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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
Availability Not shared by this school
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.

iscs-zug.ch

Lorzenparkstrasse 8, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

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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
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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.
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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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