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School search and education advisers

School placed before the waitlist closes.

For families the school drives the whole move. Popular international schools fill early, and your address decides the public school. 43 agencies work as education advisers: shortlist, applications, and a flat in the right catchment.

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agencies list school search
43
international day school a year, 2026/27
CHF 14–40k
public school, in the local language
free
when the Swiss school year starts
August
Google reviews talk about schools, kindergarten or daycare
41

Top 3 partner agencies for school search in Switzerland, and why

Ratings from Google reviews, October 2026

The top 3 in Switzerland are partner agencies we work with directly: Auris Relocation, Prime Relocation and Welcome Service, in alphabetical order. No agency pays for its place here. Partner agencies work across Switzerland; named here are those that list school search and have at least 10 Google reviews.

  • Auris RelocationPreferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Score 4.98★ 5.0 from 197 Google reviews (65 in the last 24 months)office in ZurichHome search, Permits, Settling-inEN, DE, FRfree first consultation

  • Prime RelocationPreferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Score 4.81★ 4.8 from 68 Google reviews (17 in the last 24 months)office in ZugHome search, Permits, Settling-inEN, DE, FREuRA, EuRA Global Quality Sealfree first consultation

  • Welcome ServicePreferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Score 4.75★ 4.7 from 41 Google reviews (6 in the last 24 months)office in GenevaHome search, Permits, Settling-inEN, FR, DE, ITfree first consultation

ReloFinder score (Bayesian average)Google ratings captured – partner agencies we work with directly are in the top groupHow we rankupdated

The top 10 for school search

Of the 43 agencies that list school search, in the same order as everywhere on ReloFinder. The top five are partner agencies we work with directly. All other agencies follow their review score.

All 43 agencies

Top 5 partner agencies

  • Top 5

    Auris Relocation

    Preferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Zurich · EN DE FR

    Google rating 5.0197 reviewsGoogle rating of Auris Relocation’s own listing, captured 11 May 2026.

    Score 4.98

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    Newest review: Auris Relocation
    “From day one, Corinne provided exceptional service during our recent relocation. She was friendly, organized, and so helpful when it came to paperwork and…”
    ★★★★★Rebecca P. · Google ·

    Clients mention 8 consultants by name

    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Orientation
    • Temporary housing
    • Departure

    ReloFinder score 4.98

    Preferred partner: pays ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank

  • Top 5

    Prime Relocation

    Preferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Zug · EN DE FR

    Google rating 4.868 reviewsGoogle rating of Prime Relocation’s own listing, captured 1 May 2026.

    Score 4.81

    Taking new clients

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    Newest review: Prime Relocation
    “Silvia from Prime Relocation did an outstanding job. We were very happy with the service.”
    ★★★★★Cecilia B. · Google ·
    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Temporary housing
    • Departure
    • Partner support
    • Pets
    • Tax & legal

    ReloFinder score 4.81

    Preferred partner: pays ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank

  • Top 5

    Rel-Ex (Relocation & Expat Services GmbH)

    Preferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Andelfingen · EN DE FR

    Google rating 5.07 reviewsGoogle rating of Rel-Ex (Relocation & Expat Services GmbH)’s own listing, captured 21 Sep 2026.

    Score 4.87

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    Newest review: Rel-Ex (Relocation & Expat Services GmbH)
    “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Relex for their outstanding support throughout our family’s relocation process. Relex made what could have been…”
    ★★★★★Atte V. · Google ·

    Clients mention 1 consultant by name

    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Temporary housing

    ReloFinder score 4.87

    Preferred partner: pays ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank

  • Top 5

    Relonest

    Preferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Zurich · EN DE FR IT ES

    Google rating 4.621 reviewsGoogle rating of Relonest’s own listing, captured 11 May 2026.

    Score 4.73

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    Newest review: Relonest
    “Relonest is the best relocation service for Zürich. Arabella and the whole team did a fantastic job in supporting me on the apartment scouting and migration…”
    ★★★★★Max F. · Google ·

    Clients mention 1 consultant by name

    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Temporary housing
    • Departure

    ReloFinder score 4.73

    Preferred partner: pays ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank

  • Top 5

    Welcome Service

    Preferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Geneva · EN FR DE IT

    Google rating 4.741 reviewsGoogle ratings of Welcome Service’s own listings in Geneva, Lausanne and Zurich combined, captured 14 Oct 2026.

    Score 4.75

    Taking new clients

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    Newest review: Welcome Service
    “Welcome Service did an excellent job understanding our needs, helping us find a place, and helping us to settle in.”
    ★★★★★Simo H. · Google ·
    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Temporary housing
    • Departure
    • Partner support
    • Pets
    • Tax & legal

    ReloFinder score 4.75

    Preferred partner: pays ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank

  • Top 5

    Just Relocation

    Preferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    All Switzerland · EN TR DE

    Google rating 5.02 reviewsGoogle rating of Just Relocation’s own listing, captured 21 Sep 2026.

    Taking new clients

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    Newest review: Just Relocation
    “It was a great experience working with Deniz. Moving is always stressful, but her calm and kind personality, knowledge about the local practices helped us to…”
    ★★★★★Nora C. · Google ·
    • Home search
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Coaching
    • Insurance

    Preferred partner: pays ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank

  1. Rank 6

    Relocation Basel (h.o.m.e.s. GmbH)

    Riehen · DE EN FR IT ES

    Google rating 5.0102 reviewsAverage of the 102 reviews captured from Relocation Basel (h.o.m.e.s. GmbH)’s own Google listing, 31 Mar 2026.

    Score 4.97

    Taking new clients

    Profile →
    Newest review: Relocation Basel (h.o.m.e.s. GmbH)
    “Recently relocated to Basel from US and very lucky to be guided through the integration process by Claudia. So many things managed perfectly including securing…”
    ★★★★★Daniel M. · Google ·

    Clients mention 2 consultants by name

    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Temporary housing
    • Departure
    • Partner support
    • Pets
    • Tax & legal

    ReloFinder score 4.97

  2. Rank 7

    Silver Nest Relocation

    Zürich · EN DE

    Google rating 5.062 reviewsGoogle rating of Silver Nest Relocation’s own listing, captured 11 Nov 2025.

    Score 4.95

    Taking new clients

    Profile →
    Newest review: Silver Nest Relocation
    “I couldn’t recommend Silver Nest Relocation more than enough to anyone searching for an apartment in Zürich’s competitive housing market. From the very…”
    ★★★★★Sean K. · Google ·

    Clients mention 2 consultants by name

    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Departure
    • Pets

    ReloFinder score 4.95

  3. Rank 8

    Xpat Relocation

    Hünenbergsee · EN DE

    Google rating 5.039 reviewsGoogle rating of Xpat Relocation’s own listing, captured 31 Jan 2026.

    Score 4.94

    Taking new clients

    Profile →
    Newest review: Xpat Relocation
    “We moved to Switzerland for my wife’s work - our second relocation from the US in three years - with our three kids and dog. Marianne goes above and beyond…”
    ★★★★★Chris D. · Google ·

    Clients mention 1 consultant by name

    • Home search
    • Settling-in
    • Schools

    ReloFinder score 4.94

  4. Rank 9

    Crane Relocation GmbH

    Zug · EN DE

    Google rating 5.027 reviewsGoogle rating of Crane Relocation GmbH’s own listing, captured 11 May 2026.

    Score 4.92

    Taking new clients

    Profile →
    Newest review: Crane Relocation GmbH
    “Flawless Relocation Support in Zug – Highly Recommended! I cannot imagine how difficult our move to Zug (6300) would have been without Julia Kaufmann and Crane…”
    ★★★★★Denis B. · Google ·

    Clients mention 1 consultant by name

    • Home search
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Departure

    ReloFinder score 4.92

  5. Rank 10

    Schmid & Hoppler

    Wollerau · EN DE

    Google rating 5.027 reviewsGoogle rating of Schmid & Hoppler’s own listing, captured 21 Nov 2025.

    Score 4.92

    Taking new clients

    Profile →
    Newest review: Schmid & Hoppler
    “We were very pleased with Sandra's support when we were looking to rent an apartment in Canton Schwyz. From the beginning, she was very friendly and sensitive…”
    ★★★★★Taylor F. · Google ·

    Clients mention 2 consultants by name

    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools

    ReloFinder score 4.92

  6. Rank 11

    SwissNest Relocation

    Preferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Zurich · EN DE RU

    Google rating 5.023 reviewsGoogle rating of SwissNest Relocation’s own listing, captured 21 Sep 2026.

    Score 4.91

    Taking new clients

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    Newest review: SwissNest Relocation
    “I had a great experience working with SwissNest Relocation for my move to Zurich. From our first call, Anna was very helpful and immediately understood what I…”
    ★★★★★Lena B. · Google ·
    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Temporary housing
    • Partner support
    • Pets
    • Tax & legal

    ReloFinder score 4.91

    Preferred partner: pays ReloFinder nothing, not for introductions and not for rank

Score = Bayesian average of the Google rating, weighted by review count (captured per agency between November 2025 and October 2026). Quotes: each agency's newest Google review of 80+ characters, any rating. How we rank

Schools, city by city

Local agencies only: an office in the region or the region in their own service area. Where the local data is deep enough, the city has its own school search page.

What an education adviser does

  1. Needs and timeline

    Ages, curriculum, languages, how long you stay and your start date frame every option.

  2. A shortlist of schools

    Public, bilingual or international, matched to your neighbourhoods, budget and length of stay.

  3. Applications and assessments

    Forms, deadlines, entrance assessments and interviews, across several schools at once.

  4. Waitlist strategy

    Which schools have real places, how to time offers and how to keep a fallback.

  5. School and home together

    Line up the confirmed school with a flat in its catchment. The two decisions are one.

Video, 2 min 1 s

School search in Switzerland: international or local?

Swiss public schools are free and taught in the local language, and your address decides the school. Tuition at international day schools is on average around CHF 14,000 to 40,000 a year (2026/27), and the popular ones fill early.

Chapters

  1. 0:00The school drives the move
  2. 0:17Public, bilingual or international
  3. 0:33Fees, and when to start
  4. 0:50The address decides the school
  5. 1:01What an education adviser does
  6. 1:26What it costs
  7. 1:40Get matched

Read the transcript

What school search costs

Prices agencies and schools publish, not quotes. 41 of the 43 agencies price your case in a free first consultation.

Checked on 24 September 2026 on the published price pages. Your consultant quotes exactly after the first call.
PackagePriceWhat it covers
School searchCHF 190 / hourShortlist, visits and applications, billed hourly or as a family package.
International day schoolCHF 14,390–39,700Tuition a year, 2026/27, at four international schools, before one-off fees.
Public schoolfreeTaught in German, French or Italian; your address decides the school.

Sources: Swiss Relocation Services GmbH, Zurich International School, International School Basel, International School of Geneva, International School of Zug and Luzern, Fedlex.

Public school is free, and good

Swiss public schools are free and taught in the local language (German, French or Italian). Younger children often settle in fast; teenagers mid-curriculum may be better served by an international or bilingual school.

Start with the school

International day schools charge CHF 14,390–39,700 a year in tuition (2026/27), and the popular ones fill early. If the move depends on a school, begin there.

Read before you start

Plain answers, updated for 2026.

All guides

Schools: questions, answered

Public, bilingual or international?

It depends on your timeline, budget and how long you stay. An education adviser maps the options against your neighbourhoods and your children’s ages. 43 agencies list school search; 41 offer a free first consultation.

Can an adviser help with waitlists?

Advisers strong in your region know which schools have places now and how to time applications, including a fallback. 41 Google reviews of these agencies mention schools, kindergarten or daycare.

Why does catchment matter so much?

For public schools your address decides the school, so the flat and the school are one decision. An agency that does both keeps them aligned.

Or start with something else

Find the right school, and the flat that goes with it.

Two minutes of questions, then a consultant from one of our partner agencies with time for you gets in touch. Free, with no obligation.

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