Four Forest Bilingual International Schools offer a high-quality bilingual education for children aged 3 to 15 years.With campuses located in Zug and Lucerne, Four Forest combines Swiss Curriculum 21 with elements of the British National Curriculum for English, providing students with a solid academic foundation and fluency in both German and English. Our immersive bilingual approach alternates weekly between German and English, fostering natural language acquisition and cognitive development under the guidance of native-speaking teachers.

Our Primary School (ages 3–12) includes a nurturing 1st Kindergarten programme, building foundational language skills through play, singing, and gestures. From 2nd Kindergarten through Grade 6, children thrive in a rich bilingual learning environment. Our Secondary School (ages 12–15), offers small class sizes with personalized attention, helping students develop skills for Gymnasium, apprenticeships, or other pathways.

Beyond academics, Four Forest emphasizes social-emotional learning through co-curricular activities, including sports, robotics, drama, music lessons, and cultural events. Flexible supervision and engaging after-school activities provide added support for families.

Four Forest welcomes students throughout the school year and supports a seamless transition into our vibrant educational community.

Swiss Curriculum with English language instruction according to the British Curriculum

Primary School (Ages 3–12)

1st Kindergarten (Ages 3–5): A nurturing, play-based programme alternating between German and English days to foster natural language development.
2nd Kindergarten to Grade 6 (Ages 5–12): Weekly bilingual immersion combining Swiss Curriculum 21 with English instruction from the British National Curriculum, ensuring academic growth and fluency in both languages.
Secondary School (Ages 12–15)

Secondary 1–3: A curriculum rooted in Swiss Curriculum 21, with select subjects taught in English. Students develop critical academic and life skills, preparing them for Gymnasium, apprenticeships, or other future pathways.

At Four Forest, our diverse Co-Curricular programme helps students explore their interests and build life skills beyond the classroom.

Our after-school club offers supervised play, ball skills, art, and robotics, alongside individual music lessons (e.g., piano) and language enrichment classes. Drama and Homework Club are popular activities, supporting creativity and academic success.

Year-round events such as sports days, ski trips, and cultural celebrations foster community spirit and cross-grade friendships. Our programmes emphasize respect, teamwork, and innovation, providing a well-rounded education for every child.