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Zug is home to 25 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
Compare 11 international schools in Zug, Switzerland. Filter by curriculum, fees (average CHF 29,018), location, and more to find the right international school now.
SIS Swiss International School Zürich is a private bilingual day school in Switzerland, welcoming students from age 4 to 18. Established in 2005, it offers a continuous, bilingual education from Kindergarten through to the SIS Bilingual College, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). In the primary grades, teaching follows the cantonal curriculum while incorporating elements of the British curriculum and SIS-developed materials, with language acquisition supported by experienced teachers in a natural, immersive environment. The school uses contemporary infrastructure and technology across classrooms and specialist spaces, supporting learning across subjects. The campus features a large outdoor area with a sports field, a playground and a rooftop terrace, fostering activity and outdoor learning. SIS Zürich emphasizes continuity from kindergarten to college and provides flexible before- and after-school care, lunch, and holiday clubs. Distinctive programs include the SIS Student Exchange Programme and intercultural activities as part of a SIS community.
School of Tomorrow is a bilingual private day school for ages 4 to 18, offering Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary (Gymnasium) across three campuses: Schloss Sihlberg Enge, Augustinerhof Zurich, and Gerichtsplatz Uster. The curriculum blends the Swiss Lehrplan 21 with an English-language program, delivering a comprehensive English curriculum alongside German–English bilingual education and language immersion. Timetables follow LP21 for all cycles, with Mathematics, German, English, French, Social Studies and Natural Sciences as core strands; teaching emphasizes project work, personalised learning plans and mentoring. The school promotes 12 core competencies and a mindset of personal development, aiming to foster curiosity, creativity and self-responsibility. From secondary, students may choose Swiss Matura or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) from summer 2028. Extra facilities include technology, digital literacy, coding and robotics. Lunch is provided; the school day runs 8 am–6 pm, with Friday options for younger pupils and Entrepreneur Friday for older students.
Children First provides an integrated early years program for children aged 1 to 8. The school combines three international curricula - British Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, and Swiss Curriculum - into a cohesive learning pathway. From toddlers to early primary learners, the program supports developmental continuity by blending Montessori's child-centered, hands-on learning with the clarity and progression of British and Swiss standards. Learning environments are designed to foster independence, curiosity, and responsible collaboration, with teachers trained to connect Montessori activities with structured activities derived from the British and Swiss frameworks. A distinctive feature is the blended curriculum approach itself, enabling younger learners to experience self-directed exploration while building foundations in literacy, numeracy, and inquiry through consistent expectations across the curricula. The school emphasizes supportive transitions between early years and primary levels, ensuring continuity of practice as children mature. This set-up offers international exposure in a nurturing setting, appealing to families seeking a diversified international education.
Located in a countryside campus on Eichenstrasse, SIS Pfäffikon-Schwyz is a private bilingual day school serving ages 3 to 18. The campus houses Kindergarten through College, with a curriculum offering Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, College (Bilingual Swiss Matura) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. English and German are equally important as languages of instruction and in daily school life, with language acquisition starting early and guided by experts in a natural environment to build lifelong competence. The school emphasizes a seamless continuum from Kindergarten to College and leverages technology to enhance learning. With about 160 students and more than twenty nationalities, it operates without government subsidies, financed entirely by tuition. Facilities and classrooms are equipped with infrastructure and digital tools. Extracurricular provisions include lunch, supervision, after-school care, flexible drop-off/pickup, and holiday activities. A SIS Student Exchange Programme enables abroad opportunities. The school is accessible by public transport and car for families.
Hull's School is a private day school in Zurich for students aged 14 to 18, offering the Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. The curriculum is designed for use in a global context where English is the lingua franca, while enabling students to master German and a third language to an advanced level. The school provides a broadly based education that helps students discover their strengths and develop teamwork, self-confidence and perseverance, with strong pastoral and academic support. The campus comprises three buildings, F Building (Falkenstrasse 28a), S Building (Seehofstrasse 3) and H Building (Seehofstrasse 6). These houses contain specialised facilities such as science labs, IT suites, an art room and the Aldous Huxley Centre Zurich on the fourth floor of H Building. The on-site examination program and on-site administration of IGCSE and A-Level exams by Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge International Examinations underpin the school's international profile. The school also hosts around 20 clubs, including Debate and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
International School Zurich North is a day school in Wallisellen for pupils aged nursery to 18. It follows a British pathway, with Early Years offering a Dual Language Programme in English and German, and Primary teaching supported by a German language component. The Middle Years Programme leads to IGCSEs in Grades 9 and 10, followed by Cambridge and Edexcel A-Levels in Grades 11 and 12. English is the language of instruction; German is taught across all German levels to Grade 10 (option to Grade 12) and French is compulsory in the middle years. The school is part of the Cognita network and provides university progression in Switzerland and beyond. Facilities include flexible Early Years spaces and a cafeteria, while co-curricular activities cover sport, performing arts, visual arts, robotics, outdoor education, and leadership. Features include the Dual Language Programme, the IPQ option in Grade 11, and a focus on wellbeing and safeguarding.
Tandem International Multilingual School (Tandem IMS) is a day school delivering a blended curriculum that combines Zurich Lehrplan 21, the UK National Curriculum, and elements from the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. It serves learners from 0 to 18 years and supports multilingual education across English, German and French. Translanguaging and enquiry-based learning are core features, with two native-language teachers sharing a classroom to support language development in real time. The core curricula prepare pupils for the Swiss Gymnasium and Matura, with a twelve-month planning cycle that tailors activities to language development. Assessments include Swiss Klassencockpit and UK SATs. Since its founding, Tandem IMS has grown from six children to over 300 across campuses in Erlenbach, Küsnacht, Zollikon and Zurich. In 2024 it celebrated 20 years, and in 2025 opened the Küsnacht campus uniting primary and Gymnasium pupils in a modern environment with small classes. After-school clubs include football with InterSoccer, STEAM Techlabs, Music Club and German Booster.
SIS Swiss International School Rotkreuz-Zug offers a British- and bespoke curriculum for learners aged 3 to 15 in the Suurstoffi district of Rotkreuz, Switzerland. Since 2012, the school provides immersive bilingual education from kindergarten through primary, with instruction in English and German. The SIS Educational Concept centers on a bilingual experience, an independent and values-based approach, a day-school community, and continuity from kindergarten to college, supported by learning through technology and a strong network. Each class has one German-speaking and one English-speaking teacher who communicate with students in their native languages. The campus features contemporary classrooms and specialist rooms, a refurbished historic kindergarten with an attached playground, and a multipurpose hall used as a cafeteria and venue for events. The car-free Suurstoffi area offers transport links. The school day is complemented by lunch, supervision, and flexible before- and after-school care, with a range of extracurricular activities including a holiday club.
Situated between the city and Lake Zürich, SIS Zürich-Wollishofen is a private bilingual day school serving kindergarten through Year 6. With around 220 students from more than twenty nationalities, the school supports a truly international atmosphere. The curriculum follows the cantonal Swiss framework and is gradually integrated with elements of the British curriculum and curricula developed by SIS, delivered by German-speaking and English-speaking teachers who use their native languages to communicate. In the bilingual primary, students acquire language skills in a natural environment, laying a foundation for lifelong competence. The campus comprises two buildings: a historic kindergarten and a modern primary building that houses the library and cafeteria. A private garden and proximity to a large park offer pleasant outdoor spaces, with good public transport access. Signature SIS events and Räbeliechtli-Umzug traditions connect this campus to SIS schools worldwide. Facilities include a library, on-site meals, and bus transport for families.
Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug is a school offering a bilingual German–English education for students aged 3 to 15, with campuses in Lucerne and Zug. The Zug campus provides classrooms, science labs, art and music rooms, a library, and outdoor spaces including a forest school. The school follows Swiss Curriculum 21 as the basis for all subjects, with English instruction aligned to British National Curriculum. Students are immersed in one language at a time, alternating weekly between German and English. Preschool and early years introduce language through bilingual play, while Primary (Grades 1–6) builds knowledge in Swiss Curriculum 21 with English taught under the British framework. Secondary (Grades 7–9) continues bilingual delivery with subjects taught in their designated language. Graduation pathways include Swiss Gymnasium (grade dependent), Swiss Secondary, or International Pathway from Grade 7. Since 2024, Four Forest has been part of the Cognita family, supporting leadership across campuses.
School of Tomorrow is a bilingual private day school for ages 4 to 18, offering Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary (Gymnasium) across three campuses: Schloss Sihlberg Enge, Augustinerhof Zurich, and Gerichtsplatz Uster. The curriculum blends the Swiss Lehrplan 21 with an English-language program, delivering a comprehensive English curriculum alongside German–English bilingual education and language immersion. Timetables follow LP21 for all cycles, with Mathematics, German, English, French, Social Studies and Natural Sciences as core strands; teaching emphasizes project work, personalised learning plans and mentoring. The school promotes 12 core competencies and a mindset of personal development, aiming to foster curiosity, creativity and self-responsibility. From secondary, students may choose Swiss Matura or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) from summer 2028. Extra facilities include technology, digital literacy, coding and robotics. Lunch is provided; the school day runs 8 am–6 pm, with Friday options for younger pupils and Entrepreneur Friday for older students.
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