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Lucerne is home to 3 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
Compare 3 international schools in Lucerne, Switzerland. Filter by curriculum, fees (average CHF 33,707), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Four Forest Bilingual International School Luzern is a private day school with campuses in Luzern and Zug. The school follows the cantonal curricula of Luzern and Zug and uses the British National Curriculum for English language instruction. From day one, students are immersed in a bilingual program, with one week taught in German and the following week in English, ensuring balanced language development. Preschool through Primary and Lower Secondary are offered across both campuses, with secondary education for grades 7–10 available at each site. The school provides modern classrooms equipped with learning technologies, plus dedicated spaces for art, music and science, a library, and extensive outdoor areas including a forest school. After school, Schulclub runs daily from 3:15 to 6:00 with activities such as sport skills, robotics, language classes and drama, alongside individual music lessons. Field trips, theatre performances, and museum visits are included in the annual fee. For families.
International School Altdorf is a private international boarding and day school for students aged 13 to 18, set on a hillside campus with mountain views. The school offers a rigorous mix of Cambridge IGCSE (14–16) and the IB Middle Years Programme for junior years, along with the IB Diploma Programme (16–19) and the IB Career-related Programme supported by BVIS and UNWTO Academy Switzerland with OTHM accreditation. Language development is a clear focus, with IGCSE languages (English, German, French, Chinese) and targeted English support for non-native speakers. The campus features athletics facilities (soccer, basketball, tennis; summer beach volleyball and outdoor pool) and a fitness club, plus outdoor activities such as hiking, rowing, mountain biking and skiing. A distinctive feature is the on-campus animal shelter run by students, linking campus life with service. Modern classrooms, a well-equipped library, and tutoring and exam-prep services support personalised learning. The school welcomes international families worldwide.
Lucerne International School is a small international high school in Root, Lucerne, housed in the D4 Business Village. It offers the British curriculum with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and A Levels, accredited by Pearson Edexcel, AQA, and OxfordAQA. The school serves students aged 15 to 18 across grades 10 to 12. With small classes and a flexible timetable, learners benefit from a blended approach that combines classroom teaching with online materials. The campus provides access to nearby facilities, including a canteen and restaurant in the D4 complex for lunch, and a nearby Update Fitness gym at a special student rate to support regular physical activity. Targeted English and German language support helps multilingual students settle in. The school provides college guidance and university application support, and offers pathways to Swiss and international universities. A start to the day reflects sleep patterns and supports wellbeing with commitments in sport, music, or arts.
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