Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich - City Campus
International School in Zurich
Quick answer
Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich - City Campus follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with notably small class sizes averaging 12 students. Well-suited to premium-budget and boarding families. At $82,000–$82,000/year, it sits above the Zurich average, reflecting its premium positioning. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $82,000–$82,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 12 (max 20) Zurich international school.
- Ages: Ages 14 to 18 school day starts at Classes begin at 08:00..
12 avg / 20 max
Available
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich - City Campus
Our modern boarding school in Winterthur/Zurich is surrounded by top class sports facilities just outside the city centre, 20 minutes from Zurich Airport and just under 30 minutes from Zurich’s vibrant heart. Winterthur/Zurich offers everything you could wish for in a city: a highly diverse range of cultural activities for all age groups, sports facilities of all kinds, a pretty, pedestrianised old town with lots of shops and restaurants, as well as attractive recreational areas in the surrounding forests and along the nearby rivers.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
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.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $82,000 – $82,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 82000-CHF 82000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $84,210(+3%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $85,710 |
| Cost position in Zurich | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE and International A-Levels
96% IGCSE: Grade 5 or higher A Level: Grade C or higher
German, French, Italian.
The Head of Academics deals with the individual needs of our students and creates tailor-made learning plans.
Yes
Yes.
Classes begin at 08:00. – Classes finish at 16:00
Yes.
Yes, upon request and availability.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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