Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug
International School in Zurich
Quick answer
Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a highly diverse student body of 45 nationalities. Well-suited to premium-budget families. Tuition of $20,544–$30,035/year is in line with Zurich averages. The student body draws from 45 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug.
- Tuition: $20,544–$30,035/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 17) Zurich international school · 150 students total.
- 45 nationalities top: Swiss.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 15 school day starts at 8:30.
150
45 (Swiss)
15 avg / 17 max
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About Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug
Four Forest Bilingual International School Zug is a reputable private day school offering a high-quality bilingual education. Based on the curricula of the cantons of Luzern and Zug, teaching is delivered equally in German and English. Students are taught one week in German and one week in English. Four Forest offers a pre-school and a kindergarten as well as all classes of the primary school age range (Grade 1 to Grade 6). Four Forest families include international and multilingual families as well as Swiss families with an interest in bilingual education.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
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- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $20,544 – $30,035 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 20544-CHF 30035 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $26,720(+6%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $28,220 |
| Cost position in Zurich | 18th percentile(budget-friendly) |
British
At the end of Grade 6, children can enter Swiss Gymnasium or Swiss Secondary school (depending on their results).
French (Grade 5 and 6), in line with the Swiss Curriculum 21 that we teach
unknown
No
Yes, we have language support in English and German.
8:30 – 15:15
Yes
We offer a meat and vegetarian option for lunch. Children are welcome to bring their own lunch to school.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Swiss
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