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Collège du Léman

We help students find their place in the world, guiding them to love learning and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
Day and boarding school for Boys and Girls, 2 to 18 years old, inspiring individual growth, academic excellence and global citizenship.
City
Geneva
Curriculum
IB, British, French, American, Swiss
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 24,900
to: CHF 36,980
Reviews
(1 review)

Zurich International School

Inspiring Curiosity. Empowering Purpose.
We believe every learner’s journey begins with a love of learning. By nurturing curiosity, compassion, and critical thinking, we empower students to shape their futures—and the world around them.
City
Zurich - Zug
Curriculum
IB, American, Swiss
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 26,700
to: CHF 39,300

International School of Berne

The International School of Berne is a fully accredited, International Baccalaureate® World School providing education for students aged 3 to 18 in Switzerland’s capital.
City
Bern
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 21,985
to: CHF 39,465
Reviews
(1 review)

Best 6 American International Schools in Switzerland

Out of a total of 11 American International Schools in Switzerland (and 105 total International Schools in Switzerland)

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

Zurich International School

Inspiring Curiosity. Empowering Purpose.
We believe every learner’s journey begins with a love of learning. By nurturing curiosity, compassion, and critical thinking, we empower students to shape their futures—and the world around them.
City
Zurich - Zug
Curriculum
IB, American, Swiss
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 26,700
to: CHF 39,300

Collège du Léman

We help students find their place in the world, guiding them to love learning and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
Day and boarding school for Boys and Girls, 2 to 18 years old, inspiring individual growth, academic excellence and global citizenship.
City
Geneva
Curriculum
IB, British, French, American, Swiss
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 24,900
to: CHF 36,980
Reviews
(1 review)

Ecole d'Humanité

The Ecole d’Humanité is a progressive, college-prep boarding school in the heart of Switzerland. The Ecole d’Humanité offers an academically challenging, holistic curriculum on an idyllic village-like campus in the Swiss Alps. An innovative program develops confidence, curiosity, and 21st-century skills vital for success in a dynamic future. Supported by a dedicated team of educational professionals, students at the Ecole d'Humanité chart their individual pathways to success - as graduates of top universities, visionary artists, or innovative entrepreneurs.
City
Swiss Alps
Curriculum
American, Swiss
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
13 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 68,000
to: CHF 75,000

Brillantmont International School

We are a small, family owned and family run school for day and boarding students, founded in 1882, in which everyone feels at home and part of a family community. The small size of the school enables us to treat each student as an individual, with personalised support in their learning and beyond the classroom. Small means giving the students opportunities beyond the classroom.
Being in the city centre enhances significantly the opportunities we provide for students culturally, socially and in terms of leisure and learning opportunities.
City
Lausanne - Vaud
Curriculum
American, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
13 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 34,000
to: CHF 38,000

Institut Monte Rosa

Individual care in a family-like environment: Tailor-made programs, small classes (2-12 students)
Heritage: One of the first established boarding schools in Switzerland
Unique location: Montreux, on the shores of Lake Geneva
City
Lausanne - Vaud
Curriculum
American, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
9 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: CHF 67,000
to: CHF 67,000

International School of Berne

The International School of Berne is a fully accredited, International Baccalaureate® World School providing education for students aged 3 to 18 in Switzerland’s capital.
City
Bern
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 21,985
to: CHF 39,465
Reviews
(1 review)
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Summary

What are the best American international schools in Switzerland?

  1. Zurich International School
  2. Collège du Léman
  3. Ecole d'Humanité
  4. Brillantmont International School
  5. Institut Monte Rosa
  6. International School of Berne

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How Many International Schools are there in Switzerland?

There are 105 international schools in Switzerland. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Switzerland?
Curriculum International schools
IB 42  
British 40  
Swiss 39  
International 21  
French 12  
Other 39  

Additionally, there are 34 boarding schools in Switzerland.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 100  
French 38  
German 34  
Japanese 2  
Swedish 1  
Other 1  

Among these, there are 62 bilingual schools in Switzerland.

How Much do International Schools cost in Switzerland?

The average price of international schools in Switzerland is CHF 35,836. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price CHF 8,030
Avg. price CHF 35,836
Max. price CHF 165,000
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
CHF 8,000 to CHF 13,499 2  
CHF 13,500 to CHF 18,999 8  
CHF 19,000 to CHF 24,499 15  
CHF 24,500 to CHF 29,999 27  
CHF 30,000 to CHF 35,499 17  
CHF 35,500 to CHF 40,999 6  
CHF 41,000 to CHF 46,499 5  
CHF 46,500 to CHF 51,999 2  
CHF 52,000 to CHF 57,499 0  
CHF 57,500 to CHF 62,999 2  
CHF 63,000 to CHF 68,499 3  
CHF 68,500 to CHF 73,999 1  
CHF 74,000 to CHF 79,499 0  
CHF 79,500 to CHF 84,999 2  
CHF 85,000 to CHF 90,499 0  
CHF 90,500 to CHF 95,999 1  
CHF 96,000 to CHF 101,499 0  
CHF 101,500 to CHF 106,999 0  
CHF 107,000 to CHF 112,499 1  
CHF 112,500 to CHF 117,999 0  
CHF 118,000 to CHF 123,499 0  
CHF 123,500 to CHF 128,999 0  
CHF 129,000 to CHF 134,499 1  
CHF 134,500 to CHF 139,999 0  
CHF 140,000 to CHF 145,499 0  
CHF 145,500 to CHF 150,999 0  
CHF 151,000 to CHF 156,499 0  
CHF 156,500 to CHF 161,999 0  
CHF 162,000 to CHF 167,499 1  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in Switzerland?

The average class size of international schools in Switzerland is 13.7 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
5 to 9 9  
10 to 14 28  
15 to 19 25  
20 to 24 8  

How big are the schools in Switzerland (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Switzerland is 400 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 150 33  
151 to 300 22  
301 to 450 12  
451 to 600 5  
601 to 750 3  
751 to 900 3  
901 to 1,050 1  
1,051 to 1,200 1  
1,201 to 1,350 3  
1,351 to 1,500 1  
1,501 to 1,650 0  
1,651 to 1,800 1  
1,801 to 1,950 1  
1,951 to 2,100 0  
2,101 to 2,250 0  
2,251 to 2,400 0  
2,401 to 2,550 0  
2,551 to 2,700 0  
2,701 to 2,850 0  
2,851 to 3,000 0  
3,001 to 3,150 0  
3,151 to 3,300 0  
3,301 to 3,450 0  
3,451 to 3,600 0  
3,601 to 3,750 0  
3,751 to 3,900 0  
3,901 to 4,050 0  
4,051 to 4,200 0  
4,201 to 4,350 0  
4,351 to 4,500 1  

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