Academia Bilingual School Winterthur
International School in Zurich
Quick answer
Academia Bilingual School Winterthur is an international school serving expat families in Zurich, with notably small class sizes averaging 12 students. Well-suited to premium-budget families. Tuition of $25,200–$27,240/year is in line with Zurich averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Academia Bilingual School Winterthur.
- Tuition: $25,200–$27,240/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 12 (max 16) Zurich international school · 80 students total.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 15 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: CIE verified.
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About Academia Bilingual School Winterthur
Academia Bilingual School is a small by design, private school that provides excellent bilingual teaching in an international environment. From Kindergarten to the end of Secondary School we support our pupils to develop and achieve their full potential. Our pupils enjoy an attentive and respectful environment, small classes, bilingual teaching in German and English as well as personal support. All this provides the foundation for further education – be it in Switzerland or abroad. www.academia-bilingual.ch
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
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
- 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?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $25,200 – $27,240 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 25200-CHF 27240 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $28,090(+7%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $29,590 |
| Cost position in Zurich | 32th percentile(mid-range) |
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