Lipschule vs Rietberg Montessori School

	L Lipschule Zug, Switzerland	R Rietberg Montessori School Zug, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 21,456 - 31,416	Fees / year CHF 25,680 - 33,600
Age range	Age range 3 - 16 years	Age range 3 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 120	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language German, English	Instruction language German, English
Opened	Opened 1998	Opened 1987
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location Seestrasse 119/121, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland. Located in Zürich city centre near the Museum Rietberg. Public transport is available via Tram Line 7 to the Museum Rietberg stop.
Stages	Stages 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.	Stages Kindergarten for ages 3-6 in four mixed-age groups; Elementary school for ages 6-12 in two mixed-age levels (three lower elementary 6-9 and two upper elementary 9-12).
School type	School type The school is a private Montessori-based school.	School type Montessori day school; state-accredited by the Department of Education of Canton Zürich; AM(S) licensed.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Language development and perceptual support (reading, spelling and arithmetic) with a coordinated support programme; DaZ (German as a second language) in small groups or individual lessons; support covers kindergarten and primary levels.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Switzerland	Country affiliation Switzerland
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School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Mealtimes include breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. Breakfast is available 7:30–8:00 a.m. The menu is vegetarian with allergies/intolerances options; afternoon snack includes bread and seasonal fruit.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application fees - Registration fee: CHF 1,000, payable as soon as the trial days or introduction days are confirmed. - Contribution to the school's welfare foundation: CHF 1,500, invoiced after the school contract is signed. This contribution may be refunded if the child does not claim the place; the registration fee is not refundable. Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown per month and per year) - Kindergarten (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri): - 07:30–12:00: CHF 2,140 per month (CHF 25,680 per year). - 07:30–13:30: CHF 2,430 per month (CHF 29,160 per year). - 07:30–18:00 (full day): CHF 2,800 per month (CHF 33,600 per year). On Wednesdays the school finishes at 12:00; lunch and extra Wednesday childcare can be booked separately. - Elementary School (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri): - Lower elementary (Unterstufe) 07:30–18:00: CHF 2,920 per month (CHF 35,040 per year). - Upper elementary (Mittelstufe) 07:30–18:00: CHF 2,990 per month (CHF 35,880 per year). On Wednesdays the school finishes at 12:00; lunch and extra Wednesday childcare can be booked separately. - Children with special pedagogical needs: fees handled individually. Wednesday-afternoon care and per-day options (bookable separately) - Per semester (pauschal): - Lunch + childcare 12:00–13:30: CHF 760 per semester. - Lunch, childcare and activities 12:00–18:00: CHF 1,560 per semester. - Per day (individual booking): - Lunch + childcare 12:00–13:30: CHF 50 per day. - Lunch, childcare and activities 12:00–18:00: CHF 90 per day. Holiday programme / holiday care - Holiday programme per week (08:00–18:00): CHF 600 per week. - Holiday programme per day (08:00–18:00): CHF 150 per day. Additional charges and optional extras - Late pick-up charge: CHF 50 per quarter hour. - Extra costs not included in tuition: tickets for exhibitions/performances, costs for excursions/camps/project weeks, ZVV travel card(s) for outings, contribution to the class fund. - Music lessons (optional): individual piano lessons (35 min) CHF 60 per lesson; guitar/ukulele individual (35 min) CHF 60 per lesson. Details are handled in a separate music contract. - Language support (German as a second language / DaZ): group and individual lesson rates listed (examples: 6-person group CHF 35 per lesson; 2-person group CHF 75 per lesson; individual tuition 60 minutes CHF 100; shorter individual lessons also priced). - Holiday-care weekly and daily rates are listed under the holiday programme section above. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing cycle and due date: school fees are due in advance and may be paid annually, half‑yearly, quarterly or monthly as desired. The due date for payment is the 25th of the preceding month. Invoices are issued once per school year. - Additional offers (extra-curricular items, optional bookings) are invoiced separately with a payment period of 30 days. - Late payment penalties: interest for delayed payment is charged at 5% and an additional CHF 10 per written reminder; the school reserves the right to claim further damages. Boarding fees - No boarding provision: the school operates as a state‑accredited day school (day school model); there are no boarding fees. Refund information - Registration fee: non‑refundable. - Welfare foundation contribution: can be refunded if the child does not claim the place; a donation receipt is issued at the end of the first school year when the place is accepted. - Tuition refunds: holidays, absences or other types of non‑attendance do not justify a reduction or refund of school fees. Temporary school closures ordered by authorities (force majeure) do not justify refunds of school fees. Fees for a child starting mid‑year are calculated pro rata by full months. Fee payment options - Bank transfer (including QR‑payment for Swiss online banking) and Twint are used for payments and event collections on the school site; bank account details and QR‑transfer options are used for payments. - Invoicing is managed by the school; payment frequency options (annual / semi‑annual / quarterly / monthly) are accepted as noted under billing schedule. Other notes on costs - The tuition amounts include childcare during the stated hours, breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and standard school materials. Additional optional services and excursions incur separate charges as listed above.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details Children in kindergarten and elementary are placed in mixed-age groups: 3–6, 6–9 and 9–12 years. Qualified Montessori staff accompany the children in their learning process. Learning takes place in both German and English. The Montessori curriculum fully covers all the Canton Zurich curriculum requirements and guarantees transfer to secondary school. The school is a state-accredited day school under the Department of Education of Canton Zurich and is licensed by the Association Montessori Schweiz (AM(S)).
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions Are you interested in a place at our school? Starting school is a special moment – for children, for parents, and for us as a school. At the Rietberg Montessori School, we shape this journey together. Here you can find out how the admissions process works: The first contact – we look forward to hearing from you. Your path to us begins very simply: fill out our prospective family form or give us a call. Our administration team will take time for you and get in touch to arrange a visit to our school. You also have the opportunity to register for one of our Open Days. Getting to know us and experiencing Montessori: During your visit, we open the doors to our learning environment. You will gain insight into our classrooms, experience the atmosphere, and meet the people who shape our school. In a personal conversation with the pedagogical school leadership, we take time for your questions and thoughts. Curious to learn more? Fill out the prospective family form now or give us a call – we look forward to hearing from you! The school is located at Seestrasse 119/121, CH-8002 Zürich. Tel. +41 44 205 50 60.
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