Obersee Bilingual School
International School in Zurich
456
42 (Swiss)
12 avg / 18 max
Available
IB Diploma
About Obersee Bilingual School
At OBS, academic excellence transcends mere grades; it embodies the cultivation of profound understanding and genuine intellectual curiosity. Our comprehensive approach harmoniously melds rigorous Swiss academic standards with innovative teaching methodologies, ensuring students master core subjects whilst developing sophisticated critical thinking and analytical capabilities. Through our distinctive ILO (Input, Learning Activities, Output) framework, students engage with material in ways that foster both deep comprehension and lasting retention, consistently leading to remarkable academic achievements. The testament to our success manifests in our students' accomplishments: their exceptional university acceptance rates, their capacity to flourish in challenging academic environments, and their thorough preparation for higher education. Our university preparation programme commences early, offering personalised guidance that helps students identify and progress toward their academic as
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $31,229 – $37,590 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 31229-CHF 37590 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $36,620(+6%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $38,120 |
| Cost position in Zurich | 95th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
IB Diploma
IB Diploma Programme and Swiss Federal Matura
IB average 35 points, Matura 4.8
We teach in German and English, 50:50 bilingual school. French in mandatory starting Grade 5. We offer Spanish, Chinese, Polish and Swiss German clubs.
Our multi-tiered support system ensures every student has the resources they need to succeed. Beyond regular classroom instruction, we offer targeted intervention through our Learning Support Center, staffed by specialists in various subjects and learning approaches. We offer tutoring, ADHS support, English as additional language and German as foreign language support. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday after school we offer a Learning Community led by a Teaching assistant (included in the school fee)
Yes, we have a SEN department.
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8:30am for Primary School 8:45 Middle and Upper School – 3:15-3:30 Primary School 4:15 - 5:00 pm Middle and Upper School
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Zurich
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Swiss
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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