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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Lakeside School – Horgen offers a bilingual Swiss curriculum for ages 3 to 12, blending Pre-K through Primary education with the bilingual Matura path in partnership with Freies Gymnasium Zürich. In Pre-K and Kindergarten, each class has English-speaking and German-speaking teachers, exposing children to both languages. In Primary School, instruction is delivered in English and German, with one native English-speaking and one native German-speaking teacher sharing responsibilities; there is an English week when all subjects are taught in English and a German week when they are taught in German, with subjects taught in either language. Lehrplan 21 is supplemented by international inputs. The campus in central Horgen includes a Kindergarten House with a garden, and a Primary School House housing a music room, a crafts/design/technology room, a drama room, and an in-house library. On-site gym hall with a climbing wall supports physical education, and language support rooms assist multilingual learning. Upper school continues bilingual Matura up to the Swiss Matura.
Lakeside School - Horgen has instruction in English, German.
Location
Lakeside School Horgen is located in the center of Horgen at Alte Landstrasse 33-35, CH-8810 Horgen. Getting to school is easy by public transport: a 2-minute walk from Horgen train station, a 10-minute walk from Horgen Oberdorf train station, and a 10-minute walk from the Meilen-Horgen ferry.
Stages
Early Years (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten); Primary School (Grade 1 to 6); Bilingual Matura (upper school through Swiss Matura).
Type
Day School on one campus.
Additional learning support
Student support rooms for individual language and learning support in small groups.
Country affiliation
Switzerland
Bus service
School Bus (Küsnacht) with door-to-door and shuttle services
Fees
Annual tuition at Lakeside School - Horgen ranges from CHF 24,600 to CHF 27,720 for 2026/27.
Application & entrance fees - Registration (application) fee: CHF 500 (non‑refundable). - Deposit (payable on signing the contract): CHF 2,000 for the first child, CHF 1,000 for the second child, CHF 500 for each additional child. The deposit is held against outstanding amounts and is refunded on exit according to the school's deposit policy.
Tuition fees (monthly and annual) — Pre‑Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Primary (Grade 1–6) - Pre‑Kindergarten (full programme — Wednesdays half day): CHF 2,050 per month / CHF 26,400 per year. - Pre‑Kindergarten (5 mornings per week): CHF 1,310 per month / CHF 15,720 per year. - Pre‑Kindergarten additional morning (per morning): CHF 260 per month / CHF 3,120 per year. - Pre‑Kindergarten additional afternoon (per afternoon): CHF 210 per month / CHF 2,520 per year. - Kindergarten (full programme — Wednesday afternoon free): CHF 2,310 per month / CHF 27,720 per year. - Kindergarten option with an additional free afternoon (Tue or Thu) or other half‑day patterns: examples listed at CHF 2,150 per month (CHF 25,800 per year) and CHF 2,200 per month (CHF 26,400 per year) depending on the chosen pattern. - Primary School (Grades 1–6): CHF 2,310 per month / CHF 27,720 per year. Sibling discount: 5% on tuition for the second child and 10% for each subsequent child.
Day Care, After‑school and optional services (examples) - Day Care (examples of monthly / yearly pricing and time slots): - Morning care (typical early slot): CHF 245 per month / CHF 2,940 per year (example option). - Afternoon Day Care (5 days per week, shorter slot): CHF 490 per month / CHF 5,880 per year (example option). - Full after‑school extended care (5 days to 18:30): CHF 735 per month / CHF 8,820 per year (example option). - Single morning/afternoon session and Wednesday‑afternoon rates are available at specific per‑session prices. - Spontaneous/occasional Day Care: charged hourly (example CHF 20 per hour for spontaneous bookings) and invoiced separately.
Hot lunch and school bus - Hot lunch (monthly examples): CHF 200 per month (4 days/week, excl. Wed) or CHF 250 per month (5 days/week, incl. Wed); annual equivalents CHF 2,400 / CHF 3,000 respectively. - School bus (where available and charged): typical example CHF 300 per month / CHF 3,600 per year (train‑station shuttle integrated in tuition at some locations; paid bus routes noted as an additional cost).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and recurring charges are stated as monthly amounts and are payable in advance at the beginning of each month. The school issues invoices and applies its stated monthly billing schedule. Prices are subject to change per the school's published fee schedule.
Boarding - Boarding is not offered at this campus; the school operates as a day school with Day Care and after‑school options.
Other costs and charges - School fund (one‑off or standing contribution): CHF 1,000 (listed as Schulfond on early years pages). - Extra‑curricular / leisure courses and certain activities (e.g., external providers for After‑School Clubs, holiday care, class trips) are charged separately when applicable. - Occasional charges for spontaneous Day Care or special services are invoiced separately (example: CHF 20 per hour for spontaneous Day Care bookings).
Refund and cancellation rules (fees) - The registration (application) fee of CHF 500 is non‑refundable. - The deposit is retained as security against outstanding amounts and is refunded on exit subject to the school's deposit policy and any minimum attendance period conditions specified in the contract. Specific deposit refund conditions (timing and forfeiture in case of late cancellation) are set out in the school's admissions/contract terms.
Fee payment options - Invoices and the school's fee portal are used to manage billing and payments; recurring tuition is invoiced monthly in advance. Payment instructions (IBAN/QR reference or e‑billing and the parent fee portal) are provided on the school's invoicing/parent portal. Parents may follow the school's invoice instructions when making payments.
If you need specific monthly versus annual amounts for any single program option or confirmation for a particular academic year, use the published fee schedule entries above for the current programme options and fee levels.
Academics
Lakeside School - Horgen teaches Swiss Curriculum for students aged 3 to 12.
Curriculum
Lakeside School Horgen offers a bilingual curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten through Primary School and into the bilingual Swiss Matura path in partnership with Freies Gymnasium Zürich. In Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, each class has English-speaking and German-speaking teachers, exposing children to both languages. In Primary School, instruction is delivered in English and German, with one native English-speaking and one native German-speaking teacher sharing responsibilities; there is an English week when all subjects are taught in English and a German week when they are taught in German; specialist subjects are taught in either language. The program follows Lehrplan 21, the Swiss national curriculum, and is enriched by international curricula. The bilingual Matura path offers continued study at the bilingual Gymnasium or ProGymnasium through the FGZ partnership, with an almost exam-free admission to the bilingual Gymnasium via Vorbereitungsklasse 6 (V6) after Grade 6, subject to passing the V6 entrance exam. Many Lakeside School students complete the Swiss Matura to gain access to world-class universities in Switzerland and abroad.
Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes.
Exam Results
Across its Swiss Matura pathway, Lakeside School Horgen reports that about 60% of students enter a Gymnasium after Grade 6, with many going to bilingual Freies Gymnasium Zürich or monolingual public Gymnasien; Perspectiva Nova provides on-campus exam preparation, contributing to strong higher-education progression.
Higher Education Progression
Many Lakeside School students complete the Swiss Matura to gain access to world-class universities in Switzerland and abroad. The school bases its program on Lehrplan 21, the Swiss national curriculum, and integrates international curricula to support academic pathways. The FGZ partnership and V6 entrance exam structure facilitate transitions to Gymnasium-level education, and Perspectiva Nova provides on-campus exam preparation for Gymnasium entrances.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
We value a close relationship with students and parents. Our students' well-being and academic success come from trusting relationships and shared responsibility between family and school. The small-school environment provides a nurturing and familiar setting for development. Creative Education promotes healthy self-esteem, social skills, and collaboration through Physical Education, Music, Drama, Crafts, Design and Technology. After School Clubs and physical activities support social engagement and well-being.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Student support rooms provide language and learning support in small groups.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English and German are not merely two subjects; both are used in speaking and writing in every subject. Our teachers are native German or English speakers. We offer the Bilingual Matura.
Mental Wellbeing
We value a close relationship with students and parents and emphasize well-being and academic success through trusted relationships and shared responsibility. The small-school environment creates a nurturing, familiar atmosphere. Creative Education promotes healthy self-esteem and social skills. After School Clubs and physical activities support well-being.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Registration is completed online for Lakeside School Horgen. You initiate the process via the Lakeside School registration portal. The Horgen campus address is Alte Landstrasse 33-35, CH-8810 Horgen.
2. Fees and the admissions procedure are described on the Fees & Registration page. This page provides information on tuition fees and the admissions procedure. Reviewing this page is recommended as part of planning your child's enrollment.
3. You can contact the Horgen campus by email or phone for admissions inquiries. The Escola app provides the primary channel for school communications with parents, and direct emails are available to teachers, management, and the office. Parent conferences are held once a year at the start of the school year.
FAQs
What curriculum does Lakeside School - Horgen offer?
Lakeside School - Horgen offers IB curriculum. Lakeside School Horgen offers a bilingual curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten through Primary School and into the bilingual Swiss Matura path in partnership with Freies Gymnasium Zürich.
What age range does Lakeside School - Horgen cater for?
Lakeside School - Horgen accepts students from age 3 to 12. Early Years (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten); Primary School (Grade 1 to 6); Bilingual Matura (upper school through Swiss Matura).
What are the fees at Lakeside School - Horgen?
**Application & entrance fees** - Registration (application) fee: CHF 500 (non‑refundable). - Deposit (payable on signing the contract): CHF 2,000 for the first child, CHF 1,000 for the second child, CHF 500 for each additional child. The deposit is held against outstanding amounts and is refunded on exit according to the school's deposit policy.
Where is Lakeside School - Horgen located?
Lakeside School - Horgen is located in Switzerland. Lakeside School Horgen is located in the center of Horgen at Alte Landstrasse 33-35, CH-8810 Horgen. Getting to school is easy by public transport: a 2-minute walk from Horgen train station, a 10-minute walk from Horgen Oberdorf train station, and a 10-minute walk from the Meilen-Horgen ferry.
Is Lakeside School - Horgen co-educational?
Lakeside School - Horgen is a co-educational school. Day School on one campus.
How do I apply to Lakeside School - Horgen?
The admissions process at Lakeside School - Horgen: 1. Registration is completed online for Lakeside School Horgen. You initiate the process via the Lakeside School registration portal. If you have questions, contact the Horgen campus at horgen@lakesideschool.ch or +41 43 244 00 70. The Horgen campus address is Alte Landstrasse 33-35, CH-8810 Horgen.
What learning support does Lakeside School - Horgen provide?
Lakeside School - Horgen provides learning support services. Student support rooms provide language and learning support in small groups. Student support rooms for individual language and learning support in small groups.
Does Lakeside School - Horgen offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?
English and German are not merely two subjects; both are used in speaking and writing in every subject. Our teachers are native German or English speakers. We offer the Bilingual Matura.
What facilities does Lakeside School - Horgen have?
Campus Horgen is in the center of Horgen. The Kindergarten House has its own floor, a kitchen and bathrooms, and a garden with a playground. The Primary School House includes bright classrooms, group rooms, a music room, and a crafts/design/technology room with workbenches, plus a drama room with a Sports facilities include: An on-site gym hall supports physical education. The gym includes a climbing wall. A garden with a playground and equipment provides space for outdoor activity.
What extra-curricular activities are available at Lakeside School - Horgen?
Lakeside School - Horgen offers a range of extra-curricular activities. Music room with a large selection of instruments. Crafts, design and technology area with workbenches for textile and technical design. Drama room with a stage and spectator seating. Primary School runs from Grade 1 to 6, setting the bilingual foundation.
What languages are taught at Lakeside School - Horgen?
English and German are the languages of instruction with a balanced bilingual model. In Primary School, classes are held in two languages with English weeks taught by English-speaking teachers and German weeks taught by German-speaking teachers; all subjects are taught in the current language.
Who is the head of Lakeside School - Horgen?
The head of school at Lakeside School - Horgen is Peter Gilbert.
How many students attend Lakeside School - Horgen?
Lakeside School - Horgen has approximately 150 students. The school serves students from age 3 to 12.
When was Lakeside School - Horgen founded?
Lakeside School - Horgen was founded in 2001.
Where do graduates of Lakeside School - Horgen go to university?
Many Lakeside School students complete the Swiss Matura to gain access to world-class universities in Switzerland and abroad. The school bases its program on Lehrplan 21, the Swiss national curriculum, and integrates international curricula to support academic pathways.
What is the parent community like at Lakeside School - Horgen?
The Lakeside School Horgen offers After School Clubs including Kung Fu, gymnastics, coding, and acting.
