International School of Schaffhausen
International School in Zurich
Quick answer
International School of Schaffhausen (ISSH), in canton Schaffhausen near Zurich, serves 285 students from 40 nationalities aged 1 to 18. The school is an IB Continuum World School delivering PYP, MYP and the IB Diploma, accredited by IBO, MSA-CESS and ECIS. Tuition $22,610-$33,300 per year. Strong fit for pharma-corridor expat families on Schaffhausen-Basel-Zurich tri-state assignments seeking IB-track education with smaller cohort sizes than central Zurich internationals.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and ACT.
- Tuition: $22,610–$33,300/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 12 (max 17) Zurich international school · 285 students total.
- 40 nationalities top: Swiss, American, German.
- Ages: Ages 1 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO, MSA-CESS, ECIS verified.
285
40 (Swiss, American, German, British)
12 avg / 17 max
Available
IBO, MSA-CESS, ECIS
IB Diploma and ACT
About International School of Schaffhausen
The International School of Schaffhausen is a small, community-minded day and boarding school. We are an IB certified school, offering an IB diploma programme, or a US high school diploma programme. Our unique boarding programme prepares students for success at university and beyond by supporting the development of life skills, while fostering independence and responsibility. ISSH offers a boarding programme for students in grades 9 through 12.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $22,610 – $33,300 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 22610-CHF 33300 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $29,825(+7%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $31,325 |
| Cost position in Zurich | 45th percentile(mid-range) |
IB
IB Diploma and ACT
IB Diploma, MSA, Cambridge exam, SAT and ACT.
Our students have a 100% pass rate with an average of 34 point average.
French; additional online courses offered for mother-tongue instruction through the DP program.
We offer learning support for students with additional needs, and can acomodate mild to moderate learning differences. Support is offered via one-to-one coaching, and accommodations in classroom.
Yes
English as an Additional Language
8:30 – 15:30 for Grades 1 to 9. 16:30 for Grade 10. 17:00 for Grades 11 and 12.
Yes for boarding students. For day students, lunch is offered for an additional fee.
Yes, we can cater for vegetarian and vegan diets, and accommodate food allergies. We can not offer strict kosher food, however we do not serve pork at our school.
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Fee Position in Zurich
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Swiss, American, German, British
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Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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