Lycée Français International de Zurich
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$17K - US$25K
Curriculum: French · Bilingual
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~1,130
Location: Dübendorf, Zurich
Updated April 2026
In Brief
LFiZ is the obvious choice if French is your family language or your child needs continuity with the French curriculum, and the fees are among the most accessible in Zurich's private school market. If you're neither French-national nor invested in the French system, the bilingual BFI track is genuinely interesting but worth weighing against IB alternatives.
At Zukunftstrasse 1 in Dübendorf - one S-Bahn stop from Stadelhofen, two from the Hauptbahnhof - LFiZ is the most central-feeling school in this guide despite sitting outside the city boundary. With around 1,130 students across three campuses close to Stettbach station, it is one of the largest private schools in canton Zurich. The school is run by ALFiZ, a non-profit parent association, which keeps the culture unusually family-oriented for a school of this size; parents have real governance authority and the board includes elected family representatives.
Two tracks define the offer: the 'classique' pathway (strong French with weekly German and English) and the 'bilingue internationale' (BFI) track, where a full third of teaching happens in German, including history and geography. Families who've been through both describe the BFI as genuinely bilingual rather than token - children come out with solid German literacy, not just conversational German. The 87% Baccalauréat success rate in 2025 is a fair measure of academic rigour; roughly half of graduates enter Swiss universities (ETH, EPFL, cantonal universities), with the other half going abroad. For Swiss university entry specifically, confirm the supplementary requirements at admissions, as the Bac alone may need complementary tests for some programmes.
The French system is demanding - more so than IB schools in the same age bracket - and children who join mid-primary without French or German need to build language quickly; the school's support structures help, but the environment rewards early starters. Fees are genuinely competitive: CHF 15,135-22,398 per year, with a sliding-scale reduction available for French-national families receiving employer assistance from French companies or AEFE-registered organisations. Minibus pick-up from several Zurich suburbs and before/after care until 6pm are practical advantages families regularly mention.
What parents value
- –Fees from CHF 15,135 per year - the most affordable full French Bac pathway in Zurich, with sliding-scale support for French-national families through the AEFE network.
- –BFI trilingual track produces genuinely bilingual graduates; access to French, German, and English university systems from one qualification is a real advantage.
- –Non-profit parent-governed structure; minibus service from suburbs, before-school care from 7:50am, after-care until 6pm - logistics that matter for working families.
Points of consideration
- –Entry without French is challenging in the primary years; the school will assess readiness, and late-joining children without French need intensive support before the curriculum becomes accessible.
- –Swiss university entry with the Baccalauréat may require supplementary exams depending on the programme; clarify with admissions if ETH or EPFL is in your child's plans.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1-3 (ages 3-5) | 3 | NaN |
| Grades 1-5 (ages 6-10) | 6 | NaN |
| Grades 6-9 (ages 11-14) | 11 | NaN |
| Grades 10-12 (ages 15-17) | 15 | NaN |
Fees converted from CHF. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Security Deposit (refundable) | NaN |
| Admin Fee (new students, one-off) | NaN |
| Registration Fee | NaN |
Academic Results
| Baccalauréat success rate (2025) | 87% |
Key results: Baccalauréat success rate (2025) 87%.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
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Student Body
Zurich's international schools serve a highly diverse student body. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
Quentin Duvauchelle
Director of the Lycée Français International de Zurich. Leads one of the largest AEFE-affiliated schools in Switzerland.