Academia International School Zurich is a full fee private school teaching the British international curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, in English to students aged roughly 14 to 18 on its Zurich campus. It sits in the mid part of the Zurich international school range and offers a direct, exam focused route into Swiss and overseas universities. This profile sets out its curriculum, fee band, admissions and location for families weighing the international schools in Zurich.
Academia International School Zurich at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | British international: Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, taught in English |
|---|---|
| Stages | Lower and Upper Secondary, roughly age 14 to 18 (Years 7 to 12) |
| Founded | Part of the Academia Group of schools in Zurich |
| Accreditation | Cambridge International programmes; Swiss private school |
| Community | International and Swiss families across the Zurich area |
| Fee band | Mid, full fee private |
| Campus | Zurich city; lower years at the Terra Nova campus, Kuesnacht |
Curriculum and academics
Academia International School Zurich teaches the British curriculum through Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, with English as the language of instruction. The Zurich campus hosts the secondary years while the earlier years through to the end of primary are taught at the linked Terra Nova campus in Kuesnacht, so a family can follow a single English language pathway across the two sites.
The Lower Secondary years are taught bilingually and lead, without a separate entrance examination, into the IGCSE and A Level stream from Year 8 onwards. A Levels are a focused, subject specialist qualification recognised by Swiss universities, the federal institutes of technology and universities worldwide, which makes the school a natural fit for families who want depth in a small number of subjects rather than the breadth of the IB. The city's best British schools in Zurich guide sets out how it compares with the other British options.
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Academia International School Zurich fees
Academia International School Zurich fees sit in the mid part of the Zurich international school fees range. Published annual tuition is in the region of CHF 28,800, with a one off registration charge of around CHF 500. That published figure, sourced from figures published by the school (academia-international.ch), is the one to rely on, as schools review fees each year.
As with any full fee private school, budget for costs beyond tuition. These usually include a one off application or registration charge, a deposit, and extras such as lunches, trips, examination entry in the senior years and any bus service. Confirm the current tuition and the full list of ancillary charges with the admissions office before you apply, as these change annually and vary by year group.
Admissions
Academia runs admissions through its own office, reviewing prior school reports and meeting applicants before a place is offered. Entry into the Lower Secondary bilingual years feeds the exam stream, while older students join on the strength of their academic record and the subjects they wish to take at IGCSE and A Level.
Because the school is comparatively small and subject choices at A Level depend on viable class sizes, it is worth contacting admissions early to confirm both availability in the relevant year group and that your child's intended subjects will run. Families relocating to Zurich should also plan for the residence paperwork a move to Switzerland involves.
Location and who goes there
The senior school is in Zurich itself, with the linked Terra Nova primary campus in Kuesnacht on the lake's eastern shore, one of the areas international and well established Swiss families favour. Both sites are within easy reach of the city's public transport network.
The intake is a mix of internationally mobile families and local families who want an English language, British curriculum route to university. For how the surrounding districts compare and where international families tend to settle, the Zurich city hub maps the options.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Academia International School Zurich fees?
Published annual tuition sits in the region of CHF 28,800, placing the school in the mid part of the Zurich range, with a one off registration charge of around CHF 500. Confirm the current figure and any extras directly with the school, as fees are reviewed each year.
Does Academia International School Zurich offer A Levels?
Yes. The school teaches the British curriculum, with Cambridge IGCSE in the lower secondary years leading into A Levels, all taught in English and recognised by Swiss and international universities.
Is Academia International School Zurich a good school?
It is an established full fee private school with a focused British curriculum and small classes. We do not publish a star rating without verified parent reviews, so we set out its programme and entry route rather than score it.
What ages does Academia International School Zurich take?
The Zurich campus covers the secondary years, roughly age 14 to 18, with earlier years taught at the linked Terra Nova campus in Kuesnacht.
Where is Academia International School Zurich?
The senior campus is in Zurich, with the linked primary campus in Kuesnacht on the eastern shore of Lake Zurich.
