Academics

Swiss Gymnasium Grades 7–12 · International School Grades 6–12

We offer two pathways: the Swiss Gymnasium (Grades 7–12) and the International School (Grades 6–12). Classes are small, teaching is personal, and every student is prepared for universities around the world.

International School, Grades 6–12

Grades 6–10 follow the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). Grades 11–12 follow the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).

Swiss Gymnasium, Grades 7–12

The Swiss Matura pathway, taught in a bilingual and international environment, opens the way to Swiss and international universities.

Grades 9–10: the MYP curriculum

Eight subject groups give a broad and balanced education, with at least 50 teaching hours per subject group each year. In the last two years, students gain flexibility to follow their personal learning goals.

Group 1 – Language and Literature

English Language & Literature, Chinese Language & Literature. A study of many text types, writing styles and literary devices.

Group 2 – Language Acquisition

English, German and French Language Acquisition.

Group 3 – Individuals and Societies

Historical, geographical, political, social, economic, technological and cultural factors that shape individuals, societies and environments.

Group 4 – Sciences

Biology, chemistry and physics.

Group 5 – Mathematics

Standard and Extended. Number, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability, with a focus on inquiry, application and problem solving.

Group 6 – Arts

Visual Arts: imagination, creative and analytical skills, and an understanding of the cultural history of art.

Grades 11–12: the IB Diploma Programme

The DP combines a core with six subject groups. Students take three to four subjects at Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours) and the rest at Standard Level (SL, 150 hours).

DP core

  • Theory of knowledge: how we know what we claim to know.
  • Extended essay: an independent research paper of 4,000 words.
  • Creativity, activity, service (CAS): activities in three strands.

Subject groups

  • 1 Language A: Chinese Literature, English Language & Literature (SL/HL)
  • 2 Language B: English B, French B, German B (SL/HL); French and German ab initio (SL)
  • 3 Social sciences: Business Management, Economics, History (SL/HL)
  • 4 Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics (SL/HL)
  • 5 Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches (SL/HL), Applications & Interpretation (SL)
  • 6 Arts: Visual Arts