SwitzerlandGerman Curriculum
German Curriculum Schools in Switzerland
Schools offering a German curriculum in Switzerland typically charge CHF 83.9K–CHF 130K (Boarding schools (incl. boarding, excl. meals)) in annual tuition.
Market Data
At a Glance
~103
International schools in Switzerland
Think Global People, citing ISC Research
Information as of January 2022
~29,200
Students enrolled
Think Global People, citing ISC Research
Information as of January 2022
CHF 83.9K–CHF 130K
Boarding schools (incl. boarding, excl. meals)
3 schools
median CHF 95K
School Directory
All German Curriculum Schools in Switzerland
Ages 6–18From $124,422/yr
Ages 6–18From $40,935/yr
Ages 12–18From $796/yr
Where these schools are in Switzerland
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Policy Watch
Policy changes in Switzerland
Rules that affect cost and eligibility, with the date each was last checked.
- In force
Core school tuition remains exempt from Swiss federal VAT
Under the Swiss Federal VAT Act, tuition fees for education recognised as schooling are exempt from VAT, including tuition charged by private schools. The exemption applies to the educational service itself, not to any nationality or residence status of the pupil, and is an exemption without input-tax credit. The Federal Tax Administration's consolidated English text of the VAT Act, shown as in force on 1 January 2025, confirms this treatment; this date reflects the status of the consolidated legal text rather than a newly introduced exemption. No nationwide fee-specific surcharge on tuition was identified in the material reviewed.
In force since January 2025 · Checked August 2026
- In force
Zurich caps enrolment duration at foreign-curriculum private schools
In the canton of Zurich, private schools that are predominantly foreign-language and only partly follow the cantonal curriculum may enrol a child only if the family is temporarily resident in the canton, intends to move to a country using a foreign language of instruction, or the child is completing a schooling pathway begun in a non-German-speaking canton or country. Cantonal guidance defines temporary residence as under five years; pupils resident longer must generally switch to a school following Zurich's compulsory curriculum unless another listed condition applies. This is a residence- and pathway-based rule, not a nationality restriction, and has applied since the 2014/15 school year.
In force since August 2014 · Checked August 2026
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Common Questions
FAQ about German Curriculum Schools in Switzerland
How much does a German Curriculum school in Switzerland cost?
Annual tuition at schools offering a German curriculum in Switzerland typically ranges CHF 83.9K–CHF 130K (Boarding schools (incl. boarding, excl. meals)). Fees vary by grade level, city, and whether boarding is offered.