Academic Gateway
International School in Zurich
Quick answer
Academic Gateway delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Well-suited to premium-budget and internationally mobile families. Tuition of $34,000–$34,000/year is in line with Zurich averages. Graduates leave with IB Diploma.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $34,000–$34,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 16 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
Rolling
IBO
IB Diploma
About Academic Gateway
Located in Zurich, Switzerland, Academic Gateway is an international school offering Swiss and foreign pupils a first-rate, holistic education that prepares them to excel at leading Swiss and international universities.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
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.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers 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?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $34,000 – $34,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 34000-CHF 34000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $36,210(+7%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $37,710 |
| Cost position in Zurich | 91th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
IB Diploma
IB Diploma Swiss Matura
French, German
8:30 – 16:00
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