What we offer

Academia International School in Winterthur offers from Year 9 to Year 12 a unique experience with an upper secondary school leading to IGCSE and International A Levels.

Year Qualification Subjects Provides access to
9 & 10 IGCSE
(International General Certificate of Secondary Education)		 6 to 10 subjects for broad general knowledge
  • Our A-Level-programme*
  • Further education colleges (UK) and junior colleges (US)
  • Höhere Fachschule HF in Switzerland or access to an apprenticeship with Berufsmatura
11 & 12 A Levels (IAL) 3-5 subjects for in-depth study Study at universities worldwide**

* Students must score a minimum grade at their IGCSEs in order to be accepted into our rigorous A level programme.
** Each University will specify the required grades and criteria to enter its courses.

IGCSE programme

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is the world’s most popular international curriculum for secondary education. Students take exams after their second year (year 10) to receive their IGCSE certifications in each subject (up to 10 subjects). From there on, various paths are open to our students, be it continuing their studies to attain International A Levels, entering a Junior College in the US, a Further Education college in the UK or pursuing vocational training in Switzerland.

We offer a broad range of subjects to meet the individual interests of our students. Students can choose from the following IGCSE-subjects:

  • Business Studies
  • English (as a first language)
  • English (as a second language)
  • French (as a foreign language)
  • Geography
  • German (as a foreign language)
  • German
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

Further subjects, such as Italian, Russian or Portuguese are offered on request. Exam-relevant subjects are supplemented by an attractive programme of electives and extracurricular activities.

Key facts upper secondary school (Year 9 and 10)

  • Broad curriculum offering flexibility and choice
  • Individual support in a warm and caring atmosphere
  • Holistic approach with innovative teaching and learning

  • Internationally recognised qualification with various pathways after just two years

  • An outstanding team of committed, highly- qualified teachers who have years of experience teaching the UK curriculum

  • More than 10 years’ experience in successfully teaching IGCSE and International A Levels

Upper Secondary: International A Levels

Building on the broad general knowledge studied in the IGCSE, our International A Level programme allows students to focus on their individual strengths and interests. International A Levels are worldwide the most recognised qualification for university entrance. Naturally, International A levels are recognised and accepted in all Swiss Universities. They are so highly regarded that in the USA, good A-Level-grades often mean that students get credit and can directly enter their 2nd year of study. Students choose three to five subjects, which they study in depth and with a high degree of autonomy: An ideal preparation for university study.

We offer a broad range of subjects to meet the individual interests of our students. Students can choose from the following specialist subjects (A Levels):

  • Biology
  • Business Studies
  • Chemistry
  • English (as a first language)
  • French
  • History
  • Geography
  • German
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Further subjects, such as Italian, Russian or Portuguese are offered on request. Exam-relevant subjects are supplemented by an attractive programme of electives and extracurricular activities.

Key facts International A Levels (Years 11 and 12)

  • A wide selection of A level subjects
  • Strength focussed programme
  • Qualification recognised by all Universities around the world
  • Gold standard for UK Universities
  • Individual support in a warm and caring atmosphere
  • Holistic approach with innovative teaching and learning
  • An outstanding team of highly qualified subject specialist teachers who have years of experience teaching the UK curriculum
  • More than 10 years experience in successfully teaching IGCSE/A Levels