Institut Montana Switzerland
At Institut Montana Switzerland, we believe every child has talent. Our mission is to nurture this talent. Located on the scenic Zugerberg, just above the vibrant city of Zug, Institut Montana Switzerland is a Swiss interna-tional day and boarding school. It has a diverse community of around 380 students from 55 nationalities, ranging in age from 6 to 19. The school offers both Swiss academic pathways, accredited by the Canton of Zug, as well as in-ternationally accredited programmes. Small class sizes, high-quality teaching from dedicated teachers, and a rich afterschool co-curricular programme, create an optimal environment for students to grow into strong, open-minded, and compassionate young adults—this is the Montana Learning Experience. The academic offerings include the Bilingual Primary School, Bilingual Secondary School, Swiss Gymnasium, Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (CLSP), Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Educa-tion (IGCSE), and the High School or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Graduates continue their education at leading universities in Switzerland and around the world. The school places great emphasis on preparing students for the challenges of the future, ensuring they are well-equipped for life beyond school. Institut Montana offers a well-rounded education that extends beyond the classroom. Through a diverse range of co-curricular activities, students are encouraged to explore their passions—whether in arts and music, engineering and technology, or sports. Surrounded by a breathtaking alpine landscape, students benefit from an inspiring setting that supports both academic focus and outdoor adventures such as biking, sledging, and hiking. Student well-being is a top priority in the classroom as well as in the school's three boarding houses. The dedicated boarding staff provides round-the-clock care and support, ensuring a smooth transition to life away from home. Graduates of Institut Montana leave as confident, well-rounded individuals, ready to make a meaningful impact on the world. Choosing Institut Montana Switzerland means investing in your child’s future and equipping them with the skills and opportunities to succeed.
Facts
| Ages | 6 - 19 |
| Number of students | 380 |
| Languages | English, German |
| Average class size | 10 |
| Special education needs | Yes |
| Day/Boarding | Day School, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding |
| Website | www.montana-zug.ch |
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About Institut Montana Switzerland
Institut Montana Switzerland is more than a school, it is a place to grow. Nestled in a beautiful natural location, it serves as an educational and nurturing hub to approximately 380 students from more than 55 countries. Each student here is seen as an individual and small class size of average 10 students help teachers to find a personal approach to each student. Institut Montana welcomes students from the ages of 6 to 19. A belief unites all the programmes offered at the school in an international education where students learn languages and a multicultural view of the world.
Institut Montana Switzerland: My Place to Grow. Since 1926.
Curriculum
- Bilingual Primary School (Lehrplan 21)
- Bilingual Secondary School (Lehrplan 21)
- Swiss Gymnasium (Cantonal Matura)
- International School (CLSP, IGCSE, IBDP, High School Diploma)
Accreditations
- CIS (Council of International Schools)
- Kanton Zug
- Cambridge International
- IB World School
- Kiva Antibullying Program
- Swiss Learning
Associations/Memberships/Affiliations
- Swiss Learning
- World Schools
- Privatschulen Schweiz https://privatschulen-schweiz.ch/
- Verband Schweizerischer Privatschulen https://www.swiss-schools.ch/
- My Premium Europe https://www.mypremiumeurope.com/
- SGIS – Swiss Group Iternational Schools https://www.sgischools.com
Important information:
• Student well-being is a top priority throughout the entire campus – not only in the classroom but across all aspects of school life. A dedicated care team provides round-the-clock care and support, ensuring a smooth transition to life away from home.
• Please note that co-curricular activities change year by year and these are examples. Most of them are set in stone in the culture of our school, but some old ones fade and new emerge according to the interests and passions of teachers and students. We carry out regular polls among students about activities they would like to see offered.
Sports
- Archery
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running Club
- Cross Country Skiing
- Cycling
- Dance
- Downhill Skiing
- Gym / Weights / Fitness / Conditioning
- Gymnastics
- Hiking
- Ice Hockey
- Martial Arts
- Mountain Biking
- Multi Sports
- Netball
- Pilates
- Rafting
- Sailing
- Self Defence
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Trampolining
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Yoga
Extracurricular Activities
- After School Care
- Art Club
- Band
- Beekeeping
- Board Games
- Book Club
- Business
- Calligraphy
- Chess Club
- Choir
- Community Service Club
- Cooking
- Creative Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Excursions
- Debating
- Design
- Drama
- Homework Club
- Language Lessons
- Maths Club
- Meditation
- Model UN
- Music Classes
- Photography
- Robotics and Programming
- Science Club
- STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts & Maths)
- Student Council
- Student Newspaper
- Theatre Technology Club
- Yearbook Committee
- Young Enterprise
Facilities
- Art Studio
- Boarding Houses
- Classrooms with Smart/Promethean Boards
- Dance Studio
- Design Technology Labs / Maker Spaces
- Gym / Fitness Centre
- Home Economics / Cookery / Kitchens
- ICT Labs
- Indoor Sports Hall
- Integrated IT
- Library
- Media Room
- Music Practice Rooms
- Outdoor Education Centre
- Outdoor Playground
- Performance Studios
- Recording Studio
- Robotics Labs
- School Bus
- School Dining Room and Catering
- Science Labs
- Sports Fields
- Study Rooms
- Tennis Courts
- Theatre
Curriculum
- Bilingual Programme
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
- Foundation Year
- High School Diploma
- IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)
- IGCSE
- International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.
- Lehrplan 21
- Summer Camp
- Swiss Bilingual Cycle
- Swiss Curriculum
- Swiss Gap Year
- Swiss Gymnasium
- Swiss National Curriculum (elementary and middle school)
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
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