Celebrating Our Community: The 2025 ISZL Magazine Is Here

We are proud to release this year’s publication of the 2025 ISZL Magazine, our annual celebration of the people, stories, and moments that shape life at ISZL.

This year’s edition highlights connection, creativity, and community, featuring more than 60 pages of stories that reflect ISZL’s mission: to make the world — or our corner of it — a better, kinder place.

Inside This Year’s Edition

Whether it’s classroom innovation or community celebrations, the 2025 ISZL Magazine captures the diversity of our international school in Zug, Switzerland. Highlights include:

• A Community of Care: How ISZL is building stronger relationships through restorative practices.
• Expat Life: Grüezi, World: Families share what it’s like to settle into life in Switzerland, complete with insider tips for newcomers.
• Two Diplomas, One Direction: A closer look at ISZL’s academic pathways in High School.
• A Taste of Home: Families from around the world share recipes that connect them to their heritage.
• A Greener Tomorrow: How our students are shaping a more sustainable future for our community.
• Life After 3:30: Exploring how students continue to learn, lead, and create beyond the classroom.

Plus, you will find features on ISZL’s arts performances, sports highlights, student achievements, university acceptances, and our ever-growing alumni network.

A Message from Our Director

In his opening letter, Director Barry Dequanne reflects on the shared achievements that brings together ISZL’s community:

At ISZL, we hold steadfast a commitment to respecting and valuing every individual, recognizing the unique contributions that each person brings to our shared journey. This magazine is a reflection of that ethos, capturing the diversity, empathy, and inclusivity that are central to who we are.

About the ISZL Magazine

The ISZL Magazine is an annual publication produced by the International School of Zug and Luzern, highlighting stories from across our Primary, Middle, and High School campuses. It connects our global community of students, parents, alumni, and friends who share a passion for international education in Switzerland.

Read the 2025 ISZL Magazine

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