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Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
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.
Lipschule has 120 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in German, English.
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.
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.
Type
The school is a private Montessori-based school.
Country affiliation
Switzerland
Fees
Annual tuition at Lipschule ranges from CHF 21,456 to CHF 31,416 for 2026/27.
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.
Academics
Lipschule teaches Montessori Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum for students aged 3 to 16.
Curriculum
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.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Learning is personal. Reliable relationships between teachers and students address individual needs. The school emphasizes personal development and provides a learning environment that fosters self-esteem within a familial setting.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school uses bilingual German/English Montessori pedagogy and has multilingual teachers and staff.
Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is fostered through a familial environment, personal development, and positive learning experiences that strengthen self-esteem.
FAQs
What curriculum does Lipschule offer?
Lipschule offers IB, Montessori curriculums. 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.
What age range does Lipschule cater for?
Lipschule accepts students from age 3 to 16. 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.
What are the fees at Lipschule?
Annual fees at Lipschule range from approximately 27,120 to 30,480. **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.
Where is Lipschule located?
Lipschule is located in Switzerland. 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.
Is Lipschule co-educational?
Lipschule is a co-educational school. The school is a private Montessori-based school.
Does Lipschule offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?
The school uses bilingual German/English Montessori pedagogy and has multilingual teachers and staff.
What facilities does Lipschule have?
Lip Montessori Private School Zürich sits in Zürich-Wollishofen near the lake. The building is designed for children's needs with bright, well-structured spaces that provide orientation and freedom of movement. Learning happens everywhere: in the learning landscape, on the break courtyard, and in th Sports facilities include: On-site there is a large hall on the first floor used by the middle school, providing space for movement and sometimes serving as a theatre.
What extra-curricular activities are available at Lipschule?
Lipschule offers a range of extra-curricular activities. The Focus Year includes theater and music as modules. Project work and ateliers are integral to the curriculum. Rhythmized learning, stress management, and communication and teamwork are addressed. Garden projects, theater activities, and swimming courses are part of the experiential program.
What languages are taught at Lipschule?
German, English and French are taught across Lip Schule Zurich. Cycle 1 uses German and English as everyday and teaching languages. Cycle 2 uses German, English and French. Cycle 3 provides English and French taught by a dedicated English teacher and a French specialist.
Who is the head of Lipschule?
The head of school at Lipschule is Oliver Steinlin and Tanja Steinlin.
How many students attend Lipschule?
Lipschule has approximately 120 students. The school serves students from age 3 to 16.
When was Lipschule founded?
Lipschule was founded in 1998. Lip Privatschule Zürich is a familial private school on Lake Zurich that offers children and adolescents an inspiring place for personal development.
What is the parent community like at Lipschule?
Lip maintains a close, friendly network with partners, suppliers, alumni, and the parents of its students.
