Switzerland educational system
Switzerland's educational system has two forms of secondary schools: public and private schools. Educational process divides in 3 parts:
- Junior – for international students from 6 to 9 years old, which includes in-depth studying of languages;
- Middle –for students under 15 years old with intensive courses of general subjects;
- Senior – preuniversity preparation. Senior stage lasts 3 years.
Education in Switzerland usually formed on a paid basis. Tuition fee differs from school to school and canton to canton. There are usually additional charges and applicants should clarify all necessary information at future school.
List of services to pay additionally to tuition fee:
Registration fee;
School uniform;
Application fee;
Tuition fee for re-enrolment;
Books and stationery fee;
Medical & complimentary insurance;
Exam registration fee;
Capital development fund fee.
List of best secondary schools in Switzerland:
College du Leman:
- Year of foundation: 1960;
- Location: Versoix;
- Average annual tuition fee: CHF 22.700 – 35.900.
International school of Berne:
- Year of foundation: 1961;
- Location: Bern;
- Average annual tuition fee: CHF 26.700 – 34.900.
British school of Geneva:
- Year of foundation: 2005;
- Location: Chatelaine - Geneva;
- Average annual tuition fee: CHF 18.500 – 24.300.
International school – Zurich North:
- Year of foundation: 2005;
- Location: Wallisellen - Zurich;
- Average annual tuition fee: CHF 20.000 – 29.000.
Leysin American School:
- Year of foundation: 1960;
- Location: Leysin;
- Average annual tuition fee: CHF 99.000.
Eden School:
- Location: Veyrier-Geneva;
- Average annual tuition fee: CHF 16.850 – 23.950.
International school of Geneva:
- Year of foundation: 1924;
- Location: Versoix;
- Average annual tuition fee: CHF 20.370 – 34.950.
St. George’s International School:
- Year of foundation: 1927;
- Location: Montreux - Geneva;
- Average annual tuition fee: CHF 28.420 – 108.390.
Kid’s Island Bilingual School:
- Location: Zurich;
- Average annual tuition fee: CHF 24.600 – 30.600.
Hulls School:
- Year of foundation: 1945;
- Location: Zurich;
- Average annual tuition fee: CHF 28.200 – 29.400.