Four-Forest Bilingual International School is a National school in Zug, Switzerland. Annual tuition ranges from $2,750 to $33,039 USD.
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About
Four-Forest Bilingual International School in Zug-Steinhausen, Switzerland is a co-educational day school serving students aged 3 to 11. The school offers a bilingual programme with English and German as languages of instruction.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual English-German education for young learners in the Zug canton of Switzerland.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-4 (Zug non-resident) | CHF 25,143~$ 27,937 |
| Grades 5-6 (Zug non-resident) | CHF 27,351~$ 30,390 |
| 2nd Kindergarten (Zug non-resident) | CHF 24,195~$ 26,883 |
| Lower Secondary Grades 1-3 (Zug non-resident) | CHF 30,035~$ 33,372 |
| 1st Kindergarten (full-time, Zug non-resident) | CHF 22,287~$ 24,763 |
| 1st Kindergarten (3 half days, Zug non-resident) | CHF 14,379~$ 15,977 |
| 1st Kindergarten (4 half days, Zug non-resident) | CHF 15,951~$ 17,723 |
| 1st Kindergarten (5 half days, Zug non-resident) | CHF 17,535~$ 19,483 |
| 1st Kindergarten (6 half days, Zug non-resident) | CHF 19,119~$ 21,243 |
| 1st Kindergarten (7 half days, Zug non-resident) | CHF 20,691~$ 22,990 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: CHF 2,500 - 30,035. Application fee: $2,750.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit application for the appropriate programme. 2. Admission interview and possible class visit; school may contact previous schools. 3. Admission subject to availability and possible trial days. 4. Written decision confirmed. 5. Sign School Contract for binding enrolment. 6. Pay one-time enrolment fee and first trimester fees within 10 days. 7. Fees payable in instalments in advance. 8. Year-round applications accepted.
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School Day
Morning supervision starts at 7:30am; lessons run during the day; after-school care available until 6:00pm; after-school club and Homework Club from Grade 1.
Student Life
Two lunch options are available: students may bring a packed lunch from home, or participate in a catered lunch programme at an additional cost. Water is served at school and sweetened drinks are not allowed. Lunch is supervised and followed by time for outdoor play.
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Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (Ages 6-12) | British National Curriculum | Grades 1–6; bilingual instruction alternating weekly between German and English; follows Canton of Lucerne and Zug curricula |
| Secondary (Ages 12-15) | British National Curriculum | Lower Secondary only; each subject assigned a specific language of instruction (German or English); small class sizes |
| Preschool & Kindergarten (Ages 3-6) | British National Curriculum | Bilingual immersion in German and English; follows cantonal kindergarten curricula of Lucerne and Zug |
School Background
private