Hull's School is the first English college in Zurich, a private secondary school whose four year programme covers the UK Fifth and Sixth Forms, Years 10 to 13, preparing students for IGCSE and A Level examinations. It is based in four buildings near the Zurich Opera House. This profile sets out its curriculum, fee band, admissions and location for families weighing the international schools in Zurich.
Hull's School Zurich at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | British curriculum: IGCSE and A Levels, taught in English |
|---|---|
| Stages | Years 10 to 13 (UK Fifth and Sixth Form), a four year programme |
| Founded | Zurich's first English college |
| Accreditation | British examinations recognised by Swiss and world universities |
| Community | More than 300 students, largely Swiss with international families |
| Fee band | Upper, full fee private |
| Campus | Falkenstrasse, near the Opera House, central Zurich |
Curriculum and academics
Hull's School teaches the British curriculum, IGCSE followed by A Levels, in English across a focused four year programme for older teenagers. Except for modern languages, all teaching is in English, and the British examinations are fully recognised by Swiss universities, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), the Swiss universities of applied sciences and universities worldwide.
By concentrating on Years 10 to 13 the school specialises in the examination years and the transition to university, an unusual and clearly defined niche among the city's schools. Most students are native German speakers choosing an English language route to higher education. The best British schools in Zurich guide shows where it fits.
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Hull's School Zurich fees
Hull's School Zurich fees sit in the upper part of the Zurich international school fees range. The school does not publish a single headline tuition figure that we can verify for this page, so we describe the band rather than quote a number that might be wrong. The city fees guide gives the wider context for what families in Zurich typically budget.
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
Admission is to the Fifth and Sixth Form years, so students typically join at the start of the four year programme having completed lower secondary elsewhere. Applicants are reviewed on their academic record and intended subjects, and a conversation with the school helps confirm that the A Level choices a student wants will run.
Because it is a focused senior college rather than an all through school, families should plan the move to coincide with the programme's entry point and contact the office early to secure a place and the right subject combination.
Location and who goes there
The campus is made up of four buildings on Falkenstrasse near the Zurich Opera House, in the heart of the city by the lake. The central setting makes it easy to reach by tram and train from across Zurich and the surrounding area.
Around ninety percent of students are Swiss nationals, with the remainder from international or bilingual families, all choosing an English language path to university. For the wider picture of schooling across the city, see the Zurich city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Hull's School Zurich teach?
It teaches the British curriculum, IGCSE followed by A Levels, in English, across a four year programme covering UK Years 10 to 13.
How much are Hull's School Zurich fees?
As a private English college it sits in the upper part of the Zurich range. It does not publish a single headline figure here, so confirm current tuition and extras directly with the school; the city fees guide gives context.
What ages does Hull's School Zurich take?
It is a senior college for Years 10 to 13, the UK Fifth and Sixth Forms, so roughly ages 15 to 19.
Are Hull's School A Levels recognised by Swiss universities?
Yes. The IGCSE and A Level examinations are recognised by Swiss universities, ETH Zurich, the Swiss universities of applied sciences and universities worldwide.
Where is Hull's School Zurich?
It occupies four buildings on Falkenstrasse near the Zurich Opera House, in the centre of the city.
