Primary education in Switzerland

Founded in 1880, Roth College is regarded as one of the world's top international schools. It is favored by royal families, celebrities and noble families from all over the world for its extraordinary excellence and uniqu...

Founding date: 1880

Geographical location: Spring and autumn - Rolle, French-speaking region (about 30 minutes' drive from Geneva Airport), winter - Gstaad, German-speaking region (about 2 hours' drive from Geneva Airport)

Number of students: 420 boarders

Admission age: 8-18 years old

Student nationality: 70 countries

Teaching language: English or French (30 foreign language learning opportunities are provided

Courses offered: IB International Baccalaureate, French Secondary School Diploma, IPC International Primary Curriculum, Summer Camp

Qualification certifications: International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), Council of International Schools (CIS), Swiss International Schools Network (SGIS), Swiss Private Schools Network (SFPS)

Teacher-student ratio: less than 1:4 (120 professional teachers)

Application fee: 3,000 Swiss francs

Tuition fee reference: 103,500-154,200 Swiss francs per year


Since 1960, Lessing American International School has been attracting outstanding students from all over the world to study in Switzerland. Teachers and students from over 50 countries have come together to form a vibrant mul...

Founding date: 1961

Location: Lessing, French-speaking region (about 1 hour and 40 minutes' drive from Geneva Airport)

Number of students: 300 boarders

Admission age: 12-18 years old. Nationality: Over 60 countries

Teaching language: English (Opportunities to learn French, Spanish, German and other second languages are provided)

Courses offered: IB International Baccalaureate, American Secondary School Diploma, Summer Camp

Qualification certifications: International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Council of International Schools (CIS), Boarding School Consortium (BSA), Swiss International School Consortium (SGIS), Swiss Private School Consortium (SFPS)

Teacher-student ratio: 1:4

Application fee: 500 Swiss francs

Tuition fee reference: 120,000 Swiss francs per year


For 130 years, Rose Hill International School has adhered to and taken pride in its traditions. Students are required to wear formal attire on most occasions. Orthodox etiquette education enables students to behave properly a...

Founding date: 1889

Location: St. Gallen, German-speaking (about 1 hour's drive from Zurich Airport)

Number of students: 300 (80% are boarders)

Admission age: 6-18 years old

Student nationality: 60 countries

Teaching language: English or German (Opportunities to learn a second foreign language such as French, Italian, Spanish, etc. are provided)

Courses offered: IB International Baccalaureate, GIB German International Baccalaureate, A-Level British High School Diploma, American Diploma of Secondary Education, AP Advanced Placement, IGCSE Cambridge International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Summer Camp

Qualification certifications: International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), World AdvancED Education Accreditation Organization (ADVANCED), Swiss International School Network (SGIS), Swiss Private School Network (SFPS)

The student-to-teacher ratio is 1:2, and the average class size is 8 students

Tuition fee reference: 100,000 Swiss francs per year


Established in 1960 and located in the suburbs of Geneva, its original intention was to provide the best international education for the children of elite expatriates working in Geneva. As the largest international school in ...

Founding date: 1960

Location: Versois, French-speaking region (about 15 minutes' drive from Geneva Airport)

Student population: 2,000 (250 boarders)

Admission age: 2-18 years old. Nationality: Over 120 countries

Teaching language: English or French (Opportunities to learn a second language such as German, Italian, Spanish, etc. are provided)

Courses offered: IB International Baccalaureate, American Diploma of Secondary Education, AP Advanced Placement, IGCSE Cambridge International Baccalaureate, French Diploma of Secondary Education, Swiss High School Diploma, IEYC International Early Childhood Education Program, IPC International Primary School Program, IMYC International Middle School Program, Summer Camp, Winter Camp, Juilliard Summer Camp

Qualification certifications: International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Council of International Schools (CIS), Boarding School Consortium (BSA), Swiss International School Consortium (SGIS), Swiss Private School Consortium (SFPS)

Application fee: 500 Swiss francs

Tuition fee reference: 113,500 Swiss francs per year


Founded in 1910, the American Sun International School is a world-renowned private boarding school located in the beautiful and peaceful Alpine town of Villar. 250 students from over 50 countries come here to study and live, ...

Founding date: 1910

Location: Villars, French-speaking region (about 1 hour and 30 minutes' drive from Geneva Airport)

Number of students: 300 boarders

Admission age: 11-18 years old

Student nationality: 57 countries

Teaching language: English or French (Opportunities to learn a second language such as Spanish, Italian, German, etc. are provided)

Teacher-student ratio: 1:4

Courses offered: IB International Baccalaureate, IGCSE Cambridge International Secondary School Diploma, French Secondary School Diploma, IMYC International Junior High School Curriculum Summer Camp

Qualification certifications: International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Council of International Schools (CIS), Boarding School Consortium (BSA), Swiss International School Consortium (SGIS), Swiss Private School Consortium (SFPS)

Application fee: 3,000 Swiss francs

Tuition fee reference: 132,390-165,950 Swiss francs per year


The Eglon International School of Switzerland was founded in 1949 and is located in the heart of the Vaud Alps, in the resort town of Villars at an altitude of 1,250 meters. The school boasts an unparalleled natural environme...

Founding date: 1949

Location: Villars, French-speaking region (about 1 hour and 30 minutes' drive from Geneva Airport)

Student population: 450 (80% are boarders)

Admission age: 9-18 years old

Student nationality: 68 countries

Teaching language: English (Opportunities to learn French, Spanish, German and other second languages are provided)

Teacher-student ratio: 1:5. Courses offered: IB International Baccalaureate, IGCSE Cambridge International Baccalaureate, Autumn Trial Study Experience, Winter trial Study Experience, Summer Camp

Qualification certifications: International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Council of International Schools (CIS), Boarding School Consortium (BSA), Swiss International School Consortium (SGIS), Swiss Private School Consortium (SFPS)

Application fee: 3,000 Swiss francs

Tuition fee reference: 95,400-159,000 Swiss francs per year


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