Altdorf International School Switzerland

Altdorf, Switzerland

  • Day & Boarding

  • 2016

  • CHF 45K-45K

    • British

    • IB

School History & Details

International School Altdorf is situated in the middle of the famed Swiss Alps in Altdorf, central Switzerland. The school is a co-educational day and residential school where students aged 13 to 19 in grades 8 to 12 can attend internationally accepted high school programs. We have over 100 students from over 40 different nationalities.The school represents modern international education, with the goal of instilling critical thinking skills, inquiry, knowledge, and a lifelong love of learning in its pupils, allowing them to excel in their university studies and as global citizens. Their small courses, taught by experienced and competent international teachers, assist students in learning tough subjects and obtaining exceptional globally acknowledged degrees, allowing them to attend excellent universities at home or abroad. Our students have a 100% university acceptance rate, with the majority receiving offers from the top 50 colleges in the globe.

    School Values

  • Excellence
  • Inclusivity
  • Diversity
  • Sustainability
  • Integrity
School Achievements

Achievements

International School Altdorf is delighted to publish a list of institutions and colleges that have accepted students from 2021 with a 100% pass rate despite all of the hurdles they faced this year.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Altdorf International School in Switzerland offers a rich array of non-academic programs that foster personal growth, leadership, and global awareness among its students. The school emphasizes holistic development through diverse extracurricular activities, including clubs focused on dance, science and technology, debate, cooking, poetry, business, newsletters, and astronomy. A unique feature is the student-run animal shelter, where students care for animals such as ponies, rabbits, chickens, and goats, promoting responsibility and compassion.    The school’s location near the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne provides students with opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, rowing, and mountain biking, integrating physical well-being with environmental appreciation.  On-campus sports facilities support a variety of athletic pursuits, including basketball, tennis, volleyball, football, swimming, badminton, and table tennis.    Altdorf International School also encourages students to engage in real-world experiences through collaborations with pharmaceutical companies and participation in United Nations World Tourism Organization meetings, allowing them to apply academic knowledge in practical settings.  These initiatives, along with regular excursions and events both within Switzerland and abroad, contribute to a well-rounded education that prepares students for global citizenship.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

The alumni performed exceptionally well in the United Kingdom, receiving numerous offers from prestigious universities such as Imperial College London, University College London, the University of St. Andrews, the University of Edinburgh, and King's College London.  

School Information

At International School Altdorf, pupils thrive in an environment that encourages and facilitates learning. The art studio acts as a creative hub, giving students the tools and space they need to exper...View moreView Less

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Link

+41 41 874 00 00

St. Josefsweg 15, 6460 Altdorf, Switzerland

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Biology HL
  • Physics HL
  • Computer Science SL
  • Computer Science HL
  • History HL
  • Economics HL
  • English language and literature HL
  • English Language and Literature SL
  • French ab initio SL
  • Spanish ab initio SL
  • Business Management HL
  • Business Management SL
  • Geography HL
  • Geography SL
  • Biology SL
  • Chemistry HL
  • Chemistry SL
  • Physics SL
  • Maths AA SL
  • Maths AA HL

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