AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE 

LA CÔTE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL’S FEES

At La Côte International School Aubonne (LCIS), we believe that an outstanding education is a lifelong investment in your child’s future. The fees at our international school in Switzerland reflect the exceptional teaching and learning we provide, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and the world's best educators. You can find full details here.

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AN OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUALISED EDUCATION

LA CÔTE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL’S FEES EXPLAINED

We’re committed to providing clear information about our fees. We also strive to make sure our tuition fees are as inclusive as possible.

Our fees cover five full days of outstanding teaching and learning per week, which include a robust sports programme designed to keep students active and engaged. Our tuition fees also include exam entrance and many extra-curricular activities, as well as exciting global opportunities – like our exclusive collaborations with MIT and UNICEF – through Nord Anglia Education.

A full breakdown of our fees is listed below. If you have any questions, our admissions team are here to help.
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OUR SCHOOL FEES: 2025-26

All fees are listed in Swiss Francs (CHF) and are applicable per student.

 

Administration and registration fees

We charge a one-time registration fee to families of new students. Payment is needed to secure your child’s place. Our annual administration fee is applicable to each student at the start of every academic year. 

  Tuition Fee Amount
One-off Registration Fee Primary and Secondary School (Year 1-13) 3,000
  850

Tuition fees

Our tuition fees include five full days of education per week, teaching materials, exam costs, and in-house extra-curricular activities.
Fees are in CHF 2025/26 Annual Fees Autumn Term (40%)  Spring Term (40%)  Summer Term (20%)

Foundation 1 (mornings only)

19,500

7,800

7,800 3,900             
Foundation 1 (extra afternoon) 1,950 780 780 390
Foundation 1 (full day) 28,400 11,360 11,360 5,680
Foundation 2 (full day)

29,200

11,680 11,680 5,840
Primary (Years 1–2) 29,600 11,840 11,840 5,920
Primary (Years 3–6) 30,700 12,280 12,280 6,140
Secondary (Year 7) 34,000 13,600 13,600

6,800

Secondary (Years 8–9) 34,600 13,840 13,840 6,920
 Secondary School (Years 10-11)  35,400 14,160 14,160 7,080
Secondary Diploma Programme (DP1 and DP2)

38,800

15,520 15,520

7,760

*For children attending Foundation 1 on a part-time basis, tuition fees will be calculated as ‘mornings only’ (plus an additional afternoon rate).

 

 

Mandatory activity fees

Our compulsory activity fees are non-refundable (except for medical withdrawal, which may be claimed through insurance). They don’t include the cost of ski equipment. All fees are subject to confirmation.

Primary Years 1 – 4 (4 ski days)

740

Primary Years 5 – 6 and Secondary Years 7 – 8 (1 week ski trip) 1,280
Secondary Years 9 – 10 (3 days ski trip) 780
Residential Trip Years 1 – 7  610
 Residential Trip Years 8 –10  1070
 DP1 (CAS Trip) 3,000 (estimated - the activity varies from year to year)

 

Optional fees: Transport (five days a week)


Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
Round trip 4,250 4,650 5,000
One way 2,750 3,000 3,200
Occasional ad hoc booking (single journey) 25 30 35

*These rates apply for the entire academic year. Part-week rates are not available, and no reductions can be offered due to absence or irregular school hours.

 

Optional fees: Lunch (five days a week)


Foundation 1-2  Primary Years 1-2 Primary Years 36 Secondary
Years 11
and 13 
Annual  1,950 2,650 2,850 3,000  2,800
Autumn Term  780 1,060 1,140 1,200  1,200
Spring Term  780 1,060 1,140 1,200  1,200
Summer Term  390  530 570 600  400

 

Optional fees: After-school care

We also offer an after-school care programme, which runs from 3.05-6.15 pm, Monday to Friday. The cost of this service is 15 CHF per child, per hour. 

15:05–18:15 15 per hour

 

Payment of fees

Tuition fees are calculated on an annual basis, and split between autumn (40%), spring (40%), and summer (20%) terms, no matter how many academic days there are that year.

Fees can be paid annually (including a 2% discount) or in three termly instalments.

Type of payment
Payment date
Annual June 30th
Autumn Term (first instalment) June 30th
Spring Term (second instalment) November 15th
Summer Term (third instalment) February 28th

 

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