Education consultants for schools in Switzerland
Do you need help finding a school in Switzerland?
Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family will make when moving to Switzerland or sending their child overseas to board.
Switzerland is famed for its elite day and boarding schools offering a future-ready education and an international student community. Parents often find themselves comparing British, IB, American and bilingual schools as well as a wide range of offerings including sports, outdoor activities and extracurricular programmes. At the same time, they may wonder how their child will cope with leaving friends behind, adapting to a new environment and building a sense of belonging in an unfamiliar country.
The challenge is understanding which school - and which educational pathway - is likely to suit your child best.
Our experienced education consultants in Switzerland work with families from the UK and around the world offering expert guidance and support through this process.
Whether you are moving to Switzerland from the UK or elsewhere, already living in Switzerland or considering a boarding school for your child, we help families understand the differences between schools and identify those where their children are most likely to settle quickly and thrive.
Speak to an education consultant in Switzerland
If you would like expert guidance on finding the right school in Switzerland for your child, we are here to help.
How we support families
Families come to us at many different stages of the process. You might be just starting to explore schools in Switzerland, comparing different international or boarding schools, or you may need insight and advice quickly.
We work with families at any point in their journey, helping them cut through the complexity, narrow the options and make confident decisions about their child's future.
We offer a discreet and personal service for families considering schools in Switzerland, tailoring our services to every family, from a one-off consultation meeting for clarity and direction through to a bespoke school search and admissions support service.
Our expert consultants take time to understand your child, your priorities and your plans. We help you compare schools, understand different curricula and make sense of the options available, while providing practical and confidential support throughout the admissions process.
Some ways we can help
- Finding the right schools in Switzerland
- Supporting applications and admissions
- Understanding the schooling system in Switzerland
- Helping families moving to Switzerland from the UK/elsewhere
- Choosing between British, IB, American and bilingual schools
- Exploring private day and boarding schools in Switzerland
- Understanding international curricula and educational pathways
- Helping children transition into a new country and school environment
- Helping prepare children and families for a boarding school experience
- Supporting families already living in Switzerland and considering a school move
Our heritage
For over forty years, families have turned to The Good Schools Guide when making important educational decisions.
We pride ourselves on our expertise in helping families choose between the many world-class schools in Switzerland, all offering different curricula, communities and opportunities across a range of city and mountain-side locations.
Our consultancy services help families make sense of those choices. Drawing on decades of consulting experience and first-hand knowledge of schools, we help parents understand the practical differences between schools and identify the environments where their children are most likely to thrive.
Who are our education consultants?
Our education consultants have spent years getting to know Switzerland's international and boarding schools from the inside out. By regularly visiting schools and speaking to parents, they offer independent advice and insight that can't be found in a prospectus.
We help families look beyond the websites, league tables and marketing materials to understand the culture, ethos and day-to-day experience of different schools.
We provide:
Totally unbiased, independent advice - we don't receive payment or commission from schools
Deep expertise across schools in Switzerland and international education systems
Insight into British, IB, American and bilingual educational pathways
Understanding of boarding schools and their different student communities
Advice focused on emotional wellbeing as well as academic outcomes
Discreet, family-first consultancy
Talk to us about schools in Switzerland
We’ll help you understand your options and find the right school for your child.
Switzerland offers some of the world’s finest boarding and international day schools. We help families look beyond the reputation to find the school where their child will truly thrive. For some families, that means planning for the long term; for others, it is about finding the right school at short notice. We enjoy working with families from across the world and pride ourselves on understanding each family’s priorities and guiding them the school best suited to their children.Selina Boyd, International editor
Some of our team
Selina Boyd
International director
An experienced education consultant with over a decade in international education, Selina Boyd has been with The Good Schools Guide since 2020.
Camilla Tregonning
Switzerland writer & education consultant
Camilla has been with The Good Schools Guide international team since 2022, initially as a Zurich-based writer travelling around picturesque Switzerland with notebook in hand, now also as a consultant.
Grace Moody-Stuart
Consultancy director
Grace is director of The Good Schools Guide Education Consultants and has worked for The Guide for 20 years.
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FAQs about choosing a school in Switzerland
How does the schooling system in Switzerland work?
Switzerland offers a wide choice of schooling from local, bilingual schools offering the Swiss Matura through to international day and elite boarding schools. We help families understand the differences and make confident choices.
Can British children attend schools in Switzerland?
British and international children can attend local and private schools across Switzerland. For many families, an international day or boarding school offers an easier transition than a local Swiss school where the curriculum and teaching language can vary from canton to canton. We can offer advice and guidance to help you understand your options.
Can you help families moving to Switzerland find schools?
Our expert consultants have many years’ experience helping families moving to Switzerland and looking for the right school, or those looking for a boarding school in Switzerland. We would be delighted to hear how we can help you, please get in touch.
How competitive are places at international schools in Switzerland?
Many of Switzerland’s elite boarding and international schools are highly sought after. Some schools have more availability than others as a result of some families relocating each year. We can help guide you towards schools that will suit your child and help you navigate admissions processes and timeframes.
Should we choose a British, IB or American school in Switzerland?
There is a huge range of curricula on offer at day and boarding schools in Switzerland. Some schools even offer a number of different pathways with a British curriculum through to IGCSEs followed by either A levels or the IB diploma, or an American school offering an IB diploma alongside a US high school diploma. We can help you understand what is on offer at different schools, what the differences are between the curriculas on offer, when is a good time to transition between each and which pathway will best suit your child. Please get in touch to let us know how we can help you.
What curriculum is best for a child who may move countries again?
Many curricula are transferable across schools and countries at different ages and stages, while some families may also choose to move between different curricula when they change schools. We can help you understand the differences between curricula, which are transferable and when the best time is to transition between different pathways. We know that looking at different curricula is very complex and we would be delighted to help you navigate the best pathway for your child, now and for the long term. Please get in touch to find out how we can help you.
Will an international school in Switzerland prepare my child for UK universities?
Switzerland has many world-class international day and boarding schools with different graduating pathways leading to the top universities in the UK and around the world. We can help you understand which curriculum will best prepare your child for different university pathways as well as which schools offer opportunities beyond academics to help your child develop future-ready skills.
How quickly do children settle into schools in Switzerland?
Schools across Switzerland are used to families arriving new to the school and the country and are experienced in helping children settle quickly into their community and routines. We can help point you in the direction of those schools where we know other families have had a positive experience. We can also offer advice and guidance on how best to prepare your child for the transition whether to boarding or day school.
What if my child is anxious about moving to a new country?
It is only natural that your child will feel anxious about a move to a new country and a new school. Our experienced education consultants are parents themselves and have first-hand experience of moving their own children around the world with them. We offer empathy and understanding as well as advice and expertise on how best to prepare your child for an upcoming move.
How do I know which school in Switzerland is right for my child?
There is a huge amount of choice of schools in Switzerland: day and boarding schools, city to mountain-side schools, elite institutions to local state schools and schools of many different curricula and pathways. We can help you navigate the options, drawing on our expertise and insight gained from years of working with families like yourselves and schools across Switzlernad. Our skill lies in helping families find the best fit for their child.
What should parents consider when choosing a school in Switzerland?
Every family will have different priorities and circumstances to take into consideration when choosing a new school. Our experienced consultants will take time to listen and learn about your family and what is important to you and to help match your child to the right school in which they will thrive. Get in touch to learn more about the school search services we offer.
Can you help us compare schools in Switzerland?
We have years of insight of schools across Switzerland, understanding what makes each distinctive, from the curricula and additional programmes on offer, to the student and family community as well as the varied locations of different schools. We can offer advice and guidance to help you narrow down your list of schools to a short list of those where your child will thrive. Get in touch to learn more about our consulting services.