Tutoring prices in Switzerland
Three transparent tiers. No registration fee. Free cancellation until 17:00 the day before. Any session refundable on knowledge or professionalism grounds.
How much does private tutoring in Switzerland cost?
Prices are set by tutor level — not by subject or city. All prices exclude 8.1% Swiss VAT.
Tier 1
CHF79/h
+ 8.1% VAT · CHF 85.40 inc. VAT
Basic Languages
- English language support
- French — early-stage
- German — beginner to intermediate
- Spanish — early-stage
- Primary and lower-secondary general
Tier 2
CHF89/h
+ 8.1% VAT · CHF 96.21 inc. VAT
Experienced tutors
- IB Diploma — all subjects SL
- IGCSE & MYP
- A-Level (Edexcel, Cambridge, AQA, OCR)
- AP — most subjects
- Swiss Matura core subjects
- Gymi prep — ZAP entrance exam
- IB IA, EE and TOK support
Tier 3
CHF99/h
+ 8.1% VAT · CHF 107.01 inc. VAT
Most accomplished tutors
- IB Maths AA / AI HL
- IB Sciences HL — Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- IB Economics HL, Computer Science HL
- A-Level Further Maths
- Swiss Matura — advanced & high-stakes
- University admissions (SAT, ACT, UCAS, Common App)
- ETH / EPFL preparation
| Tier | Price/h | Inc. VAT | Best for | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Languages | CHF 79 | CHF 85.40 | English, French, German, Spanish | At-home or online |
| Experienced tutors | CHF 89 | CHF 96.21 | IB SL, IGCSE, A-Level, MYP, AP, Matura, Gymi | At-home or online |
| Most accomplished | CHF 99 | CHF 107.01 | IB HL, university admissions, high-stakes Matura | At-home or online |
| Refund policy: If a session doesn't meet your expectations for tutor knowledge or professionalism, we will refund it in full — any session, not only the first. | ||||
All prices exclude 8.1% Swiss VAT. Online and at-home — same price, same standards.
Which pricing tier is right for your family?
Good Tutors Finder serves two audiences for private tutoring in Switzerland. Both find what they need at the same three tiers.
International-school families
IB, IGCSE, A-Level, AP and MYP
Families at international schools — ZIS, ICS Zurich, Geneva English School, Collège du Léman, ISL, ISB, ISZL and ISBerne — most commonly use the CHF 89 or CHF 99 tier. IB SL and IGCSE fall under CHF 89; IB HL subjects fall under CHF 99. IA, EE and TOK support falls under CHF 89.
Swiss-school families (English-speaking)
Gymi preparation and Swiss Matura
English-speaking families navigating the Swiss public system most commonly use the CHF 89 tier for Gymi preparation (ZAP, Langgymnasium and Kurzgymnasium) and Swiss Matura subjects. CHF 99 applies to advanced or high-stakes Matura preparation.
Is online tutoring the same price as at-home?
Yes. The price of online tutoring in Switzerland is the same as at-home — same tutor standard, same billing, no premium for either mode.
| Attribute | At-home tutoring | Online tutoring |
|---|---|---|
| Price | CHF 79 / 89 / 99 + VAT | CHF 79 / 89 / 99 + VAT |
| Tutor standard | Vetted, degree-qualified | Vetted, degree-qualified |
| Platform | Tutor travels to your home | Zoom, Google Meet, Teams |
| Cities served | Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, Zug, Bern | All Switzerland — any postcode |
| Session length | 1.5 hours recommended | 1.5 hours recommended |
| Assignment time | Typically 48–72 hours | Typically 48–72 hours |
What is included in a tutoring session?
Most families find that 1.5-hour sessions work well. Here is what a structured session looks like.
Diagnostic opening
The tutor identifies knowledge gaps and checks alignment with the student's exam board, year group and upcoming deadlines — IA, mock exams, ZAP date.
~15 minutes
Concept teaching
The tutor teaches or re-teaches the target topic using examples calibrated to the exact curriculum — IB HL, IGCSE, Swiss Matura or Gymi entrance standard.
30–40 minutes
Guided practice
The student works through past-paper or exam-style questions while the tutor observes, corrects and explains errors in real time.
25–30 minutes
Exam technique
The tutor reviews mark-scheme expectations, command-word interpretation and timing strategy for the relevant exam board — IBO, Cambridge, Edexcel, AQA, OCR, College Board.
10–15 minutes
Summary and next steps
The tutor summarises the session and notes what to practise before the next lesson, flagging any upcoming deadlines.
5–10 minutes
What is the difference between a Tutoring Plan and Pay As You Go?
Both plans use the same three-tier hourly rates. The difference is in billing and flexibility.
Tutoring Plan
Designed for ongoing weekly tutoring throughout the term
- ✓Monthly billingInvoiced at the start of each month
- ✓No admin feeThe hourly rate is the total charge (excl. VAT)
- ✓Recurring weekly scheduleSame tutor, same time each week
- ✓Missed sessionsCan be rescheduled within the same month
- ✓Pause or stop anytimeNo long-term commitment
Pay As You Go
For families who need flexibility and ad-hoc sessions
- –End-of-month billingItemised invoice for completed hours
- –12% admin fee appliesAdded to the hourly rate at billing
- ✓Fully flexible schedulingNo recurring commitment required
- ✓Book sessions as neededExam prep, one-off catch-up, coursework help
- ✓Pause or stop anytimeNo long-term commitment
What if the tutor doesn't meet our expectations?
Every session is backed by two unconditional policies.
Session refund policy
If a session doesn't meet your expectations for tutor knowledge or professionalism, we will refund it in full. This applies to any session — not only the first. No review process, no asterisks, no conditions beyond those two grounds.
Free cancellation
Cancel any session free of charge until 17:00 the day before. No long-term commitment. Pause or stop anytime with no penalty.
What families say about tutoring prices in Switzerland
International-school and Swiss-school families on tutor quality, curriculum knowledge, and the assignment process.
Sandra helped us find an excellent IB Maths tutor for our son in Zürich. The tutor was professional, reliable, and really understood the IB curriculum. Within a few months, his confidence improved dramatically and his predicted grade increased from a 4 to a 6.
We were struggling to find a tutor in Geneva who understood both IGCSE Chemistry and how to work with international-school students. Good Tutors Finder assigned someone within a few days, and the experience has been fantastic from the start.
As an expat family in Zug, we wanted someone dependable who could support our daughter with MYP English and Humanities. The process felt very organised and reassuring, and the tutor has been a brilliant fit.
Our daughter needed support for IB Biology before exams, and we were impressed by how quickly Good Tutors Finder arranged everything. The sessions were structured, encouraging, and genuinely effective. We also appreciated the flexibility and clear communication throughout.
Individual results vary. Good Tutors Finder does not promise specific grade outcomes.
A family's experience with tutoring prices in Switzerland
Case study
IB Maths AA HL — Zurich
Year 12 · ZIS · CHF 99/h Tier · Tutoring Plan · 8 weeks before May session
"Our son was struggling with the Paper 2 calculus questions and predicted a 4. We started at the CHF 99 tier eight weeks before the exam session. The tutor worked through past papers systematically, focused on the topics that consistently appear on IBO mark schemes, and built confidence through timed practice. Families often see steady progress within a few weeks — in our case the improvement in his mocks was visible by week four."
Parent of a Year 12 student, ZIS Zurich. Directional language only — individual results vary. GTF does not promise specific grade outcomes.
Who are the tutors assigned at each price tier?
Every private tutor in Switzerland assigned through GTF is degree-qualified, vetted and curriculum-specific. Two representative profiles — anonymised until full tutor profile pages are published.
Maths & Sciences tutor
Tier 2 — CHF 89/h · Zurich and online
BSc Mathematics, University of Zurich. 6 years' experience tutoring IB Maths SL, IGCSE Maths and Swiss Matura. Familiar with Edexcel and Cambridge mark schemes. Regular sessions with students from ZIS and ICS Zurich.
IB Sciences HL tutor
Tier 3 — CHF 99/h · Geneva and online
MSc Biochemistry, University of Geneva. Former IB Biology and Chemistry teacher. 9 years' experience with IB HL assessment criteria, IA design and EE supervision. Works with international-school families across Geneva.
Credentials verified before assignment. Full profiles on request. Tutor vetting standards →
How quickly can we start tutoring after booking?
Whether you need an IB tutor in Switzerland or English-language support for the Swiss school system, most families have their first session within a week of submitting the booking form.
Submit the booking form
Tell us the curriculum, subject, year group and preferred delivery mode. Takes about two minutes at the booking form.
Tutor assigned within 48–72 hours
We review the subject, curriculum level and location, then assign a vetted, degree-qualified tutor. We confirm everything by WhatsApp once the tutor is ready.
First session — fully refundable
If the session doesn't meet your expectations for tutor knowledge or professionalism, we will refund it in full. No conditions beyond those two grounds.
Full six-step process: see how tutoring assignment works →
Which payment methods are accepted?
Most families pay by card or bank transfer. Contact us on WhatsApp before booking if you prefer an alternative.
All invoices in CHF. 8.1% VAT added at invoicing.
Which Swiss cities do you serve?
At-home tutoring is available in six cities. Online is available anywhere in Switzerland — and internationally. The same price applies in every city.
Frequently asked questions about tutoring prices in Switzerland
What if the tutor doesn't meet our expectations?
If a session doesn't meet your expectations for tutor knowledge or professionalism, we will refund it in full. This applies to any session — not only the first. Contact us by WhatsApp after the session and we will process the refund promptly.
How quickly will a tutor be assigned after booking?
Most assignments are completed within 48 to 72 hours of submitting the booking form. We review the subject, curriculum, year group and location, then confirm the tutor and session schedule by WhatsApp. Urgent requests are reviewed as a priority, though same-day assignment cannot be confirmed before the review.
Can we cancel a session?
Yes. Cancellation is free until 17:00 the day before the scheduled session. No long-term commitment — you may pause, reduce frequency or stop at any time. For the Tutoring Plan, missed sessions can be rescheduled within the same billing month.
Is online tutoring as effective as at-home?
Families across Switzerland use both options and report similar outcomes. Sessions run via Zoom, Google Meet or Teams at the same tutor standard and the same price. Online is particularly practical for students outside city centres, for intensive exam-prep periods, or when the preferred tutor is in a different city. Both options are the same price and offer the same level of support.
Which tier covers IB tutoring in Switzerland?
IB Standard Level subjects and IGCSE are covered at CHF 89/h. IB Higher Level subjects — Maths AA/AI HL, Physics HL, Chemistry HL, Biology HL and Economics HL — are covered at CHF 99/h. IA, EE and TOK support can fall under either tier depending on the subject level. See the IB tutoring page.
Does GTF cover Gymi preparation and Swiss Matura?
Gymi preparation — including the ZAP entrance exam for Langgymnasium and Kurzgymnasium — and most Matura subjects fall under CHF 89/h. Advanced or high-stakes Matura preparation falls under CHF 99/h. See the Gymi preparation page and the Swiss Matura tutoring page.
More questions? See all FAQs or chat on WhatsApp.
Ready to find a tutor in Switzerland?
Submit the booking form and we'll confirm a vetted, curriculum-specialist tutor by WhatsApp — typically within 48 to 72 hours.
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