True Annual Cost Calculator

Swiss boarding schools often quote a base tuition that excludes significant additional costs. Our calculator reveals the true annual cost including EAL/ESL support, activity fees, uniform costs, and other commonly hidden charges.

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Choose a school to see a detailed breakdown of tuition, hidden fees, and estimated true annual cost based on your child's specific needs.

Understanding Hidden Costs

Swiss boarding schools routinely quote a base tuition figure that excludes significant mandatory or near-mandatory additional costs. Families often don't discover these until after enrollment.

EAL/ESL SupportCHF 3,000–12,000/yr

Learning SupportCHF 5,000–20,000/yr

Ski ProgramsCHF 2,000–5,000/yr

Capital ImprovementCHF 5,000–10,000/yr

Health InsuranceCHF 2,000–5,000/yr

Exam Fees (IB/AP)CHF 1,000–3,000/yr

Airport TransfersCHF 350–700/trip

Personal AccountCHF 5,000–10,000/yr