Learning at ISZL
We respect. We Motivate. We Achieve.
Deep and personalised learning is at the heart of an education at the International School of Zug and Luzern (ISZL). Our students learn to think critically, collaborate with peers from diverse cultural backgrounds and use creativity to solve unique challenges as they discover their passion and purpose in school. The ISZL mission is the foundation of our learning community and reflected in everything we do to make the world - or our corner of it - a better, kinder place.
ISZL is a fully accredited, International Baccalaureate® (IB) World School providing education for students aged 3 to 18 in Central Switzerland since 1961. We offer three IB programmes: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. As the only school in the Zug region and one of three schools in Switzerland to offer the entire IB continuum, our curriculum gives students a coherence of programmes and a sustainable learning experience whether they continue their studies at ISZL or elsewhere. We also provide Advanced Placement®, BTEC and ISZL courses to ensure all students have the opportunity to create a programme that best supports their learning.
ISZL's curriculum is supported by a number of unique learning experiences, such as:
- Youth Forum Switzerland - an annual event for students, by students
- Trips to Chalet Bergheim - our outdoor learning centre in Wengen
- A Personal Development Programme with service learning activities and trips
- An inclusive Athletics programme at the top of its leagues
- An robust Arts programme with its own Media Production Studio
- Frequent visiting experts and guest speakers
Our School Divisions
Early Years
Ages 3 - 6
Designed to give our youngest learners the best start on their educational journey, our Early Years Programme harnesses their innate abilities by providing them with authentic opportunities to learn, to be inspired, to grow and to develop.
Primary
Ages 6 - 12
The curriculum in ISZL's Primary School is the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). The knowledge and skills of traditional disciplines, or subjects, find links through trans-disciplinary units of learning that identify "big ideas" or concepts that connect across subjects.
Middle
Ages 12 - 14
Our Middle School programme offers students academic challenge and the development of life skills appropriate to this stage of adolescence. This is provided in an environment of inquiry using the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP).
High
Ages 14 - 18
The High School provides a college-preparatory programme, with an emphasis on a broad and balanced education in an atmosphere that is supportive, encouraging, challenging, and based on the principle of respect.