Best Private Schools in Switzerland

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Private Schools are very popular in Switzerland. Discover Best Private Schools in Switzerland.

Why choose a Private School?

Parents generally choose private schools because they offer a strong academic program, create the perfect studying environment with smaller classes, outstanding campuses and offer a wide choice of extra curricular activities such as sports and arts.Private schools also put more emphasis on specialties like art, music and athletics and many focus on integrating important 21st century skills in their programs. Private schools statistically perform very well on college or university entrance exams and many schools have a very high rate of students being accepted at the university of their choice.

Why Study in Switzerland?

Switzerland is known for its mountains and lakes, banking and innovation, and watches and chocolate. Swiss education is ranked among the best in the world and Swiss schools have a good reputation. Swiss private boarding schools and international day schools are exceptional and rank in the top levels internationally. You can also learn more about the life of young people in Switzerland to decide whether you’d like to opt-in for a private school there.

Best Private Schools in Switzerland

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    • location Sihleggstrasse 9, 8832 Wollerau, SZ Switzerland
    OBS / Obersee Bilingual School

    Welcome to OBS Empowering children to face the complex challenges of the future.

    gender Co-Education
    450 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum International Baccalaureate, Other, Swiss Curriculum
    min fee from 21000 to 23000 CHF
    min fee From 1 to 19 yo
    • location La Côte International School, Chem. de Clamogne 8, 1170 Aubonne, Switzerland
    La Côte International School Aubonne

    La Côte International School Aubonne: Distinguished co-ed private day school for ages 3-18. English and bilingual pathways, IBDP, Juilliard/MIT/UNICEF partnerships, top university placements.

    gender Co-Education
    450 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum British Curriculum, International Baccalaureate
    min fee From 18’900 CHF
    min fee From 3 to 18 yo
    • location Zurich International School, Steinacherstrasse 140, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland
    Zurich International School

    Zurich International School: A leading non-profit day school for local & expat children aged 3-18 in Switzerland. Instruction in English; additional bilingual English/German pathway for children 3-9.

    gender Co-Education
    1200 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum American Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum
    min fee from 16,300 to 36,600 CHF
    min fee From 3 to 18 yo
    • location Collège Alpin Beau Soleil, Route du Village 1, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland
    College Alpin Beau Soleil

    At Beau Soleil, we believe it’s what you do that counts: Our international boarding school community in Switzerland offers an outstanding environment combined with a holistic educational philosophy, encouraging students to become responsible and ambitious world citizens.

    gender Co-Education
    300 students
    day boarding Boarding School
    curriculum American Curriculum, International Baccalaureate
    min fee From 150,000 CHF
    min fee From 11 to 18 yo
    • location Saint-Charles International School, Rte de Belfort 10, 2900 Porrentruy, Switzerland
    Saint-Charles International School

    Established in 1897, Saint-Charles International School is located in Porrentruy, Switzerland. We provide high-quality education for students aged 8-20, with a commitment to fostering global citizens.

    gender Co-Education
    180 students
    day boarding Day & Boarding School
    curriculum International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum
    min fee Day school from CHF 7’900 to CHF 35’500; Boarding school from CHF 73’000 to CHF 89’500
    min fee From 8 to 19 yo
    • location Chemin de la Source 3, 1854 Leysin, Switzerland
    Leysin American School in Switzerland

    Located in the breathtaking Swiss Alps, Leysin American School has a history of nurturing talent and motivating students to succeed in education, sports, and the arts.

    gender Co-Education
    300 students
    day boarding Boarding School
    curriculum American Curriculum, International Baccalaureate
    min fee CHF 120,000
    min fee From 12 to 19 yo
    • location International School of Lausanne, Chem. de la Grangette 2, 1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland
    International School of Lausanne

    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 […]

    gender Co-Education
    865 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum International Baccalaureate
    min fee From 21000 to 38600 CHF
    min fee From 3 to 18 yo
    • location Gmeindi 318b, 6085 Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland
    Ecole d’Humanité

    Surrounded by the awe-inspiring peaks of the Swiss Alps, the Ecole d’Humanité is home to students and teachers from 25 countries.

    gender Co-Education
    120 students
    day boarding Boarding School
    curriculum American Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
    min fee from 65000 to CHF 68,000
    min fee From 13 to 19 yo
    • location École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande, Chemin de Rovéréaz 20, 1012 Lausanne, Switzerland
    ENSR International School

    ENSR International School is a leading, non-for-profit, private educational establishment in Switzerland.

    gender Co-Education
    500 students
    day boarding Day & Boarding School
    curriculum International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum
    min fee from 12200 to 25400 CHF
    min fee From 3 to 18 yo
    • location Schönfels 5, 6300 Zug, Switzerland
    Institut Montana Zugerberg

    Institut Montana Zugerberg is a fully accredited Swiss international boarding school for 90 years now and since 1987 an official IB World School.

    gender Co-Education
    380 students
    day boarding Day & Boarding School
    curriculum British Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum
    min fee from 32’900 CHF to 72’800 CHF
    min fee From 6 to 19 yo
    • location Institut auf dem Rosenberg, Höhenweg 60, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland
    Institut auf dem Rosenberg

    Institut auf dem Rosenberg, the Artisans of Education®, is a Swiss international boarding school for students between the ages of 5-18.

    gender Co-Education
    230 students
    day boarding Day & Boarding School
    curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Other
    min fee from 150'000.00 CHF
    min fee From 6 to 19 yo
    • location Préfleuri International Alpine School, Chemin de Curnaux 32, 1885 Ollon, Switzerland
    Préfleuri International Alpine School

    Préfleuri is an exclusive international boarding school in the Swiss Alps that caters for children from 3 to 13 years of age.

    gender Co-Education
    0 students
    day boarding Day & Boarding School
    curriculum British Curriculum, French Curriculum
    min fee From 12'500 to 70'000 CHF
    min fee From 3 to 13 yo
    • location Muehlentalstrasse 280, 8200 Schaffhausen, Switzerland
    ISSH International School of Schaffhausen

    The International School of Schaffhausen (ISSH) is a place where students feel at home away from home.

    gender Co-Education
    300 students
    day boarding Day & Boarding School
    curriculum International Baccalaureate
    min fee from 24590 to 54090 CHF
    min fee From 1 to 18 yo
    • location Brillantmont International School, Avenue Charles-Secrétan 16, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
    Brillantmont International School

    Brillantmont International School is one of the oldest schools in Switzerland. It was founded in 1882 and is still owned by the founding family.

    gender Co-Education
    95 students
    day boarding Day & Boarding School
    curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum
    min fee From 31’500 to 103,500 CHF
    min fee From 13 to 18 yo
    • location Haut-Lac International Bilingual School, Chem. de Pangires 26, 1806 Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Switzerland
    Haut-Lac International Bilingual School

    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.

    gender Co-Education
    600 students
    day boarding Day & Boarding School
    curriculum American Curriculum, International Baccalaureate
    min fee from 24'400 to 35'400 CHF
    min fee From 3 to 18 yo
    • location Rue de la Berarde 10, Le Hameau, Verbier 1936, Switzerland
    Copperfield International School Verbier

    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.

    gender Co-Education
    50 students
    day boarding Day & Boarding School
    curriculum British Curriculum, International Baccalaureate
    min fee from 34,000 to 116,500 CHF
    min fee From 4 to 18 yo
    • location TASIS The American School In Switzerland, Via Collina d'Oro 15, 6926 Montagnola, Switzerland
    TASIS The American School in Switzerland

    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.

    gender Co-Education
    765 students
    day boarding Day & Boarding School
    curriculum American Curriculum, International Baccalaureate
    min fee from 30,000 to 105,000 USD
    min fee From 3 to 19 yo
    • location International School of Geneva - La Grande Boissière Campus, Rte de Chêne 62, 1208 Genève, Switzerland
    International School of Geneva

    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.

    gender Co-Education
    4500 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum Cambridge Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, Other, Swiss Curriculum
    min fee From 20,000 to 35,830 CHF
    min fee From 3 to 18 yo
    • location Hull's School, Falkenstrasse 28A, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
    gender Co-Education
    400 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum British Curriculum
    min fee From 29’400 CHF to 30’600 CHF
    min fee From 14 to 19 yo
    • location Lycée Francais de Zurich, Zukunftstrasse 1, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
    gender Co-Education
    1360 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum French Curriculum, German Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Other
    min fee From 7'500 CHF
    min fee From 3 to 17 yo
    • location Rte de Malagny 36, 1294 Genthod, Switzerland
    gender Co-Education
    330 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum British Curriculum
    min fee from 15680 to 35495 CHF
    min fee From 3 to 18 yo
    • location Lorzenparkstrasse 8, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
    gender Co-Education
    130 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum British Curriculum
    min fee From 23,300 CHF to 34,300 CHF
    min fee From 3 to 18 yo
    • location Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich (Winterthur Campus), Grüzefeldstrasse 34, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland
    gender Co-Education
    0 students
    day boarding Boarding School
    curriculum British Curriculum
    min fee CHF 82,000
    min fee From 13 to 18 yo
    • location Av. de Châtelaine 95A, 1219 Vernier, Switzerland
    gender Co-Education
    250 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum British Curriculum
    min fee from 19490 to 25,990 CHF
    min fee From 4 to 19 yo
    • location Aiglon College, Av. Centrale 61, 1885 Ollon, Switzerland
    gender Co-Education
    480 students
    day boarding Day & Boarding School
    curriculum International Baccalaureate
    min fee from CHF 46, 000 to 150,000
    min fee From 7 to 18 yo
    • location International School of Zug and Luzern, Walterswil 1, 6340 Baar
    gender Co-Education
    1200 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum International Baccalaureate, Other
    min fee From 15,400 CHF to 36,225 CHF
    min fee From 3 to 18 yo
    • location Via Ponteggia 23, 6814 Cadempino, Switzerland
    gender Co-Education
    170 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum International Baccalaureate
    min fee from 18000 to 25000 CHF
    min fee From 3 to 18 yo
    • location Route de Sauverny 74, 1290 Versoix, Switzerland
    gender Co-Education
    1900 students
    day boarding Day & Boarding School
    curriculum International Baccalaureate
    min fee from 22'700 to CHF 94’400
    min fee From 2 to 18 yo
    • location Chemin de Saint-Georges 19, 1815 Clarens/Montreux, Switzerland
    gender Co-Education
    400 students
    day boarding Day & Boarding School
    curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, International Baccalaureate
    min fee from 28’420 to 43’690 CHF
    min fee From 2 to 18 yo
    • location Hochalpines Institut Ftan AG, Chalchera 154, 7551 Ftan (Scuol)
    gender Co-Education
    100 students
    day boarding Day & Boarding School
    curriculum British Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum
    min fee from 53.400 to 64.400 CHF
    min fee From 12 to 19 yo
    • location Strubenacher 3, 8126 Zumikon, Switzerland
    gender Co-Education
    840 students
    day boarding Day School
    curriculum International Baccalaureate
    min fee from 12220 to 36950 CHF
    min fee From 1 to 18 yo