IB - Diploma Programme
The two-year Diploma Programme gives young people access to international universities and universities of applied sciences.
School mission
Welcome to the IB DP Programme at Academic Gateway!
Located in Zurich, Switzerland, Academic Gateway is an international school offering Swiss and foreign pupils a first-rate, holistic education that prepares them to excel at leading Swiss and international universities.
We provide a safe, supportive environment that not only addresses students’ social and emotional needs but also nurtures their personal character. Our curriculum is designed to help students realize their full potential across core academic subjects, while fostering a deep sense of global citizenship and responsibility for others and the planet.
Through an interdisciplinary approach, we empower our pupils to be successful learners, confident individuals, and effective contributors to their communities. We cultivate passionate lifelong learners who strive for academic excellence and are committed to making a positive impact on the world.
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More InformationFacts
Start
18. August 2025
Duration
4 semesters
Lesson times
Monday – Friday: 08:30 – 16:00
Target group
- Secondary school students
- High school students
- Foreign students
- Students aged 16 and over
Strengths
teaching staff
highly qualified teachers.
facilities
State-of-the-art classrooms, encouraging learning atmosphere.
Central location
In the heart of the city of Zurich.
personal care
Regular support talks and free tutoring, cooperation with eidg. dipl. Learning psychologists and fully supervised Matura work.
simulation weeks
Two exam simulations of a complete maturity test including correction, feedback and discussion for ideal exam preparation.
e-learning
Comprehensive, internal school e-learning platform (entire theory, all exercise sheets including sample solutions, original Matura exams with sample solutions in all subjects).
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video material
Recorded lectures in HD quality, learning videos with material summaries, pre-solved tasks in mathematics and physics. They find out here More about the digital school.
Requirements
To be admitted to the IB Diploma Programme, candidates must be motivated, committed to the curriculum and enthusiastic about global education.
Interviews and, if necessary, entrance examinations are used to reliably and thoroughly assess suitability for the programme.
To ensure the best possible fit for each student, we conduct an in-depth counselling interview – together with parents or guardians and the Academic Gateway pedagogical team. This partnership approach ensures that the timetable is specifically tailored to the requirements of university entrance.
To ensure that this is the right path for students, we carry out an assessment with all prospective students.
Course contents
Category I. Literature:
English SL, English HL
Category II. Languages:
French SL, French HL, German SL, German HL
Category III. Mathematics:
Mathematics SL, Mathematics HL
Category IV. Sciences:
Physics SL, Physics HL, Biology SL, Biology HL, Chemistry SL, Chemistry HL
Category V. Humanities:
Economics SL, Economics HL, History SL, History HL
Category VI. Elective:
One subject of category II., IV. or V.
Each student takes a minimum of three or a maximum of four subjects at higher level (HL), and the remaining at standard level (SL).
Learning objectives
You will develop sound academic skills in six subject groups as well as in the areas of critical thinking, research and social engagement. The curriculum includes languages, science, history, maths and economics, among others, and promotes your personal, academic and global development.
Degree / Diploma
IB Diploma
Costs
Total costs IB - Diploma Programme
per year
CHF 34’000.-
Included: E-learning access and Office365 package
Excluding: examination costs and teaching materials
Additional information
Completion of the federally recognised vocational baccalaureate examination (EBMP) qualifies students to study at all Swiss universities of applied sciences. The vocational baccalaureate specialising in Business & Services is the ideal preparation for studying in the business or service sector.
After completing the vocational baccalaureate, it is also possible to take the entrance examination for a Swiss university and the ETH via the Academic Gateway passerelle. The vocational baccalaureate examinations take place after the second semester and are organised by the Federal Baccalaureate Commission (SERI). Certified language skills from at least B1 level can be recognised.
More info here: SBFI Berufsmaturität.
Internationally recognised language certificates
Our students have the opportunity to acquire internationally recognised language certificates in English, French and German – and thus strengthen their global academic profile.
Free repetition
We offer the opportunity to repeat the final year of the course free of charge – provided that students have an attendance rate of at least 90%, pass all exams and pass the subjects Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) and the Extended Essay (scientific work).
Do you have any questions about our courses?
phone number
Academic Gateway
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Löwenstrasse 17
8001 Zurich
The opening times
- Mon to Fri
- 08:15 - 12:15
- 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
Download school contract
Please fill out the form. We will then send you a digital contract by e-mail, which you can easily fill out. As soon as we receive this, our secretariat will contact you personally to discuss the next steps.
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