Best Boarding Schools in Switzerland: an overview of the most popular and best Swiss boarding schools, with details on their fees, tuition costs, school calendar and location.
Switzerland is known for mountains & lakes, banks, innovation, watches and chocolate. Swiss education is ranked among the best in the world. Public schools have a good reputation and Swiss private boarding schools and international day schools are exceptional and rank in the top levels internationally.
Why choosing a Swiss Boarding School?
1. High reputation
Switzerland is the home of some of the world’s finest and most prestigious boarding schools. Swiss boarding schools, while being expensive compared to other countries, are renowned for their very high reputation and academic excellence. Students come from all over the world to study in a truly international and safe environment.
2. Choice
With over 100 international schools, there is a very high concentration of international education, for a fairly small country of only 8 million people. Parents whose children study in Switzerland appreciate the safe learning environment, the high academic standards, the international and cultural diversity, the language focus and the top extracurricular program.
3. Academic Standards
Many expats and local parents send their children to international schools in Switzerland, despite the quality of its public schools. Swiss international schools are among the best in the world. Typically, they offer international diploma, such as the International Baccalaureate, British Curriculum, American, French or Swiss curriculum. (See also: how to choose the right curriculum for your child)
Many schools offer a combination of the different curricula. You will find day or boarding schools in most of the larger cities, where international companies and organisations are located. Especially the lake Geneva region has a high international school density.
4. Ideal Location
Switzerland’s location in the heart of Europe makes it the ideal place to learn about different cultures and study languages. With four national languages; shared borders with Italy, France, Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein; and a highly international population, Switzerland helps students develop into world citizens.
5. Outdoor Adventures
With mountains, rivers, and lakes a plenty, Switzerland offers unlimited opportunities for students to engage with the outdoors. Whether they are into hiking, trail running, rock climbing, canyoning, kayaking, rafting, or cycling, students will inevitably emerge from their time at a Swiss boarding school with a heightened appreciation for the outdoors and a better understanding for what it takes to succeed in challenging environments.
Best Boarding Schools in Switzerland
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Avenue Charles-Secrétan 16, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
Brillantmont International School is one of the oldest schools in Switzerland. It was founded in 1882 and is still owned by the founding family.
Co-Education
95 students
Day & Boarding School
UK Curriculum, US Curriculum
From 77’000 to 86’000 CHF
From 13 to 18 yo
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Via Collina d'Oro 15, 6926 Montagnola, 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.
Co-Education
700 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, US Curriculum
from 28000 to 98,000 USD
From 3 to 19 yo
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Gmeindi 318b, 6085 Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland
Surrounded by the awe-inspiring peaks of the Swiss Alps, the Ecole d’Humanité is home to students and teachers from 25 countries.
Co-Education
120 students
Boarding School
Swiss Curriculum, US Curriculum
from 65000 to CHF 68,000
From 13 to 19 yo
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Chemin de Saint-Georges 19, 1815 Clarens/Montreux, Switzerland
St. George’s is a vibrant and truly international school. We have students from no less than 60 different nations that come together to form a diverse and inspiring community of young people.
Co-Education
400 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, UK Curriculum, US Curriculum
from 28’420 to 43’690 CHF
From 2 to 18 yo
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Muehlentalstrasse 280, 8200 Schaffhausen, Switzerland
The International School of Schaffhausen (ISSH) is a place where students feel at home away from home.
Co-Education
300 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate
from 24590 to 54090 CHF
From 1 to 18 yo
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Institut auf dem Rosenberg, H_henweg 60, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland
Institut auf dem Rosenberg, the Artisans of Education®, is a Swiss international boarding school for students between the ages of 5-18.
Co-Education
230 students
Day & Boarding School
German Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, UK Curriculum, US Curriculum
from 130'000.00 CHF
From 6 to 19 yo
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Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz, Aguêl 185, 7524 Zuoz, CH
The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz, founded in 1904, is a Swiss international boarding school set in spectacular alpine landscape near St.
Co-Education
300 students
Day & Boarding School
Bilingual Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum
from 79500 to 95,000 CHF
From 12 to 19 yo
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St. Josefsweg 15, 6460 Altdorf, Switzerland
Situated in the central part of Switzerland in the canton of Uri, International School Altdorf welcomes international students from all over the world.
Co-Education
100 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, UK Curriculum
from 25,000 to 70,000 CHF
From 13 to 19 yo
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Chemin de Rovéréaz 20, 1012 Lausanne, Switzerland
ENSR International School is a leading, non-for-profit, private educational establishment in Switzerland.
Co-Education
500 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum
from 12200 to 25400 CHF
From 3 to 18 yo
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Préfleuri International Alpine School, Chemin de Curnaux 32, 1885 Ollon, Switzerland
Préfleuri is an exclusive international boarding school in the Swiss Alps that caters for children from 3 to 13 years of age.
Co-Education
0 students
Day & Boarding School
French Curriculum, UK Curriculum
from 15'500 to 57'000 CHF
From 3 to 13 yo
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Chalet Mascotte, Route de Verbier Station 88, 1936 Verbier, Switzerland
Founded in 2010, Verbier International School offers a world-class education for students aged 3 to 16. Nestled in the heart of Verbier, we strive for educational excellence, welcoming on average 80 students from around the world in what is a beautiful mountain setting.
Co-Education
150 students
Day & Boarding School
Bilingual Curriculum, UK Curriculum
from 25,750 to 37,180 CHF CHF
From 3 to 17 yo
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Chemin de la Source 3, 1854 Leysin, 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.
Co-Education
300 students
Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, US Curriculum
from 99000 CHF
From 12 to 19 yo
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Rue de la Berarde 10, Le Hameau, Verbier 1936, Switzerland
Copperfield Verbier is the world’s only ski-in, ski-out international school, located in the Swiss alpine village of Verbier.
Co-Education
50 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, UK Curriculum
from 31,000 to 46,000 CHF
From 4 to 18 yo
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Schönfels 5, 6300 Zug, Switzerland
Institut Montana Zugerberg is a fully accredited Swiss international boarding school for 90 years now and since 1987 an official IB World School.
Co-Education
380 students
Day & Boarding School
Bilingual Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum, UK Curriculum
from 32’900 CHF to 72’800 CHF
From 6 to 19 yo
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route du village 1, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland
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.
Co-Education
260 students
Boarding School
Bilingual Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum, US Curriculum
Fees available upon request
From 11 to 18 yo
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Avenue de Chillon 57, 1820 Territet/Montreux, Switzerland
Co-Education
60 students
Day & Boarding School
US Curriculum
from 36300 CHF
From 8 to 19 yo
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Chemin de Pangires 26, 1806 St-Légier, Switzerland
Co-Education
600 students
Day & Boarding School
Bilingual Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum, US Curriculum
from 24'400 to 35'400 CHF
From 3 to 18 yo
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Avenue Centrale 61, 1885 Chesieres, Switzerland
Co-Education
417 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, UK Curriculum
from 35'100 to CHF 125'000
From 9 to 18 yo
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Hochalpines Institut Ftan AG, Chalchera 154, 7551 Ftan (Scuol)
Co-Education
100 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum, UK Curriculum
from 53.400 to 64.400 CHF
From 12 to 19 yo
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Chemin des Chavasses 23, 1885 Chesières Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland
Co-Education
120 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, UK Curriculum
from 36'000 to 96'000 CHF
From 4 to 15 yo
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Route de Sauverny 74, 1290 Versoix, Switzerland
Co-Education
1900 students
Day & Boarding School
French Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum, US Curriculum
from 22'700 to CHF 94’400
From 2 to 18 yo
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