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Below, we have compiled the top 20 British international schools in Switzerland according to our users. However, there are another 87 schools to choose from in the country. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in the city of your choosing based on your requirements.

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La Côte International School Aubonne

Our promise: Your child will leave our school with everything they need for success – whatever they choose to be or do in life.
City
Lausanne - Vaud
Curriculum
IB, British, IGCSE, International
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 19
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 29,250
to: CHF 39,650

Institut Montana Switzerland

We are a Swiss international day and boarding school on the idyllic Zugerberg, on the doorstep of the vibrant city of Zug. Home to over 55 nationalities, we offer Swiss academic pathways (accredited by the Canton of Zug) as well as international programmes.
City
Zurich - Zug
Curriculum
IB, British, Swiss (Lehrplan 21), IGCSE
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
6 to 19
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 32,900
to: CHF 36,800

Institut International de Lancy

Institut International de Lancy offers challenging and inspiring programmes in its English, French and Bilingual sections, with an innovative pedagogy that encourages personal development, cultural enrichment and international exposure for each student.
City
Geneva
Curriculum
IB, British, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 19
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 18,820
to: CHF 30,390
Reviews
(5 reviews)

Ecole Mosaic

Bilingual and multicultural education for children aged 3-12. With innovative teaching methods, experienced staff and diverse extra-curricular activities, Ecole Mosaic has a strong track record for producing rounded individuals with excellent emotional intelligence.
City
Geneva
Curriculum
British, Swiss
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 12
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 17,890
to: CHF 19,760

Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug

Four Forest is a private day school offering a high-quality bilingual education. Following the curricula of the cantons of Lucerne and Zug, and incorporating the British National Curriculum for the English language, teaching is delivered equally in German and English.
City
Zurich - Zug
Curriculum
Swiss, British
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
3 to 15
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 20,544
to: CHF 30,035

Four Forest Bilingual International School Luzern

Four Forest is a private day school offering a high-quality bilingual education. Following the curricula of the cantons of Lucerne and Zug, and incorporating the British National Curriculum for the English language, teaching is delivered equally in German and English.
City
Lucerne
Curriculum
Swiss, British
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
3 to 15
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 20,544
to: CHF 28,284

Best 20 British International Schools in Switzerland

Out of a total of 40 British International Schools in Switzerland (and 107 total International Schools in Switzerland)

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

St. George's International School Switzerland

International diversity, Multilingual offers, Academic excellence, life-long experience, unique pastoral care, Location
Mix of Day and Boarding Community
Full School from 18 months - 18 years old
City
Lausanne - Vaud
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 31,400
to: CHF 48,250

Pré Fleuri International Alpine School

International Alpine School, Pré Fleuri, is located in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level, near the well-known ski resort of Villars-sur-Ollon. Pré Fleuri is located in exceptional surroundings and offers magnificent views.
Pré Fleuri welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 13 from all over the world as boarders or day pupils, for the academic school year or for sports and study holidays.
City
Lausanne - Vaud
Curriculum
British, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 13
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: CHF 12,500
to: CHF 17,850

ELA Basel - The Swiss British School of Basel

ELA Basel - The Swiss British School is an independent, not-for-profit organisation located in Basel, Switzerland. It is committed to providing high quality childcare and education appropriate for young children from the age of 3 months to the end of Primary School at 12 years old.
City
Basel
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 12
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 26,000
to: CHF 28,000

Academia International School Basel

Academia International School (“Gymnasium” – grammar school) in Basel (CH) prepares students for an international university entrance qualification. We follow the British International Curriculum (IGCSEs and A Levels).
We are a multi-cultural, city center school who aim to provide academic excellence in a cosy, caring environment.
International A Levels are the world’s most widely recognised qualification for University entrance allowing access to universities worldwide.
www.academia-international.ch
City
Basel
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
12 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 27,900
to: CHF 27,900

Hochalpines Institut Ftan Swiss International School and Sports Academy

Hochalpines Institut Ftan – School. Sport. Nature. Where Your Future Begins.
Surrounded by the picturesque village of Ftan in the Romansh-speaking Lower Engadine, we have been providing students excellence in education in a unique institution for over two centuries, founded on principles of respect, responsibility, and kindness.
With our bilingual Swiss Matura in German/English or German/Romansh, we not only embrace our Engadine culture but also open doors to national and international universities.
Our aim is to educate young individuals into young adults who discover their individual talents and make a personal contribution to a sustainable society.
For three decades, we have also been pioneers in the training of elite athletes. Our HIF Sports Academy, certified by Swiss-Ski, uniquely combines school and sports in disciplines such as cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, snowboard freestyle, and biathlon.
Complementing our offerings is Ignite: Switzerland, an exciting nature experience program for international Grade 8 students, and our boarding school, placing the highest value on safety and well-being.
Welcome to HIF, where your future begins!
City
Swiss Alps
Curriculum
IB, British, Swiss
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
12 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 72,700
to: CHF 72,700

Verbier International School

Verbier International School (VIS) is a co-education day and boarding school located in the alpine village of Verbier, Switzerland. Founded in 2011, VIS has grown progressively since without losing its family ethos and focus on outdoor education, currently welcoming up to 200 students aged 2 to 18. The school is rooted in the concept of holistic yet individualised learning where the classroom is only one space for learning, just as mountains, forests and sports fields are. Primary students follow the English National curriculum combined with an intensive French language programme. VIS is an accredited Cambridge International and IB World School, offering the IGCSE and IB Diploma qualifications for secondary students, grounding them in a thorough preparation for success in exams, while also encouraging students to strive for excellence beyond the classroom.
City
Swiss Alps
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 29,500
to: CHF 47,000

Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich - Mountain Campus

Go to school where others go on holiday. Disentis is nestled in the fantastic mountain scenery of the Grisons. The spectacular landscapes around the source of the Rhine, the Oberalp and Lukmanier Passes and the Rhine gorge are perfect for biking, hiking or climbing.
One of the largest ski areas in Switzerland, Andermatt+Sedrun+Disentis, is right on the doorstep. The village is home to 2000 inhabitants, with many shops, cafés and restaurants. Weekend excursions to Milan or the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland are also easily undertaken, given our geographical proximity.
The abbey and its school have shaped the village for hundreds of years. Here, great value is placed on education, community and mutual respect, and a tradition-rich musical culture is cultivated. Alumnis keep in touch with each other and with our school for decades.
City
Swiss Alps
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
14 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 82,000
to: CHF 82,000

La Côte International School Aubonne

Our promise: Your child will leave our school with everything they need for success – whatever they choose to be or do in life.
City
Lausanne - Vaud
Curriculum
IB, British, IGCSE, International
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 19
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 29,250
to: CHF 39,650

Collège Champittet

Founded in 1903, our bilingual French-English private school welcomes students of all nationalities and backgrounds from ages 3 to 18. With internationally recognised curricula and a strong sense of values rooted in our Catholic heritage, we nurture and inspire our students to achieve their best.
City
Lausanne - Vaud
Curriculum
IB, Swiss, British, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 20,600
to: CHF 37,790

International School of Geneva

Ecolint is the world's first international school. We literally invented international education, and are the birthplace of the International Baccalaureate. Ever since 1924 we have been educating students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together.
City
Geneva
Curriculum
IB, British
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 22,770
to: CHF 35,470
Reviews
(1 review)

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)

SIS Swiss International School Basel

SIS Swiss International School Basel provides a complete education from preschool through to secondary school and college. On all levels, subjects are taught in German and English; however, bilingualism is not a prerequisite for joining the school at any level.
City
Basel
Curriculum
IB, Swiss, British
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 22,820
to: CHF 34,020

Aiglon College

Education should be a way of life. School should be about the development of the whole person. When John Corlette founded Aiglon College in 1949, he had a unique vision: to combine the special character of mountain life with a new vision for education. Aiglon today guards this original vision and has grown into one of the world’s most distinctive boarding schools.
City
Lausanne - Vaud
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
7 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 47,850
to: CHF 95,700
Reviews
(1 review)

International School of Central Switzerland

ISCS was founded on the philosophy that every student deserves to shine-- and we have continued that tradition as we have grown. We are a family-centred school and pride ourselves on academic excellence and international-mindedness. The only British school in Zug, our small class size allows for the individualised learning that pushes our Cambridge test scores to the top.
City
Zurich - Zug
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 27,200
to: CHF 32,300

Institut International de Lancy

Institut International de Lancy offers challenging and inspiring programmes in its English, French and Bilingual sections, with an innovative pedagogy that encourages personal development, cultural enrichment and international exposure for each student.
City
Geneva
Curriculum
IB, British, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 19
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 18,820
to: CHF 30,390
Reviews
(5 reviews)

Institut Montana Switzerland

We are a Swiss international day and boarding school on the idyllic Zugerberg, on the doorstep of the vibrant city of Zug. Home to over 55 nationalities, we offer Swiss academic pathways (accredited by the Canton of Zug) as well as international programmes.
City
Zurich - Zug
Curriculum
IB, British, Swiss (Lehrplan 21), IGCSE
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
6 to 19
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 32,900
to: CHF 36,800

Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich - City Campus

Our modern boarding school in Winterthur/Zurich is surrounded by top class sports facilities just outside the city centre, 20 minutes from Zurich Airport and just under 30 minutes from Zurich’s vibrant heart.

Winterthur/Zurich offers everything you could wish for in a city: a highly diverse range of cultural activities for all age groups, sports facilities of all kinds, a pretty, pedestrianised old town with lots of shops and restaurants, as well as attractive recreational areas in the surrounding forests and along the nearby rivers.
City
Zurich - Zug
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
14 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: CHF 82,000
to: CHF 82,000

Ecole Mosaic

Bilingual and multicultural education for children aged 3-12. With innovative teaching methods, experienced staff and diverse extra-curricular activities, Ecole Mosaic has a strong track record for producing rounded individuals with excellent emotional intelligence.
City
Geneva
Curriculum
British, Swiss
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 12
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 17,890
to: CHF 19,760

International School Zurich North

ISZN is a community where students flourish as curious global citizens. We inspire bold thinking, creativity, and resilience, grounded in kindness and respect.
City
Zurich - Zug
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 24,480
to: CHF 35,136

Geneva English School

Geneva English School provides a high-quality, innovative and holistic education in a glorious and inspiring setting, overlooking Lake Geneva.
Established in 1961, Geneva English School is a small, distinctive, well-respected international school that is known for its academic excellence, strong sports programme, nurturing approach and a friendly community for boys and girls aged 3 – 18 years. The school follows the English National Curriculum from Pre-school through to GCSE and A Level examinations which produce outstanding results.
City
Geneva
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: CHF 19,000
to: CHF 35,800
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Summary

What are the best British international schools in Switzerland?

  1. St. George's International School Switzerland
  2. Pré Fleuri International Alpine School
  3. ELA Basel - The Swiss British School of Basel
  4. Academia International School Basel
  5. Hochalpines Institut Ftan Swiss International School and Sports Academy
  6. Verbier International School
  7. Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich - Mountain Campus
  8. La Côte International School Aubonne
  9. Collège Champittet
  10. International School of Geneva
  11. Collège du Léman
  12. SIS Swiss International School Basel
  13. Aiglon College
  14. International School of Central Switzerland
  15. Institut International de Lancy
  16. Institut Montana Switzerland
  17. Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich - City Campus
  18. Ecole Mosaic
  19. International School Zurich North
  20. Geneva English School

Find your International School

How Many International Schools are there in Switzerland?

There are 107 international schools in Switzerland. See them all

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

Additionally, there are 33 boarding schools in Switzerland.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 102  
French 38  
German 35  
Japanese 2  
Swedish 1  
Other 1  

Among these, there are 63 bilingual schools in Switzerland.

How Much do International Schools cost in Switzerland?

The average price of international schools in Switzerland is CHF 35,472. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price CHF 8,030
Avg. price CHF 35,472
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 18  
CHF 35,500 to CHF 40,999 6  
CHF 41,000 to CHF 46,499 4  
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 2  
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 8  
10 to 14 28  
15 to 19 26  
20 to 24 7  

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

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Switzerland is 394 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 150 33  
151 to 300 22  
301 to 450 12  
451 to 600 6  
601 to 750 2  
751 to 900 3  
901 to 1,050 0  
1,051 to 1,200 2  
1,201 to 1,350 2  
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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