FOUR Forest Bilingual International School — Luzern Campus

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FOUR Forest Luzern: Bilingual Education Inside the Swiss System

FOUR Forest's Maihofstrasse campus offers a full bilingual education built on Swiss Curriculum 21, with a German-language Secondary track (LMS) for children moving on from Primary.

Quick facts

Ages / stages: Preschool, 1st & 2nd Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1–6), LMS German-language Secondary track
Curriculum: Swiss Curriculum 21, alternating weekly language blocks

What makes FOUR Forest Luzern worth a visit

Immersion by full week, not by lesson. Primary students are taught one week in English and one week in German, following Swiss Curriculum 21 with the British National Curriculum included for English lessons. Teachers lead classes in their native language or a language they're fluent in, so children think, write, and do maths in both.

A clear route onward after Primary. The bilingual structure keeps Gymnasium entry, moving into Secondary school, or pursuing international pathways all open after Grade 6, which is reassuring if your family's long-term plans in Switzerland aren't fully settled yet.

Forest school, woven into every week. Forest Days sit inside the Swiss Curriculum offering, with the outdoor classroom designed to build confidence, respect for the environment, and social-emotional skills, under the guidance of fully trained specialists.

A campus built for both languages and active learning. The Luzern campus includes modern classrooms with learning technology, dedicated art, music and science rooms, extensive outdoor space including the forest school, access to sports facilities, playgrounds, after-school programmes, and libraries.

Genuine transition support for arriving families. One FOUR Forest parent, previously in a different language-education system, describes their children integrating easily, the school feeling like a family, and being consistently supported when needed. Another family, moving from the UK, credits the admissions process and the school's emphasis on friendship and values for a smoother-than-expected transition.

Fees, School Year 2026/27

One-time enrolment fee: CHF 2'500
Preschool & 1st Kindergarten: CHF 13'776 (3 half days) to CHF 20'544 (full-time)
2nd Kindergarten: CHF 21'828
Grades 1–4: CHF 23'088
Grades 5–6: CHF 24'048
Sibling discount: 10% for the second child, 25% for the third (private payers)
After-school activities and clubs are billed separately; ask for the current price list

Good to know before you enquire

Confirm current Secondary offerings for your child's age group directly with the school, since the LMS German-language track covers Secondary years on the Luzern campus.
There's no cantonal fee subsidy on the Luzern campus, so budget the full tuition rate.
Tours are available throughout the year, including holidays, and can be tailored to your schedule.