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International schools in Switzerland

Updated on May 5, 2026

Looking for an international school in Switzerland for your children? Switzerland is home to many of the world's leading international, bilingual and boarding schools, offering curricula such as the International Baccalaureate (IB), British (IGCSE and A-Levels), American, French and Swiss, for all ages from primary through secondary. Below is our list of expat-friendly international schools across Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Zug, Lucerne, Montreux and other Swiss cities, including both day and boarding options.

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International School of Lausanne

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International School of Lausanne

The International School of Lausanne (ISL), a leading non-profit, independent school dedicated to delivering a world-class International Baccalaureate... show more

Lausanne

Hull's School

Hull's School is the first English college in Zurich for teenagers. The four-year college programme taught in English (except for modern languages), a... show more

Zurich

Zurich International School

An education that ensures children develop a lifelong love of learning! Zurich International School is a leading non-profit day school for children ag... show more

Zurich

Lucerne International School

Lucerne International School offers high school education in Switzerland, combining online and face-to-face learning with International GCSEs and A le... show more

Lucerne

Institut Montana Switzerland

Institut Montana Switzerland is a Swiss international day and boarding school on the idyllic Zugerberg, on the doorstep of the vibrant city of Zug. Wi... show more

Zug

ISZN International School Zurich North

At ISZN, children from 3 months to 18 years follow the full British Curriculum, from Early Years through IGCSEs and A-Levels. Small class sizes and de... show more

Zurich

Four Forest Bilingual Schools

Four Forest Bilingual Schools in Luzern and Zug offer a bilingual programme (German/English) following the Swiss Curriculum as well as a German-langua... show more

Zug, Lucerne

Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Lausanne

Haut-Lac International Bilingual School is a leading IB bilingual school on the Swiss Riviera, above Vevey. With small classes, a 100% IB pass rate an... show more

Lausanne

Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Montreux

Haut-Lac International Bilingual School is a leading IB bilingual school on the Swiss Riviera, above Vevey. With small classes, a 100% IB pass rate an... show more

Montreux

International School of Rheinfelden

The International School of Rheinfelden offers bilingual German and English education for children up to 16 years of age. Located in the beautiful Fri... show more

Kantonsschule Baden

Kantonsschule Baden, more formally known as Kanti Baden, is an innovative 3-in-1 high school: a grammar school with teaching tailored to the Swiss Mat... show more

Academia International School

Following the British curriculum of IGCSE’s and A-Levels, the Academia International School is small by design, with a cosy and personal feel. The sch... show more

BKA International School

Bilingual Kids Academy (BKA) School provides high quality early-years education for children from kindergarten, right through to sixth grade. With fou... show more

Ecole française de Bâle

Founded in 1884, the Ecole Française de Basel is the first French school abroad and has an established reputation for promoting cultural and linguisti... show more

ELA Basel

ELA Basel, the Swiss British School of Basel, has two convenient campuses for children aged three months to 12 years, located in the heart of Basel. T... show more

SIS Swiss International School Basel

SIS offers international education at eight locations across the country, with Basel as their flagship school. SIS is a private day school providing h... show more

British School Bern

Established in 1988, the British School of Bern is an English-speaking, international day school for pupils of all nationalities from the age of 3 to ... show more

Campus Muristalden Gymnasium

Campus Muristalden Gymnasium offers German and English education for students from elementary school to high school. As a state-recognised, partially ... show more

École d’Humanité

The Ecole d'Humanité is an international German and English language boarding school in the heart of the Swiss Alps. The school currently educates 120... show more

Ecole Française de Berne

With German and French education beginning from Kindergarten, the Ecole Francaise de Berne offers a truly immersive bilingual education experience for... show more

Gymnasium, Wirtschafts- und Fachmittelschule Thun

The Gymnasium, Wirtschafts- und Fachmittelschule Thun is a grammar school offering German monolingual or bilingual education (with the second language... show more

John F. Kennedy International School

Home to 95 students (aged 2.5 to 14), the John F. Kennedy International School was developed from the original Chalet Pfrundacker Children's Home whic... show more

Rudolf Steiner Schule Oberaargau

Teaching from early years up to grade 12, the International School of Berne educates 325 students from over 40 countries. ISBerne teaches the internat... show more

Geneva English School

Since 1961, GES provides a world-class British education to international and local students. On the shores of Lac Léman, GES offers education in Engl... show more

Collège du Léman

Collège du Léman offers a broad range of options for international children, with the option to undertake the International Baccalaureate (IB), Swiss ... show more

Deutsche Schule Genf

A modern international school with an emphasis on bicultural French and German education, DSG offers world-class education from kindergarten right up ... show more

Ecole Mosaic

Opened in 2004, the Ecole Mosaic provides education for around 300 international school children, with plans to increase enrolment to 350 by 2022. The... show more

École Primaire Française de Genève

This French Primary School is located conveniently in the heart of downtown Geneva and focuses on having a strong partnership between families and the... show more

The British School of Geneva

BSG hosts children and young adults from over 70 nationalities who come together as classmates and friends. The school has recently launched the Ark C... show more

Ecolint International School of Geneva

Ecolint International School of Geneva boasts three beautiful campuses around Geneva, and currently provides education to around 4450 students from al... show more

Institut Florimont

The French bilingual school Institut Florimont has a history of more than one hundred years since its founding by Missionaries of Saint François de Sa... show more

Institut International de Lancy

International private school Institut International de Lancy welcomes students from age 3 to age 19 and holds a 100% IB and French Baccalaureate pass ... show more

Swedish International School of Geneva

The Swedish International School is a truly international school with a Swedish approach to learning. SISOG teaches bilingually in Swedish and French ... show more

The Bell Language School

Part of the British education provider Bell, the Bell Switzerland school was founded in 1933, and uses its long history of dedication to learning to f... show more

Hochalpines Institut Ftan (HIF)

With a beautiful campus and one of the country’s top sports schools, HIF provides a great opportunity for children to not only graduate with a full di... show more

Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz

At Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz, students have the freedom to choose between Swiss Matura, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), and Internationa... show more

International School of Neuchâtel

Bilingual Montessori School ISN educates 158 students from 25 different countries and prepares students for integration into the Swiss high school sys... show more

Neuchâtel Junior College

Neuchâtel Junior College offers the unique opportunity to study the Canadian curriculum abroad as part of a pre-university junior college programme.

Stiftsschule Engelberg

Stiftsschule Engelberg is a Christian boarding and day school set in the idyllic Swiss Alps that dates back to 1120. The school boasts beautiful moder... show more

Obersee Bilingual School

With 390 students on roll, and an average class size of 14, Obersee Bilingual School provides a personal learning environment with 50:50 German and En... show more

Saint Charles Collège et Lycée

Saint Charles Collège et Lycée is a certified world IB school, allowing the school to teach the internationally recognised IB certification. The schoo... show more

Institut auf dem Rosenberg

Rosenberg is a Swiss boarding school, focused on providing holistic learning and education to children aged 6 to 18. The school was established in 188... show more

International School Rheintal

International School Rheintal (ISR) offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme from Kindergarten to Grade 6, the IB Middle Ye... show more

International School of Schaffhausen

The International School of Schaffhausen provides education for children of all ages, including for young children, at its childcare centre. The schoo... show more

SIS Swiss International School Pfäffikon-Schwyz

SIS offers international education at eight convenient locations across the country. The modern, well-equipped school building at Pfäffikon-Schwyz pro... show more

SIS Swiss International School Schönenwerd

SIS offers international education at eight convenient locations across the country. SIS Schönenwerd is a small and personal school with a cosy enviro... show more

International School of Ticino SA

Situated in the Canton of Ticino, IS Ticino is the only accredited International Baccalaureate Continuum School in the region to offer the (IB), Prima... show more

Scuola Rudolf Steiner di Lugano Origlio

The Scuola Rudolf Steiner di Lugano Origlio offers a programme that accommodates children from kindergarten to high school. The school teaches based o... show more

TASIS The American School in Switzerland

The American School in Switzerland is a long-established boarding and day school for more than 700 students from kindergarten through postgraduate. Th... show more

International School of Kreuzlingen Konstanz - Talent Campus Bodensee

Accredited by Cambridge Assessment and International Education, the International School of Kreuzlingen Konstanz provides bilingual teaching for child... show more

International School Altdorf

International School Altdorf delivers top-quality Swiss education in a creative and safe environment. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Altdorf, th... show more

Brillantmont International School

Set in a stunning location, Brillantmont International School provides a home from home for boarding and day students aged 13-18. B The school offers ... show more

Collège Alpin Beau Soleil

A prestigious international boarding school in the Swiss Alps, Collège Alpin Beau Soleil accommodates and educates students aged 11 to 18 years old. C... show more

Collège Champittet

With campuses in Lausanne and Nyon, Collège Champittet provides education for around 980 students from more than 50 different nations. The boarding an... show more

Ecole des Arches

Ecole des Arches is a unique school in its approach to education. As a Montessori school, the school places an emphasis on independence and encourages... show more

Ecole Bilingue de Suisse Romande

A school for children aged three to 15, the Ecole Bilingue de Suisse Romande has a strong focus on children’s welfare and wellbeing. The school provid... show more

Ecole française de Lausanne Valmont - Institut Sainte-Marcelline

Institut Sainte-Marcelline is a Catholic French school abroad, offering an alternative to the Swiss Matura with the French curriculum for those aged 3... show more

Ecole Riviera

Ecole Riviera places an important emphasis on moving away from traditional teaching methods and focuses on applying new approaches to learning. With g... show more

International School Lausanne

As a non-profit, independent, English language school, the International School in Lausanne educates around 1000 students aged 3 to 18 years old. The ... show more

Institut Le Châtelard

Founded in 1874, the Institut Monte Rosa has more than one hundred years of experience in educating children with a personal approach. Institut Monte ... show more

Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland

A private, Japanese boarding school, with a long history in Leysin, KLAS provides students with a bilingual education in English and Japanese. KLAS is... show more

La Côte International School

With a maximum of 840 students from 37 countries, the La Côte International School is a day school with a global school. The school teaches for the IB... show more

La Garenne International School

La Garenne International School is a family-run school set in a beautiful alpine location. La Garenne offers a wide range of clubs and activities to h... show more

Lemania College

Lemania prepares students from the age of 11 for examinations and professionally recognised qualifications in French or English. The school provides b... show more

Le Rosey

As one of the most renowned boarding schools in Switzerland, Le Rosey has more than one hundred years of experience in educating children aged 8 to 18... show more

Leysin American School in Switzerland

In the beautiful alpine town of Leysin, the Leysin American School in Switzerland is the perfect peaceful place for international students to study, l... show more

St. George’s International School

St. George’s International School is a top international private school located in Montreux in the canton of Vaud. By providing both boarding and day ... show more

Surval Montreux

Surval Montreux is an international boarding school for girls aged 12 to 19 years, focused on instilling confidence in its students, and encouraging c... show more

Buissonnets-Montani

Buissonnets-Montani, formerly the Buissonnets School and the Montani School, is a bilingual international school, teaching the French and Swiss curric... show more

Le Régent Crans Montana College

With a bilingual French and English infant school, students at Le Régent Crans Montana College get a head start in today’s globalised world. The schoo... show more

Verbier International School

Verbier International School caters to both primary and secondary age pupils and has a range of impressive facilities and enrichment activities for it... show more

ISCS International School of Central Switzerland

ISCS offers affordable private schooling in Zug, while maintaining a low student/teacher ratio and upholding a high standard of teaching. The school h... show more

International School of Zug and Luzern

ISZL is a private, non-profit day school with full accreditation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The school welcomes students fro... show more

SIS Swiss International School Rotkreuz-Zug

SIS offers international education at eight convenient locations across the country. SIS is a private day school providing high-quality education from... show more

Academia International School

Following the British curriculum of IGCSE’s and A-Levels, the Academia International School is small by design, with a cosy and personal feel. The sch... show more

Freies Gymnasium Zürich

Freies Gymnasium Zürich offers a bilingual German and English language programme, leading to the Swiss bilingual Matura. Both German and English cours... show more

Terra Nova Bilingual School

The Terra Nova Bilingual School teaches in German and English to help give 140 international children the best opportunity to pursue a career in Switz... show more

ICS Inter-community School Zurich

As an IB World School established in 1960, ICS provides top-quality education for children aged 18 months to 18 years. ICS offers bilingual and monoli... show more

Japanese School in Zurich

The Japanese School in Zurich is located in the centre of Uster City near Zurich. Though the majority of schooling takes place in Japanese, JS Zurich ... show more

Juventus Schule Zürich

A unique school with a focus on preparing students for their next steps after high school, Juventus Schule specialises in crafting a future for every ... show more

Kantonsschule Küsnacht

Kantonsschule Kusnacht offers bilingual German and English education from lower secondary school, through to Matura. The school also provides the oppo... show more

Lakeside School - Campuses Horgen and Küsnacht

Lakeside School offers schooling for children from pre-kindergarten to the end of primary school. Lakeside provides before and after school childcare ... show more

SIS Swiss International School

SIS offers international education at eight convenient locations across the country, four of which are located in and around Zurich. SIS is a private ... show more

Tandem International Multilingual School

Tandem International Multilingual School has more than 200 students across three campuses in Switzerland. The school’s Zurich campus teaches children ... show more

La Côte International School Aubonne

La Côte International School Aubonne offers students a unique learning environment, personalised academic support, and exceptional teaching. With a fo... show more

Geneva English School

Since 1961, GES provides a world-class British education to international and local students. On the shores of Lac Léman, GES offers education in Engl... show more

Geneva English School

Since 1961, GES provides a world-class British education to international and local students. On the shores of Lac Léman, GES offers education in Engl... show more

International schools in Switzerland: frequently asked questions

A few helpful answers for expats to consider when getting started.

A school that teaches an international curriculum, often in English, aimed at expat and local families seeking a globally recognised education.

Common options include the International Baccalaureate (IB), British (IGCSE and A-Levels), American, French, German and Swiss curricula. Check each school.

Across the country, including in Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Zug, Lucerne, Montreux, Basel, Lugano and other Swiss towns and cities.

Switzerland is known for both day schools and prestigious boarding schools, some in alpine locations.

Many teach fully or partly in English, and some are bilingual. Check the language of instruction for each school.

Many cover the full range from early years and primary through to secondary and pre-university, though this varies by school.

Fees vary widely by school, level and whether it is day or boarding, so it is best to check tuition with each school.

Many schools offer bilingual programmes, such as English with German or French.

Consider the curriculum, location, day or boarding, languages, class sizes, accreditation and fees.

Contact schools directly to check availability, admissions requirements and enrolment dates.

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