Freie Schule Zürich
“150 Years of Private Education in Zurich”
Freie Schule Zürich
“150 Years of Private Education in Zurich”
400
Students
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5+
Nationalities
1874
Year Founded
About the School
Freie Schule Zürich is a private Swiss day school in Zürich, offering education from primary level through to the Swiss Matura. As one of the city's long-established private schools, it is designed for families seeking a more personal and relationship-led alternative to larger public or international school environments. Its academic pathway includes primary school, a transition year, secondary level, and Gymnasium preparation leading toward the Matura, giving students continuity within one school culture. What differentiates Freie Schule Zürich is its balance of tradition and newer pedagogical concepts, with manageable class sizes, close learning relationships, full-day care for younger pupils up to the 7th school year, and a warm, supportive atmosphere. Families often choose it for its Zürich location, Swiss academic grounding, individual attention, and clear preparation for higher education.
Located in the beautiful Zurich, Freie Schule Zürich has been providing exceptional education since 1874. With a student body of 400 students from around the world, the school offers a truly international learning environment with instruction in German.
Academic Programs
Matura
FlagshipInternationally recognized curriculum
FMS
Internationally recognized curriculum
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