A fact-checked starting point for international school research.
A focused introduction to established international schools in Switzerland and across Europe. Each profile is based on the school's published information and links directly to its official website for current admissions, fees and programme details.
VERIFIED DIRECTORY / 11 SCHOOLS
A fact-checked starting point for international school research.
Every profile is based on the school’s own published information and links to its official site. Photography has been deliberately withheld until original, authorised campus images are available.
Rolle & Gstaad
Switzerland
OFFICIAL PROFILE / 01
100% boarding school
Institut Le Rosey
Founded in 1880, Le Rosey operates between a main campus in Rolle on Lake Geneva and a winter campus in Gstaad. Its official information describes a bilingual academic programme alongside arts, sport, service learning and cultural activities. Students follow either the IB Diploma or the French Baccalaureate in their final years.
Curriculum
IB Diploma or French Baccalaureate
Age range
Ages 8–18
Founded
1880
Language of instruction
English & French
Distinctive context
Two-campus academic year with all pupils boarding.
Admissions note
Highly selective; early application recommended. Consult the school directly for current fee schedules and availability.
TASIS, founded in 1956, is located in Montagnola above Lugano with views over Lake Lugano. Its official materials describe an American liberal-arts tradition, with IB Diploma and AP study, arts, athletics, academic travel and service learning. The school serves both day and boarding students from over 60 nationalities.
Curriculum
International Baccalaureate & Advanced Placement
Age range
Ages 4–18
Founded
1956
Language of instruction
English
Distinctive context
International day and boarding community with IB and AP pathways.
Admissions note
Rolling admissions; boarding places are limited. Contact the admissions office for current availability and fees.
Founded in 1949, Aiglon is an independent, not-for-profit school set at 1,200 metres in the Swiss Alps above the Rhône Valley. Its public information centres on the balanced development of mind, body and spirit, combining academic study with outdoor expeditions, ski programmes, sport and creative arts. The IB Diploma is offered in the final two years.
Curriculum
International curriculum with IB Diploma
Age range
Ages 9–18
Founded
1949
Language of instruction
English
Distinctive context
Mountain-based boarding experience shaped by expedition and wellbeing.
Admissions note
Applications accepted year-round. The school's not-for-profit status means a portion of places are supported by bursaries.
Collège du Léman, founded in 1960, is located in Versoix near Geneva and is part of the Nord Anglia Education group. The school offers a wide range of pathways including the IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, Swiss Maturité and French Baccalaureate, serving a diverse international community from early years through graduation.
Curriculum
IB, AP, Swiss Maturité & French Baccalaureate
Age range
Ages 2–18
Founded
1960
Language of instruction
English & French
Distinctive context
Geneva-area international school with multiple diploma pathways and day and boarding options.
Admissions note
Consult the school's official admissions information for current curriculum pathways, boarding availability and age ranges.
Founded in 1964, the International School of Paris is a three-programme IB World School operating across three Paris campuses. Its official information describes a full IB continuum from Nursery through Grade 12, with Paris-based experiential and service learning woven through each stage. The school serves a highly international community from over 70 countries.
Curriculum
IB PYP, MYP & Diploma Programme
Age range
Ages 3–18
Founded
1964
Language of instruction
English
Distinctive context
Full IB continuum across three central Paris campuses.
Admissions note
Applications open throughout the year. Contact the school directly for current availability by year group.
Founded in 1958, St George's British International School operates across two locations in Rome — a city-centre campus and a larger campus at La Storta. The school's official information sets out an enhanced UK National Curriculum through IGCSE, followed by both IB Diploma and A-Level options in the sixth form, giving students flexibility in their university pathway.
Curriculum
UK National Curriculum, IGCSE, IB Diploma & A Levels
Age range
Ages 3–18
Founded
1958
Language of instruction
English
Distinctive context
British international pathway across Rome city-centre and La Storta campuses.
Admissions note
Enquire directly with the admissions team for current year-group availability and fee information.
Berlin Brandenburg International School, founded in 1990, is a day and boarding school set on a green campus in Kleinmachnow, south-west of Berlin. Its official information describes three International Baccalaureate programmes from early education through graduation, with English as the primary language of instruction and German language study integrated throughout.
Curriculum
IB PYP, MYP & Diploma Programme
Age range
Ages 3–18
Founded
1990
Language of instruction
English
Distinctive context
Three IB programmes in a green campus setting near Berlin.
Admissions note
Boarding places are available from age 11. Contact the school for current availability and fee schedules.
The International School of Amsterdam, founded in 1964, is an independent, non-profit foundation in Amstelveen. Its official information states that it was the first school worldwide to offer a complete IB curriculum from pre-school through Grade 12. The school serves a highly mobile international community and places strong emphasis on community, wellbeing and global citizenship alongside academic achievement.
Curriculum
Complete IB curriculum: PYP, MYP & Diploma
Age range
Ages 3–18
Founded
1964
Language of instruction
English
Distinctive context
Complete IB continuum within an independent non-profit school near Amsterdam.
Admissions note
Applications are accepted throughout the year subject to availability. Contact the admissions team for current year-group places.
Bremen International School, founded in 1998, is a non-profit, independent school offering the full International Baccalaureate continuum from early years through the IB Diploma. Located in the Hanseatic city of Bremen, the school serves a diverse international community and emphasises inquiry-based learning, multilingualism and global citizenship within a close-knit campus environment.
Curriculum
IB PYP, MYP & Diploma Programme
Age range
Ages 3–18
Founded
1998
Language of instruction
English
Distinctive context
Full IB continuum in a non-profit independent school in northern Germany.
Admissions note
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact the school directly for current year-group availability and fee information.
Tarabya International School, located on the European shore of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, offers an internationally oriented education combining IB frameworks with the Turkish national curriculum. The school serves a bilingual community and benefits from its setting in one of Istanbul's most distinctive waterfront neighbourhoods, with strong links to both local and expatriate families.
Curriculum
International Baccalaureate & Turkish National Curriculum
Age range
Ages 3–18
Founded
1993
Language of instruction
English & Turkish
Distinctive context
Bilingual international education on the Bosphorus, bridging IB and Turkish national frameworks.
Admissions note
Consult the school directly for current admissions requirements, year-group availability and fee schedules.
Robert College, founded in 1863 on a hilltop campus overlooking the Bosphorus in Arnavutköy, is one of the oldest and most distinguished secondary schools in Turkey. Its official information describes a rigorous bilingual academic programme, a strong tradition of student leadership, and a diverse boarding and day community. Graduates consistently gain admission to leading universities in Turkey, the United States and Europe.
Curriculum
Turkish National Curriculum with international enrichment
Age range
Ages 14–18 (high school)
Founded
1863
Language of instruction
English & Turkish
Distinctive context
Historic bilingual secondary school with a Bosphorus hilltop campus and strong university placement record.
Admissions note
Admission is highly competitive and conducted through a national entrance examination. Consult the school directly for current requirements and boarding availability.
