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International School of Central Switzerland

Switzerland, Zug

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CHF 27,200 - 32,800
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 150
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages German, Spanish, French
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

ISCS is a private international day school in Switzerland for ages 3 to 18 offering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. The school emphasizes a Cambridge International Curriculum embedded in British international education. Proficiency in English and German is developed for all students, with German core in primary and EAL support for non-native speakers. The campus features bright classrooms, specialist facilities for Art, Drama, Science, Music and German, a large library, and technology including personal laptops from Grade 1 and interactive whiteboards. The school commenced operations in 2008 and adopted the Cambridge curriculum in 2019. The first IGCSE certificates were earned in 2020 and the first A-level certificates in 2021; enrollment reached 143. Students access Lorzenpark outdoors and participate in a wide range of trips. The Duke of Edinburgh Award and a calendar of clubs and talks support leadership, service and global citizenship.

Lorzenparkstrasse 8, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

The Essentials

International School of Central Switzerland has 150 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located in Cham, Canton of Zug, Switzerland, at Lorzenparkstrasse 8 (CH-6330 Cham). The Lorzenpark area is adjacent to the school grounds.

Stages
Primary School, Middle School, and High School (Private Gymnasium).

Type
Private international day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 35 nationalities are represented at ISCS.

Additional learning support
The Guidance Counselor provides learning support with Individualised Educational Plans (IEPs) to support students' needs.

Country affiliation
Switzerland.

School day structure
The school day typically starts around 8:15–8:30 and ends at 15:30; after-school clubs run 15:30–16:30 and after-school care is available 15:30–18:00.

Bus service
The school offers a school bus service for local routes within the canton of Zug.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has an international boarding experience in Spain. This program is branded as SAGE College Boarding School in Spain.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required. There are academic and sports uniforms; all items must be purchased from the designated uniform provider with the school logo. Shoes must be closed and socks must be black.

Food Options
ISCS-The British School of Zug offers catered hot lunches for students in all year groups. Meals are prepared from local fresh produce, meet Swiss nutritional standards, and include a salad buffet, a main course, and fruit or dessert; water is provided.

House System
The school has a house system with four houses and runs monthly inter-house events and competitions.

Governance and Ownership
ISCS is privately authorised to provide private education by the Canton of Zug and by the Cham Local Authority. It is Cambridge International Education accredited and a member of the Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS). It is authorised to deliver the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Central Switzerland ranges from CHF 27,200 to CHF 32,800 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees

- Early Years and Primary (Ages 3–12): CHF 3,000 one-time non-refundable registration fee per student.
- Middle School and all High School years (IGCSE / A-Levels; Ages 12–18): CHF 4,000 one-time non-refundable registration fee per student.

Tuition fees by year group (annual, per-term and per-month breakdown)

For the 2025–2026 academic year the annual tuition and the calculated billing breakdowns are:

- Early Years (Ages 3–6)
- Annual tuition: CHF 27,200.
- Per-term (3-term billing): CHF 9,066.67.
- Per-month (10 monthly instalments): CHF 2,720.00.

- Primary School (Years 1–6; Ages 6–12)
- Annual tuition: CHF 28,200.
- Per-term (3-term billing): CHF 9,400.00.
- Per-month (10 monthly instalments): CHF 2,820.00.

- Middle School (Years 7–9; Ages 12–14)
- Annual tuition: CHF 29,250.
- Per-term (3-term billing): CHF 9,750.00.
- Per-month (10 monthly instalments): CHF 2,925.00.

- IGCSE (High School Years 10–11; Ages 14–16)
- Annual tuition: CHF 30,300.
- Per-term (3-term billing): CHF 10,100.00.
- Per-month (10 monthly instalments): CHF 3,030.00.

- A-Levels (High School Years 12–13; Ages 16–18)
- Annual tuition: CHF 32,300.
- Per-term (3-term billing): CHF 10,766.67.
- Per-month (10 monthly instalments): CHF 3,230.00.

Notes on these amounts: the annual tuition figures above are the published year-group tuition fees; term and monthly figures are the annual tuition divided into 3 or 10 equal instalments to match the school's available billing options (3-term or 10-month plans).

Sibling discounts and other fee reductions

- First sibling discount: 25% off tuition for the first sibling.
- Additional siblings: 50% off tuition for each additional sibling.
- Early payment discounts: 5% discount for annual payment by 30 May (Early Bird); 4% discount for annual payment between 1 June and 1 December; 2% discount applied for termly payments (3 payments on the dates shown by the school).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- An invoice for the annual fees is issued before the start of the new school year; annual fees are due on August 15 and payment must be received before the student attends school.
- The full annual year-group fee is payable in advance unless an alternative instalment arrangement has been agreed in writing.
- Payment options published by the school include: annual payment, termly payment (three instalments), or monthly instalments (ten instalments, August–May). Families seeking payment plans must sign a formalised payment schedule agreement.
- Overdue balances may incur an annual interest charge of 5% plus collection fees.
- If a new student is enrolled but does not take up the confirmed place on the agreed start date, 25% of the annual tuition fee becomes immediately due.

Additional costs and optional services

- School lunch (annual / instalment options):
- 1 instalment: CHF 2,375.00.
- 3 instalments: CHF 817.00.
- 10 instalments: CHF 250.00.

- School transport (Cham routes):
- 1 instalment: CHF 1,995.00.
- 3 instalments: CHF 686.00.
- 10 instalments: CHF 210.00.

- School transport (wider Kanton Zug):
- 1 instalment: CHF 2,850.00.
- 3 instalments: CHF 980.00.
- 10 instalments: CHF 300.00.

- School transport (Kanton Luzern and Sins):
- 1 instalment: CHF 3,135.00.
- 3 instalments: CHF 1,078.00.
- 10 instalments: CHF 330.00.

- Corporate fee packages (annual tuition + lunch + transport) are published as fixed annual amounts by year group and by catchment (Cham, Kanton Zug, Kanton Luzern & Sins). Examples: Early Years corporate fee (Cham) CHF 30,210.00; A-Level corporate fee (Kanton Luzern & Sins) CHF 36,195.00.

Items expressly not included in tuition

- Textbooks (where indicated on book lists), official IGCSE/AS/A-Level external exam fees, school and PE uniforms, school lunch and transport (when not included in a corporate package), after-school care / academy fees, replacement cost for lost/stolen/damaged school materials (including laptops), and one-to-one exam, language or music lessons. Tuition does include exercise books, laboratory practicals, school laptop provision, classroom educational resources, SEN support, career advice and internal clubs as published.

Uniforms

- School uniforms are not included in tuition and are handled through the school's uniform supplier arrangement; uniform purchase is an additional cost and is not covered by the tuition fee.

Boarding

- The school does not operate a regular boarding provision in Switzerland. ISCS publishes an international boarding experience through SAGE College in Spain (an exchange/boarding opportunity) rather than a Swiss on-site boarding house; therefore ongoing boarding fees are not applicable to standard ISCS enrolment in Zug.

Refunds and withdrawal charges

- Notice requirement: a minimum of three months' written notice is required to withdraw a student unless the signed contract specifies otherwise; failure to provide the required notice may result in the school charging one term's tuition in lieu of notice.
- Refunds for prepaid fees beyond the withdrawal date will only be considered when the required notice period has been observed. No refunds are given for short-term absences or withdrawal without proper notice.
- Any overpayment will be refunded within 30 days following the student's final day of attendance once financial clearance is completed.

Fee payment options and practical notes

- The school issues invoices for registration and annual fees; the published due date for annual invoices is August 15 and payment must be received before the student's first day.
- The school states that alternative payment methods may be available and that families wishing to use instalment plans must enter a signed payment agreement; the school may apply interest and collection fees to overdue accounts. Specific accepted instruments (for example, which credit cards or bank account details) are not listed in the published fee documents.

Brief note on completeness of published fee information

- The school's 2025–2026 published fee schedule provides annual tuition by year group, registration fees, payment schedule options (annual, termly, monthly), early-payment and term-payment discounts, additional service pricing for lunch and transport, corporate-package figures, and the school's withdrawal/refund rules. The published materials do not list specific payment instrument details (for example explicit credit-card acceptance or IBAN/BIC for bank transfers) nor a Swiss on-site boarding tariff because standard ISCS enrolment in Zug is day-school only; an international boarding experience is offered via SAGE in Spain.
Academics

International School of Central Switzerland teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school provides a broad and balanced Cambridge International Curriculum as part of British International Education. It promotes development across the academic, social, cultural, physical and moral dimensions and prepares children for adult life while encouraging them to become good citizens with a global mindset and respect for others. The school enables proficiency in both English and German for all students, regardless of their mother tongue.

Exam Results
IGCSE and A‑Level exam results reflect student and teacher effort, with a 100% A-Level pass rate in Year 13. These results support university access in many countries around the world.

Higher Education Progression
Students are prepared for university in the USA, UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Spain, and many other countries.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ISCS fosters social and emotional development through the House System and the Student Council. The House System creates a positive atmosphere where children feel safe, happy and secure and helps them develop self-discipline and self-esteem. The Students Council represents the student voice and supports peers and staff in daily school life.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Guidance Counselor uses assessments and Individualised Educational Plans (IEPs) to address each student's non-academic and academic learning needs. An IEP is created after admission assessments, and student progress is monitored formally and informally during the school year. Parents receive progress updates twice per school year.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction at ISCS. English as an Additional Language is an IGCSE qualification designed to support non-native English speakers by helping them access instruction across subjects and achieve English IGCSEs.

Mental Wellbeing
ISCS nurtures health and emotional wellbeing from Early Years onward. Early Years focuses on nurturing health and emotional wellbeing. In Secondary, PSHE supports wellbeing, with leadership programmes and activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award contributing to personal development and wellbeing.

Safeguarding
A Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is included in the Downloads and Policies section.
Parent Experience

History
The International School of Central Switzerland commenced operations in December 2008, initially as a primary school. It evolved to include secondary education and offered the IB programme, and was established under the legal entity International School of Central Switzerland AG, trading as ISOCS. From 2015 to 2019 the school faced significant financial challenges, including a temporary loss of its IB licence, with the final IB Diploma cohort graduating in Summer 2019. In January 2019, the school was acquired by Necus Education SL and adopted the Cambridge International Curriculum from September 2019. The inaugural IGCSE certificates were earned in 2020, the first A-level certificates in 2021, and enrollment grew to 143, with many former students pursuing higher education in the Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK, the US, Australia, Spain, Germany and Italy.

Community
ISCS community gains from inclusion into a wide variety of well-resourced local clubs and initiatives (including soccer, swimming, martial arts, orchestra, cultural music clubs and art and craft offerings) which aid language learning and community integration. Regular use of the local modern library for students helps them become confident in using community learning resources regardless of language. The school benefits from the local safe transportation system and teachers accompany students on learning excursions to foster confidence and connection to community resources.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
ISCS has a Parents' Organisation (PO) that is an active, lively group of parents whose purpose is to foster and celebrate a strong sense of community by offering a wide variety of activities. The PO is supported by a strong team of amazing parents who assist us throughout the year and has organized whole school gatherings, Swiss and international celebrations, charity sales, challenges, contests, and many other events that contribute those ‘little extras' that make school life memorable. Always open to new members and fresh ideas to add to the fun, the PO welcomes new members.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The story of ISCS is ongoing, and the learning spaces have developed with growth. Classrooms are bright and well-resourced, and technology is integrated with personal laptops for students from Grade 1 and interactive whiteboards in classrooms. The school has specialist classrooms for Art, Drama, Science, Music, German and learning support, and a spacious, well-stocked library. The location offers access to a wide range of outdoor spaces and local amenities, and strong ties with the Cham community enhance learning experiences. ISCS students enjoy daily outdoor play in Lorzenpark, adjacent to the school.

Sports Facilities
ISCS offers a broad PE program including Athletics, Fitness, Gymnastics, and Games such as Football, Basketball, Badminton and Tennis, plus Outdoor and Adventure activities and Swimming. ISCS Wolves participate in inter-school sport competitions. For PE, ISCS uses local facilities including Sportplatz Röhrliberg sports hall, a track and a swimming pool, nearby wanderweg trails, Puregym, Seeweg Baadi, and the football club SC Cham. PE is built on the principles of variety and diversity rather than early specialization.

Academic Facilities
ISCS has specialist classrooms for Art, Drama, Science, Music, German and learning support. There is a spacious, well-stocked library. Classrooms are bright and well-resourced, and technology is integrated with personal laptops for Grade 1 and above and interactive whiteboards in classrooms. This combination supports diverse learning experiences.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels to pupils aged 14 and older. Trips and Events include visits to cities, universities and museums, plus residential trips to London, Berlin, Sicily, Rome, Vienna, the Netherlands, and a ski trip to Verbier. After School Clubs run year-round, offering sporting, artistic and scientific activities designed to build aspirations, transferable skills, and friendships. ISCS Talks provide career talks across sectors such as Business, IT, Engineering, Science, Pharmacy, Law and Economics. Our Local Community program connects students with well-resourced clubs (soccer, swimming, martial arts, orchestra, art and craft) and supports library use and community excursions.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ISCS provides a broad and balanced Cambridge International Curriculum. It promotes the academic, social, cultural, physical and moral development of students and prepares them for adult life, encouraging a global mindset and respect for others. It enables pupils to become proficient users of English and German, regardless of their mother tongue. The school supports university access and career planning through Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level pathways, preparing students for higher education worldwide.

Arts & Creative
Arts education is a vital component of ISCS curriculum, fostering creativity, self expression and holistic learning. Visual arts, drama and theatre, and music are taught, with musicals expanding opportunities for collaboration across artistic disciplines. The school collaborates with Zukunft Kinder Cham and Zuki to extend opportunities in art, languages and the natural sciences.

Cultural & Language
ISCS follows a British International Education through the Cambridge International Curriculum. The school enables pupils to become proficient users of English and German, regardless of their mother tongue. German is a core subject in primary, and English as the language of instruction is supported by specialist EAL input to help non-native speakers access the curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
ISCS offers experiences that blend sport, culture, languages and leisure through a rich program of trips and events. Trips include visits to cities, universities and museums, residential trips to London, Berlin, Sicily, Rome, Vienna, the Netherlands and a school ski trip to Verbier. Our students, ISCS Wolves, also take part in inter-school sport competitions. Community dinners and picnics, the Christmas Fair, Halloween and charity events foster belonging and school spirit.

Community & Service
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered at ISCS for pupils aged 14 and older, with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. Doing the Award involves four sections—Service, Skill, Physical and the Adventurous Journey—fostering personal growth, responsibility and service to the community. The school also uses a House system and a Student Council to promote community involvement and student voice.

Leadership & Professional
ISCS runs a House system and a Student Council that provide leadership opportunities and a student voice in school life. Students apply for Council roles and undergo a formal interview process. The Duke of Edinburgh Award also emphasises leadership and teamwork through its four sections.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education is an integral part of ISCS, focused on the body, movement, and well-being. The PE program includes athletics, fitness, gymnastics, a range of games, outdoor and adventure activities and swimming, with students participating in inter-school competitions. In Early Years, health and emotional wellbeing are nurtured, with a balance of teacher-led and child-initiated learning and daily outdoor time.
Languages

Language Provision
Cambridge curriculum uses English for core subjects across Primary to High School. English is a core subject in Primary, Middle School, and High School. German is a compulsory core subject from Primary through High School, and there is a German Language Enrichment Programme in Early Years. Spanish and French are offered as elective subjects in High School and appear among Middle School options.
Admissions

Admissions
Initial Enquiry form registers interest; admissions team will contact you promptly.

Scholarships
Bursaries and scholarships for sporting, performance or academic excellence are offered and can be discussed during your application.
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