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International School of Switzerland

International School in Lugano - Ticino

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International School of Switzerland is an international school serving expat families in Lugano - Ticino, Switzerland. Annual tuition runs $19,740-$27,143; total annual cost reaches roughly $25,092 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. It is accredited by IBO and serves ages Ages 5 to 18.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: Other taught at International School of Switzerland.
  • Tuition: $19,740–$27,143/yr published in CHF, US$ equivalent.
  • Ages: Ages 5 to 18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: IBO listed accreditations.
OtherAges 5 to 18$19,740–$27,143/yr(CHF 16000-CHF 22000)
Est. all-in: $25,092/yr(+7%, modeled)Budget-friendly in Lugano - TicinoOpen admissions
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO

open-admissions

About International School of Switzerland

International School of Switzerland fosters a transformative, educational journey that empowers its students to become world-ready graduates.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Not published
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Learning-support provision not published
  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for International School of Switzerland
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$19,740–$27,143
Annual tuition (CHF)CHF 16000-CHF 22000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$25,092(+7%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$26,592
Cost position in Lugano - Ticino25th percentile(budget-friendly)
Curriculum

Other

Additional languages

French, German, Spanish, Chinese

Learning support

unknown

ESL / EAL support

English as an Additional Language

Lunch

Yes

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 54%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Lugano - Ticino

Budget-friendly
Median
$19,740$19,740–$27,143$67,240

Class size: Not published

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