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Cardinal Education started as a boutique tutoring service in California and has grown into one of the most trusted educational consulting firms in the world. With over 20 years of success stories, we now support students and families across Switzerland—from Zurich to Geneva—with expert academic guidance and U.S. admissions support.
Whether your child is working toward the Matura, preparing for the IB Diploma, or enrolled in an international school following a French or British curriculum, our tutors deliver customized support that bridges Swiss academics with U.S. expectations. We don’t use generic lesson plans or cookie-cutter worksheets. Instead, we focus on your child’s unique learning style, goals, and potential, offering tutoring that’s personal, powerful, and proven to work.
Building a strong academic foundation from the start. Our K-12 tutoring programs provide support in core subjects and beyond.
Primary School TutoringPersonalized support in foundational reading, writing, math, and science to help younger students in Swiss public, private, and bilingual schools build confidence and excel in their core subjects. |
Lower Secondary Tutoring (Sekundarstufe I / Cycle 2)Expert guidance for students in Sek A/B, Cycle 2, and the early years of Gymnasium or international programs. We align our tutoring with Matura preparation, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and bilingual standards. |
Upper Secondary & College Prep Tutoring (Gymnasium / Cycle 3 / IB / US Pathway)Specialized tutoring for Matura, IB Diploma Programme, and U.S. college prep coursework—including ACT/SAT, personal statement writing, and advanced essay development. |
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SCIENCE TUTORING |
HISTORY TUTORING |
LANGUAGE TUTORING |
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Swiss Matura Math (standard & advanced) IB Mathematics: AA & AI SAT & ACT Math Prep |
Swiss Matura Biology, Chemistry, Physics IB Sciences (SL & HL) AP Sciences (for U.S.-bound students) |
Swiss History & Philosophy IB History & World Studies U.S. History & Essay Skills Critical Thinking & Analytical Writing |
French German (as first or second language) English (Literature, Language B, or ESL/EAL) Spanish Mandarin |


Master your standardized tests with expert-led prep tailored for students across Switzerland. Whether you’re tackling the SAT, ACT, or U.S. private school entrance exams, our proven strategies are designed to help UK students succeed with confidence.
Conquer the digital SAT with expert guidance, personalized strategies, and proven results that stand out in U.S. admissions.
Master the ACT with expert strategies, timed practice, and personalized tutoring built for U.S. university success.
Expert tutoring, tailored strategies, and full-length ISEE practice tests for students in Switzerland applying to elite American schools.
Where academic excellence meets international opportunity, boost your SSAT score with our practice tests.
Faith-based education starts with strong scores. Expert tutoring for Swiss students applying to top American Catholic high schools.
Adaptive tests require adaptive strategies. We help Swiss students master the STAR Reading and Math tests with expert tutoring designed for U.S. school success—no guesswork, just results.
Our expert tutors turn strong writing skills into standout U.S. admissions essays.
Discover the Cardinal Education difference. We provide exceptional, personalized tutoring for families across Switzerland.
Our tutors are academic specialists who understand the complexities of the Swiss education system, the International Baccalaureate, and U.S. college admissions. We offer expert guidance in Matura subjects, IB coursework, and standardized test prep for the SAT, ACT, and more.
Every session is fully customized to your child’s learning style, goals, and curriculum—whether they’re in a public Gymnasium, an international school, or a bilingual program. No generic worksheets. Just strategic, individualized instruction.
We offer fully remote tutoring designed for international families. Whether you’re in Lausanne during the school year or abroad on holiday, your child’s academic support continues seamlessly and reliably.
Students in Switzerland who work with Cardinal Education show measurable improvements in grades, confidence, and performance. From mastering complex coursework to excelling in high-stakes exams, we help students thrive academically and prepare for future success in competitive admissions.
Cardinal Education has supported students from some of Switzerland’s most prestigious international and private schools. Our expert tutors and admissions consultants understand the unique academic environment here, and we know how to help students turn that achievement into standout U.S. applications.
Whether through SAT/ACT prep, academic tutoring, or strategic guidance for U.S. private school and college admissions, we’ve helped Swiss families unlock opportunities at the most competitive institutions in the U.S.
Some of the schools our Swiss students come from include:
From IB students to Matura-track scholars, our tailored support has helped Swiss families thrive academically and gain admission to the top U.S. colleges and private schools.
At Cardinal Education, we offer expert tutoring across a wide range of subjects, customized for the academic landscape in Switzerland. Our tutors support students in Swiss public schools (preparing for the Matura), bilingual programs, and international schools offering the IB or American curriculum. We provide specialized help in Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, French, and German—whether your child is reviewing linear equations or decoding Rousseau.
We also work with students tackling Extended Essays, Internal Assessments, or U.S.-style analytical writing. For those applying to U.S. universities, we offer test prep for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams alongside regular coursework. Every session is tailored to fit your child’s school system—be it the IB Diploma Programme, Matura, or a hybrid curriculum. We go beyond homework help by building critical thinking skills, content mastery, and confidence. In short, we meet Swiss students where they are—and guide them where they want to go.
Absolutely. Many of our students attend Switzerland’s top international schools, such as Zurich International School, TASIS, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint), and Collège du Léman. These schools often offer the IB, American, or hybrid curricula that require different kinds of academic support than the Swiss public system. We’re fluent in all of them.
Whether your child is prepping for the SAT while managing IB coursework or needs help navigating Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay, we provide targeted, curriculum-aligned support. We also help with Internal Assessments, project-based learning, and even advanced essay development for college applications. International students often juggle multiple systems and expectations, and that’s exactly where we thrive.
At Cardinal Education, tutoring isn’t just about better grades. It’s about helping globally minded students in Switzerland succeed on their own terms, with clear goals, academic strategy, and expert coaching every step of the way.
We believe a great tutor match is part science, part art. At Cardinal Education, we take time to understand your child’s learning style, personality, school background, and academic goals before selecting the right tutor. Whether your child is quiet and needs a patient, encouraging approach or thrives on fast-paced, intellectually challenging conversations, we’ve got the right person for them.
Our tutors are subject-matter experts from top universities with years of experience supporting Swiss students in the Matura, IB, and U.S. curriculum tracks. We look beyond grades—we focus on building trust and a productive working relationship that motivates students and helps them flourish.
We also match based on school system alignment: whether your child is in a bilingual program in Geneva, an international school in Zurich, or a Gymnasium in Bern, we’ll make sure your tutor understands the curriculum and expectations. When the fit is right, learning becomes more than effective—it becomes transformative.
Our tutoring for Swiss families is fully online, and it’s designed to be just as engaging and effective as in-person sessions. We use digital whiteboards, shared documents, and collaborative tools to create a live, interactive learning environment that works across time zones and school schedules. Whether your child is revising Matura essays in Zurich or prepping for the SAT in Lausanne, we’re just one video call away.
Online tutoring gives Swiss families maximum flexibility—no commuting, no scheduling chaos. It also makes it easy to stay consistent even during holidays or while traveling internationally. Many of our tutors are based in the U.S., which gives students access to native English speakers, subject experts, and admissions specialists.
Most importantly, it works. Our Swiss students consistently improve their academic performance, build confidence, and reach their goals. No matter where you are in Switzerland, Cardinal Education brings world-class tutoring right to your screen—on your schedule, on your terms.
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Cardinal Education is an independent educational consulting company. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any private school, including those mentioned on this website. All school names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used here for descriptive purposes only.