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Boarding school in Zurich and German-speaking Switzerland: choosing the right school for your child.
Considering a boarding or private school in Zurich and German-speaking Switzerland? We help you compare schools in the region, small or prestigious, with no hidden commission.
German as a bonus
A strong asset for further studies in Switzerland.
Day or boarding
We help you choose based on where you live.
Official calendars: examples in Blonay and Vevey
Checked on 25 October 2026 — these dates apply only to the 2026–2027 academic year, not the 2027–2028 intake. Chantemerle, Blonay: classes start on 1 September 2026 at 08:00; the school year ends with the closing ceremony on 18 June 2027 at 16:00, according to the official calendar. LémanMaturité, Vevey: the official school calendar marks 24 August 2026 as the start of term. These are class dates, not application deadlines or boarding arrival times. No fixed application deadline was verified on the admissions pages reviewed. For international applicants, LémanMaturité recommends completing enrolment at least two months before classes, ideally three to four months beforehand: this is preparation guidance, not a guarantee of a place. For 2027–2028, obtain the confirmed calendar, availability and boarding arrival date from the school before booking. These Riviera examples do not apply to other Swiss schools. Follow the official links below for holidays and updates. Travel: check SNCF Connect, TGV Lyria and SBB for your dates. Chantemerle is at Chemin de Chantemerle 7, 1807 Blonay; LémanMaturité lists Rue de Fribourg 6, 1800 Vevey. With boarding via Chantemerle, the boarding and teaching locations are separate. Allow for connections and the final transfer; no fixed journey time is guaranteed.
Why this region?
Zurich and Zug have many expat families and English-speaking international schools, often offering the IB. German-speaking Switzerland also has a few boarding schools, in German or bilingual.
Student life
A dynamic city, excellent transport, nature close by. International schools there are mainly day schools: boarding is more often found outside the city or in the mountains.
What budget to expect
As a guide, a Swiss boarding school usually costs CHF 50,000–100,000 a year including board. Exact fees vary by school and age: we check them with you for each school.
How we help
Free first video call, profile review, a short list of schools, application and interview preparation, visits and follow-up until the first day. Independent: we choose for your child, not for a reputation.
Частые вопросы
Does my child need German?+
Not for an English-speaking international school. For a local Swiss school or the maturité, German is needed.
When should we apply?+
Each school sets its own calendar. Confirm application deadlines and boarding arrival dates directly; the examples below only apply to Chantemerle and LémanMaturité.
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