First, advantages
1, language
Although the school is international, English is still the main language. Mothers studying in their children's international schools don't have to worry too much about their children's English ability. To this end, all schools in Switzerland have competent ESL departments to help students lay a good foundation in English. But as far as Switzerland itself is concerned, it is a multilingual country, and many locals speak English, French and German as their mother tongue. Therefore, students can learn other languages besides English. In order to support students to learn multiple languages, all schools arrange opportunities to travel to neighboring countries, such as Italy, Germany, Spain and France.
2. Courses
Swiss schools are very flexible in course selection and will not force or participate in course selection. Many schools let students take A-LEVEL, IB, AP or European local degree certificate courses. Students can choose a course plan that suits their long-term goals. For example, if students are very interested in entering American universities, they will be more inclined to choose AP courses, while students who like Britain can choose A-LEVEL courses.
3. Advantages of internationalization
Unlike boarding schools in Britain and America, Swiss schools do not recruit their own students on a large scale, so they are extremely international and students come from all over the world. At the same time, the tuition fees of Swiss schools are often the highest in the world, attracting many prestigious schools around the world. The advantage for students is that they can make many friends without any scope restrictions, thus expanding their circle of friends.
4. Education system
It is a good choice to choose a boarding school in Switzerland, because its education quality is very high and it does not follow the education system of Britain and America. At the same time, the school attaches great importance to cultivating students' open thinking mode, which can improve students' sensitivity to the international community, multiculturalism and language. You can also build a very strong network and make friends with children from families all over the world. At the same time, the school also pays attention to cultivating independent, diligent and ambitious children, which are more capable than those trained by famous boarding schools in Britain and America.
Second, the agency recommended
1, Rossi College
Luoshi school
Cost: 1 1.97 million Swiss francs.
School organization: 1880
Number of students: 420
Famous alumni: King of Iran, Prince Rainier of Monaco, King Farouk of Egypt. Sir roger moore and Elizabeth Taylor also brought their children, as well as John Lennon's son Sean and Winston Churchill's grandson.
This famous Swiss boarding school is considered to be the most expensive boarding school in the world. Le Rosey enrolls students aged 7 to 18, and has been a co-educational school since 1967.
2. Aiglon College
Aiglon College
Cost: 70,500 Swiss francs-1 1 1, 000 Swiss francs)
School organization: 1949
Number of students: 400
Famous alumni: Princess tatiana of Greece and Denmark and Pietro Dova, former chief financial officer of Google.
Aiglon College is a private co-educational boarding school in Switzerland, which is mainly based on the British boarding school. This is an independent non-profit school located in the Swiss Alps.
3. Alpine International Bosulei College
Boleisu international school
Cost: 65438 Swiss francs +004000 yuan.
School establishment: 19 10
Number of students: 250
Famous alumni: Danish Princesse Marie and Prince Guillaume, the hereditary archduke of Luxemburg.
From the appearance, this boarding school looks like an ancient courtyard, but in fact it is very meaningful. This school is also the oldest boarding school in Switzerland, and its enrollment requirements are extremely strict.
4. Laisen American School
Credit Suisse Lessing American School
Cost: 959,500 Swiss francs
School establishment: 196 1
Number of students: 320-345
Famous alumni: Rockefeller, Vanderbilt and members of the Saudi royal family
This school is famous for its skiing facilities. Students can go to the ski resort to have fun, whether after class or after school.
5. Du Ge Lyman International School
Lemmon international school
Cost: 92,500 Swiss francs
School organization: 1960
Number of students: 2,000
Famous alumnus: Russian figure skater Anna Ovcarova
Lemmon International Boarding School is the largest private aristocratic school with international reputation in Switzerland. Running a school involves primary school, junior high school and senior high school, and the academic qualifications are recognized by all countries in the world. Its worldwide educational network resources and teaching experience have created a truly all-round learning environment for students. At present, the school has more than 2200 students from 120 countries.
6. American schools in Switzerland
Swiss American school
Cost: 85,000 Swiss francs
School organization: 1956
Number of students: 720
Well-known alumnus: billy zane billy zane (famous for his roles in Titanic and Twin Peaks).
Swiss American School (TASIS) is an independent boarding and day school. There are 400 students from more than 50 countries in grade 7- 12; There are 250 students from preschool children to grade 6. The school was founded by Ms. M. Crist Fleming on 1956. TASIS is the earliest American boarding school in Europe. This school is owned and managed by the Swiss non-profit educational institution TASIS Foundation.
Third, the application conditions
1. Apply for a high school in Switzerland and apply for a visa. At least relatives must be in Switzerland. Because high schools in Switzerland teach in Swedish and there are no English-taught programs, they are generally not open to foreign students. If you have arrived in Switzerland, your family can come to Switzerland to accompany you through a visiting visa. It seems that the duration of the tourist visa is six months, but it is relatively easy to extend the tourist visa as long as the funds are sufficient. But your family can't leave the country before the new visa period begins.
2. High school courses taught in Swiss need Swiss as a guarantee. Personally, I think that if you have an IELTS score of about 5, you can eat it in high schools and lower levels of undergraduate courses in Switzerland.
Applying for a visa requires a guarantor and proof of property.
Whether tuition is free is a matter for the university. The university charges 20 10, and the undergraduate course costs about 6,000 euros a year (refer to the price in Denmark).
The cost of living in northern Europe is relatively high, but it may not be as high as there. For example, I studied in Switzerland (as a graduate student), but I didn't return to China in the first year, and I spent a total of 55,000 RMB. I can still save money to reduce my living expenses. In addition, you can work in Switzerland with a student visa, but there is a tax-free ceiling for working.