International School Altdorf (2025 Profile)

St. Josefsweg 15b
Altdorf, 6460, Switzerland

International School Altdorf is a private co-educational day and boarding school located in the German speaking part of central Switzerland 50min from Zurich.

The school offers students between ages 13-19 years old to study from grade 7-12 (MYP 3,4,5), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBCP), IGCSE exams, TOEFL and IELTS test center and University foundation program.

With outstanding academic results upon high school graduation most of our students enter top 50 universities worldwide.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 7-12, PG
Enrollment: 80 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $70,000
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $40,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

International School Altdorf ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2024 School Data

International School Altdorf

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

7-12, PG

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

2016

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Student Body

Enrollment

80 students

% Students of Color

70%

% International Students

98%

% Students Boarding

98%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Yes

Frequency of Saturday Classes

Monthly

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Smart casual

Average Class Size

15 students

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

Number of IB Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

100%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition Cost

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$70,000
(Starting fees 50000)

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$40,000
(Starting fees 25000)

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$15,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Admissions

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Director of Admissions

Maria Helgesson

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Bowling, Climbing, Cycling, Dance, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

School Notes

International School Altdorf is an inclusive international school welcoming students from all over the world. With nature just around the corner, our school is surrounded by the stunning Swiss Alps and the beautiful Lake Lucerne. Our community is instilled with the feeling of a home not far away from home - academics combined with extra curricular activities and sports is the very foundation of our schools success.
Our school strives to provide excellence in education and believe that collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking are essential to successfully navigate in a fast-changing world.
Our school offers the internationally recognized MYP, IBDP, IBCP and University Preparation programs as well as a summer program and classes to prepare for IELTS, TOEFL and SAT exams that can be taken at our certified test centre on our campus.
International School Altdorf is also pleased to offer scholarships to highly capable students who meet strict academic requirements and demonstrate their future potential. Please note that this is a highly competitive and limited scholarship opportunity. For more information contact by email admission@lisa.swiss
With a strong focus on academics, our students also participate in the European Physics Olympiads and the World Olympic Mathematic Competition. Through outside collaborations with pharmaceutical companies and attending UNWTO meetings, our students also get the chance to apply their academic experience outside of the classrooms.
At International School Altdorf our experienced and dedicated team of teachers accompany and guide our students on their journey to make the most of both their educational achievements as well as on a personal development level. With the assistance of our professional university guidance counseling team, most of our students are accepted to top 50 universities worldwide upon graduation.
International School Altdorf accreditations: International Baccalaureate

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does International School Altdorf cost?

International School Altdorf's tuition is approximately $70,000 for boarding students and $40,000 for day students.

What sports does International School Altdorf offer?

International School Altdorf offers 15 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Bowling, Climbing, Cycling, Dance, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is International School Altdorf's ranking?

International School Altdorf ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small student body (number of students), High percentage of international students and High percent faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for International School Altdorf?

The application deadline for International School Altdorf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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