Institut Montana Zugerberg
- IB Diploma
- US High School Diploma
Per yearabout USD 40.2K–86K
CHF 32.9K–70.4K · School year to be confirmed · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Swiss international day and boarding school on the Zugerberg above Zug, educating children aged 6 to 19. Students follow the Swiss curriculum to the Swiss Matura or an international programme leading to the International Baccalaureate or a High School Diploma. Boarding is offered from age 10. Founded in 1926.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · US High School Diploma
Ages
Ages 6–19
Students
380
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 55
- Founded
- 1926
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
School year to be confirmed
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Boarding school, Years 5-12 (price range | CHF 70,400≈ USD 86K |
| Day school, Years 1-12 (price range 32,9 | CHF 32,900≈ USD 40.2K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Boarding school, Years 5-12 (price range | CHF 70,400 (about USD 86K) |
| Day school, Years 1-12 (price range 32,9 | CHF 32,900 (about USD 40.2K) |
Source: school website (montana-zug.ch) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Institut Montana Zugerberg (this school) | CHF 32,900 (about USD 40.2K) | CHF 70,400 (about USD 86K) |
| International School of Zug and Luzern | CHF 26,300 (about USD 32.1K) | CHF 39,700 (about USD 48.5K) |
| Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug | CHF 14,379 (about USD 17.6K) | CHF 30,035 (about USD 36.7K) |
| International School of Central Switzerland | CHF 28,700 (about USD 35K) | CHF 33,300 (about USD 40.7K) |
| Four Forest Bilingual International School Luzern | CHF 20,544 (about USD 25.1K) | CHF 24,048 (about USD 29.4K) |
Source: school website (montana-zug.ch) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- CHF 5,500
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 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Cat4, Interview
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · US high school diploma
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
US high school diploma
Grades 9–12 · Ages 14–18
Awarded when a student completes the required credits of a US-style high school; universities look at GPA, courses and test scores together.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Outdoor education
- Average class size
- 10
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Boarding
- Library
Sports
- Basketball
Arts
- Performing arts
- Music
- Choir
- Drama
After-school activities
- Co-curricular activities
- Performing arts
- Model United Nations
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- CIS
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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