Institut Montana Zugerberg

About

The school was founded in 1926 in the belief that education can help make the world a better place. Today, this mission remains at the heart of life at Institut Montana. An education in Switzerland means a high standard of living and a secure environment. It offers an abundance of learning and career-related opportunities.

At Institut Montana, you will find all these and more. It is a small family-like community of around 380 students who enjoy a multicultural environment of more than 56 nationalities. Campus on the Zugerberg provides a nurturing environment in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

With opportunities beyond the curriculum to inspire ambitions as well as teach important skills for this changing world, you can prepare for an exciting future. You will graduate as a responsible young adult and a truly global citizen with a network of friends from all over the world. This is your place to grow.

The Program

Bilingual Elementary School The curriculum at the Bilingual Elementary School is based on that of the Canton Zug and is delivered in English and German. It teaches the basic skills of languge, numeracy, and ICT literacy at the same time as fascinating young minds in the world around them, nurturing creativity and inspiring them to keep learning.

Bilingual Secondary School The programme at the Bilingual Secondary School is based on a newly formulated Swiss skill-based curriculum that focuses on competence while opening opportunities for future studies or career paths. It is delivered in English and German.

Swiss High School Swiss High Scholl programme is for students who want to work towards the Swiss Matura, a qualification that grants direct access to top Swiss universities such as the Federal Institute of Technology Zurich. As well as the usual track taught in German, Institut Montana offers a bilingual option for which some subjects are taught in English. International School At the International School the early grades follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary (CLSP) and IGCSE programmes, a strong foundation for a truly international education. The final two years follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), which gains access to prestigious universities around the world.