Academic Gateway
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 7.33K–83K
CHF 6K–68K · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Private school in central Zurich preparing students for the Swiss federal Matura, the IB Diploma Programme, the vocational Baccalaureate (BMS) and the Passerelle. Lessons are recorded and remain available. The school is eduQua-certified and an authorised IB World School. Founded 2014; at Löwenstrasse 17 since August 2021.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 16–18
Language
German, English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2014
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Matura, full time, 1 year (2 semesters) | CHF 35,000≈ USD 42.7K |
| Matura Flex (2 semesters) | CHF 25,000≈ USD 30.5K |
| Matura, full time, 2 years (4 semesters) | CHF 68,000≈ USD 83K |
| Matura alongside work (4 semesters) | CHF 35,000≈ USD 42.7K |
| Matura by self-study (1 to 4 semesters) | CHF 17,500≈ USD 21.4K |
| Matura preparatory course, 1 semester | CHF 6,000≈ USD 7.33K |
| IB Diploma Programme (2 years) | CHF 68,000≈ USD 83K |
| BMS, all orientations (2 semesters) | CHF 19,000≈ USD 23.2K |
| BMS by self-study (up to 4 semesters) | CHF 9,500≈ USD 11.6K |
| Passerelle, 1 year (2 semesters) | CHF 24,000≈ USD 29.3K |
| Passerelle by self-study (up to 4 semest | CHF 12,000≈ USD 14.7K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Matura, full time, 1 year (2 semesters) | CHF 35,000 (about USD 42.7K) |
| Matura Flex (2 semesters) | CHF 25,000 (about USD 30.5K) |
| Matura, full time, 2 years (4 semesters) | CHF 68,000 (about USD 83K) |
| Matura alongside work (4 semesters) | CHF 35,000 (about USD 42.7K) |
| Matura by self-study (1 to 4 semesters) | CHF 17,500 (about USD 21.4K) |
| Matura preparatory course, 1 semester | CHF 6,000 (about USD 7.33K) |
| IB Diploma Programme (2 years) | CHF 68,000 (about USD 83K) |
| BMS, all orientations (2 semesters) | CHF 19,000 (about USD 23.2K) |
| BMS by self-study (up to 4 semesters) | CHF 9,500 (about USD 11.6K) |
| Passerelle, 1 year (2 semesters) | CHF 24,000 (about USD 29.3K) |
| Passerelle by self-study (up to 4 semest | CHF 12,000 (about USD 14.7K) |
Source: school website (academic-gateway.ch) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Gateway (this school) | CHF 6,000 (about USD 7.33K) | CHF 68,000 (about USD 83K) |
| Zurich International School | CHF 16,900 (about USD 20.6K) | CHF 39,700 (about USD 48.5K) |
| SIS Swiss International School Zürich-Wollishofen | CHF 26,380 (about USD 32.2K) | CHF 26,380 (about USD 32.2K) |
| SIS Swiss International School Männedorf-Zürich | CHF 26,380 (about USD 32.2K) | CHF 26,380 (about USD 32.2K) |
Source: school website (academic-gateway.ch) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- CHF 500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Teachers
- 22
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Laboratory
- Music room
- Art room
- Lecture hall
Arts
- Music
- Art
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