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.
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#FourForestZugSpotlight Our 1KG Zug group headed into the forest to enjoy the magic of autumn 🍂
The children noticed the changing colours, the crisp air, and the leaves crunching under their boots. They followed different trails, spotted tiny forest creatures, and explored tall trees and winding paths.
It was a simple moment, but a special one — the kind that reminds us how much children learn when they’re outside, curious, and connected to nature.
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Unsere 1KG-Zug-Gruppe machte einen Ausflug in den Wald, um die Magie des Herbstes zu erleben 🍂
Die Kinder entdeckten die bunten Farben, die frische Luft und das Rascheln der Blätter unter ihren Stiefeln. Auf den verschiedenen Wegen fanden sie kleine Waldtiere, hohe Bäume und spannende Pfade.
Es war ein einfacher Moment, aber ein besonderer – einer, der zeigt, wie viel Kinder lernen, wenn sie draussen sind, neugierig bleiben und die Natur entdecken.
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#FourForestLuzernSpotlight | Four Forest Luzern Brings Families Together for a Multilingual Learning Workshop
How do children truly learn languages?
And what simple routines at home help them grow with confidence?
Four Forest Luzern recently welcomed families to a hands-on workshop led by our Language Support team. Together, we explored how children develop both social and academic language, why home conversations matter, and how small daily habits can make a big difference for multilingual learners.
Parents left with practical ideas they can start using right away – and a deeper understanding of how languages help children connect, express themselves, and succeed in school.
👉 Read the full story in our bio or go to four-forestschool.ch/school-news/ 💡
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#FourForestLuzernSpotlight | Four Forest Luzern bringt Familien zu einem Workshop über Mehrsprachigkeit zusammen
Wie lernen Kinder Sprachen wirklich?
Und welche kleinen Routinen im Alltag stärken ihr Selbstvertrauen als mehrsprachige Lernende?
Four Forest Luzern begrüsste Familien zu einem inspirierenden Workshop, geleitet von unserem Language-Support-Team. Gemeinsam entdeckten wir, wie Kinder soziale und akademische Sprache entwickeln, welche Rolle Gespräche zu Hause spielen und wie einfache Gewohnheiten den Spracherwerb stärken können.
Die Eltern erhielten praxisnahe Tipps für den Familienalltag — und ein klareres Verständnis dafür, wie Sprachen Kindern helfen, sich auszudrücken, Beziehungen aufzubauen und erfolgreich zu lernen.
👉 Lies die ganze Geschichte in unserer Bio oder auf four-forestschool.ch/de/neuigkeiten/ 💡
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#FourForestZugSpotlight Strengthening Friendships and Community 💛
Anti-Bullying Week at Four Forest Zug gave our students the chance to think about what kindness, responsibility and friendship look like in everyday moments. Classes explored these ideas in ways that matched their age – from talking about how to support others to creating simple reminders of friendly behaviour.
A highlight was connecting our work with the Swiss Anti-Mobbing Woche and learning Alle anders, alle stark, bringing Swiss culture and our bilingual identity together. The week also supported the social and emotional skills we build daily through Class Council and our broader wellbeing work.
👉 Full story in our bio or go to four-forestschool.ch/school-news/
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Die Woche hat auch gezeigt, wie kleine Gesten und ehrliche Gespräche unsere Gemeinschaft stärken. Unsere Schülerinnen und Schüler haben Ideen gesammelt, über Verantwortung gesprochen und erlebt, wie sie selbst zu einem positiven Schulalltag beitragen können. 🌿
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#FourForestLuzernSpotlight This week in KG2 at Four Forest Luzern, we celebrated St. Martin’s Week with stories, lanterns, and a lot of sharing. ✨🕕
We read the story of St. Martin, talked about kindness, and learned the song “Ich geh mit meiner Laterne.”
The children made their own lanterns, created a little leporello booklet, and even used the lanterns for counting activities.
It was a warm, creative, and joyful week — full of light and happy moments. 💛
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Hier sind die Fotos zur Martinswoche im KG2 an der Four Forest Luzern! ✨🕕
Wir haben die Geschichte von St. Martin gelesen, über Freundlichkeit und Teilen gesprochen und das Lied „Ich geh mit meiner Laterne“ gelernt.
Die Kinder bastelten ihre eigenen Laternen, gestalteten ein Leporello-Büchlein und nutzten die Laternen auch für kleine Zählübungen.
Eine wunderschöne Woche voller Kreativität, Wärme und leuchtender Laternen. 💛
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#ParentsWorkshop We’re counting down to Our Words, Our Worlds: Supporting Bilingualism at Home 💬✨
Join us on 19.11.2025 for a welcoming, practical workshop designed for our parent community.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌
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Wir zählen die Tage bis zu Our Words, Our Worlds: Supporting Bilingualism at Home 💬✨
Am 19.11.2025 laden wir unsere Eltern herzlich zu einem praktischen und offenen Workshop ein.
Wir freuen uns sehr auf euch! 🙌
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#FFZugCoffeeMorning Coffee, Connection, and Community ☕
We had a wonderful morning welcoming local business and relocation partners to #FourForestZug. Our Principal, Michael FitzGerald, shared what makes our school special, and our guests enjoyed a student-led tour to see learning in action.
It’s always inspiring to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen our community together. 🌿
Thank you to everyone who joined us! 🙌
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#FFZugCoffeeMorning Kaffee, Austausch und Gemeinschaft ☕
Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Vormittag und freuten uns, lokale Unternehmen und Relocation-Partner bei #FourForestZug willkommen zu heißen.
Unser Schulleiter Michael FitzGerald teilte, was unsere Schule besonders macht, und unsere Gäste genossen eine von Schüler:innen geführte Tour, um das Lernen in Aktion zu erleben.
Es ist immer inspirierend, sich zu vernetzen, Ideen auszutauschen und unsere Gemeinschaft zu stärken. 🌿
Vielen Dank an alle, die dabei waren! 🙌
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#FFLuzernSpotlight 🧦 Odd Socks Day at Four Forest Luzern!
We started Anti-Bullying Week with a splash of colour and a simple message – Be a friend, not a bully. 💛 Because kindness really is our superpower. Together, we can make our world a safer, more inclusive place for everyone.
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Bei Four Forest Luzern haben wir die Anti-Mobbing-Woche mit bunten Socken und einer klaren Botschaft gestartet – Sei ein Freund, kein Mobber. 💛 Denn Freundlichkeit ist unsere Superkraft. Gemeinsam machen wir unsere Welt zu einem sichereren und offeneren Ort für alle.
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#FourForestExcitingNews ✨ Our new school minibus has arrived! ✨
We’re excited to introduce the newest member of our Four Forest family – our brand-new school minibus! 🚐💚
Designed with our students in mind, the new bus proudly carries the Four Forest logo and spirit wherever it goes. It represents connection between our campuses, shared experiences, and the sense of community that makes our school so special.
Keep an eye out – you might spot the Four Forest bus around town soon! 🌿
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✨ Unser neuer Schulbus ist da! ✨
Wir freuen uns, das neueste Mitglied der Four Forest Familie vorzustellen – unseren brandneuen Schulbus! 🚐💚
Der neue Bus wurde mit unseren Schülern im Mittelpunkt gestaltet und trägt stolz das Four Forest Logo und unseren Schulgeist überall hin. Er steht für die Verbindung zwischen unseren Standorten, gemeinsame Erlebnisse und das Gemeinschaftsgefühl, das unsere Schule so besonders macht.
Haltet die Augen offen – vielleicht seht ihr den Four Forest Bus schon bald in der Stadt! 🌿
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