Below is a comprehensive list of boarding schools in Switzerland.
Boarding Schools in Switzerland have a longstanding tradition for high-standards, excellent quality, and well-rounded education. Switzerland is proud of its excellent reputation for education both at K-12 and university studies.
Switzerland is a top-performing country in terms of the quality of education on offer. It has a long history of multiculturalism and diversity. Swiss boarding schools have educated royal family members, diplomats, successful entrepreneurs, scientists, musicians, and many more. Most graduates will leave speaking at least two foreign languages. They will also have a tremendous academic understanding and a solid moral grounding.
Whatever the basis of your search, whether that is geography, family tradition, or your professional travel schedule, you can rest assured that a boarding school in Switzerland will provide the child with a safe environment, in which they receive personal attention to guarantee their success.
Academic and Extra-Curricular life
Boarding schools in Switzerland provide an atmosphere conducive to serious study. The combination of excellent teaching staff and group dynamics motivate the students to learn. Students also learn through an exceptional range of sporting and cultural opportunities outside the classroom.
Swiss boarding school life teaches students social values such as respect, tolerance, the ability to integrate and sensitivity towards others. Your child will also learn to take the initiative, be responsible, independent, and adaptable. Education at a boarding school in Switzerland guarantees not just success today, but also for the future.
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Aiglon College
- Ages Taught
- 9 - 18
- Languages of instruction
- English, French
- Day/Boarding
- Day, Full Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 375
Collège du Léman
- Ages Taught
- 2 - 18
- Languages of instruction
- English, French
- Day/Boarding
- Day, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 1800
Collège Alpin International Beau Soleil
- Ages Taught
- 11 - 18
- Day/Boarding
- Full Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 260
TASIS The American School in Switzerland
- Ages Taught
- 3 - 19
- Day/Boarding
- Day, Weekly Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 710
- Yearly fees
- CHF 25000 - 87550
Malvern College Switzerland
- Ages Taught
- 13 - 18
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Day/Boarding
- Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 150
Collège Champittet
- Ages Taught
- 3 - 18
- Day/Boarding
- Day, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 600
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School
- Ages Taught
- 1 - 18
- Languages of instruction
- English, French
- Day/Boarding
- Day, Full Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 600
College et Lycee Saint-Charles
- Ages Taught
- 8 - 20
- Day/Boarding
- Day, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 160
Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande
- Ages Taught
- 3 - 18
- Languages of instruction
- English, French
- Day/Boarding
- Day, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 550
International School Altdorf
- Ages Taught
- 13 - 19
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Day/Boarding
- Day, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 100
Hochalpines Institut Ftan Swiss International School and Sports Academy
- Ages Taught
- 12 - 19
- Languages of instruction
- English, German
- Day/Boarding
- Day, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 80
St George’s International School Switzerland
- Ages Taught
- 1 - 18
- Languages of instruction
- English, French
- Day/Boarding
- Day, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 400
Verbier International School
- Ages Taught
- 3 - 16
- Languages of instruction
- English, French
- Day/Boarding
- Day
- Nr. of Children
- 90
Montreux International School
- Ages Taught
- 16 - 18
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Day/Boarding
- Day, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 50
Swiss International Boarding School
- Ages Taught
- 12 - 16
- Languages of instruction
- English, French, German
- Day/Boarding
- Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding
Copperfield Verbier
- Ages Taught
- 4 - 18
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Day/Boarding
- Day, Full Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 30
Institut Montana Zugerberg
- Ages Taught
- 6 - 19
- Languages of instruction
- English, German
- Day/Boarding
- Day, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 330
Brillantmont International School
- Ages Taught
- 13 - 18
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Day/Boarding
- Day, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 80
Leysin American School in Switzerland
- Ages Taught
- 11 - 18
- Day/Boarding
- Full Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 300
Surval Montreux
- Ages Taught
- 12 - 19
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Day/Boarding
- Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 60
You can also contact the SFPS or SGIS should you have further questions.
