Obersee Bilingual School
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 31.4K–47.6K
CHF 25.7K–39K · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Bilingual (German and English) private school in Wollerau, Switzerland, serving children from babycare to upper school. Upper School prepares students for the IB Diploma or the Swiss Federal Matura. Offers STEAMS programmes, future-skills teaching and a range of after-school clubs.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
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Info checked 2026-11-01 · Fees 2026-2027
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 1–18
Students
456
Language
German, English
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 41
- Entry process
- Language test, Maths test, Cognitive potential analysis, Personality assessment
- School bus
- Yes
- Accreditations
- NEASC
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten, 3½ days (5 mornings, 2 aft | CHF 25,690≈ USD 31.4K |
| Kindergarten, 4 days (5 mornings, 3 afte | CHF 26,790≈ USD 32.7K |
| Kindergarten, 4½ days (5 mornings, 4 aft | CHF 28,790≈ USD 35.2K |
| Primary School, Grades 1–6 (4½ days, 32 | CHF 32,790≈ USD 40K |
| Secondary Level ProGymnasium/Gymnasium, | CHF 33,790≈ USD 41.3K |
| Gymnasium with Matura or IB Diploma, Gra | CHF 38,990≈ USD 47.6K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten, 3½ days (5 mornings, 2 aft | CHF 25,690 (about USD 31.4K) |
| Kindergarten, 4 days (5 mornings, 3 afte | CHF 26,790 (about USD 32.7K) |
| Kindergarten, 4½ days (5 mornings, 4 aft | CHF 28,790 (about USD 35.2K) |
| Primary School, Grades 1–6 (4½ days, 32 | CHF 32,790 (about USD 40K) |
| Secondary Level ProGymnasium/Gymnasium, | CHF 33,790 (about USD 41.3K) |
| Gymnasium with Matura or IB Diploma, Gra | CHF 38,990 (about USD 47.6K) |
Source: school website (obs.schule) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CHF 500
- Enrolment fee
- CHF 1,500
- Capital levy
- 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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
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
- Languages
- STEM
- Teachers
- 63
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- Aikido
- E-Sports
- Prime Time Math Club
- Cooking & Baking Club
- OBS Ocean & Life Explorers
- OBS Medienakademie
- OBS Raumfahrt-Agentur
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