Welcome to Four Forest
Four Forest is a reputable private day school offering a high-quality bilingual education in the heart of Switzerland. Following the curricula of the cantons of Lucerne and Zug, and incorporating the British National Curriculum for the English language, teaching is delivered equally in German and English.
From day one, your child is immersed in a uniquely bilingual education, with one week taught entirely in German and the following week in English, creating a richness and wealth of opportunity in their school life and beyond.
Our Vision and Values
Our nurturing, bilingual community celebrates every child’s individuality and equips them with the skills to thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape.
Join us for a Personal Tour
We warmly welcome families throughout the year, offering tailored personal tours on a day that suits you, including school holidays.
Facilities & Location
Located in the heart of Switzerland
With campuses in Lucerne and Zug, Four Forest provides education from Pre-School (from age 3) and Kindergarten through Primary and Lower Secondary school.
Our school in Lucerne can be found in a beautiful location on the world-famous Rotsee in the city of Lucerne, whilst our campus in Zug is centrally located between Zug, Steinhausen, Cham and Hünenberg and offers wonderful views of the central Swiss Alps.
EXTRA CURRICULAR & CLUBS
Activities beyond the classroom
Children have the opportunity to visit our after school club where supervised play and various activities are offered every day from 3.15pm until 6.00pm. Supervision in the after school club is flexible and parents can enrol their child on a daily basis.
A wide range of extra-curricular activities are available within the framework of the after school club, including ball skills, Robotics, extra language classes and drama (activities may vary depending on the school campus). Children can further develop their artistic talent in the art and craft sessions. In addition, individual music lessons are offered (including piano) and from Grade 1, children may join our Homework Club after school on specified days.
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Ready to be part of a caring, inclusive community
The well-being of every child lies at the heart of our philosophy. As you prepare to make this important decision about your child’s education, we offer our advice and support to ensure the most appropriate pathway for your child’s learning journey.
Children may join our school community at any time during the school year. Entry is subject to availability. If you are interested in visiting our school, please contact our admissions team to make an appointment.
See us in action on...
📣 #FourForestZugSpotlight Visiting Educators from Yew Chung International School
We were delighted to welcome three visiting educators from Yew Chung International School to Four Forest Zug! They spent time exploring how our bilingual learning model works in practice — just as our Young Interpreters programme launched with great energy and enthusiasm from our student presenters. It was a wonderful opportunity to share ideas and celebrate the power of bilingual education in action. 🌍✨
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📣 #FourForestZugSpotlight Besuch von Lehrkräften der Yew Chung International School
Wir freuten uns sehr, drei Lehrkräfte der Yew Chung International School bei uns in Four Forest Zug begrüssen zu dürfen! Sie erhielten Einblicke in unser bilingual-pädagogisches Modell und verfolgten unseren energiegeladenen Start des Young Interpreters-Programms mit spannenden Beiträgen unserer Schüler:innen. Ein inspirierender Austausch über zweisprachiges Lernen in der Praxis! 🌍✨
#FourForestZug #WeAreFourForest #WeAreCognita #FourForestCommunity #LearningTogether #SchuleZug #BilingualeBildung #YoungInterpreters #GlobalThinking #EducationMatters
🌍 Young Interpreters Making an Impact! 🌍
We were delighted when our Young Interpreters from Four Forest Luzern were invited to Four Forest Zug on Thursday to share their journey and experiences.
Our student ambassadors spoke with enthusiasm about what it means to be a Young Interpreter: welcoming new students, helping them find their way around school, supporting communication in class and during break times, and helping visitors and parents feel at home within our community.
They also shared reflections from their training, where they learned how to communicate across languages, work together to solve problems, and recognise the value of speaking more than one language.
Being a Young Interpreter means:
✨ Using language skills to support others
✨ Connecting students and parents through shared languages
✨ Building friendships across year groups
✨ Celebrating different languages and cultures
✨ Being a positive role model within the school community
A big thank you to our Young Interpreters for representing Four Forest Luzern with pride, confidence, and enthusiasm.
#YoungInterpreters #Multilingualism #CommunityLeaders #FourForest #StudentLeadership #Inclusion #Diversity
#diversityandinclusion
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🌍 Schüler-Dolmetscher:innen machen einen Unterschied! 🌍
Wir freuten uns sehr, als unsere Schüler-Dolmetscher:innen vom Four Forest Luzern Campus nach Four Forest Zug eingeladen wurden, um am Donnerstag ihre Erfahrungen zu teilen.
Unsere Schüler-Botschafter:innen erklärten mit grossem Engagement, was es bedeutet, Schüler-Dolmetscher:in zu sein: neue Schüler:innen willkommen zu heissen, sie im Schulalltag zu unterstützen, die Kommunikation im Unterricht und in den Pausen zu erleichtern sowie Besucher:innen und Eltern zu begleiten.
Sie berichteten auch von ihrer Schulung, in der sie lernten, über Sprachen hinweg zu kommunizieren, gemeinsam Lösungen zu finden und Mehrsprachigkeit wertzuschätzen.
Ein grosses Dankeschön an unsere engagierten Schüler-Dolmetscher:innen für ihren Einsatz und ihre positive Wirkung.
#SchülerDolmetscher:innen #Mehrsprachigkeit #FourForest #Schüler:inFührung #Inklusion #Vielfalt
Our hearts and thoughts go out to all those affected by the tragic events in Crans-Montana – the children and adults involved, their families, and the communities impacted.
We honour the front-line responders and all those working tirelessly to support and care for those who have been physically and mentally injured.
From all of us at Four Forest, we extend our support to the schools affected, as they care
for their students, staff, and families during this difficult time.
Our hearts and thoughts are with you.
#CransMontana
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Unsere Gedanken und unser Mitgefühl gelten allen, die von den tragischen Ereignissen in
Crans-Montana betroffen sind — den beteiligten Kindern und Erwachsenen, ihren Familien sowie den betroffenen Gemeinschaften.
Wir danken den Einsatzkräften und allen, die unermüdlich daran arbeiten, Menschen zu
unterstützen und zu begleiten, die körperlich oder seelisch verletzt wurden.
Im Namen von Four Forest sprechen wir den betroffenen Schulen unsere Unterstützung
aus, während sie ihre Schülerinnen und Schüler, Mitarbeitenden und Familien in dieser
schweren Zeit begleiten.
Unsere Gedanken sind bei Ihnen.
#CransMontana
As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our Four Forest community for the trust, energy, and care you bring every day. We wish you a warm, restful holiday and look forward to what lies ahead 🌿✨
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Zum Jahresende möchten wir unserer Four Forest Gemeinschaft für das Vertrauen, die Energie und das tägliche Miteinander danken. Wir wünschen euch erholsame, warme Ferien und freuen uns auf alles, was kommt 🌿✨
#WeAreFourForest #WeAreCognita #FourForestLuzern #FourForestZug
#FFZugSpotlight Grade 4 Baking Up the Holiday Spirit 🍪✨
Grade 4 has been getting into the holiday spirit!
With lots of smiles and teamwork, they baked some delicious cookies.
After tasting them together, everyone took some home to share with their families.
Learning never tasted so good ❤️
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Unsere Klasse 4 ist schon voll in Weihnachtsstimmung!
Mit viel Freude und Teamarbeit haben die Kinder leckere Guetzli gebacken.
Natürlich wurde probiert, gelacht – und am Ende durften alle etwas mit nach Hause nehmen, um es mit ihren Familien zu teilen.
So schmeckt Lernen! ❤️
#WeAreCognita #WeAreFourForest #FourForestZug #FFZug #FourForestFamily #LearningThroughJoy #PrimaryYears #HolidaySpirit #BakingAtSchool #SchoolLife #HandsOnLearning #CommunityMatters #LearningTogether #ChildhoodMoments #SchoolMemories #PrimaryEducation #ZugLife #HappyClassrooms #FestiveLearning #MakingMemories
#FourForestLuzernSpotlight 👀 Learning Through Our Senses
Grade 6 students are exploring the topic of Senses in NMG, with a special focus on optics this week 👓
They are learning how we extract and interpret information through our senses, where the limits of perception lie, and how impairments such as partial or complete vision loss can affect daily life. Students are also reflecting on tools and systems like Braille that support inclusion and accessibility.
We are very grateful to the Schweizerischer Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband, based in our Maihofstrasse building, for lending us resources that help bring this learning to life.
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👀 Lernen mit allen Sinnen
Die Schülerinnen und Schüler der 6. Klasse beschäftigen sich im Fach NMG mit dem Thema Sinne, mit besonderem Fokus auf Optik in dieser Woche 👓
Sie lernen, wie Wahrnehmung funktioniert, wo ihre Grenzen liegen und welche Auswirkungen Beeinträchtigungen wie eine teilweise oder vollständige Sehbehinderung haben können. Auch unterstützende Hilfsmittel wie die Brailleschrift stehen dabei im Fokus.
Ein herzliches Dankeschön an den Schweizerischen Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband an der Maihofstrasse für die wertvollen Materialien und die Unterstützung.
#WeAreFourForest 💚
#WeAreCognita #FourForestLuzern #FourForestSchools #InclusiveEducation #LearningByDoing #PrimarySchoolLife #Grade6 #NMG #SwissEducation #AccessibilityMatters #DiversityInEducation #LearningThroughExperience #CuriousLearners #SchoolCommunity #EducationWithImpact #LearningTogether
#FourForestZugSpotlight A Festive Morning of Music at Four Forest Zug 🎶✨
Our Four Forest and LMS parents enjoyed a joyful morning of music as our Preschool, Kindergarten and Primary students shared their musical talents through a wonderful selection of festive songs.
It was a special way to begin the final week of school before the holiday season – bringing our community together and creating moments to remember.
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Ein festlicher Musikmorgen an der Four Forest Zug 🎶✨
Unsere Four Forest- und LMS-Eltern genossen einen stimmungsvollen Musikmorgen, bei dem unsere Kinder aus dem Preschool-, Kindergarten- und Primarbereich ihr musikalisches Talent mit einer schönen Auswahl an festlichen Liedern zeigten.
Es war ein besonderer Start in die letzte Schulwoche vor den Ferien und ein Moment, der unsere Gemeinschaft zusammenbrachte.
#WeAreFourForest #WeAreCognita #FourForestZug #SchoolCommunity
#EarlyYearsEducation #PrimarySchoolLife #LearningThroughMusic
#FourForestZugSpotlight ✨ A Magical Christmas Moment in Luzern
Our Preschool, 1st KG, and 2nd KG children enjoyed a magical visit to the Christmas market and festive lights in Luzern. ✨
They wandered through beautifully decorated streets, admired glowing trees and twinkling lights, and explored the charming stalls that made the city feel like a holiday fairytale.
The outing filled them with joy, wonder, and warm memories to carry into the festive season. 🎄💫
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Die Kinder aus der Vorschule, dem 1. Kindergarten und dem 2. Kindergarten erlebten einen zauberhaften Besuch auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt und bei den festlichen Lichtern in Luzern. ✨
Sie spazierten durch liebevoll geschmückte Straßen, bestaunten glitzernde Lichter und erkundeten die stimmungsvollen Stände.
Der Ausflug erfüllte sie mit Freude, Staunen und warmen Erinnerungen an die gemeinsame Weihnachtszeit. 🎄💫
#WeAreFourForest #WeAreCognita #FourForestZug #Zug #Luzern #SwissSchools #ChristmasInSwitzerland #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #CommunityMatters
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