International Matura
After completing secondary school, the ILS Immersive Learning Space offers the opportunity to earn a university entrance qualification while simultaneously building a business. The education, which meets international standards, ensures access to universities in many countries (including Switzerland and the USA). The education model has two stages:
IGCSE: High school diploma after 1–2 years (equivalent to a technical or commercial secondary school diploma).
A-Levels: International Matura after an additional 2 years.
The language of lessons and exams is English. The timetable is individually optimized, requires approximately 4 hours per day, and thus allows students to start their own business on the side. Learning coaches and monthly progress assessments help optimize individual performance levels. Entrepreneur coaches support the development of students' own start-ups.
Prerequisites are completed secondary education, a business plan, and a passed assessment.
For a non-binding consultation, please contact:
Comparison: A-Levels vs. Matura and IB
International A-Levels (IAL) plus iGCSE
first general education, then strength-oriented
Swiss Matura
humanistic and general education
International Baccalaureate (IB)
holistic and general education
International A-Levels (IAL) plus iGCSE
mostly free subject choice
Swiss Matura
mostly compulsory subject choice
International Baccalaureate (IB)
free subject choice according to guidelines
International A-Levels (IAL) plus iGCSE
Minimum 6 subjects
- 3 general education subjects iGCSE
Swiss Matura
12 subjects + Matura thesis
International Baccalaureate (IB)
6 subjects
- Theory of Knowledge
International A-Levels (IAL) plus iGCSE
transparent and highly standardized curricula and assessment systems
Swiss Matura
more flexibly designed curricula and assessment systems
International Baccalaureate (IB)
transparent and highly standardized curricula and assessment systems
International A-Levels (IAL) plus iGCSE
prepares methodically and content-wise for university, covers first-year university content
Swiss Matura
prepares methodically and content-wise for university – study ability through general education
International Baccalaureate (IB)
prepares methodically and content-wise for university, covers first-year university content
International A-Levels (IAL) plus iGCSE
high national and international acceptance
Swiss Matura
high national, partial international acceptance
International Baccalaureate (IB)
high national and international acceptance
International A-Levels (IAL) plus iGCSE
promotes excellence through minimum grade in each subject
Swiss Matura
required average of 4.0, many compensation options
International Baccalaureate (IB)
promotes excellence through point system
International A-Levels (IAL) plus iGCSE
subjects and exams can be retaken individually and as often as desired
Swiss Matura
retake possible once overall
International Baccalaureate (IB)
subjects can be retaken up to 3 times total
International A-Levels (IAL) plus iGCSE
internationally valid, continuing intermediate qualification (iGCSE) in case of withdrawal or exit
Swiss Matura
no valid, continuing intermediate qualification in case of withdrawal or exit
International Baccalaureate (IB)
no valid, continuing intermediate qualification in case of withdrawal or exit