Lakeside School - Horgen vs SIS Swiss International School Rotkreuz-Zug

	L Lakeside School - Horgen Zug, Switzerland	S SIS Swiss International School Rotkreuz-Zug Zug, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 24,600 - 27,720	Fees / year CHF 26,620 - 27,500
Age range	Age range 3 - 12 years	Age range 3 - 16 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 120
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, German	Instruction language German, English
Opened	Opened 2001	Opened 2012
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Lakeside School Horgen is located in the center of Horgen at Alte Landstrasse 33-35, CH-8810 Horgen. Getting to school is easy by public transport: a 2-minute walk from Horgen train station, a 10-minute walk from Horgen Oberdorf train station, and a 10-minute walk from the Meilen-Horgen ferry.	Location The school is located in the Suurstoffi district in Rotkreuz, in the canton of Zug, Switzerland. It offers bilingual education in English and German. The modern school building is in a car-free residential and business area with excellent road and public transport links.
Stages	Stages Early Years (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten); Primary School (Grade 1 to 6); Bilingual Matura (upper school through Swiss Matura).	Stages Kindergarten and Primary School
School type	School type Day School on one campus.	School type Private educational institution
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 20+ nationalities represented
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Student support rooms for individual language and learning support in small groups.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Switzerland	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times, and activities, even during school holidays
Bus service details	Bus service details School Bus (Küsnacht) with door-to-door and shuttle services	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & entrance fees - Registration (application) fee: CHF 500 (non‑refundable). - Deposit (payable on signing the contract): CHF 2,000 for the first child, CHF 1,000 for the second child, CHF 500 for each additional child. The deposit is held against outstanding amounts and is refunded on exit according to the school's deposit policy. Tuition fees (monthly and annual) — Pre‑Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Primary (Grade 1–6) - Pre‑Kindergarten (full programme — Wednesdays half day): CHF 2,050 per month / CHF 26,400 per year. - Pre‑Kindergarten (5 mornings per week): CHF 1,310 per month / CHF 15,720 per year. - Pre‑Kindergarten additional morning (per morning): CHF 260 per month / CHF 3,120 per year. - Pre‑Kindergarten additional afternoon (per afternoon): CHF 210 per month / CHF 2,520 per year. - Kindergarten (full programme — Wednesday afternoon free): CHF 2,310 per month / CHF 27,720 per year. - Kindergarten option with an additional free afternoon (Tue or Thu) or other half‑day patterns: examples listed at CHF 2,150 per month (CHF 25,800 per year) and CHF 2,200 per month (CHF 26,400 per year) depending on the chosen pattern. - Primary School (Grades 1–6): CHF 2,310 per month / CHF 27,720 per year. Sibling discount: 5% on tuition for the second child and 10% for each subsequent child. Day Care, After‑school and optional services (examples) - Day Care (examples of monthly / yearly pricing and time slots): - Morning care (typical early slot): CHF 245 per month / CHF 2,940 per year (example option). - Afternoon Day Care (5 days per week, shorter slot): CHF 490 per month / CHF 5,880 per year (example option). - Full after‑school extended care (5 days to 18:30): CHF 735 per month / CHF 8,820 per year (example option). - Single morning/afternoon session and Wednesday‑afternoon rates are available at specific per‑session prices. - Spontaneous/occasional Day Care: charged hourly (example CHF 20 per hour for spontaneous bookings) and invoiced separately. Hot lunch and school bus - Hot lunch (monthly examples): CHF 200 per month (4 days/week, excl. Wed) or CHF 250 per month (5 days/week, incl. Wed); annual equivalents CHF 2,400 / CHF 3,000 respectively. - School bus (where available and charged): typical example CHF 300 per month / CHF 3,600 per year (train‑station shuttle integrated in tuition at some locations; paid bus routes noted as an additional cost). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and recurring charges are stated as monthly amounts and are payable in advance at the beginning of each month. The school issues invoices and applies its stated monthly billing schedule. Prices are subject to change per the school's published fee schedule. Boarding - Boarding is not offered at this campus; the school operates as a day school with Day Care and after‑school options. Other costs and charges - School fund (one‑off or standing contribution): CHF 1,000 (listed as Schulfond on early years pages). - Extra‑curricular / leisure courses and certain activities (e.g., external providers for After‑School Clubs, holiday care, class trips) are charged separately when applicable. - Occasional charges for spontaneous Day Care or special services are invoiced separately (example: CHF 20 per hour for spontaneous Day Care bookings). Refund and cancellation rules (fees) - The registration (application) fee of CHF 500 is non‑refundable. - The deposit is retained as security against outstanding amounts and is refunded on exit subject to the school's deposit policy and any minimum attendance period conditions specified in the contract. Specific deposit refund conditions (timing and forfeiture in case of late cancellation) are set out in the school's admissions/contract terms. Fee payment options - Invoices and the school's fee portal are used to manage billing and payments; recurring tuition is invoiced monthly in advance. Payment instructions (IBAN/QR reference or e‑billing and the parent fee portal) are provided on the school's invoicing/parent portal. Parents may follow the school's invoice instructions when making payments. If you need specific monthly versus annual amounts for any single program option or confirmation for a particular academic year, use the published fee schedule entries above for the current programme options and fee levels.	Fee details Registration (application) fee - One-time, non-refundable registration fee required to guarantee a place. - First child: CHF 600. - Each further child from the same family: CHF 500. Tuition fees by school level (per semester billing) - The school fees are billed in advance per semester. On request, arrangements can be made to pay the school fees in six monthly instalments (2% surcharge). School fees for mid-term admissions are prorated. - Kindergarten 1 and 2: One payment at the beginning of the semester CHF 13,310; six monthly instalments CHF 2,263 (6 instalments, 2% surcharge). - Primary (Primary intro and Primary 1 to 6): One payment at the beginning of the semester CHF 13,310; six monthly instalments CHF 2,263 (6 instalments, 2% surcharge). - Secondary (Secondary 1 to 3): One payment at the beginning of the semester CHF 13,750; six monthly instalments CHF 2,338 (6 instalments, 2% surcharge). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed in advance per semester. Parents may choose one lump-sum payment at the beginning of the semester or request a six-month instalment plan; the instalment plan carries a 2% surcharge. Mid-term admissions are billed on a prorated basis. Sibling discount - A sibling discount of 10% of the school fees is granted for the second, third, etc. child from the same family while multiple children are enrolled; the reduction applies to the school fees of the younger child or children. Optional additional costs - Lunch (optional): - Kindergarten to Primary 1: Full week (5 days) CHF 1,200; One day per week CHF 240; Single booking per meal CHF 15. - Primary 2 to Secondary 3: Full week (5 days) CHF 1,350; One day per week CHF 270; Single booking per meal CHF 15. - After-school care (optional, 16:00–18:00): Full week (5 days) CHF 2,400; One day per week CHF 480; Single booking per hour CHF 18. - Clubs: Additional clubs are offered and incur separate charges; detailed club costs are available from the school office. Boarding fees - SIS Rotkreuz-Zug operates as a bilingual day school for local and international families; there are no boarding facilities and therefore no boarding fees applicable. Refund information - The registration (enrolment) fee is non-refundable. School fees for mid-term admissions are prorated. No other refund conditions are specified on the school fee summary. Fee payment options (billing and instalment details) - Billing is per semester in advance. Parents may pay the semester amount in one payment at the beginning of the semester or choose the six-month instalment option (2% surcharge). Mid-term admissions are prorated. Specific payment method details (bank transfer, card options, etc.) are managed through the school's billing/invoice process.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Lakeside School Horgen offers a bilingual curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten through Primary School and into the bilingual Swiss Matura path in partnership with Freies Gymnasium Zürich. In Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, each class has English-speaking and German-speaking teachers, exposing children to both languages. In Primary School, instruction is delivered in English and German, with one native English-speaking and one native German-speaking teacher sharing responsibilities; there is an English week when all subjects are taught in English and a German week when they are taught in German; specialist subjects are taught in either language. The program follows Lehrplan 21, the Swiss national curriculum, and is enriched by international curricula. The bilingual Matura path offers continued study at the bilingual Gymnasium or ProGymnasium through the FGZ partnership, with an almost exam-free admission to the bilingual Gymnasium via Vorbereitungsklasse 6 (V6) after Grade 6, subject to passing the V6 entrance exam. Many Lakeside School students complete the Swiss Matura to gain access to world-class universities in Switzerland and abroad.	Curriculum details Since 2012, the school provides immersive, bilingual education from kindergarten through primary school in the Suurstoffi area. The SIS Educational Concept emphasizes a Bilingual Experience, an Independent and Value-Centred Approach, a Day School Community, and Continuity from Kindergarten to College, enhanced by Learning through Technology and a Strong Network. Language acquisition begins early, guided by experts in a natural environment, leading to lifelong competence. Each class is supervised by one German-speaking and one English-speaking teacher, who communicate with students in their native languages. The modern school building is located in Suurstoffi and classrooms and specialist rooms are equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology; the Kindergarten sits in a refurbished historic building with an attached playground, and a nearby multi-purpose hall serves as a cafeteria and for school events. Extracurricular activities, lunch, supervision, before- and after-school care, and flexible drop-off and pickup options complement the school day.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results Across its Swiss Matura pathway, Lakeside School Horgen reports that about 60% of students enter a Gymnasium after Grade 6, with many going to bilingual Freies Gymnasium Zürich or monolingual public Gymnasien; Perspectiva Nova provides on-campus exam preparation, contributing to strong higher-education progression.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Many Lakeside School students complete the Swiss Matura to gain access to world-class universities in Switzerland and abroad. The school bases its program on Lehrplan 21, the Swiss national curriculum, and integrates international curricula to support academic pathways. The FGZ partnership and V6 entrance exam structure facilitate transitions to Gymnasium-level education, and Perspectiva Nova provides on-campus exam preparation for Gymnasium entrances.	Higher education progression —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Registration is completed online for Lakeside School Horgen. You initiate the process via the Lakeside School registration portal. The Horgen campus address is Alte Landstrasse 33-35, CH-8810 Horgen. 2. Fees and the admissions procedure are described on the Fees & Registration page. This page provides information on tuition fees and the admissions procedure. Reviewing this page is recommended as part of planning your child's enrollment. 3. You can contact the Horgen campus by email or phone for admissions inquiries. The Escola app provides the primary channel for school communications with parents, and direct emails are available to teachers, management, and the office. Parent conferences are held once a year at the start of the school year.	Admissions 1. Getting in Touch: Get in touch via the contact form, by email, or by phone. You may also visit an Open House to gain an initial impression of everyday school life and meet the school leadership in an informal setting. We provide further information, answer your first questions, and discuss together what the next suitable step might be for you and your child. 2. Consultation: A personal consultation is arranged to get to know each other and discuss questions and the educational concept. The school introduces you to its approach and, when possible, provides a tour of the building to give a glimpse into classroom life. If an on-site visit isn't possible, consultations can be conducted virtually, by phone, or via email. 3. Trial Days: If it feels right for both sides, one or more trial days are arranged. Your child experiences everyday school life to assess comfort in the environment. Trial days are non-binding and typically occur after the consultation; if trial days aren't possible, an alternative solution will be discussed. 4. Registration: If you decide in favour after consultations and trial days, the registration form is provided digitally or in printed form. Complete the form in full and submit it to the SIS school of your choice. The school is happy to support you if you have any questions. 5. School Contract: After registration is received, the school contract is prepared and sent with information about the enrolment fee. Once the contract is signed and the enrolment fee is received, your child is officially registered at SIS Switzerland and the place is reserved. The school thanks you for your trust and looks forward to accompanying your child on their educational journey.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If a year group or class is full, waiting lists are maintained. To secure a place, enquire about capacity early, preferably in spring.
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