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Zug is home to 25 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
Compare 3 international schools in Zug, Switzerland. Filter by curriculum, fees (average CHF 31,408), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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.
Rietberg Montessori School in Switzerland offers a bilingual Montessori program for children aged 3 to 12. The school is state-accredited by the Department of Education of Canton Zürich and licensed by AM(S). In kindergarten, children are placed in mixed-age groups (3–6) with instruction in German and English; in elementary, two mixed-age groups (6–9 and 9–12). Qualified Montessori staff guide learning using Dr. Montessori materials to support cognitive and physical development. The Montessori curriculum fully covers the Canton Zurich requirements and guarantees transfer to secondary school, ensuring a clear progression to gymnasium. The school was founded in 1987 and operates under a Foundation Board, with dedicated principals for Kindergarten and Elementary. Extracurricular activities extend the program, and a range of arts and practical arts activities support self-motivated, joyful learning. The campus includes spaces for crafts, music and hands-on projects aligned with Montessori pedagogy. The school maintains active parent involvement and events.
Lip Privatschule Zürich is a private Montessori-based school in the Zurich suburbs, educating children from age 3 to 16 under a blend of Montessori pedagogy and the Swiss curriculum. The program runs Kindergarten and Primary (Cycle 1), followed by Cycle 2 Middle Level from age 9 and Cycle 3 Secondary from age 11, with a dedicated Focus Year at age 15 to support transition and planning. The school is state-recognized and places languages at the center: German and English are everyday languages, with German, English, and French in Cycle 2. It uses tablets and digital tools across the curriculum to develop research, information literacy, and responsible use of technology. Facilities include bright learning spaces, a lakeside setting, ateliers, and a school garden. Extra emphasis is placed on field trips, project weeks, and internships, with individualized coaching guiding each student toward future study or work. It also cultivates a family atmosphere.
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