Focus 

Learning for life

Day fees 2024/25

$59,700–$69,800

Boarding fees 2024/25 

$102,300–$122,400

Pupils 

317

Ages

12–18

Spear’s Review

Located near St Moritz, the stunningly beautiful Lyceum Alpinium Zuoz was founded in 1904 and is one of the oldest boarding schools in Switzerland. Combining both tradition and innovation, the school aims to shape the future generation of global leaders.

Motivation, critical thinking and creativity are key values, and the school encourages individual development and open-mindedness. In typical Swiss fashion there is skiing available to all students, but there is also a wide range of other extracurricular activities, including team sports, arts, music and theatre. 

Students perform well academically and can choose between studying IGCSEs – the class of 2024 was the first to sit the exams – the Swiss Matura or the IB. Graduates regularly take up places at top Swiss and international universities.

Academics

In 2024, the average IB score was 31 points. 

University and college destinations

Graduates have pursued higher education at universities including UCLA, UC Berkeley, St Andrews, King's College London, UCL, NYU and Georgetown. 

Head teacher

Oliver Hartwright, head of school, is a graduate of the universities of Exeter (BA) and East Anglia (PGCE) and holds a master’s in education from the University of Bath. Following teaching positions in the UK and Portugal, he led schools in Germany, most recently holding the role of deputy head at Munich International School. 

Admissions 

The admission of new students depends on past school performance, assessments and teacher recommendations. Once applications are reviewed, qualifying candidates will be invited to attend an interview and take an admissions test. Starting school during the school year is not recommended, but possible in some cases, and a place in the boarding school can only be guaranteed through early registration (at least six months before the school year starts).

Accessibility

Zurich Airport: 3 hours

Location

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