Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
340 students, of which 220 students are boarders and 120 are day students. |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
+45 |
| Most common nationality |
Switzerland, Germany, Russia, South Armerica and China. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:4 |
| Native English and German speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and German |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Italian, French, Spanish, Latin, Chinese, Romansh |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Lyceum Alpinum |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme, Swiss Matura |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
The Learning Support Centre provides support for students by means of coaching sessions or arranges expert counselling for students with special needs (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia, attention deficiency). |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
For Academically More Able (AMA) private lessons are available. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
A school counsellor is always available to the students who need extra support to ensure their well-being. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The admission and assessment of new students depends on past school performance, assessments and teacher recommendations. Applications are reviewed, and qualifying candidates are invited to attend an interview and take an admissions test – either in Zuoz or online. |
| Waiting list |
It may be possible, depends on the grade and the period of the year in which the application for admission is made. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz has a rolling admission process and therefore spaces can only be guaranteed as long as there is availability. Ideally, an application should be submitted 6-8 months prior to the beginning of the school year. However, due to last minute changes late applications are considered. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
The best time to enter the school is at the beginning of a new school year, at the end of August. Admission during the school year is possible, but not recommended. |
| School start time |
07:45 AM |
| School finish time |
It depends on the grade and academic programme. The last lesson generally ends at 15:30. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Robotics, Design Technology, Digital Design, Coding, Art club, Chess club, Creative writing club, Corps of Volunteers, Cultural appreciation society, Debate society, Drama group, Entrepreneurial club, Literary society, Maths club, Photography & video club, Science club and many more |
| Sports activities included |
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Beach volleyball, Boxing, Cricket, Cross-country skiing, Dance, Eton fives, Fitness, Football, Ice hockey, Ice skating, Martial arts, Mountain biking, Rafting, Skiing / Snowboarding, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, theatre, music rooms, science labs, common rooms. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
1 triple gym, 2 natural ice fields, 6 tennis courts (2 clay courts), 7 Eton Fives courts, 3 football pitches (grass), 1 basketball court, 1 beach volleyball court, 1 long jump and shot-put facility, Cricket training field, 3 fitness rooms (1 weight room, 2 girls’ fitness rooms) |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
From grade 7 to grade 12
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| Boarding facilities at the school |
Pastoral care, supervision h24, access to all the facilities, community weekend, special sport programme, theatre company |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
At Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz, one of the most traditional Swiss international boarding schools, our students benefit from a holistic education that fosters their intellectual, personal, physical and creative growth. In a unique setting of outstanding
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| Teaching approach of the school |
- Critical thinking
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