Zurich International School Fees Comparison

Comparing international school fees in Zurich helps families choose the right school for their budget and curriculum. This guide compares schools across budget, mid-tier and premium bands with indicative annual tuition in CHF.

Fee bands at a glance (primary, annual, indicative)

Band	Annual tuition (primary)	Example schools
Budget	CHF 18,000–25,000	La Côte, International School of Berne
Mid-tier	CHF 30,000–38,000	Zurich International School, International School of Lausanne
Premium	CHF 42,000–55,000+	Zurich International School, Institut Montana

Budget schools comparison

Schools in the budget band typically sit in the CHF 18,000–25,000 range for primary. Curricula include British, IB and American. Fees rise in secondary and exam years.

Mid-tier schools comparison

Mid-tier schools offer primary fees around CHF 30,000–38,000 per year. Secondary and IGCSE/IBDP typically higher. Strong curricula and facilities.

Premium schools comparison

Premium schools sit at the top end. Primary CHF 42,000–55,000+ per year. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to add beyond tuition

Include registration, application, learning support, EAL and board exam fees. See our Switzerland fees guide and Hidden Fees guide.

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