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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ALTDORF

Admissions Are Open 2025–2026 School Year

Contact us now and learn more about what an international life-changing education at International School Altdorf in Switzerland could mean for you.

Welcome to International School Altdorf

If you are searching for a boarding school in the heart of Switzerland, look no further. We welcome students from all over the world to take part of what we believe modern education should be all about – collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking.

IBDP (International Baccalaureate) + IGCSE
Excellent academic track record
We welcome students from all over the world aged 13-19
Affordable boarding and tuition fees
✓ Swiss quality, safety & healthcare
Discover the Alps & Europe!

Swiss Map Locations - Altdorf

Your Home Away From Home

We understand what it means to live and study away from home. 

Switzerland is consistently ranked at the very top of almost every international country ranking out there. We have excellent healthcare, very low crime rates, pristine nature and a quality of life matched by few (if any!) other countries in the world. With full support from our teachers and faculty members we take great care of making sure that everyone feels welcome as they arrive. Our students can choose to stay in double or triple rooms and will quickly get to know people from all over the world and form lifelong friendships.

Academics at International School Altdorf

International School Altdorf offers day and boarding students a focused and motivating learning environment.

We take great pride in our students’ academic achievements. With excellent average graduation scores our students are consistently accepted into top universities all over the world.

Our students enjoy a holistic academic experience guided by committed and engaged teachers and faculty members. We offer the internationally recognized IGCSE and IBDP programs as well as a summer program and classes for the IELTS, TOEFL and SAT exams.

Campus Life

At International School Altdorf, students are instilled with a sense of responsibility, even when it comes to extracurricular activities.

Our students have access to a wide range of extracurricular resources on campus, including facilities for tennis, basketball, football, volleyball, swimming as well as a student-run animal shelter. Our school is located at the very base of the Swiss Alps with views over beautiful Lake Lucerne and outdoor activities simply become a natural part of everyday life. We believe extracurricular activities are an important part of our students’ personal development and encourage everyone to actively participate, meet new friends, join clubs and challenge themselves outside of the classroom.

Classrooms

Our Surroundings

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Sports Facilities

Animal Shelter

Cooking Club

Swimming Pool

Field Trips

Scholarship

International School Altdorf is pleased to offer scholarships to highly capable students who meet the strict academic requirements and demonstrate their potential. This is a highly competitive and limited scholarship opportunity for the 2022-23 academic year and each student’s application material will be closely reviewed by the Head of Global Admissions and Head of School. Contact us now to learn more about our scholarships!

Requirements

  1. IELTS score of 6.5 or higher
  2. Excellent academic results
  3. Recommendation letter from a teacher at your current school
  4. Online language test
  5. Interview with the Head of School

Frequently Asked Questions

 

How many students are currently enrolled?

There are currently 80 boarding school students enrolled, however we accept day-school students as well.

How many students are in each class?

Class size depends on the popularity of the course. Some classes have as few as five students, but no class has more than 20. Classes are limited to about 10 students. Our small class sizes allow teachers to take responsibility for our students’ personal growth and encourage their curiosity. Small class size leads to excellent academic results, enabling our students to receive acceptance to some of the most prestigious universities in the world.

How many students share a room?

Our on-campus accommodation has double and triple rooms, with two and three students per room respectively.

What do students do on weekends?

In addition to completing homework assignments, there is a wide range of activities on and around campus.

Are students provided help to apply to universities?”

Yes, we help students research and choose their universities as well as apply to the schools they choose.

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