International Boarding Schools for American Families
Elite boarding schools in Switzerland, UK, USA, Spain and other European countries. Give your child a truly international experience with multilingual fluency and global perspectives.
"The best investment in your child's future—worldwide excellence meets American ambition."
Why American Families Choose International Education
A global education that opens doors worldwide—not just on the East Coast
Beyond Ivy League Prep
International boarding schools offer a truly global education with multilingual fluency, diverse perspectives, and networks that extend far beyond traditional US prep schools.
True Internationalism
Elite boarding schools worldwide have genuine international diversity—students from 60+ countries in Switzerland, UK traditions of excellence, American innovation, and Spanish cultural richness.
World-Class Facilities
From historic Alpine campuses in Switzerland to prestigious UK estates, modern American facilities to Spanish coastal settings—each destination offers exceptional learning environments.
Holistic Development
International education emphasizes character, responsibility, and independence alongside academics—developing well-rounded global leaders, not just test-takers.
American Community
International schools worldwide have established American student communities. Your child will find compatriots while experiencing authentic international diversity.
Easy Access from US
Direct flights from New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and other major US cities to Geneva, Zurich, London, Madrid, and Barcelona. Europe is highly accessible for family visits.
Our Three Areas of Expertise
Comprehensive Educational Services
Elite Boarding Schools
Placement at top schools in Switzerland (Le Rosey, Collège du Léman), UK (Eton, Harrow), USA (Phillips Exeter, Andover), and Europe.
- • Switzerland, UK, USA, Spain, France
- • IB, A-Levels, American Diploma
- • Complete admission support
University Admissions
Strategic guidance for admission to the world's most prestigious universities: Ivy League, Oxbridge, ETH Zurich, and more.
- • Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT
- • Oxford, Cambridge
- • ETH Zurich, EPFL
Summer Camps
2-8 week summer programs: languages, sciences, arts, sports, leadership. Ideal introduction to boarding school life.
- • Switzerland, UK, France, Spain
- • Languages, sciences, arts, sports
- • Ages 8-18
Top Schools for American Students
Institut Le Rosey
Rolle & Gstaad
The world's most prestigious boarding school, exceptional US university placement including all Ivy League schools
Institut auf dem Rosenberg
St. Gallen
Innovation-focused with entrepreneurship programs, strong Silicon Valley connections
TASIS The American School in Switzerland
Lugano
American curriculum in Switzerland, AP courses, familiar structure for US families
Collège Alpin Beau Soleil
Villars-sur-Ollon
Character development through adventure education, strong American alumni network
About International Boarding Schools for American Families
Swiss Academic Network is a Geneva-based educational consulting firm specializing in helping American families find the perfect boarding school worldwide. With over 30 years of experience, we provide personalized guidance for families from New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Houston, and across the United States seeking world-class international education for their children in Switzerland, UK, USA, Spain, and other European countries.
International boarding schools offer American students diverse alternatives to traditional US prep schools like Phillips Andover, Phillips Exeter, Choate Rosemary Hall, and Deerfield Academy. While these American institutions provide excellent education, international schools worldwide offer true global diversity with students from 60+ countries, multilingual education where students graduate fluent in 2-4 languages, and exposure to diverse cultures and global perspectives. We help families access elite boarding schools, prestigious universities, and summer camps worldwide.
Top boarding schools for American students include Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland (the world's most prestigious boarding school), Eton College and Harrow School in UK (centuries of excellence), TASIS in Switzerland (American AP curriculum), Institut auf dem Rosenberg (innovation focus), and elite Spanish boarding schools offering Mediterranean settings. These schools have excellent track records placing graduates at Ivy League universities including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, and Stanford.
Boarding school fees vary by location: UK schools typically cost £40,000-£60,000 ($50k-$75k) annually, US boarding schools $50,000-$80,000, Swiss schools CHF 80,000-130,000 ($90k-$150k), and Spanish schools €30,000-€50,000 ($32k-$55k). Fees are typically all-inclusive, covering tuition, room, board, activities, and most extras. Contact Swiss Academic Network for a free consultation to explore international education options for your family.
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