11 Best Schools in Zurich

Zueri VKU Kurs - Verkehrskunde Zürich runs structured driver-theory courses from Niederdorfstrasse 63, close to Zurich’s Central and main station. Classes are designed to be engaging and participatory, with group sizes that support questions and discussion.

Courses are bookable seven days a week and cost CHF 99, including all course elements. Extended weekday hours and weekend options make it practical for learners fitting the VKU requirement around work or study.

Mikulic Fahrschule Zürich combines driving lessons and VKU courses at Seestrasse 41 in Zurich. Its teaching style puts clear explanations, patience and practical guidance at the centre, making it especially suitable for learners who feel anxious behind the wheel or want steady support through the process.

Flexible lesson times run from Monday to Friday, with Saturday availability, while trial lessons are advertised at CHF 59.

MBSZ – Marketing & Business School Zurich is an adult education school on Josefstrasse in Zurich, with a practical approach to teaching marketing and business subjects. Course content is designed to connect classroom learning with real working situations, while examination simulations add useful preparation for assessment.

The school’s teaching team is described as helpful, attentive and approachable, creating a supportive setting for focused professional development.

Barfachschule Thörig Zürich offers professional, hobby and team-event bar courses on Schaffhauserstrasse. The intensive Pro course is structured as a focused one-week programme, with small groups, fresh products and hands-on drink preparation.

Instruction is led by Remo Thörig, presented as a Swiss and vice-world champion, bringing an experienced, charismatic teaching style to training that can suit both aspiring bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts.

Musikschule Hug Zürich is a music school on Kernstrasse offering individual lessons in a supportive learning environment. Its teaching approach centres on personal attention, professional instruction and steady musical development, making it suitable for beginners and adults who want to start something new.

The school also offers music gift vouchers, while its broad daily opening schedule can accommodate lessons at varied times.

Taekwon-Do Center Zurich Terranova presents martial arts as a combination of fitness, self-defence and personal discipline for all age groups. Daily beginner courses from Monday to Sunday and free trial training make it approachable for newcomers, while the teaching philosophy reaches beyond sport toward long-term focus and progression.

The centre is located on Dorfstrasse in Zurich and also operates locations in Winterthur and Freiburg.

Zurich Fashion School on Dufourstrasse offers fashion design education with an emphasis on creativity, technical knowledge and personal guidance. The one-year fashion design course provides a structured route for developing ideas while learning the foundations of the discipline.

Teaching is described as patient, knowledgeable and encouraging, making the school a strong fit for students who want close support while building confidence and an individual creative direction.

School of Art and Design Zurich in Binz brings together courses in art, painting, illustration and design. Its three-year course offers an extended path for exploring different artistic disciplines, supported by instructors who connect subject knowledge with practical application.

The varied programme suits learners looking for broad creative development rather than a single narrow specialism, with weekday opening hours at the Zurich campus.

Schule für Gestaltung Zürich is a vocational secondary school on Ausstellungsstrasse, offering a design-oriented educational setting in Zurich. Its profile suits students seeking structured vocational training connected with visual and creative fields.

The school operates weekday hours split between morning and afternoon sessions, with direct telephone contact available for current course details, admissions guidance and practical arrangements.

Minerva Zürich is a vocational school on Scheuchzerstrasse with pathways spanning commercial education and KV, vocational baccalaureate, secondary school, Passerelle and professional further education. Its broad academic range makes it useful for students and adults comparing different stages of vocational progression in one institution.

The learning environment is described as friendly, with competent teaching and a pleasant atmosphere.

Zürich Wine Academy is an educational institution for people who want to understand wine with greater confidence, from first steps to professional qualification. Its programme includes WSET courses, guided tastings, masterclasses, wine events and educational travel experiences.