International schools in Zurich
26 international schools in Zurich. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Prices and living conditions in Switzerland
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Single item | US$9.55 |
| Bibimbap · 1 serving | US$31.83 |
| Kimchi stew · 1 serving | US$44.55 |
| Shin Ramyun · 1 Pack | US$2.42 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano, Tall size) · 1 cup | US$8.78 |
| Bottled water (supermarket, lowest price) · 1.5l | US$0.32 |
| Coca-Cola (supermarket, lowest price) · 500ml | US$1.9 |
| Train fare · Base fare (per zone), Zurich | US$5.98 |
| Tram fare · Base fare (per zone), Zurich | US$5.98 |
| Taxi fare · Base Fare | US$8.91 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 100%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 5.4
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
CHF 1,770 – CHF 68K
≈ USD 2,160 – ≈ USD 83K
Based on 15 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
ECB reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
- British (IGCSE/A Level)6 · 23%
- IB5 · 19%
- Montessori / alternative3 · 12%
- American (AP)1 · 4%
- French1 · 4%
- Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese1 · 4%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 6 | 35% |
| IB | 5 | 29% |
| Montessori / alternative | 3 | 18% |
| American (AP) | 1 | 6% |
| French | 1 | 6% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 1 | 6% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 6 | 35% |
| IB | 5 | 29% |
| Montessori / alternative | 3 | 18% |
| American (AP) | 1 | 6% |
| French | 1 | 6% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 1 | 6% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| CHF 0 – CHF 6,000 | 1 |
| CHF 6,000 – CHF 12K | 2 |
| CHF 12K – CHF 18K | 2 |
| CHF 18K – CHF 24K | 1 |
| CHF 24K – CHF 30K | 9 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-02)
| date | events |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | 1 |
| 2026-11-04 | 1 |
| 2026-11-05 | 3 |
| 2026-11-07 | 1 |
| 2026-11-10 | 1 |
| 2026-11-12 | 3 |
| 2026-11-19 | 2 |
| 2026-11-21 | 1 |
| 2026-11-25 | 2 |
| 2026-12-01 | 1 |
| 2027-01-21 | 2 |
| 2027-01-27 | 2 |
| 2027-01-28 | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
Schools with the most complete information
International School of SchaffhausenIB · Ages 0–18From CHF 27.1K a year
Lycée Français International de ZurichFrench · Ages 3–18
SIS Swiss International School Männedorf-ZürichAges 4–12From CHF 26.4K a year- SIS Swiss International School Zürich-WollishofenAges 4–12From CHF 26.4K a year
Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich – City CampusBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 14–18- Zurich International SchoolIB · American (AP) · Ages 3–18From CHF 16.9K a year
Academia Bilingual School WinterthurAges 3–15
Academia International School WinterthurBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 14–18
Map
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Upcoming info sessions and open days
Dates confirmed on each school's own page. Check the school page again before attending.
- Nov3TueOpen day09:00 CET (local time)
Open House
LipschuleZurichLip Private School Zurich, Seestrasse 561, 8038 ZurichChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov3TueInfo sessionOnline17:00 CET (local time)
Online session for Early Childhood to Grade 6
Zurich International SchoolZurichChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov4WedOpen day12:15 CET (local time)
Tour: SOT Campus Uster
School of TomorrowZurichUster campusChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov5ThuInfo sessionAll day
Réunion d'information sur la maternelle
Lycée Français International de ZurichZurichChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov5ThuInfo sessionAll day
Information Evening for Kindergarten
SIS Swiss International School Zürich-WollishofenZurichChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov5ThuOpen day12:15 CET (local time)
Tour: SOT Campus Augustinerhof
School of TomorrowZurichAugustinerhof campusChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page
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