Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug
- British
Per yearabout USD 17.6K–36.7K
CHF 14.4K–30K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-30)
About
Four Forest Bilingual International School in Zug offers a bilingual English and German programme from preschool to secondary school. Primary follows Swiss Curriculum 21 with British National Curriculum content for English, and secondary follows Swiss Curriculum 21.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
British
Ages
Ages 3–15
Language
English, German
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Preschool & 1st Kindergarten: 3 half day | CHF 14,379≈ USD 17.6K |
| Preschool & 1st Kindergarten: 4 half day | CHF 15,951≈ USD 19.5K |
| Preschool & 1st Kindergarten: 5 half day | CHF 17,535≈ USD 21.4K |
| Preschool & 1st Kindergarten: 6 half day | CHF 19,119≈ USD 23.3K |
| Preschool & 1st Kindergarten: 7 half day | CHF 20,691≈ USD 25.3K |
| Preschool & 1st Kindergarten: 8 half day | CHF 22,287≈ USD 27.2K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preschool & 1st Kindergarten: 3 half day | CHF 14,379 (about USD 17.6K) |
| Preschool & 1st Kindergarten: 4 half day | CHF 15,951 (about USD 19.5K) |
| Preschool & 1st Kindergarten: 5 half day | CHF 17,535 (about USD 21.4K) |
| Preschool & 1st Kindergarten: 6 half day | CHF 19,119 (about USD 23.3K) |
| Preschool & 1st Kindergarten: 7 half day | CHF 20,691 (about USD 25.3K) |
| Preschool & 1st Kindergarten: 8 half day | CHF 22,287 (about USD 27.2K) |
| Preschool & 1st Kindergarten: Full-time | CHF 22,287 (about USD 27.2K) |
| 2nd Kindergarten (non-resident) | CHF 24,195 (about USD 29.5K) |
| Grades 1 – 4 (non-resident) | CHF 25,143 (about USD 30.7K) |
| Grades 5 & 6 (non-resident) | CHF 27,351 (about USD 33.4K) |
| Secondary Grades 1 – 3 (non-resident) | CHF 30,035 (about USD 36.7K) |
Source: school website (four-forestschool.ch) · checked 2026-10-30 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug (this school) | CHF 14,379 (about USD 17.6K) | CHF 30,035 (about USD 36.7K) |
| International School of Zug and Luzern | CHF 26,300 (about USD 32.1K) | CHF 39,700 (about USD 48.5K) |
| Institut Montana Zugerberg | CHF 32,900 (about USD 40.2K) | CHF 70,400 (about USD 86K) |
| Four Forest Bilingual International School Luzern | CHF 20,544 (about USD 25.1K) | CHF 24,048 (about USD 29.4K) |
| International School of Central Switzerland | CHF 28,700 (about USD 35K) | CHF 33,300 (about USD 40.7K) |
Source: school website (four-forestschool.ch) · checked 2026-10-30 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- CHF 2,500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-30)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Sibling discount
- 10% for the second child, 25% for the third child (private payers only)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Outdoor education
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Device policy
- iPad programme
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Ballgames
Arts
- Drama
- Arts and crafts club
- Individual music lessons including piano
After-school activities
- Afterschool care
- Ballgames
- Robotics
- Extra language classes
- Drama
- Arts and crafts club
- Piano lessons
- Homework club
Upcoming events
- Nov19ThuOpen dayOn campus09:00 CET (local time)
Open Day in Zug
Four Forest ZugChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov26ThuOpen dayOn campus09:00 CET (local time)
Open Day in Luzern
Four Forest LuzernChecked 2026-10-30
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More details
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The essentials
School day structure
Lunch is eaten together under supervision, followed by free time for outdoor play.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Diving deeper
Food options
Students can bring packed lunch or join the catered lunch programme; only water is served at school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
House system
Students can earn house points at events, with emphasis on participation and enjoyment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Governance and ownership
Part of the Four Forest group; the leadership team works across the Zug and Lucerne campuses.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academics
Curriculum
Follows Swiss Curriculum 21, with British National Curriculum content for English. Secondary follows the same framework.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Weekly class councils and an anti-bullying week build social-emotional skills and conflict resolution.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
English as an additional language (EAL)
Extra German and English language support is provided as needed by a specialist language team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Mental wellbeing
Students join a wellbeing and learning-skills programme covering mental and physical health.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Safeguarding
Focus on children feeling safe and supported, with a designated safeguarding lead on the leadership team.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Parent experience
Community
Describes a small, family-oriented community guided by community, curiosity and integrity values.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Facilities
Facilities overview
Emphasises outdoor forest-school style learning in a woodland setting, supervised by trained specialists.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Sports facilities
Annual Sports Day at Herti Stadium with several activities for students from 2nd Kindergarten to Grade 6.
- Sports Day
- Relay races
- Long jump
- Limbo
- Boules
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academic facilities
Every secondary student receives an iPad for lessons and learning apps.
- iPad
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Extra-curricular activities
Leadership and professional
Student leadership activities include Young Interpreters, peer supporters for new students.
- Young Interpreters
- Class Council
- School Parliament
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Languages
Language provision
Teaching is in English and German, with students learning both languages.
- English
- German
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Bilingual teaching
Primary alternates English and German by week; secondary is mostly German with some English classes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Immersion programmes
Primary students are immersed in each language on alternating weeks.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Admissions
Admissions
Families contact the admissions team and can book personal tours year-round, including school holidays.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Location
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Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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