Most popular international schools in Zug

ISZL is a private, non-profit international day school in Switzerland serving learners from age 3 to 18. The school follows the International Baccalaureate framework across Primary, Middle, and High School, with the PYP in Primary, the MYP in Middle School, and the Diploma Programme in High School. The High School also offers an ISZL Diploma with pathways that include Advanced Placement courses and the BTEC Diploma in Creative Media. The campus model includes the Zug Campus for Early Years through Middle School and the Riverside Campus in Hünenberg for High School, plus Chalet Bergheim as Outdoor Education Centre. English is the language of instruction, with dedicated EAL support and German offered as an additional language. Facilities include Wettinger House on Zug Campus, modern teaching spaces, science labs, a library, an art atelier and music rooms, and triple gym. School supports service and leadership activities through Activities Programme and Youth Forum Switzerland.

Obersee Bilingual School (OBS) is a Swiss international school serving German- and English-speaking families. From Kindergarten to Grade 6, instruction alternates weekly between German and English, while from Grade 7 subjects are taught in a single language per year, with Mathematics alternating by semester. From Year 10 onward, the language of instruction follows the chosen school-leaving qualification, with the IB Diploma and Federal Matura offered. OBS uses the Swiss Curriculum alongside the IB Diploma Programme, IMYC, and a bespoke curriculum designed for a bilingual student body, ages 0 to 18. The campus, located near Lake Zurich, combines accessibility with natural surroundings to support experiential learning. Facilities include technology-enabled classrooms, science and arts labs, and outdoor spaces, complemented by sports facilities. The school offers 30+ leisure clubs, plus Future Skills programs like OBS Media Academy, OBS Space Agency, and OBS Ocean & Life Explorers, and a range of language and cultural activities.

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.

Institut Montana on the Zugerberg is a co-educational international day and boarding school in Switzerland for students aged 6 to 18. It offers four pathways for Grades 1–12: a Bilingual Primary School (Swiss Lehrplan 21) taught in English and German; a Bilingual Secondary School with the Swiss curriculum and English/German options; a Swiss Gymnasium leading to the Swiss Matura with bilingual pathways and language support; and an International School pathway (Grades 6–12) using Cambridge Lower Secondary/IGCSE, then the IB Diploma or a High School Diploma, with English as the main language of instruction and EAL support. The language and certification mix includes Cambridge, Goethe/DELF, and Cambridge IGCSE. The Matura pathway provides direct access to ETH Zurich, EPFL, University of St. Gallen and EHL; the IB Diploma offers global university entry. The campus sits on the pre-alpine Zugerberg, with forest surroundings and views of Lake Zug, on-site dining and health and wellbeing support, and spaces for music, choir, drama, private instrument lessons, and Model United Nations. A 2024 Innovation Hub and a planned 100-year anniversary in 2026 reflect ongoing development.

KIBS Zurich is a private German-English day school in Seebach serving children from infancy through primary school (ages 0–12). With nearly two decades of experience, KIBS offers a tailored bilingual program in English and German, keeping 50/50 instruction in Primary and equally represented bilingual learning in Kindergarten. The curriculum blends international standards with the educational goals of the Canton of Zurich and emphasizes cross-curricular, hands-on learning to foster critical thinking, independent problem solving, and confident learners. The school originated in 2008 as Kid's Island, a bilingual daycare and kindergarten, and became a primary school in 2013, preserving a family-like atmosphere and a warm, inclusive community. Facilities include a full-day program from 7:30 to 18:00, all-day care included in tuition, a bus service, and small classes. Extras include project weeks, After-Lunch Clubs, Forest Day, and field trips. Primary offers choir, drama, Italian, and guitar; Kindergarten provides art and music for learners.

ISCS is a private international day school in Switzerland for ages 3 to 18 offering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. The school emphasizes a Cambridge International Curriculum embedded in British international education. Proficiency in English and German is developed for all students, with German core in primary and EAL support for non-native speakers. The campus features bright classrooms, specialist facilities for Art, Drama, Science, Music and German, a large library, and technology including personal laptops from Grade 1 and interactive whiteboards. The school commenced operations in 2008 and adopted the Cambridge curriculum in 2019. The first IGCSE certificates were earned in 2020 and the first A-level certificates in 2021; enrollment reached 143. Students access Lorzenpark outdoors and participate in a wide range of trips. The Duke of Edinburgh Award and a calendar of clubs and talks support leadership, service and global citizenship.

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.

School of Tomorrow - Schloss Sihlberg is a bilingual day school located in a 19th-century castle in Zurich’s Enge district. The school follows the Swiss Lehrplan 21 while integrating a comprehensive English-language program, preparing students for both local and international pathways, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Learning is organized into mixed-age groups rather than traditional grade-level classrooms, utilizing "Homebases" and specialized "micro-environments" for project-based work. The campus features dedicated spaces for digital literacy where primary students use personal iPads for research and coding. A distinctive feature of the school is its "Entrepreneur Friday" for older students and the "Friday Club" for younger ones, which shifts the focus from standard academics to practical projects and community activities. Instruction is delivered simultaneously by English and German-speaking educators in the same room, ensuring constant immersion.

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.

Inter-Community School Zurich offers the International Baccalaureate across Primary Years, Middle Years, and the Diploma Programme in English. Ages range from 24 months to 18 years, with Early Childhood through the Diploma, serving about 800 students from 55 nationalities. ICS is an IB World School and the only Round Square member in Zurich; it is accredited by CIS and NEASC. Instruction is in English, with a bilingual IB Diploma option and additional language provision including German from Preschool to Grade 10, plus French and Spanish for senior students. An English as an Additional Language programme supports learners, and Home Language classes are available. The campus includes a gym, dance studio, Research Garden, and a Forest Programme. On the extracurricular front, over 50 rotating clubs exist, including Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh, and Visual Arts and Theatre. The school emphasizes community engagement and holistic development through its Round Square framework.