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There are many IGCSE Schools in Switzerland. The IGCSE is the most popular international education qualification for 14 to 16 year-olds. The course offers flexibility and a choice of over 70 subject options that students can study in any combination. The IGCSE is assessed at the end of the course and includes written, oral, coursework and practical assessment. It is an excellent grounding for further study, and many IGCSE students will go on to study the International Baccalaureate or A Levels.
The nature of the IGCSE allows students to choose subject-specific qualifications. There are no compulsory subjects in the IGCSE, but most schools will insist on Maths, English, and Science. Some schools will also ask students to study a foreign language. For the remainder, IGCSE students can focus on topics that they’re passionate about and in which they’re academically strong. Students who study a subject they enjoy often perform better, and this improves the chances of success on results day.
Designed as preparation for further international study, the IGCSE is a solid option for some International School students. Many teachers at IGCSE Schools in Switzerland that we have spoken to observe that students who have done the IGCSE tend to have a very solid understanding of foundational concepts to build on in the IB DP or A Level.
What are some benefits of the IGCSE?
- The IGCSE is an excellent springboard for studying higher-level courses such as the IB or A Levels
- Employers recognise the IGCSE
- International Qualification designed for students whose mother tongue is not English
- Well suited to Global Citizens
- Also offers a flexible study programme allowing students to pick subjects they enjoy
Below is our list of IGCSE Schools in Switzerland:
Geneva English School – Secondary
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Day/Boarding
- Day
Aiglon College
- Ages Taught
- 9 - 18
- Day/Boarding
- Day, Full Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 375
Institut International de Lancy
- Ages Taught
- 3 - 19
- Languages of instruction
- English, French
- Day/Boarding
- Day
- Nr. of Children
- 1440
Collège Alpin International Beau Soleil
- Ages Taught
- 11 - 18
- Day/Boarding
- Full Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 260
Academia International School
- Ages Taught
- 3 - 20
- Languages of instruction
- English, German
- Day/Boarding
- Day
- Nr. of Children
- 200
Ecole Internationale de Genève – Campus des Nations
- Ages Taught
- 3 - 18
- Day/Boarding
- Day
- Nr. of Children
- 1000
Ecole Internationale de Genève – La Châtaigneraie
- Ages Taught
- 3 - 18
- Day/Boarding
- Day
- Nr. of Children
- 1600
Ecole Internationale de Genève – La Grande Boissière
- Ages Taught
- 3 - 18
- Day/Boarding
- Day
- Nr. of Children
- 1950
St George’s International School Switzerland
- Ages Taught
- 1 - 18
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Day/Boarding
- Day, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding
- Nr. of Children
- 400
International School Zurich North – ISZN
- Ages Taught
- 3 - 18
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Day/Boarding
- Day
- Nr. of Children
- 200
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
More information on the IGCSE:
Find out more about the IGCSE it is right for your child in our article here
IGCSE Exam board links
See our full list of International Schools
