Switzerland, one of the greenest countries in Europe, consists of four cultural regions where four different languages are spoken: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. However, in private schools, intensive instruction in English and French is also possible.
Students receiving their high school education in Switzerland, home to some of the highest-quality private schools globally, are prepared intensively for university studies in their chosen fields. They are nurtured to become well-rounded individuals with high self-confidence and leadership qualities. Private schools in Switzerland offer opportunities for students to excel in various sports such as skiing, golf, kayaking, surfing, horseback riding, and more, depending on their location. Additionally, field trips to the Swiss Alps or the shores of Lake Geneva allow students to get to know the country and its nature more closely.
All private schools that provide education in small classes with a low number of students offer AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate), and IGSCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) programs.
To be accepted by a boarding private school in Switzerland, students must be a minimum of 15 years old. School dormitories are evaluated based on the facilities they offer, their student capacity, and their experiences and are included in the system after being audited for a certain period. The needs of students staying in dormitories are considered down to the smallest details, from the arrangement of rooms to the preparation of suitable meals.
The facilities offered at boarding schools in Switzerland are diverse; common areas for students staying in dormitories, libraries with rich resources, art and computer rooms, sports centers, and arrangements that allow students to develop themselves more are all carefully designed.
