Private school Institut Montana Zugerberg

IMZ – Institut Montana Zugerberg – My Place to Grow, Since 1926 (Extended Version)

The school opened its doors in 1926 in the building of the former Grand Hotel Schonfels, located at an altitude of 1000 m above sea level between Zurich and Lucerne, a 45-minute drive from Zurich.

The founder of the school, Dr. Max Husman, defined the main principles of its educational activities: the individual development of each child, creating conditions for successful interaction between children of different cultures and nationalities, raising educated young people in the spirit of respect for elders.

The school believes that a student who does not like going to school cannot be successful, so the school staff provides children with interesting lessons and a fun, useful time. National holidays of children of different nationalities who study at school are celebrated by the whole school as one big family, and for good behavior and excellent grades, children are rewarded with movie tickets and trips to a pizzeria.

The key point in training – This is the preparation of children for adult life, their socialization. Graduates of the school build successful careers in business, science, and art. The basic principles on which training and education at the school Institut Montana Zugerberg, – This is the creation of ideal conditions for learning and extracurricular activities of students, interaction between different cultures, training in small classes of 11-15 people.

The school has about 380 students.

Director (2026)

Alexander Biner, education - Institut Montana Zugerberg; The Johns Hopkins University (USA).

Famous graduates of the school

• John Kerry, Senator, 68th US Secretary of State (graduated from Yale University).
• Pierre Mirabeau, President of the Swiss Bankers Association and founder of Mirabaud & Cie
• François Loeb, entrepreneur, member of the National Council, writer
• Marc Forster, writer and director
• Nicholas Hayek Jr., founder of Swatch
• Swarovski Brothers

Key factors

• At school, children are taught to eat rationally, eat correctly and beautifully, and are taught good manners.
• Teachers and students are required to communicate in a spirit of mutual respect and tolerance, and teachers, upon joining the school, are required to take a course in good manners in order to instill them later in their students.
• The school is well equipped and has a highly qualified team of teachers and educators.
• The director knows all the students by sight. There is a family, trusting atmosphere here, and all the children (according to the reviews of our German, Spanish and Ukrainian colleagues) are very happy.
• On average, there is one teacher for every 5 students in a school.
• One of the school employees speaks Russian.
• The school has strict discipline. Two criticisms for drinking alcohol are allowed: first verbal, then written. The third time the student is expelled from school. For using or distributing drugs, a student is expelled from school without warning, and in some cases the police are notified. To prevent such situations, the school has adopted frequent tests for alcohol and drug use. 
• We can provide telephone numbers of parents whose children study or studied at this school.

Equipment

For sports, there is a modernly equipped sports complex, which includes a gym, an athletic stadium, beach volleyball courts, a football field, 4 tennis courts, an ice skating rink, and a basketball court. The indoor swimming pool is located a short walk from the school. There is an 18-hole golf course nearby.

Program 

The international school Institut Montana Zugerberg accepts international students from the age of 11. Language of instruction: English.

IGCSE

A program for obtaining a General Certificate of Secondary Education. The program perfectly prepares for further education, for example, according to the IB program.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

An International Baccalaureate program recognized by universities around the world. Six subjects are studied: three at the advanced level and three at the standard level. In addition, students write an extended essay, take a course in "Theory of Knowledge" (practical philosophy) and a course in CAS ("Creativity, Action, Service").

American High School Diploma

A program preparing for university entrance. The content of the program is strictly based on the requirements for admission to universities in Canada and the USA. Upon completion of the program, students receive a high school diploma. The program is aimed at students planning to continue their education in colleges, universities and business schools in these countries. The program content is strictly based on the requirements for admission to universities in Canada and the USA.

The school year is divided into 3 terms, the holidays last 3 weeks (Christmas and Easter) and 9 weeks (summer), there is also an additional week of rest in the fall, in October. During the holidays, the school is closed. During the weekends, various excursions to theaters, museums, and performances are organized for schoolchildren.

Students who cannot cope with the program are helped. Weekly hours of additional classes have been created for them, which students must attend without fail if the teacher deems it necessary.

After completing school, students who have received a diploma of the corresponding academic program have the opportunity to enter the best universities in Switzerland, the USA, Canada, and Great Britain. They are assisted in this by a school consultant, who, together with the student, chooses a university and provides all the necessary support in collecting documents and obtaining a place. The school is proud of its university consultant: he finds a place at the university for all students without exception, even those whose level of knowledge leaves much to be desired.

Accommodation

Children live in the school building in cozy rooms for 1-2 people. The rooms have sinks, 2 in each. Facilities are located on the floor, but close to the room and meet the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Sport

School students take part in football, basketball and volleyball competitions, and often go to the swimming pool or 18-hole golf club, located near the school. In winter, children skate at the school skating rink. The presence of small lifts allows children to ski or sled right on the school grounds. Students are often taken to famous resorts in Switzerland, where they practice winter sports.

Additional activities

The school has clubs and studios: theater, singing, dancing, photography, fine arts. During the weekend, various excursions to theaters, museums, and performances are organized for schoolchildren. The school's theater studio takes part in various festivals and competitions.

Cultural trips and excursions are organized to Zurich, Lucerne, Zug. Students attend theatrical performances, concerts, and exhibitions.

School students enter the best universities in the world:

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Cost, 2026-2027

CHF 70,400 - 72,800 per year (depending on age and program).

Included in price included

• Training
• Accommodation in a twin room and meals

Additional charge

• Admission fee - CHF 5,500
• Student's personal account - CHF 5,000
• Deposit - CHF 5,000
• Air travel
• Transfers to/from/airport
• Visa
• Educational company services

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