International School of Switzerland
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
Per yearabout USD 19.5K–26.9K
CHF 16K–22K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
International School of Switzerland in Lugano is an International Baccalaureate school for Grades 1 to 12. Its curriculum is guided by the K.I.N.D. framework (Kindness, Innovation, Navigation, Discovery), with programmes in STEAM, languages, sports, arts and co-curricular Discovery clubs.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP
Ages
Ages 5–17
Language
English, Italian
Type
International school
Fee level
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
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 |
|---|---|
| 1 | CHF 16,000≈ USD 19.5K |
| 2 | CHF 18,000≈ USD 22K |
| 3 | CHF 18,000≈ USD 22K |
| 4 | CHF 18,000≈ USD 22K |
| 5 | CHF 18,000≈ USD 22K |
| 6 | CHF 20,000≈ USD 24.4K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CHF 16,000 (about USD 19.5K) |
| 2 | CHF 18,000 (about USD 22K) |
| 3 | CHF 18,000 (about USD 22K) |
| 4 | CHF 18,000 (about USD 22K) |
| 5 | CHF 18,000 (about USD 22K) |
| 6 | CHF 20,000 (about USD 24.4K) |
| 7 | CHF 20,000 (about USD 24.4K) |
| 8 | CHF 20,000 (about USD 24.4K) |
| 9 | CHF 20,000 (about USD 24.4K) |
| 10 | CHF 22,000 (about USD 26.9K) |
| 11 | CHF 22,000 (about USD 26.9K) |
| 12 | CHF 22,000 (about USD 26.9K) |
Source: school website (isswitzerland.ch) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| International School of Switzerland (this school) | CHF 16,000 (about USD 19.5K) | CHF 22,000 (about USD 26.9K) |
| TASIS The American School in Switzerland | CHF 29,000 (about USD 35.4K) | CHF 106,500 (about USD 130K) |
| GIS The International School of Lugano | CHF 11,200 (about USD 13.7K) | CHF 22,500 (about USD 27.5K) |
Source: school website (isswitzerland.ch) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Deposit
- CHF 3,000
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 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB MYP · 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 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 MYPOffered
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
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- Discovery clubs
- Masterclasses
- Community House System
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