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British and Swiss
Bilingual
Ages 3 to 15

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CityZurich - Zug
CurriculumsBritish and Swiss
Leaving qualificationN/A
Languages of instructionEnglish and German
Age RangeAges 3 to 15
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications N/A
Language of instruction English and German
Native English and German teachers
Extra languages (other than English and German)
Class sizes Average 15 students / class
Maximum 18 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: CHF 20,916
to: CHF 28,284
Address: Chollerstrasse 23 CH-6312 Zug-Steinhausen Switzerland
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School details

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Number of students

150

Number of nationalities represented in the school

15-20

Most common nationality

We have a wide range of Nationalities - Swiss and German as well as many International families

Ratio of local students to international students

Around 40% Swiss/German families and 60% International families

Native English and German speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English and German

Yes, we have language support in English and German.

Additional language classes offered by the school

French (Grade 5 and 6), in line with the Swiss Curriculum 21 that we teach

Max. number of students per class

17/18 students per grade and class

Average number of students per class

15

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

We have interactive white boards that teachers access via their laptops. We have a set of school laptops and IPADS which are used in conjunction with lessons in the classroom.

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)

The school is technologically stable and would use technological assistance when needed and when appropriate.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

External examinations or assessments available

At the end of Grade 6, children can enter Swiss Gymnasium or Swiss Secondary school (depending on their results).

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

This varies across the grades and academic level of each student.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

Our students graduate at the end of Grade 6 and then move on to Gymnasium or Secondary school.

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

No

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

At Four Forest in Zug, we offer our Talentia Enrichment Programme. This was created to address the needs and interests of gifted and talented students ready for more intensive, challenging learning experiences. With guidance and support, students’ curiosity and natural inclination towards inquiry is fostered as they investigate and explore new subject matter or delve into areas of the curriculum in much greater depth. Students become more aware of their thinking strategies and learn to yield these as tools towards investigation, problem-solving and further inquiry be it in History, Geography or Art.

Enrichment classes take place on Thursday from 08h30 -12h00 at our Zug campus.

Student access to education psychologist

We can recommend an educational psychologist to parents but do not have an educational psychologist at our school.

Entry evaluation for students

We invite potential students to attend a few Schnuppertage/Trial Days so that they can experience a few school days in our bilingual environment, and our teachers can get to know the students.

Waiting list

In some grades where the class is full, we do have a waiting list.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

We accept applications and enrolments all year round (subject to our Admissions process).

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

8:30

School finish time

15:15

Supervised care before/after school

Four Forest offers its parents a modern and family-friendly day school. This begins with supervision before lessons begin in the morning from 7.30 am. Children stay in school and are supervised over lunchtime and after school. There is a wide range of activities and courses within the framework of the after-school club, which is open until 6.00 pm. Homework can also be done during this time in the homework club.

School bus service available

We only have a school bus for school trips during the school day, but not to and from school.

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

We offer a meat and vegetarian option for lunch. Children are welcome to bring their own lunch to school.

Uniform required

No

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Homework club, chess, football, dance, Lego challenge young engineers, art and design, music, kids yoga, Chinese, creative writing, drama, song and dance.

Sports activities included

Physical Education

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Not at this stage, but we have joined the International Schools Sports Association.

Facilities at the school

Library, creative arts room/studio and indoor movement room/mini sport hall

Sports facilities at the school

Soccer area for the schools use at break time

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Four Forest Bilingual International School Luzern 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.

Teaching approach of the school

Four Forest follows Curriculum, 21, the Swiss schooling curriculum. Students from 2nd Kindergarten to Grade 6 are taught one week in English and one week in German. The English language taught follows the British curriculum. In our pre-school (age 3 to 5 years), we have German and English days. All our teachers are native speaking German or English.

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