Institut Montana Zugerberg AG
Institut Montana
As a Swiss international day and boarding school nestled on the idyllic Zugerberg, Institut Montana enjoys a unique location on the doorstep of the culturally rich city of Zug. The school is proud to offer Swiss academic pathways (accredited by the Canton of Zug) as well as international programmes that suit every aspiration.
Exceptional teachers, small class sizes and co-curricular learning provide the optimal environment for the students to grow into strong, insightful, compassionate adults. They develop through the founding values: Internationalism, Individualism, integration, and innovation. Exceptional teachers, small class sizes and co-curricular learning provide the optimal environment for the students to grow into strong, insightful, compassionate adults.
Institut Montana Switzerland is more than a school; it is a place to grow.
School facts
Year of foundation: 1926
Ages: 6-19
Number of students: 360+
Languages: English, German
Average class size: 10
School type: Day/Boarding (full and flexi)
Nationalities: 55
Ratio staff per student: 1:4
Website: https://montana-zug.ch
Curriculum: Lehrplan 21, Matura, Cambridge, IBDP
Accreditations: CIS (Council of International Schools), Kanton Zug, Cambridge International, IB World School, KiVa Antibullying Program
Leadership: Collective Leadership
Annual fees: CHF 32,900 – 36,800 (Day School), CHF 70,400 – 72,800 (Boarding)
Academic Pathways
Bilingual Primary School
A fun-filled language immersion classroom following the national Swiss Lehrplan 21, accredited by the Canton of Zug. Children arrive at Institut Montana’s primary school speaking either German or English. Through bilingual education and immersive classes in two languages, they become confident in both. Students follow the Swiss primary curriculum that integrates traditional school subjects into a programme of exciting learning and exploration and encourages the use of technology across school subjects to develop digital literacy skills. Motivation is kept high with project-based learning, outdoor education and opportunities to present their achievements to an audience. The key focus is to develop critical thinking skills, collaboration, confidence and kindness.
Bilingual Secondary School
With a level of individualised care hard to find elsewhere, Institut Montana’s secondary school provides an important step between primary and high school. There are many young people who benefit from a nurturing environment where they can explore ambitions and develop skills. Perhaps they need to improve their English or German to follow an IBDP or Swiss Matura course. Or they want to investigate options that take them towards a prestigious hotel school or an apprenticeship. The school uses modern, motivating skill development strategies, innovative teaching methods like experiential learning, small groups and independent study with teacher mentors, so that students can achieve their aspirations. The Bilingual Secondary School follows the national Swiss Lehrplan 21, accredited by the Canton of Zug.
Swiss Gymnasium in an international environment
Renowned for its academic rigor and broad subject base, students who achieve the Matura are granted admis-ion to universities throughout Switzerland and can apply to other higher education institutions all over the world. Small classes are featured at Institut Montana and are focused on individual learning needs, as well as a supportive approach that attends to the well-being of all students. The learning environment is multi-cultural with international classmates. Students become proficient in languages, learning English, German and French and can choose the bilingual Matura to become fluent in both English and German. Institut Montana offers both the Langzeitgymnasium (long-term Gymnasium) and Kurzzeitgymnasium (short-term Gymnasium) programmes, accredited by the Canton of Zug.
International School
The international school at Institut Montana welcomes students from all over the world, including Switzerland. Students are part of a lively learning community working towards globally recognised qualifications. The international school offers the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (CLSP) and the Cambridge IGCSE. Students’ ultimate goal is the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or a High School Diploma, but there are rich learning experiences and many adventures along the way. Taking a holistic approach to learning and development, students learn that overall well-being – both physical and emotional – is important for academic success. Teachers are highly skilled and passionate educators. They guide students through the curriculum according to their individual learning needs and help everyone to discover where their talents lie.
Summer Camp
Institut Montana offers a two-week summer camp in July for children aged 10 to 16 on the beautiful Zugerberg campus! Motto: Learn. Grow. Move. Meet.
Mornings are for English or German classes, where students boost their language skills with confidence. In the afternoons, hands-on workshops in business, science, tech, art and creativity make learning exciting and fun. Evenings bring the magic – from dodgeball and trivia to karaoke or bonfires with new friends under the stars.
Weekends are all about adventure, with fun excursions into Swiss nature or exciting visits to nearby attractions.
