Lycée Français International de Zurich
International School in Zurich
Quick answer
Lycée Français International de Zurich offers the French national curriculum leading to the Baccalauréat, as a large campus with 1,130 students. Tuition of $15,135–$22,398/year is in line with Zurich - Zug averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: French taught at Lycée Français International de Zurich.
- Tuition: $15,135–$22,398/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Zurich international school · 1,130 students total.
- 35 nationalities top: French.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at Kindergarten: 8:40 am Primary: 8:30 am Secondary: 8:15 am.
- Accreditations: AEFE verified.
1,130
35 (French)
20 avg / 25 max
Rolling
AEFE
About Lycée Français International de Zurich
Lycée Français International de Zurich is a French international school in Zurich from age 3 to 18. Students can choose between the French-German curriculum or multilingual curriculum. The school fosters a truly international environment, welcoming students from over 35 different nationalities. This diversity is further enriched by native German and English teachers who bring their own pedagogical perspectives. Within this multicultural context, the trilingual French International Baccalaureate stands out for its innovative multilingual approach. Allophone students also receive personalized support to ease their integration, while our language certifications and international exchanges open doors to universities worldwide.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $15,135 – $22,398 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 15135-CHF 22398 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $20,637(+10%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $22,137 |
| Cost position in Zurich | 9th percentile(budget-friendly) |
French
The Diplôme National du Brevet (National Brevet Diploma) The Baccalauréat (General Baccalaureate) The International French trilingual bac (BFI - Bac Français International in French) ----- Language certifications : IELTS DSD 1 et DSD 2 SIELE
100%
English, German, Spanish, Latin
unknown
Yes
Kindergarten: 8:40 am Primary: 8:30 am Secondary: 8:15 am – Kindergarten: 3:45 pm, Wednesday: 11:30, Friday: 2:50 pm Primary: 3:45 pm, Wednesday: 11:30, Friday: 2:45 pm Secondary: 5:10 pm
Yes
Yes, vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free, etc.
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Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: French
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