Academia International School Zurich

Part of Academia Group

Updated July 2026

Curriculum

IGCSE

Cambridge A-Level

Languages

English

German

Academia International School is a private educational provider in Switzerland with campuses in Basel, Zurich, and Winterthur, offering a personalised, international secondary education. It combines a family-like atmosphere with a flexible curriculum to support students' intellectual and personal growth.

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Curriculum

IGCSE

Cambridge A-Level

Teaching approach

The school is guided by values of trust, respect, community, curiosity, responsibility, and resilience. It emphasises a student-centred approach that combines innovative teaching methods with a warm, family-like atmosphere. The school focuses on fostering critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

Programmes

The school offers a comprehensive educational path from kindergarten through to the International A Level. The primary years follow the Swiss Lehrplan 21 curriculum combined with elements of the Cambridge International Curriculum. The secondary programme includes a bilingual lower secondary stage (Years 7–8) followed by an English-medium upper secondary stream leading to IGCSE qualifications after two years and International A Levels after four years.

Outcomes

Graduates of the school are prepared for university studies in Switzerland and abroad or for professional careers. Students regularly achieve outstanding results in their IGCSE and A Level examinations. The school's alumni have gone on to attend institutions such as the University of London and the University of St. Gallen.

Student support

EAL support

Unknown

Learning support

Dedicated department

Learning support

The school provides personalised tutoring and regular reflection sessions to support individual student needs. Dedicated staff, including SEN coordinators and pastoral care professionals, work to ensure that social and emotional needs are met, allowing students to focus on their academic tasks and reach their full potential.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

Academia International School welcomes inquiries for its Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary programmes. Prospective families can schedule a consultation by contacting the school directly via phone or through an online form on the school's website. The admissions process is designed to be personal, and the school offers an exam-free transition into its IGCSE programme for students completing its lower secondary level.

Facilities

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About the campus

The school operates campuses in Basel, Winterthur, and Zurich, each featuring modern classrooms and dedicated learning spaces. The Zurich campus, located near Oerlikon train station, includes a common room with a rooftop terrace, laboratories, and an auditorium. Partner schools provide additional facilities for kindergarten and primary levels, such as the Terra Nova campus in Küsnacht.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a variety of clubs and activities designed to develop skills beyond the classroom, including Model United Nations, cooking, and business clubs. Students also participate in joint projects, creative presentations, and excursions. These activities are integrated into school life to foster community, creativity, and personal growth.

Celina SteinerCampus Manager, Head of School
As Head of School, she views education as a journey where students gain knowledge, courage, resilience, and confidence. Her role is to ensure students feel supported and inspired throughout their educational journey.
Stephanie WimmerHead of School
She feels honoured to lead a school characterized by talent and diversity. She finds it rewarding to see staff develop talents and leadership skills, which she believes leads to a better level of education for students.
Lawrence WoodCampus Manager, Head of School
He emphasizes the importance of young people developing their strengths. He notes that as Winterthur’s first private college, the International A Levels provide the necessary flexibility for students to do so.
Kate HurstDeputy Head of School, Teacher
She believes a great school does not just teach, but uplifts, supports, and transforms. She aims to inspire curiosity, challenge thinking, and guide young people toward becoming thoughtful, responsible citizens.
Michael MartinezDeputy Head of School - Student Experience & Development
He hopes to instill in his students the understanding that their worth is not defined by their performance in any one class, but that they possess intrinsic value simply by being who they are.
Antonia StockwellDeputy Head of School, Head of Academics, Teacher
She loves to share her passion for Mathematics with her students and guide them to discover their true potential. She finds it rewarding to see them striving, succeeding, and becoming more confident, self-motivated versions of themselves.
Rebecca MartinHead of Academics, Teacher
She appreciates being part of a place where ideas and people matter, and where education is lived rather than delivered.