School of Zug and Luzern range from 16,650 chf to 39,200 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

An outstanding school and a welcoming, thriving community with students following the British National Curriculum from ages 3 to 18 with a wide number of GCSE and IGCSE courses between ages 15 and 16 followed by A Levels from age 17 to 18.We believe that the rigorous and demanding UK curriculum is second to none. It gives students a broad exposure to learning when they are younger and then allows...

GES teaches the British National Curriculum adapted for our international cohort from ages 3 to 18 with a wide number of GCSE and IGCSE courses followed by A Levels.Our Teaching & Learning approach is second to none and supported by continuous, modern development of all of our teaching bodies. Students not only learn crucial subject content, but also develop their individual, often unique, talents. Learning focuses on developing key skills...

• Bilingual curriculum for global minds
• Nurtures individual talents via clubs
• Hands-on learning in Swiss nature

Annual tuition fees at Geneva English School range from 15,680 chf to 35,495 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

International School Altdorf is a private Swiss boarding school with a diverse student body from over 58 countries. Located in central Switzerland, it offers IB DP, MYP, IGCSE, A-Level, TOEFL, IELTS, and OTHM.

IB DP, MYP, IGCSE, A-Level, TOEFL, IELTS, OTHM.

• Bilingual Learning, English-German
• Innovative Tech-Integrated Curriculum
• Outdoor Learning in Swiss Alps

Annual tuition fees at International School Altdorf range from 25,000 eur to 70,000 eur, depending on the student's grade level and program.

The International School Zurich North (ISZN) provides high-quality education for children aged 3 months to 18 years. Conveniently located near Wallisellen train station—just two stops from Zurich’s main station—our modern campus offers bright, spacious classrooms and advanced facilities that support inspiring and effective learning. ISZN delivers a complete British curriculum pathway from Early Years through A-Levels. In the earliest years, children benefit from a dual language foundation in English and...

Early Years (3 months – 5 years) Our Early Years provision begins in Nursery and extends through Kindergarten 1. Children benefit from a dual language foundation in English and German, alongside the British Early Years framework, which blends structured play with early literacy and numeracy. Learning takes place in a nurturing, international environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and strong social-emotional skills, preparing children for a confident transition into Primary. Primary...

• Dual Language Curriculum for Early Years
• Diverse student body, 45+ nationalities
• Integrative technology in every class

Annual tuition fees at International School Zurich North range from 24,480 chf to 35,136 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Payment of a capital fund fee is required upon registration for your first child within the school. The capital fund fee for any additional child is charged at a reduced...

The International School of Ticino is a special and exciting place to be. We are the first and only accredited International Baccalaureate (IB), Primary Years Programme (PYP) School in Ticino, Switzerland and candidate school for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma programme (DP). At the International School of Ticino we place the student at the centre of all we do to facilitate them to become lifelong learners. We achieve...

IB PYP, IB MYP, IB DP

• Innovative IB programmes from 3-18 years
• Bilingual learning, English & Italian
• Emphasis on mindfulness & wellbeing

Annual tuition fees at International School of Ticino range from 18,000 chf to 25,000 chf, depending on the student's grade level and program.