Swiss National
Swiss Curriculum (Primary & Lower Secondary)
The Swiss national curriculum for primary and lower secondary follows the cantonal frameworks (Lehrplan 21, Plan d'études romand, Piano di studio) for compulsory schooling. It provides a broad, multilingual foundation that leads into the Maturité or vocational pathways.
Aligned with Swiss cantonal frameworks; foundation for the Maturité and vocational tracks.
Suitable Age Range
4-15
Typical Duration
9 years
Schools in Switzerland
13
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Why Choose Swiss Primary?
- Aligned with Lehrplan 21 / PER / Piano di studio
- Broad, multilingual foundation
- Compulsory-school years
- Competency-based learning
- Pathway to Maturité or VET
Subject Areas
Schools with Swiss Curriculum (Primary & Lower Secondary)
Ecole Chantemerle
Blonay, Vaud
Ages
5–16 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 13k–70k/yr
Freie Katholische Schulen Zürich
Zurich
Ages
6–16 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 8k–16k/yr
Academia International School Zurich
Zurich
Ages
11–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 25k–32k/yr
Four Forest Bilingual International School
Zug & Luzern
Ages
4–15 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 20k–30k/yr
Obersee Bilingual School
Wollerau, SZ
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 25k–35k/yr
Freie Schule Winterthur
Winterthur, Zurich
Ages
6–15 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 15k–22k/yr
International School of Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel
Ages
2–12 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 14k–22k/yr
ELA Basel - The Swiss British School
Basel
Ages
3–16 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 18k–28k/yr
Lakeside School
Horgen, Zurich
Ages
4–15 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 22k–30k/yr
Privatschule Hofstatt
Schwyz
Ages
6–15 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 14k–20k/yr
SalZH – Schulalternative Zürich
Winterthur, Zurich
Ages
3–16 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 8k–18k/yr
Tandem International Multilingual School
Küsnacht, Zurich
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 20k–35k/yr
Terra Nova Bilingual School
Küsnacht, Zurich
Ages
4–12 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 22k–28k/yr
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