Lakeside School - Kusnacht
International School in Zurich
150
20 (Swiss)
Rolling
About Lakeside School - Kusnacht
Bilingual, caring, challenging, hands-on. Lessons are based on the Canton Zurich curriculum and are combined with inputs from international curricula resulting in a unique Lakeside School curriculum. Our bilingual programme is not limited to listening and speaking but also includes challenging requirements in reading and writing. The competences in the first language are thereby enriched rather than compromised. As a state-approved school, Lakeside School, under the supervision of the Canton of Zurich, meets the requirements and objectives of the local Zurich curriculum for all grades. The English curriculum does not refer to the curriculum of a particular country or that of international schools. The combination of elements from different Anglo-Saxon curricula ("International Standards") shapes our English teaching programme and in combination with the local curriculum has led to our unique bilingual curriculum. The principle of immersion teaching means that both German and English ar
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $26,400 – $27,720 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 26400-CHF 27720 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $28,930(+7%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $30,430 |
| Cost position in Zurich | 41th percentile(mid-range) |
Other
English - ISA (International School Assessment) / German and Mathematics - Cockpit
ISA - started in 2015. Cockpit - much higher than public/state schools.
French (as of Grade 5)
Lessons during the school day in private or small groups as wells as integrated group lessons within the class.
Specialist for learning support and ESL and DaZ (German as a second language)
Yes
9.00 – 15.30 with the exception of Wednesdays which finish at 12:30
Yes
Yes (no Kosher).
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Zurich
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Swiss
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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