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If you're researching international schools in Switzerland offering Swiss Curriculum, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Swiss Curriculum, taught by 64 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 4,300–112,000 CHF, with the average sitting around 29,375. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Saint Charles International School (opened 1897).
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Located in a countryside campus on Eichenstrasse, SIS Pfäffikon-Schwyz is a private bilingual day school serving ages 3 to 18. The campus houses Kindergarten through College, with a curriculum offering Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, College (Bilingual Swiss Matura) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. English and German are equally important as languages of instruction and in daily school life, with language acquisition starting early and guided by experts in a natural environment to build lifelong competence. The school emphasizes a seamless continuum from Kindergarten to College and leverages technology to enhance learning. With about 160 students and more than twenty nationalities, it operates without government subsidies, financed entirely by tuition. Facilities and classrooms are equipped with infrastructure and digital tools. Extracurricular provisions include lunch, supervision, after-school care, flexible drop-off/pickup, and holiday activities. A SIS Student Exchange Programme enables abroad opportunities. The school is accessible by public transport and car for families.
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.
Situated between the city and Lake Zürich, SIS Zürich-Wollishofen is a private bilingual day school serving kindergarten through Year 6. With around 220 students from more than twenty nationalities, the school supports a truly international atmosphere. The curriculum follows the cantonal Swiss framework and is gradually integrated with elements of the British curriculum and curricula developed by SIS, delivered by German-speaking and English-speaking teachers who use their native languages to communicate. In the bilingual primary, students acquire language skills in a natural environment, laying a foundation for lifelong competence. The campus comprises two buildings: a historic kindergarten and a modern primary building that houses the library and cafeteria. A private garden and proximity to a large park offer pleasant outdoor spaces, with good public transport access. Signature SIS events and Räbeliechtli-Umzug traditions connect this campus to SIS schools worldwide. Facilities include a library, on-site meals, and bus transport for families.
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.
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.
Lakeside School Küsnacht is a private, non-profit bilingual day school in Switzerland for ages 3 to 12. The Bespoke Curriculum provides a bilingual foundation in Primary School (Grade 1–6) with instruction in English and German, and a Bilingual Matura offering upper‑school options up to the Swiss Matura. The Küsnacht campus brings kindergarten, primary school and an auditorium into one building with views over Lake Zurich; the auditorium is used for lunch gatherings, assemblies, class performances and birthday celebrations. Facilities include group rooms for collaborative learning, a music room with a wide range of instruments, and a crafts, design and technology room with workbenches for textile and technical design. An exclusive in-house library with weekly reading visits, plus class libraries, supports literacy across the curriculum. Outdoor space comprises a football pitch, basketball hoops and extensive play structures. After‑school clubs include Kung Fu, gymnastics, coding and acting, and Holiday Care runs a supervised programme. Accessible from nearby train stations with a door-to-door bus service from key origins.
Lip Privatschule Zürich is a private Montessori-based school in the Zurich suburbs, educating children from age 3 to 16 under a blend of Montessori pedagogy and the Swiss curriculum. The program runs Kindergarten and Primary (Cycle 1), followed by Cycle 2 Middle Level from age 9 and Cycle 3 Secondary from age 11, with a dedicated Focus Year at age 15 to support transition and planning. The school is state-recognized and places languages at the center: German and English are everyday languages, with German, English, and French in Cycle 2. It uses tablets and digital tools across the curriculum to develop research, information literacy, and responsible use of technology. Facilities include bright learning spaces, a lakeside setting, ateliers, and a school garden. Extra emphasis is placed on field trips, project weeks, and internships, with individualized coaching guiding each student toward future study or work. It also cultivates a family atmosphere.
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.
Lycée Français International de Zurich is a French international school located in Zurich. It offers the French Curriculum and the German Curriculum, enabling students to follow a French-language pathway while integrating German studies. The school serves learners from ages 3 to 18, with Kindergarten ages 3 to 6, Elementary ages 6 to 11, Middle School ages 11 to 15, and High School ages 15 to 18. As a member of the AEFE network, it aligns with partner schools worldwide to deliver French education and standards while supporting local Swiss contexts. The campus focuses on language proficiency, critical thinking, and intercultural awareness through mobility within the AEFE system. Students benefit from early exposure to multiple languages, a clear progression across levels, and a community that values French educational principles alongside opportunities to study German language and culture. This combination supports families seeking rigorous education in Zurich for international mobility and growth.
Academia International School Basel offers a continuous, bilingual educational journey on its Basel campus from bilingual kindergarten and primary through lower secondary to an English-language college. The school delivers Cambridge Primary, IGCSE and A Levels alongside a Swiss curriculum, preparing students aged 12 to 18 for university study in Switzerland or worldwide. Kindergarten and Primary are naturally bilingual, with English and additional language exposure embedded in daily learning. The modern campus at Hochstrasse 16 features bright classrooms, a science laboratory, dedicated music and art rooms, and a cafeteria, supporting a hands-on approach to learning. The curriculum emphasizes depth and meaning through Arts Across the Curriculum, Metacognition and Action-Based Research. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, complemented by sports and music programs. Founded in 2009, the Basel campus hosts over 300 students with about 33 teachers; Head of School is Stephanie Wimmer. A welcoming international community.
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.
SIS Swiss International School Rotkreuz-Zug offers a British- and bespoke curriculum for learners aged 3 to 15 in the Suurstoffi district of Rotkreuz, Switzerland. Since 2012, the school provides immersive bilingual education from kindergarten through primary, with instruction in English and German. The SIS Educational Concept centers on a bilingual experience, an independent and values-based approach, a day-school community, and continuity from kindergarten to college, supported by learning through technology and a strong network. Each class has one German-speaking and one English-speaking teacher who communicate with students in their native languages. The campus features contemporary classrooms and specialist rooms, a refurbished historic kindergarten with an attached playground, and a multipurpose hall used as a cafeteria and venue for events. The car-free Suurstoffi area offers transport links. The school day is complemented by lunch, supervision, and flexible before- and after-school care, with a range of extracurricular activities including a holiday club.
Zurich International School’s Secondary Campus in Wädenswil serves Middle School students aged 11–14 and Upper School students aged 14–18. The campus is part of ZIS, a non-profit day school with 1,300 students across two campuses. Middle School students study an inquiry-based curriculum with German instruction, personal laptops, field trips, co-curricular options and learning support. Upper School students can choose International Baccalaureate Diploma and Advanced Placement courses, with more than 70 AP and IB courses offered across the school. The campus includes specialist spaces such as a Design Lab, studios, athletic facilities, theatre and cafeteria. Students can join more than 60 Upper School activities across academics, service learning, STEM, performing arts and athletics. A distinctive feature is the Grade 11 internship programme, where students receive CV and interview training before applying for summer internships with employer partners in Switzerland.
Located near Lake Zurich, SIS Swiss International School Männedorf-Zürich is a private bilingual day school for ages 4 to 12, offering German and English instruction from Kindergarten through the 6th Primarstufe. The school serves over 120 students from more than 30 nationalities, with a flexible all-day program including lunch, morning and after-school care, and holiday clubs. The curriculum blends the cantonal Swiss primary program with elements of the British curriculum and SIS-developed materials, enabling a continuous path from Kindergarten to university entrance while bilingualism is not a prerequisite for entry. Learning is supported by technology across the curriculum, and the immersion approach allows language acquisition in context. Facilities include a cafeteria, gym, workshop, music room, library, and a spacious outdoor playground. The school runs intercountry and language activities, robotics with Ozobots, and annual sport and cultural events such as the SIS Cup and festivals. The program emphasizes language-rich collaboration, project-based learning, and international-mindedness across grades.
Ecole Mosaic is a private, bilingual, multicultural school in Geneva for students aged 3 to 12. It combines a bespoke integrated curriculum with the English National Curriculum and the Plan d'études Romand (PER), delivering a clear pathway for families seeking international schooling. A compulsory language tutoring programme from age 3P supports students who have not spent three full years in bilingual education. The Primary Programme emphasises project-based learning with transdisciplinary topics and enrichment in theatre, dance, music, languages, sports, STEAM and arts. In the early years, languages are alternated weekly; by the end of 4P most pupils achieve mastery of both languages, with a language support plan for late joiners. The Middle School provides a balanced bilingual curriculum, with French as the anchor language, enhanced English and German, and core subjects taught in both languages; Arts are taught in English, and Latin is optional. Facilities include STEAM lab and library.
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.
Eden School is a private bilingual international school in Geneva, Switzerland, with two campuses near the city center. It delivers a bilingual French-English curriculum with additional German language exposure, serving children from ages 3 to 12, with pathways that align to both the French education system and the Geneva cantonal track. The Eden track begins with nursery at age 3 and primary through age 11, while the cantonal track extends to secondary schooling. The primary program is bilingual in French and English and integrates the Romand PER to allow continuation in either pathway. Students learn through plurilingual immersion, with daily focus on social-emotional development and project-based learning across mathematics, sciences, reading and writing, languages, arts and physical education. The school emphasizes family-like, personalized education in a modern, adaptable environment, supported by two Geneva campuses: the Frank-Thomas campus opened in 2025 for ages 3–6, and the Veyrier campus, featuring a farm and stables, plus flexible, technology-enabled classrooms, a library and a reading corner.
Surval Montreux is an international all-girls boarding school set high above Lake Geneva in Montreux. It offers an American curriculum with AP courses, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, taught to students aged 12 to 18. The program is personalised with small class sizes and a coaching approach, supporting the American High School Diploma, the Swiss Gap Experience and short-term stays. English is the main language of instruction, with French taught across the school and Spanish available in Summer Camp. The campus is housed in a former hotel and provides science labs, a refurbished library, an art room and a professional cookery room, plus a family-style dining area. Bedrooms are typically shared by 2-3 girls with ensuite facilities; amenities include laundry on site, a tennis court and a fitness/dance area. A broad enrichment calendar features MUN, language clubs, Sustainability, arts activities and a strong sport programme and lifelong learning opportunities.
Léman International Academy in Geneva offered a bilingual Christian program for children aged 3 to 13. The curriculum merged the Swiss PER for French-language subjects with the North American Common Core for English-language subjects. French subjects followed PER with French textbooks; English subjects followed the Common Core with British textbooks; German began at age 7 as required by Swiss law. Computer science was taught to all students and used as a learning tool by the end of primary. Older students with classroom computers learn to master search engines, word processing, and document management. History and geography were adapted for an international audience. A weekly Bible time introduced biblical knowledge and values, integrating a biblical worldview with outdoor learning and cross-disciplinary exploration. Opened in September 2010 with TeachBeyond authorization, the campus sits in a park-like setting near downtown Geneva, with Bus A stopping at the Rippaz school stop. The school has high-performance IT equipment, a grassy football pitch, winter gym space in Vandoeuvres, and is now permanently closed.
La Découverte School’s Mies campus is a bilingual French-English primary school for children aged 3 to 12. The campus opened in 2017 and is located at Chemin du Triangle 9 in Mies, Vaud. The school follows the Plan d’Études Romand within an active pedagogy model, where children learn through projects, exploration, cooperation and formative assessment rather than marks. French and English are used in immersion from age 3, with each class supported by French-speaking and English-speaking teachers. The Mies campus has several distinctive practices, including a weekly children’s council, philosophy sessions, daily outdoor learning and open learning spaces. Theatre is introduced from age 7. After-school “Extras” include art, football, chess, swimming and other activities. The school also offers supervised care after class until 18:00 and meals prepared on campus with a focus on balanced menus and sustainability.
Saint Dominic Savio School is a private international Catholic school in Lausanne offering a French curriculum for children aged 2 to 7. Opened in September 2023, it sits in the Montchoisi district on more than one hectare of green space, with spacious, bright classrooms and daily opportunities for outdoor activity. The school follows an integral education project that builds foundations for lifelong learning through reading, writing and counting in French. Pupils are addressed as 'vous' to promote formal oral language, while English is taught from kindergarten (six hours per week, about 30% of teaching time) and Mandarin weekly from nursery. The Salesian Christian educational approach emphasizes affection, trust and character formation, with daily prayer, liturgical occasions and the life of Dominic Savio shaping school life. Facilities include digital tools to support learning, on-demand childcare, and a calendar of festive events, Club Savio activities, and community and service engagement for families.
La Découverte School at Campus Mies offers a private bilingual French–English education for children aged 3 to 12. The Mies campus uses a project-based, socio-constructivist approach, organizing learning around questions and problems that span disciplines. Weekly class councils and a monthly Grand Council Meeting involve students in decision-making, while philosophy sessions nurture critical thinking, listening, and debate. Outdoor learning happens daily, in parks or forests, in all weather, to foster resilience and environmental understanding. An open-space environment supports autonomous workshops and cross-age collaboration, and theatre activities develop oral expression and stage presence. The school provides after-school care and on-site meals guided by a healthy, sustainable menu charter. With a history dating to the early 1990s, La Découverte emphasizes active inquiry and a personalised, family learning environment. Extracurriculars include Capoeira, Art, Robotics, and Football, plus holiday camps and arts-based after-school options. These elements join to support curious, confident learners daily worldwide.
Eden School’s Campus Frank-Thomas is a private early-years campus in Geneva for children aged 3 to 6. Located at 34 Chemin Frank-Thomas, near the Eaux-Vives area, it follows the same Eden programme as the Veyrier campus, with multilingual immersion in French, English and German. The curriculum is compatible with the Swiss and Geneva school systems, following HarmoS and integrating the Programme d’Études Romand (PER). The campus focuses on the first years of learning, with structured activities in language, early reading, reasoning, social development, music and movement. Children learn through manipulation, exploration and guided routines. A distinctive feature is Eden’s emphasis on positive discipline and multilingual exposure from the early years. The school also offers creative enrichment through activities such as English Club and Odyssey of the Mind, a problem-solving programme involving teamwork, engineering, performing arts and visual arts.
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.
Situated in central Zurich, D'Insle-Sprungbrett Montessori Schools offer a continuous, integrated care and education concept for children aged 0 to 12. The campuses follow a Montessori approach alongside the Zurich Lehrplan 21, providing a seamless transition from pre-kindergarten to primary school. The schools are private, family-owned and AMS licensed, with four d'Insle sites and three Sprungbrett locations. German is the base language, with English and French spoken in each classroom, creating a tri-lingual environment and supporting DaZ for German learners. The main campus is on Signaustrasse; Forchstrasse 40 and Neptunstrasse 70 host d'Insle Pre-Kindergarten and Sprungbrett locations. Facilities include a garden for outdoor learning, and meals prepared in-house. Daily care hours vary by program, with early mornings and late afternoons to support families. Extracurriculars include violin, piano, gymnastics and swimming. Partnerships with music schools and camps enrich the learning experience. QualiKita accreditation and longstanding community ties further enhance continuity across.
SIS Basel International School Basel is a bilingual day school in Basel, Switzerland for students aged 3 to 18. The school offers a bespoke curriculum that combines the Lehrplan 21 with the British curriculum and SIS-developed content, enabling a 50/50 split of English and German from kindergarten through college. Children learn across six curriculum areas: Personal and Social Development; Language Development; Mathematics; Knowledge and Understanding of the World; Physical Development; and Creative Development, taught through immersion with two language teachers and alternating days. The school operates from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with integrated before- and after-school care, lunch supervision, and a range of clubs and regular trips. With around 500 students, SIS Basel emphasises bilingual education and international-mindedness, guided by Principal Marcel Brunner since August 2023. Facilities include an outdoor football field, a cafeteria, and technology-enhanced learning across Kindergarten to SIS Bilingual College, including the IB Diploma Programme today.
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.
Montessori Rive Gauche is a private Montessori school in Collonge-Bellerive / Vésenaz, Geneva, founded in 2011. It serves children from ages 3 to 12 in mixed-age classrooms (3–6, 6–9, 9–12). The school blends the AMI Montessori approach with the Plan d'Études Romand (PER 3P–8P Harmos) and uses AMI-trained teachers. AMI Montessori-trained teachers are native speakers in French or English, with German taught from age six. Instruction is bilingual in French and English, and German starts at age six. There are five classrooms and administration spread across four houses set in a nearly 3,000 m2 garden that is fully fenced for safe outdoor exploration. The curriculum covers practical life, sensory, language, mathematics, and cultural studies, supported by on-site therapists (psychologist and occupational therapist). Eco-Schools certification has been held since 2022. Extra-curriculars include arts, robotics, music, mindfulness, and sports; after-school care is available. MMUN in Rome offers global citizenship opportunities.
My School Ticino is a bilingual Italian/English Montessori-inspired school for ages 0 to 10, with campuses in Castel San Pietro and Lugano. The curriculum combines the Montessori method, the Reggio Emilia approach with the 100 languages of the child, and Outdoor Education to create a hands-on, student-centered learning environment. From day one, children learn in Italian and English in a bilingual immersion that makes language learning natural in daily life. The My Kid 6-10 Primary program features language laboratories (English from the first year and French from Year 3) and a STEM classroom for science, technology, robotics and coding, aligned with the Canton Ticino Study Plan to blend public-school objectives with personalized, experiential learning. The school operates year-round, offers extended-day care, an in-house kitchen with Fourchette Verte menus, and a daily shuttle service. Distinctive elements include Creative Atelier and Closlieu-inspired arts spaces, outdoor woodland learning, and My Languages language programs.
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.
École Bilingue de Suisse Romande is a private bilingual school in Lausanne serving children aged 3 to 15. It offers a programme drawing on French, British, Cambridge IGCSE, Singapore and Swiss curricula, with English-French bilingual immersion from early years. The youngest learners follow a 50/50 language split, with two years of English immersion for francophone pupils and a transition year; from Year 3, French elements are introduced and the programme becomes fully bilingual with native speakers in both languages. In primary, subjects are taught by specialists; the English component aligns with British standards while maths follows the Singapore Programme and geometry follows a French programme. The path continues through Collège with Gymnase entrance. The school occupies an Art Deco building (1913) shared with Lemania's IB section and has a science laboratory and a craft workshop. Extras include ski and sailing camps, exchanges with German students, trips to Rome and Vienna.
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.
Rietberg Montessori School in Switzerland offers a bilingual Montessori program for children aged 3 to 12. The school is state-accredited by the Department of Education of Canton Zürich and licensed by AM(S). In kindergarten, children are placed in mixed-age groups (3–6) with instruction in German and English; in elementary, two mixed-age groups (6–9 and 9–12). Qualified Montessori staff guide learning using Dr. Montessori materials to support cognitive and physical development. The Montessori curriculum fully covers the Canton Zurich requirements and guarantees transfer to secondary school, ensuring a clear progression to gymnasium. The school was founded in 1987 and operates under a Foundation Board, with dedicated principals for Kindergarten and Elementary. Extracurricular activities extend the program, and a range of arts and practical arts activities support self-motivated, joyful learning. The campus includes spaces for crafts, music and hands-on projects aligned with Montessori pedagogy. The school maintains active parent involvement and events.
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.
School of Tomorrow’s Augustinerhof campus is located at Augustinerhof 1 in central Zürich, between Rennweg and Paradeplatz. It is the school’s campus for Secondary and Gymnasium students, while kindergarten and primary are offered at other SOT locations. The school follows Zurich Lehrplan 21 and uses bilingual German-English instruction, project-based learning, mixed-age groups and personalised learning plans. For older students, SOT offers a route towards the Swiss system and is planning the IB Diploma Programme from 2028, with Pre-IB planned for 2027/28. The Augustinerhof campus occupies three floors and nearly 500 m² in a listed historic building renovated in 2021, with air-conditioned rooms and sound insulation. A distinctive feature is the school’s flexible model: secondary students attend Monday to Friday, with Friday used as an “Entrepreneurial Friday” project day. Tuition for Secondary/Gymnasium is CHF 34,200 per year.
École Chrétienne Timothée is a private Christian day school in Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, offering preschool through the Cycle d'Orientation. It follows the Swiss Romand Plan d'Études (PER) with English enrichment from the early years and a bilingual framework that includes English-language courses from 1P and English-taught subjects from 3P (e.g., arts, manual skills, physics). Class sizes are small (about 15 pupils per class), enabling individualized teaching that recognises each child's character and talents and fosters self‑confidence and autonomy. The curriculum aims to prepare students for cantonal exams and further studies within a robust thinking-based approach. The Bible-based, Reformation heritage informs daily life and partnerships with Christian networks such as Instruire.ch, AESPEF and ACSI. Governance is via a Director and School Committee; it is privately funded and relies on donors. The school maintains a pathway to CO, with parascolaire care, and engages families through meetings and a chaplain-supported wellbeing program.
Collège La Découverte is a bilingual secondary school in Geneva's international district, following the Swiss Plan d'études romand (PER). This framework prepares students for the Swiss Maturité or the International Baccalaureate. Classes for 9th and 10th-grade students operate with a focus on personalized instruction, where teachers adapt lessons to individual learning styles. A distinctive feature of the school is "Studio Dec" and "Radio Découverte," a specialized program where students create their own television and radio content, mastering digital storytelling and public speaking. The campus includes dedicated spaces for hands-on workshops in ceramics and linocut printmaking. Students also participate in weekly outdoor educational outings across Switzerland to apply classroom concepts to real-world environments. The curriculum balances core subjects with practical experiences in robotics and multimedia, ensuring students develop technical skills alongside French and English fluency. The school maintains a family-oriented atmosphere, prioritizing close communication between parents and the teaching team.
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.
Academia Bilingual School Winterthur is a private bilingual day school in Winterthur, Switzerland, serving ages 3–15 with the Swiss Curriculum and Cambridge Primary framework. It provides bilingual education across kindergarten, primary and secondary levels in an international environment and is recognised by the Canton of Zurich. The Winterthur campus opened in August 2021 on the WIN4 Campus, sharing facilities with Academia International School and the Swiss Academy Zurich. Students enjoy on-site lunch at L'Arena, after-school care, and a range of clubs. A distinctive feature is the Talent Promotion program, supporting talents in sports, music and dance, with on-site coaching and pathways to higher secondary options. After Year 8/9, students can transfer without exams to Academia International School's English high school or to the Swiss Academy Zurich high school in Winterthur. The school emphasises small classes, a diverse, international staff, booster lessons in German and English, and access by public transport.
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).
Four Forest Bilingual International School Luzern is a private day school with campuses in Luzern and Zug. The school follows the cantonal curricula of Luzern and Zug and uses the British National Curriculum for English language instruction. From day one, students are immersed in a bilingual program, with one week taught in German and the following week in English, ensuring balanced language development. Preschool through Primary and Lower Secondary are offered across both campuses, with secondary education for grades 7–10 available at each site. The school provides modern classrooms equipped with learning technologies, plus dedicated spaces for art, music and science, a library, and extensive outdoor areas including a forest school. After school, Schulclub runs daily from 3:15 to 6:00 with activities such as sport skills, robotics, language classes and drama, alongside individual music lessons. Field trips, theatre performances, and museum visits are included in the annual fee. For families.
ELABasel – The Swiss British School Basel is a not-for-profit, two-campus international school serving Kita, Primary and Secondary students from ages 0 to 18. It offers two curriculum pathways: the Cambridge International Curriculum (leading to IGCSE and A-Levels) taught mainly in English, and a bilingual Swiss stream aligned with Lehrplan 21 for direct transfer into the Swiss system. German is taught from Pre-School to Year 7 and French from Year 3, while the Cambridge stream provides an internationally portable qualification. The school's Basel locations, Gartenstrasse 93 and St. Alban‑Vorstadt 32, host modern, child-centered learning spaces, including a dedicated STEM emphasis, arts facilities, and the Scala Theatre Basel for performances. An extensive Afterschool and Enrichment Programme runs until 18:00, with activities in coding, sports, music, and language. Distinctive features include the annual Scala musical, ABRSM music exams, and a bilingual program that supports long-term planning across local and international settings for families.
International School of Neuchâtel (ISN) offers a Montessori-based education for children aged 2 to 12 in a bilingual French–English environment. The programme combines Montessori pedagogy with elements of the Swiss curriculum and emphasizes independent, self-directed learning within calm, structured environments. Montessori classes begin around age 3, while the Atelier for ages 2–4 uses project-oriented spaces that encourage exploration. In the elementary years, two teachers and an assistant deliver all subjects in both languages, with dedicated language mentors and a curriculum that covers Language, Mathematics, German, General Culture, Art and Music, and Physical Education, supplemented by PER. The school operates within a well-equipped gymnasium, a front-facing play area, and regular forest walks. ISN has 158 pupils from 25 nationalities (2023) and 112 families, and is a member of Association Montessori Switzerland. After-school care and rich arts, cultural, and language offerings complement daily learning. The school fosters independence, curiosity, and global citizenship.
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.
Hochalpines Institut Ftan is a co-educational Swiss boarding and day school in Ftan, in the Engadin Alps. Founded in 1793, it welcomes students aged 12 to 18 and offers two main academic pathways: the bilingual German/English Swiss Matura and the International Advanced Diploma, which combines iGCSE and iA-level study with real-world skills and outdoor learning. Boarding is available for five or seven days a week, with students living on campus in single, twin or triple rooms. The school’s alpine location shapes daily life: students can access winter sports such as alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding and ice hockey, as well as summer activities including climbing, mountain biking, kayaking and hiking. A distinctive feature is the HIF Sports Academy, which provides structured support for competitive student athletes while they continue their academic programme. The school also includes wellbeing lessons, leadership opportunities and outdoor challenges.
École Montessori Deux Mille Feuilles is a Montessori school in La Rippe, Vaud, serving children aged 3 to 12. It combines the Montessori approach under AMI-certified teachers with the Swiss curriculum. In the 3–6 age group, instruction is bilingual English–French with daily language exposure and an afternoon immersion; in the 6–12 group, students continue daily exposure to French and English and also study German, creating a triadic language environment. The school is organized into Montessori classes for 3–6 and 6–12, guided by the motto Help me do it by myself. Operated by parents, it emphasizes community; campus sits at the foothills of the Jura with a park, fields and forests, and a creek audible when windows are open. Facilities include full-day care 8:00–18:00, on-site meals, and free scheduled transportation to Nyon and surrounding communities (subject to availability). It offers before/after-school care, STEM-inspired parascolaire activities, football and coding workshops, and ateliers.
Lakeside School – Horgen offers a bilingual Swiss curriculum for ages 3 to 12, blending Pre-K through Primary education with the bilingual Matura path in partnership with Freies Gymnasium Zürich. In Pre-K and Kindergarten, each class has English-speaking and German-speaking teachers, exposing children to both languages. In Primary School, instruction is delivered in English and German, with one native English-speaking and one native German-speaking teacher sharing responsibilities; there is an English week when all subjects are taught in English and a German week when they are taught in German, with subjects taught in either language. Lehrplan 21 is supplemented by international inputs. The campus in central Horgen includes a Kindergarten House with a garden, and a Primary School House housing a music room, a crafts/design/technology room, a drama room, and an in-house library. On-site gym hall with a climbing wall supports physical education, and language support rooms assist multilingual learning. Upper school continues bilingual Matura up to the Swiss Matura.
School of Tomorrow’s Uster campus is located at Gerichtsplatz 2, 8610 Uster. It offers Kindergarten and Primary education, while Secondary and Gymnasium are offered at the Augustinerhof campus in Zürich. The school is recognised as a private school by the Canton of Zurich and follows Lehrplan 21. Teaching is bilingual in German and English, with other languages possible depending on interest and availability. The Uster programme uses personalised learning plans, project-based work, mixed-age learning and flexible daily routines. Kindergarten and Primary students attend four full days, with optional Friday Club available separately. Tuition for Uster levels is CHF 29,400 per year for Kindergarten and CHF 30,600 per year for Primary. The fees include instruction, mentoring, learning materials, full-day care from Monday to Thursday, lunch, snacks, local day trips and family events. A distinctive feature is the school’s personalised curriculum, where each child’s path is based on Lehrplan 21.
Collège Champittet is an international day and boarding school in Pully, Switzerland, serving ages 3 to 18. The school offers a bilingual pre-school and primary programme in English and French, with German introduced early; secondary students can pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English, the French Baccalaureate, or the bilingual Swiss Maturité. The middle school (Grades 9–10) and high school (Grades 11–14) structure supports a continuum from early years through university preparation. Languages taught at secondary include French, English, German, Italian, and Spanish. The lakeside campus sits between Lake Geneva and the Alps, providing science labs, a STEAM space, computer suites with interactive EdTech, music rooms, and sports facilities including an Astroturf pitch and an athletics track. Signature programs feature collaborations with MIT and The Juilliard School, a Forest School, and international expeditions and service projects. The school joined Nord Anglia Education in 2009, aligning opportunities with global roots.
École Riviera is a bilingual day school in Montreux, founded in 2002. It delivers the Swiss curriculum in French and English for pupils from 3 months to 16 years, with tailored support and rigorous progress tracking. From pre-school to Secondary, it offers increasing bilingual immersion and, from Year 5, German in Primary and a bilingual Secondary with the 11th year preparing students for the baccalaureate and Cambridge English and Goethe German Examinations. The school provides a secure environment and supervision. Facilities include a library, interactive whiteboards in every classroom, classroom computers, an art and crafts room, a music and theatre room, a canteen and a playground; older pupils use mobile devices. Sports take place in external halls; swimming is at the local pool; outdoor fields are used when possible. An extracurricular program runs from Kindergarten to Year 11, including academic, arts, and cultural/language clubs, after-school care, and clubs.
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.
Chantemerle is a private international boarding and day school in Blonay, with a LémanMaturité extension in Vevey, serving ages 6 to 18. The Swiss pathway, taught primarily in French, leads to the Swiss Matura and a bilingual (French–English) version for international students. A French integration option supports non-French-speaking students to access the Matura. The Cambridge International pathway offers IGCSE and A-Levels in English, with an option to join for a semester or a full year as an English-immersion programme. The two campuses—the Blonay site with boarding houses and four-hectare grounds, and the Vevey campus near the train station—provide bright classrooms, study areas, and extensive sports and outdoor spaces. Residential sport and study programmes partner with professional Swiss clubs; language exchange and study-abroad opportunities are offered. Earning the Matura grants Swiss student status and automatic admission to public Swiss universities, including EPFL and ETHZ, and prepares international students for Swiss or global university access.
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.
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.
KIBS Zurich is a private German-English day school in Seebach serving children from infancy through primary school (ages 0–12). With nearly two decades of experience, KIBS offers a tailored bilingual program in English and German, keeping 50/50 instruction in Primary and equally represented bilingual learning in Kindergarten. The curriculum blends international standards with the educational goals of the Canton of Zurich and emphasizes cross-curricular, hands-on learning to foster critical thinking, independent problem solving, and confident learners. The school originated in 2008 as Kid's Island, a bilingual daycare and kindergarten, and became a primary school in 2013, preserving a family-like atmosphere and a warm, inclusive community. Facilities include a full-day program from 7:30 to 18:00, all-day care included in tuition, a bus service, and small classes. Extras include project weeks, After-Lunch Clubs, Forest Day, and field trips. Primary offers choir, drama, Italian, and guitar; Kindergarten provides art and music for learners.
Terra Nova Bilingual School in Küsnacht near Zürich offers a bilingual German–English education for ages 3 to 12, based on the Swiss curriculum with English taught through Cambridge Primary. In primary years, instruction in language, mathematics, science and social studies is delivered in parallel in German and English by native speakers, with French introduced from Year 5. Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) is bilingual with a 1:6 ratio; Kindergarten (age 4) is a two-year program split 50/50 between High German and English. After Year 6, the school joins Academia Group Switzerland and provides a pathway to higher education through Academia International School Basel, Winterthur and Zurich, including a Pre-IGCSE for Years 7–8, followed by IGCSE and International A Levels. The campus serves around 150 students with more than 40 teachers. Highlights include after-school programs, ski camps, cultural and language activities, and a school bus connecting Meilen and Tiefenbrunnen. Lunch is included daily.
Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug is a school offering a bilingual German–English education for students aged 3 to 15, with campuses in Lucerne and Zug. The Zug campus provides classrooms, science labs, art and music rooms, a library, and outdoor spaces including a forest school. The school follows Swiss Curriculum 21 as the basis for all subjects, with English instruction aligned to British National Curriculum. Students are immersed in one language at a time, alternating weekly between German and English. Preschool and early years introduce language through bilingual play, while Primary (Grades 1–6) builds knowledge in Swiss Curriculum 21 with English taught under the British framework. Secondary (Grades 7–9) continues bilingual delivery with subjects taught in their designated language. Graduation pathways include Swiss Gymnasium (grade dependent), Swiss Secondary, or International Pathway from Grade 7. Since 2024, Four Forest has been part of the Cognita family, supporting leadership across campuses.
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.
Children First provides an integrated early years program for children aged 1 to 8. The school combines three international curricula - British Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, and Swiss Curriculum - into a cohesive learning pathway. From toddlers to early primary learners, the program supports developmental continuity by blending Montessori's child-centered, hands-on learning with the clarity and progression of British and Swiss standards. Learning environments are designed to foster independence, curiosity, and responsible collaboration, with teachers trained to connect Montessori activities with structured activities derived from the British and Swiss frameworks. A distinctive feature is the blended curriculum approach itself, enabling younger learners to experience self-directed exploration while building foundations in literacy, numeracy, and inquiry through consistent expectations across the curricula. The school emphasizes supportive transitions between early years and primary levels, ensuring continuity of practice as children mature. This set-up offers international exposure in a nurturing setting, appealing to families seeking a diversified international education.
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.
International School of Geneva’s La Châtaigneraie campus is located in Founex, Canton Vaud, about 20 minutes from Geneva. It serves 1,560 students aged 3 to 18 across Primary and Secondary sections. Primary students follow the IB Primary Years Programme bilingually in English and French. In Secondary, Years 7–9 follow a curriculum aligned with the IB MYP framework, while older students choose either the IGCSE/IB Diploma and Career pathway or the Swiss Maturité route. The campus includes specialist classrooms, two multimedia and library centres, an auditorium, several sports halls, IT suites, a music studio, theatre, cafeterias, an all-weather football pitch and basketball courts. A distinctive feature is that La Châtaigneraie is the only Ecolint campus offering the Swiss national diploma, the maturité suisse, alongside international qualifications. Transport is available across parts of Geneva, Vaud and neighbouring France.
Deutsche Schule Genf is a German international school in Geneva serving students aged 3 to 18. Endorsed by the Federal Republic of Germany, it belongs to a network of German overseas schools and follows the German curriculum with local anchoring. In secondary grades (ages 12–18) students learn in a competence-oriented environment that balances challenge with flexibility. Core subjects provide a solid foundation, while optional courses allow tailoring toward interests and goals. Multilingual instruction and intercultural competence are emphasized, and students develop critical thinking to meet challenges. The Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA) is the final diploma, opening access to universities in Switzerland, Germany. Career and study orientation includes visits to EPFL and ETH Zürich, fairs, internships, and exchanges with partner universities and companies. Extracurriculars span cultural activities, study trips, and international exchanges, alongside political evenings and projects with international organizations in Geneva. It provides individualized support in a human-scale setting.
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