International School of Schaffhausen
- IB Diploma
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 33.2K–41.3K
CHF 27.1K–33.8K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-30)
About
International day and boarding school in Schaffhausen, near Zurich, offering IB education for local and international families, ages 0 to 18.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 0–18
Students
280
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 30
- Accreditations
- IB, MSA
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | CHF 27,150≈ USD 33.2K |
| Grade 2 | CHF 27,150≈ USD 33.2K |
| Grade 3 | CHF 28,290≈ USD 34.6K |
| Grade 4 | CHF 28,290≈ USD 34.6K |
| Grade 5 | CHF 28,290≈ USD 34.6K |
| Grade 6 | CHF 30,540≈ USD 37.3K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | CHF 27,150 (about USD 33.2K) |
| Grade 2 | CHF 27,150 (about USD 33.2K) |
| Grade 3 | CHF 28,290 (about USD 34.6K) |
| Grade 4 | CHF 28,290 (about USD 34.6K) |
| Grade 5 | CHF 28,290 (about USD 34.6K) |
| Grade 6 | CHF 30,540 (about USD 37.3K) |
| Grade 7 | CHF 30,540 (about USD 37.3K) |
| Grade 8 | CHF 30,540 (about USD 37.3K) |
| Grade 9 | CHF 31,670 (about USD 38.7K) |
| Grade 10 | CHF 31,670 (about USD 38.7K) |
| Grade 11 | CHF 33,800 (about USD 41.3K) |
| Grade 12 | CHF 33,800 (about USD 41.3K) |
Source: school website (issh.ch) · checked 2026-10-30 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- CHF 600
- Capital levy
- CHF 3,500
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 (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-30)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, English maths assessment
- Open days
- 2026-11-11
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
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
- STEM
- Outdoor education
- Languages
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 35
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Boarding
After-school activities
- After-school programme
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