St. George's International School Switzerland is a IB school in Clarens/Montreux, Switzerland. Founded in 1927. It serves 400 students for students aged 1–18. Annual tuition ranges from $34,540 to $53,075 USD.
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St. George's International School Switzerland is a private IB World School located in Clarens/Montreux offering mixed boarding and day facilities. Authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization since April 2006, the school provides instruction in English and serves an international student body across multiple grade levels.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Ranked #1 IB school in Switzerland and Top 100 Global IB Schools in 2023; premium bilingual (English/French) co-educational boarding and day school; member of Inspired Education group; 12-acre campus on Lake Geneva with extensive multilingual, multicultural, and performing arts programmes.
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Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 6 | CHF 36,200~$ 40,222 |
| Year 9 | CHF 43,300~$ 48,111 |
| Year 10 | CHF 45,300~$ 50,333 |
| Year 11 | CHF 45,750~$ 50,833 |
| Years 1-2 | CHF 32,650~$ 36,278 |
| Years 3-5 | CHF 33,950~$ 37,722 |
| Years 7-8 | CHF 42,950~$ 47,722 |
| Years 12-13 | CHF 48,250~$ 53,611 |
| Foundation Stages 1-2 | CHF 31,400~$ 34,889 |
| Boarding (Full Year) | $80,135 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: CHF31,400 - CHF48,250 per annum. Application fee: $550.
Admissions Process
- 1Registration: Complete enquiry form via admissions portal, upload ID/passport, two years of academic records in English, immunisation records, passport photograph, and Academic Recommendation Form from current school. 2. Visit the School: Prospective pupil meets with Principal and admissions team; video call interview available for those relocating from abroad. 3. Assessment: Applicants sit entrance assessments, usually taken online. 4. Final Decision: Admissions committee reviews completed applications; if a place is offered, acceptance letter, enrolment agreement, and admission fee invoice are issued.
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Boarding Life
Day Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding (Monday to Sunday), ages 11-18
School Day
Opening hours 8:00–18:00 with options: half day 8:00–12:00; half day with nap 8:00–14:00; afternoon half day 13:45–18:00; full day 8:00–18:00.
Student Life
Meals are included in boarding fees.
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IGCSE (Ages 14-16) | IGCSE | — |
| A-Levels (Ages 16-18) | A-Levels | — |
| IB Diploma (Ages 16-18) | IB Diploma | 2025 average score 35.5, highest score 45, 40% bilingual diplomas |
| Junior School (Ages 3-10) | Cambridge International | — |
| Middle School (Ages 10-14) | Cambridge International | — |
| Kindergarten (Ages 18 months - 3 years) | EYFS | — |
School Background
private