Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug vs Lipschule
Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug and Lipschule are both in Zug, about 17 km apart. Both schools offer Swiss programmes. Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug also offers British, and Lipschule also offers Montessori. Published annual fees are CHF 12,924 - 30,035 at Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug and CHF 21,456 - 31,416 at Lipschule, which puts Lipschule roughly 23% higher. Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug takes pupils from 3 to 15, and Lipschule from 3 to 16. Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug is the larger school, with around 300 pupils to Lipschule's 120. Typical class sizes are 12 at Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug and 25 at Lipschule.
Zug campus: Chollerstrasse 23, CH-6312 Zug-Steinhausen; Luzern campus: Maihofstrasse 95a, CH-6006 Luzern. The Zug campus is centrally located between Zug, Steinhausen, Cham and Hünenberg, with views of the central Swiss Alps.
Location
Lip Private School Zurich is located at Seestrasse 561, 8038 Zürich. It lies on the left bank of Lake Zurich near the city border with Wollishofen. The school is accessible by public transport.
Cycle 1: Montessori Kindergarten and Primary Level from 3 years; Cycle 2: Middle Level from 9 years; Cycle 3: Secondary Level from 11 years; Focus Year: 10th School Year from 15 years.
School type
School type
Private day school; bilingual international school delivering a bidirectional German–English education; Swiss cantonal curricula with the British National Curriculum applied to English.
School type
The school is a private Montessori-based school.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Small class sizes with targeted progression; additional support and support teaching when required; progress discussed with students and parents.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Affiliated with Cognita (Cognita family of Schools).
Country affiliation
Switzerland
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Morning supervision starts at 7:30am; lessons run during the day; after-school care available until 6:00pm; after-school club and Homework Club from Grade 1.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Overview — School Year 2026/27
This summary lists the school fees and related payment terms for Four Forest Bilingual International School for the School Year 2026/27. All amounts are shown in CHF and are presented as annual and per-term values (fees are billed in four equal instalments per academic year).
Application / one-time enrolment fee
- Enrolment fee (one-time, payable on confirmation of enrolment): CHF 2,500.
Tuition fees — Four Forest Luzern (School Year 2026/27)
- 1st Kindergarten (options): - 3 half days (mornings only): CHF 13,776 per year (CHF 3,444 per term). - 4 half days: CHF 14,796 per year (CHF 3,699 per term). - 5 half days: CHF 15,804 per year (CHF 3,951 per term). - 6 half days: CHF 17,376 per year (CHF 4,344 per term). - 7 half days: CHF 18,960 per year (CHF 4,740 per term). - 8 half days / Full-time: CHF 20,544 per year (CHF 5,136 per term). - Minimum programme: 3 mornings for 3-year-olds; 5 mornings for 4-year-olds.
- 2nd Kindergarten: CHF 21,828 per year (CHF 5,457 per term).
- Primary - Grades 1–4: CHF 23,088 per year (CHF 5,772 per term). - Grades 5–6: CHF 24,048 per year (CHF 6,012 per term).
Tuition fees — Four Forest Zug (School Year 2026/27) — Canton resident / non-resident
- Second child: 10% reduction on school fees (private payers). - Third child: 25% reduction on school fees (private payers).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition fees are invoiced in four equal instalments per academic year and are payable in advance on the following dates: 1 August, 1 November, 1 February and 1 May. Fees for an entry during the school year are invoiced from the first day of the month of entry. Late payment may incur interest, reminder and collection charges.
- A place is only guaranteed once the Schulgeld (tuition) for the first quarter has been paid. If a reserved place is not taken or a registration is withdrawn prior to the contractual start, the school fee for the first quarter remains payable and is due within 10 days.
- Annual “Schulgeldpauschale” (a general tuition package) is included in the tuition and covers many routine school costs (examples listed include excursions, camps, dental hygiene checks, theatre and museum visits). Optional or extra services such as the school club, language exams, individual music lessons and after‑school paid courses are charged separately and are payable in advance. Lunch catering is an additional cost when chosen and is invoiced together with the school fee invoices.
Boarding
- Four Forest operates as a day school; boarding is not provided.
Other costs and typical additional fees
- After-school clubs, extra-curricular activities and individual music lessons: charged separately; separate price lists apply. - Catered lunch (optional): charged in addition to tuition and invoiced with tuition invoices if used. Water is provided at school; sweetened drinks are not permitted. - One-off enrolment / material fee on first enrolment (amount covered above as the CHF 2,500 enrolment fee). - Incidental costs not covered by the tuition package (e.g., optional courses, private exams, certain external activities) are billed separately and must be paid in advance.
Refunds and cancellation terms
- Cancellation and notice: the school contract requires written notice and a four-month notice period that takes effect to the end of a semester (semester end dates: 31 January or 31 July). The date of receipt of the written notice determines the end of the payment obligation; outstanding fees and other obligations remain payable through the end of the notice period and are due within 10 working days after final billing.
- Refunds: the first-quarter tuition payment is required to secure a place and remains due if a registration is withdrawn before the contractual start; other refunds are governed by the contract and the final settlement will follow the contract's closing invoice. Late-payment charges and collection fees may apply where payments are overdue.
Fee payment instructions and methods
- Tuition and additional charges are invoiced according to the billing schedule above and must be paid in advance. Invoices include payment terms and will state the required payment arrangements; late payment may incur interest and collection fees.
Notes on adjustments
- Tuition fees are set on an annual basis and the school reserves the right to amend the fees for new school years. Sibling discounts apply only to private payers as indicated.
Fee details
Application / registration fees - No separate application or one‑off registration fee is published as part of the school's publicly‑listed fee schedule for the current academic year.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term equivalent) - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual CHF 27,120. Per term equivalent (annual ÷ 3): CHF 9,040. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual CHF 27,120. Per term equivalent: CHF 9,040. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual CHF 27,120. Per term equivalent: CHF 9,040. - Grade 1 (age 6): Annual CHF 27,840. Per term equivalent: CHF 9,280. - Grade 2 (age 7): Annual CHF 27,840. Per term equivalent: CHF 9,280. - Grade 3 (age 8): Annual CHF 27,840. Per term equivalent: CHF 9,280. - Grade 4 (age 9): Annual CHF 30,480. Per term equivalent: CHF 10,160. - Grade 5 (age 10): Annual CHF 30,480. Per term equivalent: CHF 10,160. - Grade 6 (age 11): Annual CHF 30,480. Per term equivalent: CHF 10,160. - Grade 7 (age 12): Annual CHF 30,480. Per term equivalent: CHF 10,160. - Grade 8 (age 13): Annual CHF 30,480. Per term equivalent: CHF 10,160. - Grade 9 (age 14): Annual CHF 30,480. Per term equivalent: CHF 10,160. - Grade 10 (age 15): Annual CHF 30,480. Per term equivalent: CHF 10,160.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is presented and charged on an annual basis (the published fee figures are annual amounts). Per‑term figures above are simple thirds of the annual amount to show a per‑term equivalent.
Boarding / accommodation - The school operates as a day school; boarding provision is not part of the school's offering.
Sibling discount and family reductions - Sibling reductions apply: second child receives a 15% reduction; third child receives a 25% reduction on the published tuition.
Other costs and typical extras - No separate, mandatory uniform fee is stated in the published fee overview. Additional costs for items such as learning materials, school trips, extracurricular activities, lunches or late‑care are not included in the headline tuition figures and may incur extra charges.
Refunds and withdrawals - No public, itemised refund policy for partial terms, late starts, or early withdrawals is included in the school's published fee figures.
Fee payment options - The published fee information does not itemise accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, direct debit or credit card). Contact details are provided for direct enquiries about payment arrangements.
Notes for record use - The amounts above are the school's published annual tuition rates for the current academic cycle and include the sibling discounts rule shown. Per‑term figures shown here are computed as one‑third of the annual fee to provide a term‑equivalent value for database display.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
Private day school
Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
Two lunch options are available: students may bring a packed lunch from home, or participate in a catered lunch programme at an additional cost. Water is served at school and sweetened drinks are not allowed. Lunch is supervised and followed by time for outdoor play.
Food options
Tuition includes meals. A Wednesday afternoon care option (12:30–18:00) is available for 265 CHF per month (3,180 CHF per year). Nachschulbetreuung (after-school care) runs after the end of classes from 16:00 to 18:00 and can be added for 1–4 days per week: 90 CHF per month (1,080 CHF per year) for 1 day; 137 CHF per month (1,644 CHF per year) for 2 days; 184 CHF per month (2,208 CHF per year) for 3 days; 231 CHF per month (2,772 CHF per year) for 4 days. The tuition schedule also lists full-time options with and without Wednesday meals (e.g., Vollpensum) priced accordingly (e.g., 2,440 CHF per month with Wednesday meals; 2,618 CHF per month without Wednesday meals; amounts vary by cycle).
House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
The school is part of the Cognita family of schools.
Governance and ownership
Lip Privatschule Zürich operates Lip Schule as a private school. The operator's address is Seestrasse 561, 8038 Zürich, and the Handelsregisternummer is CH-020.4.018.819-2. Oliver Steinlin is listed as Co-Geschäftsleitung (Co-Managing Director). Lipschule AG is the corporate entity behind Lip Schule.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Swiss Curriculum 21 forms the basis for all subjects, with English instruction aligned to the British National Curriculum. The school immerses students in one language at a time, spending one week in English and the next in German. Preschool and 2nd Kindergarten introduce language through bilingual play, while Primary School (Grades 1-6) builds knowledge in Swiss Curriculum 21 with English taught under the British framework, alternating languages weekly. Secondary School (Grades 7-9) continues bilingual delivery, with each subject taught in its designated language. Graduation pathways include Swiss Gymnasium (grade-dependent), Swiss Secondary School, or an International Pathway from Grade 7.
Curriculum details
Lip Private School Zurich is a Montessori private school offering Kindergarten and Primary (Cycle 1) from age 3, followed by Cycle 2 Middle Level from age 9, Cycle 3 Secondary Level from age 11, and a Focus Year (the 10th school year) from age 15. Cycle 2 features mixed‑age groups where students deepen their skills, explore interests, and learn to take responsibility, in an environment that strengthens personality and talents. The school is state‑recognized. Multilingual education is central: German and English are the everyday and teaching languages, and in Cycle 2 (grades 3–6 and the transitional year) lessons are conducted in German, English and French. New media are a fixed part of the curriculum, and every child has access to their own tablet. The Focus Year provides an individualized bridging year after secondary school for deepening, development and future planning, with personal guidance and flexible design.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Small class sizes.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates move on to Swiss Gymnasium (grade-dependent) or Swiss Secondary School; some follow an International Pathway from Grade 7.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
Talentia enrichment programme takes place on Thursday mornings at the Zug campus for highly gifted Primary students.
Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
Care & Support creates a supportive environment with a familial atmosphere. Class sizes are small, enabling individual needs to be addressed and progress discussed with parents. When required, additional support and learning support is provided. After-school activities strengthen SEL by giving students opportunities to practice teamwork, empathy and resilience in real-world settings. The after-school club runs until 6:00 pm and supervision is provided before lessons begin at 7:30 am.
Social & emotional learning
Learning is personal. Reliable relationships between teachers and students address individual needs. The school emphasizes personal development and provides a learning environment that fosters self-esteem within a familial setting.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
Individual learning needs are addressed through small class sizes and targeted progression. Teachers model different learning styles to support each child's development. When required, additional support and learning support is used. The school provides language support as part of its inclusive approach.
Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
The school offers a comprehensive bilingual program with immersive instruction in English and German. Following Swiss Curriculum 21 with elements of the British National Curriculum for English, the language of instruction alternates weekly between English and German (one week English, the next week German). Additional language support in German and English is available as required.
English as an additional language
The school uses bilingual German/English Montessori pedagogy and has multilingual teachers and staff.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Safety and wellbeing are a priority; the school follows policies and procedures to ensure a happy, healthy experience. Be Well Day and anti-bullying campaigns support students' mental wellbeing.
Mental wellbeing
Wellbeing is fostered through a familial environment, personal development, and positive learning experiences that strengthen self-esteem.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Safety and wellbeing of students are the priority; the school follows policies and procedures to ensure safety.
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
Zug campus at Chollerstrasse 23, Zug-Steinhausen (CH-6312). Four Forest offers modern facilities at both Lucerne and Zug campuses, including 1st and 2nd Kindergarten, all Primary classes, and a Forest school as part of the Swiss Curriculum. Secondary education for grades 7–10 (Secondary 1–3) is provided at both campuses. The school serves international, multilingual, and Swiss families and maintains regular parent–school communication and mutual respect to support students on their educational journey.
Facilities overview
Lip Montessori Private School Zürich sits in Zürich-Wollishofen near the lake. The building is designed for children's needs with bright, well-structured spaces that provide orientation and freedom of movement. Learning happens everywhere: in the learning landscape, on the break courtyard, and in the after-care area. The learning environment includes ateliers, learning niches, learning halls, and a school garden. The Kindergarten and early primary use a bilingual German-English Montessori approach, with German and English integrated into daily life.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
Access to well-equipped sports facilities; playgrounds and recreational spaces.
Sports facilities
On-site there is a large hall on the first floor used by the middle school, providing space for movement and sometimes serving as a theatre. The school operates an open learning space with personal workstations, group rooms, ateliers and a lakeside break area suitable for a variety of activities. There is no dedicated on-site gym; Lip Schule rents sports halls in Zürich and surrounding communities.
Academic facilities
Academic facilities
Modern classrooms with advanced learning technologies; dedicated art, music, and science rooms; libraries with diverse resources; extensive outdoor areas including a forest school; dedicated spaces for extracurricular activities and events.
Academic facilities
Lip Schule Zürich follows Montessori pedagogy in the Kindergarten and primary years, with a bilingual German-English environment. German and English are part of everyday life, supported by native-speaking teachers to encourage natural language acquisition; all other subjects are taught in German. The school emphasizes Montessori philosophy and a learning culture that fosters independence and curiosity. In the second cycle, digital competence and media literacy are integrated; students learn to research, evaluate sources, and use digital content responsibly, including use of iPads and other devices. In the third cycle, individual coaching focuses on expanding personal, social, and methodological competencies, with an emphasis on guiding the learning path toward future career choices. Examinations exist in various forms to demonstrate competencies, and a competence profile guides next steps toward future career choices.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
A wide range of after-school programmes including ball skills, Robotics, extra language classes and drama; art and craft sessions; individual music lessons (including piano); Homework Club after school on specified days.
Extra curricular facilities
Exkursionen, camps and project days are integral to the program. From the primary to the secondary levels, students take part in field trips to nature, culture, and society, as well as theatre and museums. There are several project weeks and camps across three school years to explore different subject areas.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
Two campuses operate in Lucerne and Zug, offering education from pre-school through lower secondary. The curricula follow the cantons of Lucerne and Zug with English instruction aligned to the British National Curriculum. Four Forest is part of the Cognita global family. In 2024 Four Forest joined the Cognita family, and leadership across the group guides both campuses. A leadership team guides both Luzern and Zug campuses.
History
Lip Privatschule Zürich is a familial private school on Lake Zurich that offers children and adolescents an inspiring place for personal development. Since 1998 Lip has stood for an inspiring learning environment—before, during, and beyond compulsory schooling. As a Montessori private school, Lip operates with room within Lehrplan 21 for holistic, competence-oriented education.
Community
Community
Fasnacht celebrations at Four Forest Zug and Luzern feature student performances and community activities. Visiting Educators from Yew Chung International School explored bilingual learning at Four Forest Zug. Family language workshops and Be Well Day events have been held to foster multilingual learning and community. Four Forest Zug Sports Day 2025 demonstrated the school's active community life.
Community
Lip maintains a close, friendly network with partners, suppliers, alumni, and the parents of its students. This Lip network provides graduates with additional opportunities and perspectives for entering the job market. The school emphasizes three core values: Inspiring learning happens everywhere—at the Wollishofen site, in the mixed-age open spaces, in the diverse learning niches, in the workshop, outdoors by the lake, and during outings; Personal learning is supported by reliable relationships between teachers and students and among staff, enabling holistic, competence-oriented growth within Lehrplan 21; and a Family-like environment that strengthens self-worth through positive learning experiences and encourages students to deepen their interests and pursue their own path.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
The Parents Association regularly organizes coffee meetups and events during the school year to strengthen community and actively involve parents. A highlight is the annual Four Forest Community Event that brings together families, students and staff to connect, celebrate, and create memories. The association supports open and respectful communication between parents and the school. Approximately 45% of our families have Swiss or German roots, with the remainder representing around 40 nations. The prospectus describes these activities as integral to the Four Forest family and community-building.
Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
The Four Forest Group offers education from Preschool through Secondary levels under one roof. It follows Swiss Curriculum 21, with elements of the British National Curriculum for English. Teaching is delivered in German and English, with one week taught in German and the following week in English. Classes are led by teachers who teach in their native language or a language in which they are fluent, and class sizes are kept small to address individual needs and support progression.
Academic & intellectual
Digital literacy is emphasized; students learn to use iPads, phones, and computers to research, evaluate, prepare, and present information. Responsible use of digital and social media is taught in class and daily life, with parental involvement. English and French are part of daily schooling; native-speaking teachers enable natural language learning while other subjects are taught in German. Excursions, camps, and project days bring world topics into the classroom and support cross-disciplinary learning.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
An extensive range of after-school activities is offered, including ball skills, Robotics, drama, and extra language classes. Art and craft sessions provide creative development, and music lessons (including piano) are available. From Grade 1, Homework Club operates after school, and the After-School Club runs daily from 3:15pm to 6:00pm.
Arts & creative
The Focus Year includes theater and music as modules. Project work and ateliers are integral to the curriculum. Rhythmized learning, stress management, and communication and teamwork are addressed. Garden projects, theater activities, and swimming courses are part of the experiential program.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
Four Forest provides immersive bilingual education in English and German. Following Swiss Curriculum 21, with elements of the British National Curriculum for English, students are immersed in English and German on alternating weeks, taught by teachers in their native language or a language in which they are fluent. Early immersion yields faster language mastery and enhances confidence; after several years, students' second language proficiency nearly matches their mother tongue.
Cultural & language
English and French are part of daily life not only in language classes but also during breaks, supervision, and meals. Native-speaking teachers enable natural, playful language acquisition. All other subjects are taught in German. The school uses Zurich's cultural offerings for excursions and projects to broaden students' cultural experiences.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
Regular class and whole-school events such as sports days, autumn camps, ski days, and celebrations of annual festivals foster community and social interaction. Students participate in class council to learn how different opinions and positions can be represented in a discussion. After-school care and a broad range of clubs provide opportunities to socialise and pursue interests, with sports, arts, and clubs reinforcing social-emotional learning.
Social & hobbies
Community is built by collaboratively developing rules and encouraging respectful cooperation. Students develop social and personal competencies through teamwork and shared meals, strengthening their sense of belonging within the school. Open spaces support movement, play, and social interaction across age groups.
Community & service
Community & service
The Parents' Club plays a vital role in fostering community engagement by organizing family events and welcoming new families, and supports fundraising for the Four Forest charity and initiatives such as Be Well Day and anti-bullying campaigns.
Community & service
Garden projects near Grenzsteig involve caring for the community garden, chickens, planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting; harvested produce is used in the garden kitchen. Internships and service-learning opportunities occur with partner companies to connect learning with real-world contexts.
Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
The Talentia Programme nurtures highly gifted students with a weekly enrichment morning that replaces normal lessons. It focuses on projects and life skills and runs on Thursdays at the Zug campus, and is available to internal Four Forest pupils, LMS students, and external pupils who are gifted.
Leadership & professional
Career exploration is facilitated through modules on career choice, internships, and applications. There are internships and service-learning opportunities with partner businesses, plus development of communication, presentation, teamwork, and conflict-resolution skills. The Focus Year spaces resemble coworking environments to prepare students for the working world, supported by personal coaching.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Outdoor Learning emphasizes movement and outdoor play in a forest setting. The program aims to develop personal, social, and emotional skills through experiences in a natural environment, building confidence and teaching respect for the environment. Sessions are supervised by fully trained and qualified specialists.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Swimming courses and first-aid training are offered as part of the program. Rhythmed learning and stress management are included to support well-being. An in-house kitchen serves fresh meals daily and accommodates dietary needs, with opportunities for students to assist in meal preparation. The Focus Year provides open, calm coworking-style spaces to foster balance and focused work.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Languages taught: English and German. Instruction languages: English and German. English is taught according to the British Curriculum as part of the Swiss Curriculum 21. Language support is available in English and German. LMS German Path is offered at both Zug and Luzern locations in primary (1st–6th grade) and in Luzern for secondary, following Curriculum 21.
Language provision
German, English and French are taught across Lip Schule Zurich. Cycle 1 uses German and English as everyday and teaching languages. Cycle 2 uses German, English and French. Cycle 3 provides English and French taught by a dedicated English teacher and a French specialist.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
A unique bilingual learning model where children study one week in English and the next in German, taught by teachers and assistants who teach in their mother tongue or in a language in which they are fluent.
Bilingual teaching
Cycle 1 is bilingual, with German and English as part of everyday life and teaching languages. Cycle 2 uses German, English and French as teaching languages. Cycle 3 includes English and French taught by a dedicated English teacher and a French specialist.
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
Preschool through primary use weekly language immersion: one week in English, the next in German, with English taught according to the British Curriculum as part of Swiss Curriculum 21. The program is delivered by staff who are native speakers or fluent in the language.
Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Application for the appropriate programme: The application form lists programmes as 1st Kindergarten, 2nd Kindergarten, 1st Grade Primary, 2nd Grade Primary, 3rd Grade Primary, 4th Grade Primary, 5th Grade Primary, 6th Grade Primary, 1st Grade Secondary, 2nd Grade Secondary, and 3rd Grade Secondary. 2. Admission interview and class visit: Admission includes an interview; the School Management may contact the child's previous schools for academic details and behaviour. A visit to an existing class may be recommended to gauge the classroom environment. 3. Availability and trial days: Admission is subject to availability and possible trial days. 4. Written decision: The decision will be confirmed in writing. 5. Enrolment contract: By signing the School Contract, a binding enrolment is concluded; the completed application must be returned to School Management; this is a binding reservation of a place and the decision regarding admission and place remains reserved. 6. Enrolment fee and first trimester fees: If admitted, a one‑time enrolment fee is due and the school fees for the first trimester are payable within 10 days. 7. Fees and payment schedule: School fees are payable in three equal installments (in advance) on August 1, December 1, and April 1; the current price list is published before the end of March each year; if a child enters mid‑year, the school fee is invoiced for the entire month of entry. 8. Withdrawals/late entry: If enrolment is withdrawn or a child does not start, the enrolment fee and the first trimester fee are due as described. 9. Year‑round applications: Applications are accepted throughout the school year. 10.